Architects practicing design in the region have honed in on pertinent aspects that draw masses to the built environment. Design approaches are often derived from notions of contact with the natural environment, integrative existences, and the intrinsic value of every buildable site.
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Many people have been drawn to Vancouver by the land, water, and mountains. For Vancouverites and their neighbours, the beauty of the background seems too easily attained.
Now look towards the expanses of built form throughout the city growing larger every day. The most iconic buildings are often exceptionally beautiful and inspirational. Each of these architectural works tell a fascinating story just by looking at the façade, building forms, and landscapes.
Here is a list of a 16 places in Metro Vancouver that iconically augment the architectural value of the surrounding environment.
Shangri-La Hotel
James K.M. Cheng
Image: Shangri-La Hotel
Eugenia Place Tower
Richard Henriquez + Partners
Image: Henriquez Partners Architects
EA Canada
MCM Partnership
Image: Musson Cattell Mackey Partnership
Canada House (Vancouver Olympic Village)
Arthur Erickson
Image: Arthur Erickson
Woodward’s Redevelopment
Henriquez Partners Architects
Image: Henriquez Partners Architects
Sheraton Wall Centre
Busby Perkins + Will
Image: Sheraton
Vancouver Convention Centre (West)
LMN + DA with MCM Partnership
Image: LMN Architects
Beaty Biodiversity Centre and Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory
Patkau Architects
Image: Archdaily
Richmond Olympic Oval
Cannon Design
Image: Fast + Epp
Surrey City Centre Library
Bing Thom Architects
Image: Bing Thom Architects
Jameson House
Foster & Partners
Image: Francl Architecture and Foster + Partners
Semiahmoo Library + RCMP Facility
Green Over Grey (Living Wall) with MCM
Image: Musson Cattell Mackey Partnership
Library Square – Vancouver Public Library Central Branch
Moshe Safdie
Image: Vancouver Library Square via Shutterstock
Canada Place
Eberhard Zeidler
Image: Canada Place via Shutterstock
Science World
Bruno Freschi
Image: Science World via Shutterstock
BC Place Stadium
Studio Phillips Barratt, Ltd. and Stantec Architecture Ltd.
Image: Jason Pier via Flickr
Featured Image: Musson Cattell Mackey Partnership
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