PAI Staff Day!
Last week we donned our whites once again to enjoy an afternoon out of the office at Dunbar Lawn Bowling Club :) Little did we know the weather would not cooperate! Still, the staff made the most of the day with some friendly competition including an indoor tournament, fantastic food by Friendship Catering (run out of Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society).
PAI completes Indigenous Relations Training with ICT
For the second year in a row, we are proud to have completed an Indigenous training course (Indigenous Relations) hosted by Indigenous Corporate Training Inc.! We recommend this excellent organization. As we move toward National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, our team has a new perspective on the importance of establishing relationships with Indigenous partners and collaborators based on the respect model developed by ICT
PAI featured in Nail-Laminated Timber (NLT) Publication
We are honoured to have our project MEC Head Office featured in the newest publication released by Naturally Wood: Version 2.0 of the Nail-Laminated Timber Canadian Design and Construction Guide. The updated guide, originally published in 2017, continues to support excellence in nail-laminated timber (NLT) design and construction across Canada. What’s new in version 2.0: -Building codes: Incorporating the latest revisions to the National Building
1290 West 11th Ave Submitted for Rezoning
We are excited to share that our new mixed-use project at 1290 West 11th Ave has been submitted for Rezoning! The project proposes a twenty-storey tower atop a three-level podium to activate the corner of Birth and 11th Ave, introducing 155 new homes to the area and local-serving shops at the street level. The building is designed to blend into the neighbourhood as much as
UBC MacLeod featured in SABMag and Imagineering Magazine
It's an honour to be featured in both the SABMag Special Issue and CPCI Canada's Imagineering Magazine this summer! Since its completion, the MacLeod Building Renewal at UBC has received two awards, the 2023 ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards and 2024 SABMag Canada Green Building Award. We couldn't be more proud of this comprehensive retrofit carried out with Teeple Architects. Check out the digital
Michelle is a fully registered Architect!
We want to take this opportunity to congratulate our long-time colleague Michelle Allard on becoming a fully registered Architect! Michelle has over 10 years experience in architecture and design. She joined Proscenium in 2016 and has been a key player on several award-winning projects, including the MEC Vancouver Store. Recently, she is spearheading a new multi-building development in Victoria at Cook Street Plaza. Michelle is
We Are Hiring!
*This position has been filled.* We are not currently seeking to grow our team but check back for updates! 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,
UBC MacLeod Renewal Shortlisted for Architizer A+ Awards
Vote for us! We are excited to reveal that UBC MacLeod Building Renewal is a Finalist for the 2024 Architizer’s A+Awards! The renewal is one of five projects worldwide shortlisted for the Sustainable Adaptive Reuse or Renovation Project category. Please consider voting for us before May 10th! https://awards.architizer.com/a/page/vote-now
Vancouver Sun Run 2024
We are very proud of our 10K team for conquering the Vancouver Sun Run this weekend! Around 45,000 participated in the 40th annual race around Vancouver. Proscenium made a great showing with 9 participants!
WISH & Working Gear Donation Drive 2024
2024 marks our biggest donation drive yet! Over the last month, we collected clothing, toiletries and household items in our annual “Spring Cleaning” drive for two amazing organizations in East Vancouver, WISH Drop-in Centre and Working Gear. As per usual we invited several other firms to participate and we received an unprecedented flood of donations for these great charities! Heartfelt thank you to Heritage Office,
UBC MacLeod wins SABMag Award 2024
We are honoured to receive the SABMag Canadian Green Building Award - Institutional Large category for UBC MacLeod Renewal! The LEED v4 Gold learning facility integrates active and passive systems with full reprogramming to limit its environmental impact and support new teaching pedagogy. JURY COMMENTS: An incredible transformation of an existing building. While much of the upgrade is technically driven, elements such as solar shading have
PAI Team: Meet Juan, Architectural Graduate!
Introducing Juan Castaneda! We are thrilled to welcome Juan to the PAI team. Juan is originally from Colombia and brings over 9 years experience in architecture. He is a skilled designer with considerable experience in various building typologies, in particular multifamily residential projects. We are lucky to have him! Where were you born? I was born in Medellin, Colombia. How did you get into interior
New policies encourage tall mass timber in Vancouver
One of our projects is featured in a new article on the Daily Hive regarding mass timber construction in Vancouver. It is great news to see that Vancouver City Council is putting in place pro-tall timber policies that will allow BC to continue leading the charge upwards in the country. The policy offers rezoning incentives to developers that choose mass timber as a construction material,
Staff Day Out! Skiing and Alcohol Ink Painting
As per annual tradition we avoided the studio last Thursday for a bit of team bonding. Half the group skied and snowshoed up at Grouse Mountain while the rest of us explored alcohol ink painting with Hilary Paige Fine Arts out at Parker Street studio! Ski folks reported mixed conditions and a satisfying hot lunch at the chalet (arguably the best part of skiing).
PAI Team: Meet Mahtab, Interior Designer!
Introducing Mahtab Kiani! We are very glad to welcome Mahtab, Intermediate Interior Designer, to the team at Proscenium! Mahtab brings over five years' experience in the industry and is skilled at drawing in both Revit and AutoCAD. Mahtab has worked on all phases of the design process, including guiding a project through Contract Administration. She specializes in adaptable design and is a LEED Green Associate.
PAI Insight: New Perspectives on Heritage Incorporation
Vancouver’s high level of immigration, strong economy, and high demand for real estate make it the site of constant development. Industrial space is particularly in demand for the city of Canada’s largest port. Amid increasing density, protecting Vancouver's built history through heritage incorporation is a crucial aspect of preserving and celebrating its architectural past. Heritage incorporation is an area of growing importance. Urban planning strategies
3215 Macdonald Street featured in the Daily Hive
We're pleased to announce the rezoning application of 16th & MacDonald, a new purpose-built rental and mixed-use in the Arbutus Ridge neighbourhood. The project was published in the Daily Hive this week. Replacing a single-storey commercial building, the project will provide secure rental housing to the area without displacing other housing, supporting the City's goal of densifying along major arteries. The project completes a bustling
Happy Valentines Day from PAI
Taking this opportunity to appreciate and send some warmth to all our clients, consultants, suppliers and colleagues! Feat. Benjamin Moore.
