Architecture
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Modernism in Vancouver Part Two: West Coast Modernism
While mid-century commercial architecture was embracing International Style with its clean-edged steel and glass construction, Modernism in Vancouver’s...
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Video Vancouver: Michael Green on Design [#VDW2014]
As part of Vancouver Design Week, here is architect Michael Green sharing his point of view on design. About Vancouver Design Week For 14 days...
By Yuri Artibise -
Vancouver Design Week – September 15th to 28th
What does design mean to you? Do you think it can make a difference in this world? According to the organizers of the inaugural Vancouver Design Week...
By Sean Ruthen -
Release: VIVA Vancouver Photo Contest – One More Prize to Give Away!
VIVA Vancouver (#VivaVan) is the City of Vancouver’s public space program that turns road spaces into people places, with several big summer activations...
By Spacing -
Commercial Drive Parklet – Open for your enjoyment!
There is a new public space installation in front of Prado Café on the corner of Commercial Drive and 4th Avenue available for your enjoyment! The...
By Alicia Medina Laddaga -
Living History: An Interview with Eve Lazarus
Many people live by the idea that understanding the past is critical to understanding the present, and planning for the future. Yet, at a time obsessed...
By Erick Villagomez -
Modernism in Vancouver Part One: Post War Idealism
Early Vancouver architecture was epitomized by wood and stone structures, heavy on terra cotta detailing. After the First World War architecture world...
By Vancouver Heritage Foundation -
RELEASE: City of Surrey PARKit winners announced
Surrey’s pop-up park is going ‘Gingham Style’ this summer. The classic concept of an outdoor picnic, inspired by the quintessential gingham checkered...
By Spacing -
Visual Thoughts #39
Last VT image: Cherry Blossoms on 13th Ave. – Vancouver, BC. *** Erick Villagomez is one of the founding editors at Spacing Vancouver. He is also an...
By Erick Villagomez -
RELEASE: Urban Design Awards
From the City of Vancouver: The inaugural Urban Design Awards recognize and celebrate excellence in architecture and urban design in Vancouver. Vancouver...
By Yuri Artibise -
Vancouver Heritage Foundation’s 2014 Heritage House Tour, June 1st
In 2014 VHF is celebrating the individual stories of Vancouver’s heritage homes. From lumber mills, to early RCMP, to inter-war optimism, the homes on...
By Spacing -
Studies on the West End – Camera Obscura 1555 Georgia Street
[Editor’s Note: Schools are the repository of ideas and experimentation. All too frequently, however, interesting and provocative work remains...
By Spacing