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In Passing: Gordon Graham
It is with deep regret that Thinkspace announces the passing of Gordon Graham, Retired Architect AIBC, who was the founder of the firm. He was 81 years old. Mr. Graham… Read more
The Hard Stuff: Why Concrete is Still Best for Stunning Architecture
By Jay Merrick The Independent, June 26, 2015 (Image: The Museum of Civilisations from Europe and the Mediterranean in Marseille. Courtesy of The Independent) Water, aggregate, cement. Mix them together,… Read more
Architect Turns Shopping Cart into Shelter for Homeless People
By Eleanor Goldberg The Huffington Post, June 23, 2015 (Image: The concept pivots around the recycling of the proverbial shopping cart as core component, structure and transport. The shelter package… Read more
Guggenheim Helsinki Unveils Design
By Robin Pogrebin and Doreen Carvajal The New York Times, June 23, 2015 (Image: A rendering of the winning design for the new Guggenheim Helsinki. Courtesy of Moreau Kusunoki Architectes/Guggenheim)… Read more
Building Act Information Now Online
The Building Act is now available on the Building Act website at www.gov.bc.ca/buildingact. The website includes a link to the final text of the Building Act as well as the… Read more
AIBC Celebrates Honourees at 2015 Induction & Retirement Ceremony
More than 180 newly-registered architects and architectural technologists as well as retired architects were recognized at the annual AIBC Induction & Retirement Ceremony held on June 10, 2015. Many honourees… Read more
AIBC Awards Presented to BCIT Graduates
Congratulations to the five BCIT graduates who received AIBC awards totaling $3,000 at the school’s graduating awards ceremony on June 18, 2015. The AIBC is one of BCIT’s oldest awards… Read more
2015 AIBC Architectural Awards – Submission Deadline Extended To July 6!
As a result of modest submission numbers, the AIBC will be extending the submission deadline for the 2015 AIBC Architectural Awards to July 6, 2015. The Architectural Institute of British… Read more
AxA Call for Artists!
If you love architecture, this is one auction you won’t want to miss! The Metro Vancouver Chapter of the RAIC is proud to launch the first Art by Architects (AxA)… Read more