8 Books to Read for Black History Month
Book challenge at PAI! February is Black History Month and we were inspired by this great list put out by UBC Bookstore. Take up the challenge to read one of these incredible titles to expand your knowledge on Black history, life and culture. ‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings’ by Maya Angelou: a coming-of-age memoir of the acclaimed writer and poet on her experiences
PAI Highlight: Mixed-use design on the Greenway
Introducing a new mixed-use project on Barnard Street in Vancouver for PC Urban! The Barnard Southlands project includes three two-storey industrial buildings—two that mirror each other and a third triangular building that follows the shape of the site. The project occupies a prime location on the Arbutus Greenway, a cycling route that connects South Vancouver to Downtown. The natural slope of the site drives the
Happy Holidays!
It was been a wonderful year of great projects, opportunities and milestones. We want to wish you all a restful break this season! PAI office will be closed from noon on Friday, December 22nd to Tuesday, January 2nd. Thank you for being part of our PAI community and Happy Holidays!
Gingerbread Design-Build Competition
On Monday we took the afternoon off to have a little gingerbread house competition in the studio! Teams went all-out with some very creative and ambitious ideas. We were very glad to support local bakery Ginger & Bread, an Afro-Indigenous owned small business making amazing products!
Holiday Fundraiser for UNYA
Launching our third annual holiday fundraiser for Urban Native Youth Association! See Fundraiser UNYA has a philanthropic goal of $6 million to build the Native Youth Centre, which will open doors not only for Indigenous youth, but for the whole community. Through major partnerships with Suncor Energy and the City of Vancouver, UNYA has already secured $19 million in land for the Native Youth Centre at
Greening Concrete: UBC MacLeod wins ACI Award in Boston
We are thrilled to announce that UBC MacLeod has been selected 2nd overall for the worldwide ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards Repair & Restoration category! The project team was recognized at the annual gala held in Boston, MA on October 3oth. Press Release The ACI (American Concrete Institute) awards were created to honour the visions of the most creative projects in the concrete industry,
UBC Koerner Library Concept
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
PAI Staff Day!
Last week we donned our whites once again to enjoy an afternoon out of the office at Dunbar Lawn Bowling Club :) Little did we know the weather would not cooperate! Still, the staff made the most of the day with some friendly competition including an indoor tournament, fantastic food by Friendship Catering (run out of Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society).
PAI completes Indigenous Relations Training with ICT
For the second year in a row, we are proud to have completed an Indigenous training course (Indigenous Relations) hosted by Indigenous Corporate Training Inc.! We recommend this excellent organization. As we move toward National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, our team has a new perspective on the importance of establishing relationships with Indigenous partners and collaborators based on the respect model developed by ICT
PAI featured in Nail-Laminated Timber (NLT) Publication
We are honoured to have our project MEC Head Office featured in the newest publication released by Naturally Wood: Version 2.0 of the Nail-Laminated Timber Canadian Design and Construction Guide. The updated guide, originally published in 2017, continues to support excellence in nail-laminated timber (NLT) design and construction across Canada. What’s new in version 2.0: -Building codes: Incorporating the latest revisions to the National Building
1290 West 11th Ave Submitted for Rezoning
We are excited to share that our new mixed-use project at 1290 West 11th Ave has been submitted for Rezoning! The project proposes a twenty-storey tower atop a three-level podium to activate the corner of Birth and 11th Ave, introducing 155 new homes to the area and local-serving shops at the street level. The building is designed to blend into the neighbourhood as much as
UBC MacLeod featured in SABMag and Imagineering Magazine
It's an honour to be featured in both the SABMag Special Issue and CPCI Canada's Imagineering Magazine this summer! Since its completion, the MacLeod Building Renewal at UBC has received two awards, the 2023 ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards and 2024 SABMag Canada Green Building Award. We couldn't be more proud of this comprehensive retrofit carried out with Teeple Architects. Check out the digital
Michelle is a fully registered Architect!
We want to take this opportunity to congratulate our long-time colleague Michelle Allard on becoming a fully registered Architect! Michelle has over 10 years experience in architecture and design. She joined Proscenium in 2016 and has been a key player on several award-winning projects, including the MEC Vancouver Store. Recently, she is spearheading a new multi-building development in Victoria at Cook Street Plaza. Michelle is
UBC MacLeod Renewal Shortlisted for Architizer A+ Awards
Vote for us! We are excited to reveal that UBC MacLeod Building Renewal is a Finalist for the 2024 Architizer’s A+Awards! The renewal is one of five projects worldwide shortlisted for the Sustainable Adaptive Reuse or Renovation Project category. Please consider voting for us before May 10th! https://awards.architizer.com/a/page/vote-now
Vancouver Sun Run 2024
We are very proud of our 10K team for conquering the Vancouver Sun Run this weekend! Around 45,000 participated in the 40th annual race around Vancouver. Proscenium made a great showing with 9 participants!
WISH & Working Gear Donation Drive 2024
2024 marks our biggest donation drive yet! Over the last month, we collected clothing, toiletries and household items in our annual “Spring Cleaning” drive for two amazing organizations in East Vancouver, WISH Drop-in Centre and Working Gear. As per usual we invited several other firms to participate and we received an unprecedented flood of donations for these great charities! Heartfelt thank you to Heritage Office,
UBC MacLeod wins SABMag Award 2024
We are honoured to receive the SABMag Canadian Green Building Award - Institutional Large category for UBC MacLeod Renewal! The LEED v4 Gold learning facility integrates active and passive systems with full reprogramming to limit its environmental impact and support new teaching pedagogy. JURY COMMENTS: An incredible transformation of an existing building. While much of the upgrade is technically driven, elements such as solar shading have
PAI Team: Meet Juan, Architectural Graduate!
Introducing Juan Castaneda! We are thrilled to welcome Juan to the PAI team. Juan is originally from Colombia and brings over 9 years experience in architecture. He is a skilled designer with considerable experience in various building typologies, in particular multifamily residential projects. We are lucky to have him! Where were you born? I was born in Medellin, Colombia. How did you get into interior
New policies encourage tall mass timber in Vancouver
One of our projects is featured in a new article on the Daily Hive regarding mass timber construction in Vancouver. It is great news to see that Vancouver City Council is putting in place pro-tall timber policies that will allow BC to continue leading the charge upwards in the country. The policy offers rezoning incentives to developers that choose mass timber as a construction material,
Staff Day Out! Skiing and Alcohol Ink Painting
As per annual tradition we avoided the studio last Thursday for a bit of team bonding. Half the group skied and snowshoed up at Grouse Mountain while the rest of us explored alcohol ink painting with Hilary Paige Fine Arts out at Parker Street studio! Ski folks reported mixed conditions and a satisfying hot lunch at the chalet (arguably the best part of skiing).
