Features
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VIA Architecture: International Women’s Day Special
Guest Post: VIA Architecture In recognition and celebration of International Women’s Day last week, we at VIA Architecture polled our team to see which...
By Spacing -
Imagine Surrey: Four Speakers Look at the New Downtown Centre
Imagine Surrey was held March 2 at Surrey’s City Centre library. There were four speakers, plus community displays and even an opportunity to help...
By Don Schuetze -
Visual Thoughts #22
Last VT image: View from the Bear Cub lodge on Mt. Seymour. *** Erick Villagomez is one of the founding editors at Spacing Vancouver. He is also an...
By Erick Villagomez -
MOV – Upcycled Urbanism Update: Sunday, March 3
Next Session: Sunday, March 10 2:00PM – 4:00PM @ MOV (1100 Chestnut St) And we are off to the races… Leading into a series of workshops taking place...
By Anya Paskovic -
Book Review: The Business Of Design
Author: Keith Granet (Princeton Architectural Press, 2011) Keith Granet once worked as an intern in an architecture firm. He soon realized that while he...
By Alicia Medina Laddaga -
Revitalized Public Market Helps New Westminster Get Back to its Roots
When you think of suburbs, you don’t typically think of a charming, local shopping experience. Big box stores, retail chains and sprawling parking...
By Jillian Glover -
Book Review: Will Alsop – The Noise
Alsop represents a new and singular breed of architect whose métier appears to close the breach between art and architecture by encapsulating sculpture...
By Sean Ruthen -
Visual Thoughts #21
Last VT image: A portion of the Arts Umbrella building on Granville Island, Vancouver. *** Erick Villagomez is one of the founding editors at Spacing...
By Erick Villagomez -
Atlas of Vernacular Architecture of the World
Author: Marcel Vellinga, Paul Oliver, Alexander Bridge (Routledge, 2012) The study of vernacular architecture has grown significantly, over the past few...
By Erick Villagomez -
Visual Thoughts #20 – Massing Series
Last VT image: Sun on misty day at the 1st and Main St. , Vancouver. *** Erick Villagomez is one of the founding editors at Spacing Vancouver. He is also...
By Erick Villagomez -
Construction sites convert to public space with Softwalks
No one would ever think of enjoying the space within construction scaffolding (or sidewalk sheds). But, in New York City, they are so prevalent...
By Jillian Glover -
Urban Planet: ‘Brussels Express’ documents difficulties for bike couriers in a world built for cars
Watch this documentary about what it is like for a group of bike couriers – who literally started from scratch – in one of Europe’s most...
By Jonathan Zettel