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911, 2023

UBC Koerner Library Concept

November 9th, 2023|All, Design, Uncategorized|

We're excited to share renderings for this great little project! Proscenium recently completed the concept design for a boutique institutional renovation at UBC Koerner Library. The project intends to transform 3,500 ft2 of space in UBC Koerner Library for dedicated graduate research. UBC engaged Proscenium in 2023 to design a separate and enclosed study area for graduates on the library's second floor. The scope included

908, 2023

PAI Lawn Bowling 2023

August 9th, 2023|All, Company News, General, Uncategorized|

Last week the team donned their whites for the annual Lawn Bowling staff day out at Dunbar Lawn Bowling Club! We had a wonderful lunch at the local watering hole, The Cheese Inn, to fuel up before a lively afternoon of chasing the jack around the lawn! It was fantastic weather and fun was had by all. Special congratulations to the winning

606, 2022

We Are Hiring!

June 6th, 2022|All, Uncategorized|

*note: Position filled   Proscenium is seeking to hire a SENIOR/INTERMEDIATE INTERIOR DESIGNER WHO WE ARE Proscenium Architecture + Interiors is a forward-thinking, mid-sized Architecture and Interior Design firm working in an integrated design team (IDT) environment. We started in 1996 as a firm specializing in arts & cultural design and expanded our scope over time to include residential, commercial, institutional and public projects of

803, 2022

An ASHRAE Technology Award for the MEC Vancouver Store

March 8th, 2022|All, Awards, Uncategorized|

We are thrilled to share the news that mechanical/electrical lead on MEC Vancouver, Pageau Morel, has received second-place for MEC Vancouver at the 2022 ASHRAE Technology Awards. During the winter conference of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), Pageau Morel received a second-place Technology Award in the New Commercial Buildings category for the Mountain Equipment Company (MEC) store project in Vancouver.

703, 2022

Mass Timber projects featured on ArchDaily

March 7th, 2022|All, Company News, Uncategorized|

We're excited to see that two of our MEC projects have been featured in this great new article on biophilia and workplace design on ArchDaily. The article points to the positive effects of wood in built environments, including the sensory experience of users and its timeless aesthetic value as a natural material. The article points out that several new studies, including one from the University of British

1810, 2021

QET and BMO Theatre featured in Construct Connect

October 18th, 2021|All, Company News, General, Uncategorized|

We're excited to see two of our favourite theatre projects featured in September's edition of Construct Connect. The issue's main feature is an article on Acoustics called "Perfecting the Sound Experience in Theatres", written by Payam Ashtiani. It's certainly an interesting time for the performing arts community as audiences re-enter theatres following the pandemic. Many organizations are looking for safe ways to accommodate higher numbers

3105, 2021

Meet Carolyn, our new Junior Graduate Technologist

May 31st, 2021|Uncategorized, Company News, All, Employment|

We're excited to welcome Carolyn Ruttan to the team at PAI. Where were you born? Duncan, on Vancouver Island. How did you get into architectural technology/drafting? I've always been interested in buildings and how spaces work. I considered interior design, but I found a great program to become a technologist -- I definitely have a passion for both. What class in school has proven to

1603, 2021

Meet Rachel, our Communications Coordinator

March 16th, 2021|All, Awards, Company News, Uncategorized|

  Where were you born? Good old North Vancouver! How did you get into marketing/communications? Strictly speaking, sideways? I come from a writing and dance background, but I often find myself in marketing. What class in school has proven to be the least useful? African Dancing and drumming. Though it was an easy credit! What is the best building of all time? I feel somewhat

1106, 2018

SABMag Canadian Green Building Award 2018 for the Langara College Science & Technology Building!

June 11th, 2018|All, Uncategorized|

The Langara College Science & Technology Building has received a SAB Magazine Canadian Green Building Award in the category of Institutional [Large], and we couldn't be prouder. Jury comments: This project is notable for its planning, with a six-storey atrium that functions not only as a light and ventilation well, but also as a social incubator that reinforces the academic program. The quality and quantity

2209, 2017

Proscenium Tagged!

September 22nd, 2017|All, Uncategorized|

Our office has been "vandalized" by Hollywood North movie magic! PAI was tagged with graffiti and a U.S. mailbox, East Village Post newspaper box, and litter was added for tonight's filming of "The Magician", Syfy's new fantasy series set in NYC.  

1207, 2017

Pipe Shop Completed

July 12th, 2017|Design, All, Architecture, Uncategorized|

We are excited to present our freshly completed renovation of the Pipe Shop Venue at the Shipyards, in North Vancouver. Accessible washrooms, a servery, a projector surface, and fresh paint were added to the 1940’s Pipefitter’s Building – a 9,050 square foot community hall at the base of Lonsdale Avenue. Check out the full project description in our WORK section!     Photography by Sam

109, 2016

Interesting Article on NLT from treehugger.com

September 1st, 2016|All, Uncategorized|

We were delighted to read Lloyd Alter's article on Proscenium's use of old construction tech on the MEC Head Office. Check it out here: http://www.treehugger.com/green-architecture/old-construction-tech-new-again-mountain-equipment-co-ops-vancouver-hq.html "Whats new is what’s old. Proscenium Architecture, working with engineers Fast + Epp, are using technology that much of west coast industrial and commercial buildings were built with for 150 years. Mill decking, now known as Nail Laminated Timber (NLT),

2806, 2016

Meet Proscenium’s Employee – Lisa Doucette

June 28th, 2016|All, Uncategorized|

Name: Lisa  Doucette Where were you born? Inglewood, Southern California How did you get into design? I was drawn to the energy that working in an artistic environment brings. What class in school has proven to be the least useful? I was fortunate to attend San Francisco State University which had crazy-interesting courses and fantastic teachers. No regrets. What is the best building of all time? 

2504, 2016

Meet Proscenium’s Employee – James Bligh!

April 25th, 2016|All, Uncategorized|

Name?   James Aaron Volpé Bligh Where were you born?   North Vancouver Where did you go to school? Why? Like many architects, I wanted to design buildings from a young age. In typical high school fashion, I did zero research on my dream career and applied for structural engineering at the University of Waterloo. Five years later I had the degree but I was not

203, 2016

MEC Head Office Informational Video

March 2nd, 2016|All, Uncategorized|

    Forestry Innovation Investment Ltd. recently completed a beautiful informational video of the MEC Head Office. The video has interviews from Sandy Treagus (CFO, MEC), Tanya Luthi (Engineer, Fast + Epp), our very own Hugh Cochlin and many more talking about the building from design to construction to every day use. To view the video, follow the link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7rN206lkgI

701, 2016

Meet Proscenium’s Employees

January 7th, 2016|All, Uncategorized|

Name? Benjamin Leif Nielsen Where were you born?  Brockville, Ontario Where did you go to school? Why? University of Waterloo. Proximity, but in retrospect it suited me, lots of ‘why’ along with the ‘how’. What class in school has proven to be the least useful? Dedicated class on using Form-Z. What’s your most prized article of black clothing? Toque. What is the best building of

2511, 2015

Wood Design Conference Presenters

November 25th, 2015|All, Uncategorized|

This past week, Hugh and Greg presented at the Wood Design conferences in Victoria and Kelowna, respectively. They told participants about the methodology that went into designing the MEC Head Office in Vancouver. They got to talk about the advantages to using wood, a renewable and carbon capturing resource. Here is a write-up from the Kelowna presentation: http://globalnews.ca/news/2360234/new-mountain-equipment-coop-store-in-kelowna-will-have-prominent-wood-features/

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