PAI Team: Meet Mahtab, Interior Designer!
Introducing Mahtab Kiani! We are very glad to welcome Mahtab, Intermediate Interior Designer, to the team at Proscenium! Mahtab brings over five years' experience in the industry and is skilled at drawing in both Revit and AutoCAD. Mahtab has worked on all phases of the design process, including guiding a project through Contract Administration. She specializes in adaptable design and is a LEED Green Associate.
PAI Insight: New Perspectives on Heritage Incorporation
Vancouver’s high level of immigration, strong economy, and high demand for real estate make it the site of constant development. Industrial space is particularly in demand for the city of Canada’s largest port. Amid increasing density, protecting Vancouver's built history through heritage incorporation is a crucial aspect of preserving and celebrating its architectural past. Heritage incorporation is an area of growing importance. Urban planning strategies
3215 Macdonald Street featured in the Daily Hive
We're pleased to announce the rezoning application of 16th & MacDonald, a new purpose-built rental and mixed-use in the Arbutus Ridge neighbourhood. The project was published in the Daily Hive this week. Replacing a single-storey commercial building, the project will provide secure rental housing to the area without displacing other housing, supporting the City's goal of densifying along major arteries. The project completes a bustling
Happy Valentines Day from PAI
Taking this opportunity to appreciate and send some warmth to all our clients, consultants, suppliers and colleagues! Feat. Benjamin Moore.
8 Books to Read for Black History Month
Book challenge at PAI! February is Black History Month and we were inspired by this great list put out by UBC Bookstore. Take up the challenge to read one of these incredible titles to expand your knowledge on Black history, life and culture. ‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings’ by Maya Angelou: a coming-of-age memoir of the acclaimed writer and poet on her experiences
PAI Highlight: Mixed-use design on the Greenway
Introducing a new mixed-use project on Barnard Street in Vancouver for PC Urban! The Barnard Southlands project includes three two-storey industrial buildings—two that mirror each other and a third triangular building that follows the shape of the site. The project occupies a prime location on the Arbutus Greenway, a cycling route that connects South Vancouver to Downtown. The natural slope of the site drives the
Happy Holidays!
It was been a wonderful year of great projects, opportunities and milestones. We want to wish you all a restful break this season! PAI office will be closed from noon on Friday, December 22nd to Tuesday, January 2nd. Thank you for being part of our PAI community and Happy Holidays!
Gingerbread Design-Build Competition
On Monday we took the afternoon off to have a little gingerbread house competition in the studio! Teams went all-out with some very creative and ambitious ideas. We were very glad to support local bakery Ginger & Bread, an Afro-Indigenous owned small business making amazing products!
Holiday Fundraiser for UNYA
Launching our third annual holiday fundraiser for Urban Native Youth Association! See Fundraiser UNYA has a philanthropic goal of $6 million to build the Native Youth Centre, which will open doors not only for Indigenous youth, but for the whole community. Through major partnerships with Suncor Energy and the City of Vancouver, UNYA has already secured $19 million in land for the Native Youth Centre at
PAI Team: Meet Anicka, Intern!
Introducing Anicka Bertram! Anicka is with us for a limited time as an interior design intern. It's been wonderful to have her in the office! Where is your role at PAI? I am an intern at the office, trying to learn as much about architecture and interior design as I can in the short time I am here. Where were you born? I was born
PAI Team: Meet Barbara, Junior Interior Designer!
Introducing Barbara Svarc! We are very glad to introduce Barbara, the newest member of PAI! Barbara joined Proscenium this summer as a Junior Interior Designer after graduating from BCIT's interior design program. Where were you born? I was born in Zadar, Croatia. How did you get into interior design? I got into interior design after deciding to stop studying criminology. I was always interested in art
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation Resources
For National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, our office is showing our support by wearing orange shirts! Here are some resources for you to learn more about Orange Shirt Day and show support for residential school survivors. RESOURCES History of Orange Shirt Day Reconciliation Toolkit for Businesses Donate to the Indian Residential School Survivors Society TRC (Truth & Reconciliation Commission) Calls to Action_English UNDRIP_English (United
PAI featured in Nail-Laminated Timber (NLT) Publication
We are honoured to have our project MEC Head Office featured in the newest publication released by Naturally Wood: Version 2.0 of the Nail-Laminated Timber Canadian Design and Construction Guide. The updated guide, originally published in 2017, continues to support excellence in nail-laminated timber (NLT) design and construction across Canada. What’s new in version 2.0: -Building codes: Incorporating the latest revisions to the National Building
1290 West 11th Ave Submitted for Rezoning
We are excited to share that our new mixed-use project at 1290 West 11th Ave has been submitted for Rezoning! The project proposes a twenty-storey tower atop a three-level podium to activate the corner of Birth and 11th Ave, introducing 155 new homes to the area and local-serving shops at the street level. The building is designed to blend into the neighbourhood as much as
UBC MacLeod featured in SABMag and Imagineering Magazine
It's an honour to be featured in both the SABMag Special Issue and CPCI Canada's Imagineering Magazine this summer! Since its completion, the MacLeod Building Renewal at UBC has received two awards, the 2023 ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards and 2024 SABMag Canada Green Building Award. We couldn't be more proud of this comprehensive retrofit carried out with Teeple Architects. Check out the digital
UBC MacLeod Renewal Shortlisted for Architizer A+ Awards
Vote for us! We are excited to reveal that UBC MacLeod Building Renewal is a Finalist for the 2024 Architizer’s A+Awards! The renewal is one of five projects worldwide shortlisted for the Sustainable Adaptive Reuse or Renovation Project category. Please consider voting for us before May 10th! https://awards.architizer.com/a/page/vote-now
UBC MacLeod wins SABMag Award 2024
We are honoured to receive the SABMag Canadian Green Building Award - Institutional Large category for UBC MacLeod Renewal! The LEED v4 Gold learning facility integrates active and passive systems with full reprogramming to limit its environmental impact and support new teaching pedagogy. JURY COMMENTS: An incredible transformation of an existing building. While much of the upgrade is technically driven, elements such as solar shading have
New policies encourage tall mass timber in Vancouver
One of our projects is featured in a new article on the Daily Hive regarding mass timber construction in Vancouver. It is great news to see that Vancouver City Council is putting in place pro-tall timber policies that will allow BC to continue leading the charge upwards in the country. The policy offers rezoning incentives to developers that choose mass timber as a construction material,
PAI Insight: New Perspectives on Heritage Incorporation
Vancouver’s high level of immigration, strong economy, and high demand for real estate make it the site of constant development. Industrial space is particularly in demand for the city of Canada’s largest port. Amid increasing density, protecting Vancouver's built history through heritage incorporation is a crucial aspect of preserving and celebrating its architectural past. Heritage incorporation is an area of growing importance. Urban planning strategies
3215 Macdonald Street featured in the Daily Hive
We're pleased to announce the rezoning application of 16th & MacDonald, a new purpose-built rental and mixed-use in the Arbutus Ridge neighbourhood. The project was published in the Daily Hive this week. Replacing a single-storey commercial building, the project will provide secure rental housing to the area without displacing other housing, supporting the City's goal of densifying along major arteries. The project completes a bustling
PAI Highlight: Mixed-use design on the Greenway
Introducing a new mixed-use project on Barnard Street in Vancouver for PC Urban! The Barnard Southlands project includes three two-storey industrial buildings—two that mirror each other and a third triangular building that follows the shape of the site. The project occupies a prime location on the Arbutus Greenway, a cycling route that connects South Vancouver to Downtown. The natural slope of the site drives the
Greening Concrete: UBC MacLeod wins ACI Award in Boston
We are thrilled to announce that UBC MacLeod has been selected 2nd overall for the worldwide ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards Repair & Restoration category! The project team was recognized at the annual gala held in Boston, MA on October 3oth. Press Release The ACI (American Concrete Institute) awards were created to honour the visions of the most creative projects in the concrete industry,
Volvo Richmond submitted for LEED Certification
We are proud to share that this week Volvo Richmond was submitted for LEED certification. After many years of working with Dilawri Group of Companies we are thrilled to be the project architect for the first Volvo car dealership targeting LEED status. Proscenium provided both architecture and interior design services for this green-focused project. The dealership features rooftop solar panels, an integrated green exterior wall
Volvo Richmond in the Press
We are very glad to announce the completion of Volvo Richmond! This exciting project is the first of their North American dealerships designed to be LEED-certified and reflect their new green-focused rebranding. The project (Proscenium’s fifth for Dilawri Group) transforms an former dealership into a refreshed commercial/retail facility with offices and a service bay component. Environmentally-focused aspects include rooftop solar panels, an integrated green exterior
UBC Jack Bell Renewal Open House
On April 26, we were pleased to participate in an Open House for Jack Bell, our ongoing project at UBC in collaboration with Teeple Architects. Rendering by Tango Studio This project, in the design stage, will transform the existing Jack Bell building in a complete renewal project. This project represents the next capital renewal project on UBC campus, following the successful renewal of
PAI Highlight: Massey Theatre Renewal
We are excited to be working with the City of New Westminster on the upcoming Renewal of the Massey Theatre! Proscenium has been involved in renovations and studies for the building since 1997 through various phases and we are thrilled to be leading its next steps. WHEN THE MASSEY WAS A ROADHOUSE The Massey Theatre is a historic, modernist theatre built in 1949. In its
Ballet BC is Taking Shape!
As spring arrives, our project out at Granville Island for Ballet BC is taking shape! We are at the exciting turning point where finishes and floors are being installed and we're starting to see the final product. The phased project for the province's preeminent contemporary dance company is establishing a new home for the organization out of a former Arts Umbrella space. Proscenium has
Forum featured on RenX, Colliers
Our newest industrial/office project in South Vancouver is getting attention. Colliers Canada is talking about how the eight-storey strata office for Chard Development is in a prime location with excellent connectivity, and flexible floor plans for businesses. They also speak to how Southwest Vancouver’s Marine Gateway Neighborhood is a new hotspot for development. In the Real Estate News Exchange, Byron Chard is quoted on how
2346 West 4th Ave in for Development Permit
We are glad to be working with Yenik Realty Ltd. on a new commercial building located on the bustling West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano! The project will bring much-needed office and retail space to a lot that has been vacant for over six years. The proposed two-storey building will replace the existing single-storey building to allow for 7,100 ft2 of new office, retail and restaurant
T3 Mount Pleasant mentioned in DesignBoom Magazine
Our project with DLR and Hines is getting international attention. DesignBoom posted a feature on the two companies' ventures, including the new mass timber office building T3 Mount Pleasant, for which Proscenium is Associate Architect. When complete, the project will be the tallest mass timber building in Western Canada. Image by Steelblue "The most recent proposal developed as part of the Hines T3
Two PAI Industrial/Office Projects featured in Storeys Magazine
Two of Proscenium's ongoing industrial/office projects have been featured in an article “It’s The Next Evolution: Why Stacked Industrial is on the Rise in Vancouver" in Storeys Newsletter. https://storeys.com/stacked-industrial-real-estate-market-vancouver-british-columbia/
750 SW Marine Drive in for DP
We are excited to start this new mixed-use project in the quickly developing South Marpole area of Vancouver. Proscenium is providing full architectural services for 750 SW Marine Drive, an eight-storey office/industrial building for Chard Development awaiting its Development Permit. This is a much-needed building typology in Vancouver and we have used our recent experience to optimally combine office and industrial use in the
UBC MacLeod: Inside the Envelope
Clothing a building has become infinitely more complex due to new building codes. Building envelope technology, which once may have been akin to throwing on jeans and a t-shirt, is now the equivalent of designing a custom Gore-Tex parka, with a sweat-wicking base layer for good measure. As expectations for buildings’ environmental performance increase to meet new sustainability goals by clients and municipalities, navigating envelope
T3 Mount Pleasant receives support from Design Panel
Last week, we received support from the Design Panel for T3 Mount Pleasant, a new 12-storey mass-timber office project designed by DLR Group for which Proscenium is Associate Architect. The project (developed by Houston-based Hines and local developer PC Urban) joins other T3 buildings around the world named for their use of mass timber, technology and close proximity to transit. Renders by Steelblue
MEC Vancouver receives 2022 SABMag Award
We are excited to announce that MEC Vancouver Store has received the 2022 SABMag Canadian Green Building Award for Mixed-Use projects! We are blown away at the recognition this building has had since its completion in 2020, including the 2020 BC Wood Design Award, 2021 Canada Green Building Award, runner-up for the 2022 ASHRAE Technology Award and now the 2022 SAB Mag Award. It's a
Working with a local Performing Arts School
For many years Proscenium has worked with local arts groups, big and small, to realize their vision for performing spaces. We are excited to share that we are designing a new home for Vancouver Performing Stars, a dance and theatre performance school for children and youth. The project includes a black box theatre with approximately 90 seats, 2 secondary studios, offices, front of house including
PAI Insight: Incorporating Theatres into New Developments
Designing and renovating theatres has been a focus of Proscenium since 1996 when our firm started. In recent years, we have been approached by multiple clients who want to design theatres that are incorporated into new developments. Often this results in having a theatre on ground level (at grade) with a residential or mixed-use building attached. When handled correctly we think this is a great
1290 West 11th Ave Submitted for Rezoning
We are excited to share that our new mixed-use project at 1290 West 11th Ave has been submitted for Rezoning! The project proposes a twenty-storey tower atop a three-level podium to activate the corner of Birth and 11th Ave, introducing 155 new homes to the area and local-serving shops at the street level. The building is designed to blend into the neighbourhood as much as
UBC MacLeod featured in SABMag and Imagineering Magazine
It's an honour to be featured in both the SABMag Special Issue and CPCI Canada's Imagineering Magazine this summer! Since its completion, the MacLeod Building Renewal at UBC has received two awards, the 2023 ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards and 2024 SABMag Canada Green Building Award. We couldn't be more proud of this comprehensive retrofit carried out with Teeple Architects. Check out the digital
UBC MacLeod wins SABMag Award 2024
We are honoured to receive the SABMag Canadian Green Building Award - Institutional Large category for UBC MacLeod Renewal! The LEED v4 Gold learning facility integrates active and passive systems with full reprogramming to limit its environmental impact and support new teaching pedagogy. JURY COMMENTS: An incredible transformation of an existing building. While much of the upgrade is technically driven, elements such as solar shading have
PAI Insight: New Perspectives on Heritage Incorporation
Vancouver’s high level of immigration, strong economy, and high demand for real estate make it the site of constant development. Industrial space is particularly in demand for the city of Canada’s largest port. Amid increasing density, protecting Vancouver's built history through heritage incorporation is a crucial aspect of preserving and celebrating its architectural past. Heritage incorporation is an area of growing importance. Urban planning strategies
3215 Macdonald Street featured in the Daily Hive
We're pleased to announce the rezoning application of 16th & MacDonald, a new purpose-built rental and mixed-use in the Arbutus Ridge neighbourhood. The project was published in the Daily Hive this week. Replacing a single-storey commercial building, the project will provide secure rental housing to the area without displacing other housing, supporting the City's goal of densifying along major arteries. The project completes a bustling
PAI Highlight: Mixed-use design on the Greenway
Introducing a new mixed-use project on Barnard Street in Vancouver for PC Urban! The Barnard Southlands project includes three two-storey industrial buildings—two that mirror each other and a third triangular building that follows the shape of the site. The project occupies a prime location on the Arbutus Greenway, a cycling route that connects South Vancouver to Downtown. The natural slope of the site drives the
Greening Concrete: UBC MacLeod wins ACI Award in Boston
We are thrilled to announce that UBC MacLeod has been selected 2nd overall for the worldwide ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards Repair & Restoration category! The project team was recognized at the annual gala held in Boston, MA on October 3oth. Press Release The ACI (American Concrete Institute) awards were created to honour the visions of the most creative projects in the concrete industry,
UBC Koerner Library Concept
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
Volvo Richmond submitted for LEED Certification
We are proud to share that this week Volvo Richmond was submitted for LEED certification. After many years of working with Dilawri Group of Companies we are thrilled to be the project architect for the first Volvo car dealership targeting LEED status. Proscenium provided both architecture and interior design services for this green-focused project. The dealership features rooftop solar panels, an integrated green exterior wall
Volvo Richmond in the Press
We are very glad to announce the completion of Volvo Richmond! This exciting project is the first of their North American dealerships designed to be LEED-certified and reflect their new green-focused rebranding. The project (Proscenium’s fifth for Dilawri Group) transforms an former dealership into a refreshed commercial/retail facility with offices and a service bay component. Environmentally-focused aspects include rooftop solar panels, an integrated green exterior
PAI Highlight: Massey Theatre Renewal
We are excited to be working with the City of New Westminster on the upcoming Renewal of the Massey Theatre! Proscenium has been involved in renovations and studies for the building since 1997 through various phases and we are thrilled to be leading its next steps. WHEN THE MASSEY WAS A ROADHOUSE The Massey Theatre is a historic, modernist theatre built in 1949. In its
Residential Design at PAI
RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS Proscenium has over twenty years’ experience providing architectural and interior design services for single and multi-family residential projects. Our architecture and interior design professionals work in an Integrated Design Team format, and a dedicated interiors department consists of eight full-time individuals. DESIGN APPROACH Our firm is community-minded, client-focused and takes a process-driven design approach to our projects. We strive to create functional and
Ballet BC is Taking Shape!
As spring arrives, our project out at Granville Island for Ballet BC is taking shape! We are at the exciting turning point where finishes and floors are being installed and we're starting to see the final product. The phased project for the province's preeminent contemporary dance company is establishing a new home for the organization out of a former Arts Umbrella space. Proscenium has
PAI Highlight: Designing Offices for the Future
Proscenium has long been passionate about workplace design (see MEC Head Office) and the shifting trends that are defining the future of office design. The increased accessibility of remote work has made us hone in on what makes in-person workplaces worth the commute. In 2022, we had the privilege of designing a new office for Chard Development, a long-time client of our firm. The
New Website Launched!
We are very excited to share our new website with you, which is the result of several months of working with the folks at Amplitude Multimedia. From the outset, our goal for the new website was to marry design with functionality. Showcasing our projects and communicating who we are as a firm was the top priority, while optimizing navigability and readability throughout. The new site
PAI Highlight: Langara Bioinformatics Lab
After a project is finished, the architect usually steps out of the equation. But we find it extremely valuable to check in after the fact to see how the design is supporting users. What is their day-to-day experience of the space? What design features are working well and what can we learn for future projects? The Bioinformatics Lab at Langara College was completed in 2020
Setting up Royal Bay Presentation Centre
After three recent successful residential projects in Victoria, BC in the last few years, Proscenium is excited to be continuing our work on Vancouver Island in Colwood, BC! We are providing full interior design services for Royal Bay Ryder Village, a new multi-family residential development located in the Royal Bay neighbourhood of Colwood, at the edge of an urban seaside. Our interior design team
750 SW Marine Drive in for DP
We are excited to start this new mixed-use project in the quickly developing South Marpole area of Vancouver. Proscenium is providing full architectural services for 750 SW Marine Drive, an eight-storey office/industrial building for Chard Development awaiting its Development Permit. This is a much-needed building typology in Vancouver and we have used our recent experience to optimally combine office and industrial use in the
UBC MacLeod: Inside the Envelope
Clothing a building has become infinitely more complex due to new building codes. Building envelope technology, which once may have been akin to throwing on jeans and a t-shirt, is now the equivalent of designing a custom Gore-Tex parka, with a sweat-wicking base layer for good measure. As expectations for buildings’ environmental performance increase to meet new sustainability goals by clients and municipalities, navigating envelope
Two Projects Recognized in Recent Awards
We are proud to share that two buildings we worked on for Chard Development won developer awards in the last month! The Urban Design Institute (UDI) Awards 2022 recognized The Royals for best Purpose Built Market High Rise. UDI recognized Vivid at the Yates for best Non-Market Housing. The Georgie Awards also recognized Chard for Vivid at the Yates with the Provincial Award for Excellence
T3 Mount Pleasant receives support from Design Panel
Last week, we received support from the Design Panel for T3 Mount Pleasant, a new 12-storey mass-timber office project designed by DLR Group for which Proscenium is Associate Architect. The project (developed by Houston-based Hines and local developer PC Urban) joins other T3 buildings around the world named for their use of mass timber, technology and close proximity to transit. Renders by Steelblue
PAI Insight: Incorporating Theatres into New Developments
Designing and renovating theatres has been a focus of Proscenium since 1996 when our firm started. In recent years, we have been approached by multiple clients who want to design theatres that are incorporated into new developments. Often this results in having a theatre on ground level (at grade) with a residential or mixed-use building attached. When handled correctly we think this is a great
Designing Ballet BC’s New Home
We are excited to be working with Ballet BC with the design of their future home on Granville Island! Our team is currently working with the dance company to renovate the space at 1286 Cartwright St, formerly occupied by Arts Umbrella. The project includes new administration and dance rehearsal spaces. Over the holidays the company announced the news: Following more than a decade at Scotiabank
PAI Highlight: 1235 Marine Drive
We are pleased to be moving forward in the design phase with our project at 1235 Marine Drive in North Vancouver! This Mixed-Use project on the vibrant Marine Drive corridor consists of one floor of Commercial Retail and three stories of market residential condos ranging from one to two bedrooms. Some great design features include: A widened pedestrian sidewalk and added seating to encourage
Photographing our New Office
We decided to wait until most of the team was back in office before taking some pictures to show off the space! Thanks to Kori for his photography skills and the Interiors team for their help. Our office is located on the third floor of the MEC Vancouver building (have you heard about its new award?). A bonus of designing this building was envisioning a new
PAI Staff Day!
Last week we donned our whites once again to enjoy an afternoon out of the office at Dunbar Lawn Bowling Club :) Little did we know the weather would not cooperate! Still, the staff made the most of the day with some friendly competition including an indoor tournament, fantastic food by Friendship Catering (run out of Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society).
PAI completes Indigenous Relations Training with ICT
For the second year in a row, we are proud to have completed an Indigenous training course (Indigenous Relations) hosted by Indigenous Corporate Training Inc.! We recommend this excellent organization. As we move toward National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, our team has a new perspective on the importance of establishing relationships with Indigenous partners and collaborators based on the respect model developed by ICT
PAI featured in Nail-Laminated Timber (NLT) Publication
We are honoured to have our project MEC Head Office featured in the newest publication released by Naturally Wood: Version 2.0 of the Nail-Laminated Timber Canadian Design and Construction Guide. The updated guide, originally published in 2017, continues to support excellence in nail-laminated timber (NLT) design and construction across Canada. What’s new in version 2.0: -Building codes: Incorporating the latest revisions to the National Building
1290 West 11th Ave Submitted for Rezoning
We are excited to share that our new mixed-use project at 1290 West 11th Ave has been submitted for Rezoning! The project proposes a twenty-storey tower atop a three-level podium to activate the corner of Birth and 11th Ave, introducing 155 new homes to the area and local-serving shops at the street level. The building is designed to blend into the neighbourhood as much as
UBC MacLeod featured in SABMag and Imagineering Magazine
It's an honour to be featured in both the SABMag Special Issue and CPCI Canada's Imagineering Magazine this summer! Since its completion, the MacLeod Building Renewal at UBC has received two awards, the 2023 ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards and 2024 SABMag Canada Green Building Award. We couldn't be more proud of this comprehensive retrofit carried out with Teeple Architects. Check out the digital
Michelle is a fully registered Architect!
We want to take this opportunity to congratulate our long-time colleague Michelle Allard on becoming a fully registered Architect! Michelle has over 10 years experience in architecture and design. She joined Proscenium in 2016 and has been a key player on several award-winning projects, including the MEC Vancouver Store. Recently, she is spearheading a new multi-building development in Victoria at Cook Street Plaza. Michelle is
We Are Hiring!
*This position has been filled.* We are not currently seeking to grow our team but check back for updates! 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,
UBC MacLeod Renewal Shortlisted for Architizer A+ Awards
Vote for us! We are excited to reveal that UBC MacLeod Building Renewal is a Finalist for the 2024 Architizer’s A+Awards! The renewal is one of five projects worldwide shortlisted for the Sustainable Adaptive Reuse or Renovation Project category. Please consider voting for us before May 10th! https://awards.architizer.com/a/page/vote-now
Vancouver Sun Run 2024
We are very proud of our 10K team for conquering the Vancouver Sun Run this weekend! Around 45,000 participated in the 40th annual race around Vancouver. Proscenium made a great showing with 9 participants!
WISH & Working Gear Donation Drive 2024
2024 marks our biggest donation drive yet! Over the last month, we collected clothing, toiletries and household items in our annual “Spring Cleaning” drive for two amazing organizations in East Vancouver, WISH Drop-in Centre and Working Gear. As per usual we invited several other firms to participate and we received an unprecedented flood of donations for these great charities! Heartfelt thank you to Heritage Office,
UBC MacLeod wins SABMag Award 2024
We are honoured to receive the SABMag Canadian Green Building Award - Institutional Large category for UBC MacLeod Renewal! The LEED v4 Gold learning facility integrates active and passive systems with full reprogramming to limit its environmental impact and support new teaching pedagogy. JURY COMMENTS: An incredible transformation of an existing building. While much of the upgrade is technically driven, elements such as solar shading have
PAI Team: Meet Juan, Architectural Graduate!
Introducing Juan Castaneda! We are thrilled to welcome Juan to the PAI team. Juan is originally from Colombia and brings over 9 years experience in architecture. He is a skilled designer with considerable experience in various building typologies, in particular multifamily residential projects. We are lucky to have him! Where were you born? I was born in Medellin, Colombia. How did you get into interior
New policies encourage tall mass timber in Vancouver
One of our projects is featured in a new article on the Daily Hive regarding mass timber construction in Vancouver. It is great news to see that Vancouver City Council is putting in place pro-tall timber policies that will allow BC to continue leading the charge upwards in the country. The policy offers rezoning incentives to developers that choose mass timber as a construction material,
Staff Day Out! Skiing and Alcohol Ink Painting
As per annual tradition we avoided the studio last Thursday for a bit of team bonding. Half the group skied and snowshoed up at Grouse Mountain while the rest of us explored alcohol ink painting with Hilary Paige Fine Arts out at Parker Street studio! Ski folks reported mixed conditions and a satisfying hot lunch at the chalet (arguably the best part of skiing).
PAI Team: Meet Mahtab, Interior Designer!
Introducing Mahtab Kiani! We are very glad to welcome Mahtab, Intermediate Interior Designer, to the team at Proscenium! Mahtab brings over five years' experience in the industry and is skilled at drawing in both Revit and AutoCAD. Mahtab has worked on all phases of the design process, including guiding a project through Contract Administration. She specializes in adaptable design and is a LEED Green Associate.
PAI Insight: New Perspectives on Heritage Incorporation
Vancouver’s high level of immigration, strong economy, and high demand for real estate make it the site of constant development. Industrial space is particularly in demand for the city of Canada’s largest port. Amid increasing density, protecting Vancouver's built history through heritage incorporation is a crucial aspect of preserving and celebrating its architectural past. Heritage incorporation is an area of growing importance. Urban planning strategies
3215 Macdonald Street featured in the Daily Hive
We're pleased to announce the rezoning application of 16th & MacDonald, a new purpose-built rental and mixed-use in the Arbutus Ridge neighbourhood. The project was published in the Daily Hive this week. Replacing a single-storey commercial building, the project will provide secure rental housing to the area without displacing other housing, supporting the City's goal of densifying along major arteries. The project completes a bustling
Happy Valentines Day from PAI
Taking this opportunity to appreciate and send some warmth to all our clients, consultants, suppliers and colleagues! Feat. Benjamin Moore.
8 Books to Read for Black History Month
Book challenge at PAI! February is Black History Month and we were inspired by this great list put out by UBC Bookstore. Take up the challenge to read one of these incredible titles to expand your knowledge on Black history, life and culture. ‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings’ by Maya Angelou: a coming-of-age memoir of the acclaimed writer and poet on her experiences
PAI Highlight: Mixed-use design on the Greenway
Introducing a new mixed-use project on Barnard Street in Vancouver for PC Urban! The Barnard Southlands project includes three two-storey industrial buildings—two that mirror each other and a third triangular building that follows the shape of the site. The project occupies a prime location on the Arbutus Greenway, a cycling route that connects South Vancouver to Downtown. The natural slope of the site drives the
Happy Holidays!
It was been a wonderful year of great projects, opportunities and milestones. We want to wish you all a restful break this season! PAI office will be closed from noon on Friday, December 22nd to Tuesday, January 2nd. Thank you for being part of our PAI community and Happy Holidays!
Gingerbread Design-Build Competition
On Monday we took the afternoon off to have a little gingerbread house competition in the studio! Teams went all-out with some very creative and ambitious ideas. We were very glad to support local bakery Ginger & Bread, an Afro-Indigenous owned small business making amazing products!
Holiday Fundraiser for UNYA
Launching our third annual holiday fundraiser for Urban Native Youth Association! See Fundraiser UNYA has a philanthropic goal of $6 million to build the Native Youth Centre, which will open doors not only for Indigenous youth, but for the whole community. Through major partnerships with Suncor Energy and the City of Vancouver, UNYA has already secured $19 million in land for the Native Youth Centre at
Greening Concrete: UBC MacLeod wins ACI Award in Boston
We are thrilled to announce that UBC MacLeod has been selected 2nd overall for the worldwide ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards Repair & Restoration category! The project team was recognized at the annual gala held in Boston, MA on October 3oth. Press Release The ACI (American Concrete Institute) awards were created to honour the visions of the most creative projects in the concrete industry,
UBC Koerner Library Concept
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
UBC MacLeod featured in SABMag and Imagineering Magazine
It's an honour to be featured in both the SABMag Special Issue and CPCI Canada's Imagineering Magazine this summer! Since its completion, the MacLeod Building Renewal at UBC has received two awards, the 2023 ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards and 2024 SABMag Canada Green Building Award. We couldn't be more proud of this comprehensive retrofit carried out with Teeple Architects. Check out the digital
UBC MacLeod Renewal Shortlisted for Architizer A+ Awards
Vote for us! We are excited to reveal that UBC MacLeod Building Renewal is a Finalist for the 2024 Architizer’s A+Awards! The renewal is one of five projects worldwide shortlisted for the Sustainable Adaptive Reuse or Renovation Project category. Please consider voting for us before May 10th! https://awards.architizer.com/a/page/vote-now
UBC MacLeod wins SABMag Award 2024
We are honoured to receive the SABMag Canadian Green Building Award - Institutional Large category for UBC MacLeod Renewal! The LEED v4 Gold learning facility integrates active and passive systems with full reprogramming to limit its environmental impact and support new teaching pedagogy. JURY COMMENTS: An incredible transformation of an existing building. While much of the upgrade is technically driven, elements such as solar shading have
Greening Concrete: UBC MacLeod wins ACI Award in Boston
We are thrilled to announce that UBC MacLeod has been selected 2nd overall for the worldwide ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards Repair & Restoration category! The project team was recognized at the annual gala held in Boston, MA on October 3oth. Press Release The ACI (American Concrete Institute) awards were created to honour the visions of the most creative projects in the concrete industry,
Two Projects Recognized in Recent Awards
We are proud to share that two buildings we worked on for Chard Development won developer awards in the last month! The Urban Design Institute (UDI) Awards 2022 recognized The Royals for best Purpose Built Market High Rise. UDI recognized Vivid at the Yates for best Non-Market Housing. The Georgie Awards also recognized Chard for Vivid at the Yates with the Provincial Award for Excellence
MEC Vancouver receives 2022 SABMag Award
We are excited to announce that MEC Vancouver Store has received the 2022 SABMag Canadian Green Building Award for Mixed-Use projects! We are blown away at the recognition this building has had since its completion in 2020, including the 2020 BC Wood Design Award, 2021 Canada Green Building Award, runner-up for the 2022 ASHRAE Technology Award and now the 2022 SAB Mag Award. It's a
An ASHRAE Technology Award for the MEC Vancouver Store
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.
Four projects are finalists for the Georgie Awards
We are excited to share that four projects we recently completed for Chard Development are named as finalists in the 2022 Georgie Awards, hosted by Canadian Home Builders' Association of BC. The Georgie Awards celebrate excellence in home building and renovation in the residential construction industry. Projects are submitted by member companies for consideration by a panel of industry professionals from across Canada and the
MEC Vancouver wins CaGBC Award for New Construction
We are so pleased to receive the 2021 Canadian Green Building Award for New Construction for MEC Vancouver! Thank you to Canada Green Building Council for recognizing the project. Hugh Cochlin will be giving a presentation on the building's many green features along with Roland Charneux next week, September 28th at 9am PST. CaGBC Awards Lunch ‘n’ Learn: New Construction Tuesday, September 28th; 9-10 am
Meet Rachel, our Communications Coordinator
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
2020 Excellence in Commercial Wood Design
We are thrilled to receive this award for MEC Edmonton Brewery District in Edmonton! WOOD WORKS! Alberta / the Canadian Wood Council jury provided these comments on the building: "Wood was used for structural and accent finishing pieces and the jury felt that this choice makes the project stand out. It is going above and beyond in a retail experience when customers are allowed to
Lt. Governor Merit Award: Langara College Science & Technology Building
We are honoured to have received one of three Lt. Governor Merit Awards for The Langara College Science and Technology Building. The $54-million building is a gateway to the college’s main campus that cantilevers out 16 metres over the 49th Avenue entrance. Proscenium Architecture and Interiors Inc in association with Teeple Architects Inc
MEC Head Office news & award
In November 2017 Canada Green Building Council certified The MEC Head Office LEED Canada Platinum, the highest level of distinction for a sustainable building! In January 2018, ASHRAE awarded Pageau Morel 1st Place Technology Award in the New Commercial Buildings category for the construction of the Mountain Equipment Co-op Head Office.
2017 IDIBC Shine Award for BMO Theatre
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - PUBLIC & INSTITUTIONAL - BMO THEATRE CENTRE Proscenium Interiors is honoured to have won the Award of Excellence for BMO Theatre. Congratulations Kerri! Lead Designer: Kerri Shinkewski, RID Proscenium Architecture + Interiors Inc. Photography: Andrew Latreille The interior design concept for the BMO Theatre Centre used material and pattern to weld spaces of disparate programme into a cohesive theatrical experience, creating
Langara S&T Building to be certified LEED Gold!
We are proud to announce that the Langara College Science and Technology building has achieved 67 LEED points and will be certified as a GOLD level building!!!
MEC Head Office receives Landscaping Award
15th Annual Design Awards of Excellence Awards Announced Connect Landscaping is excited to announce that two projects will be recognized with the 2017 Green Roof and Wall Award of Excellence. The Green Roof and Wall Awards of Excellence will be awarded for Mountain Equipment Co-op Head Office and VanDusen Botanical Garden Visitor Centre in September at the 15th Annual CitiesAlive in Seattle, WA. https://citiesalive.org/ http://connectla.ca/blog/
Energia Prize: Letter of Congratulations
Following the Energia Prize we received last May, we’ve received a congratulation letter from the Minister of “Développement Durable, Environnement et Lutte contre les changements climatique" of the province of Quebec. We thought we’d share the letter: Gentlemen, I would like to address my most sincere congratulations on winning the “AQME Prize” during the 2017 Energia Contest organized by l’Association québécoise pour la maitrise
The 27th Energia Contest recognizes Pageau Morel!
The 27th Energia Contest recognizes excellence in Quebecois achievements and celebrates local genius in matters of energy efficiency in categories related to building, technological innovations, industrial processes and manufacturing, transportation, integrated design and greenhouse gas emissions reduction. Pageau Morel was recognized as the electrical and mechanical engineering firm on the design team of MEC’s Head Office, which was designed using an integrated design process involving
Proscenium wins AIBC Special Jury Award for Christ Church Cathedral!
We are honoured to have received The AIBC Special Jury Award for the long term stewardship of a significant heritage resource and seismic upgrading technology for our work on the Restoration and Renewal of the Christ Church Cathedral. The C.C.C. team included Hugh Cochlin, Matthew Kurnicki, Ron Clay, Ben Nielsen, Sarah Piccinato and Sara Theuerkauf. We couldn't have done it without The Christ Church Cathedral
Sarah Piccinato has been made an Associate at Proscenium!
It is with great pride, honour and excitement that Proscenium announces that, effective immediately, Sarah Piccinato has been made an Associate with the firm. In addition to her broad range of design skills displayed over her tenure here at Proscenium, Sarah brings extensive management experience and has already stepped into the day to day running of various aspects of this office. We are delighted to have
MEC Head Office wins Wood Design Award!
Proscenium is pleased to announce that the MEC Head Office in Vancouver has won a Wood Design Award in the commercial projects category at the Canadian Wood Council's 2015 Wood Design Awards. We worked with MEC to create a green building for their head office that would reflect their unique corporate culture which puts emphasis on environmental sustainability and employee wellbeing. The resulting heavy timber structure
MEC North Vancouver wins Canadian Green Building Award!
Proscenium is pleased to announce that the MEC North Vancouver store has won a Canadian Green Building Award! The project is featured in this summer's edition of SAB Magazine. MEC's innovative retail space at 212 Brooksbank Ave. in North Vancouver raises the bar for sustainable building practices for retail stores. The store is is targeting LEED® gold designation focusing on energy efficiency, water consumption, materials, landscaping
MEC North Vancouver Store Receives Award
In March of the MEC North Vancouver store received a North Vancouver Urban Design Award. The key criteria under consideration for the award included the project’s response to its context at several scales: immediate, regional and global. At the local scale it was concerned with the work’s contribution and sensitivity to its immediate surroundings and the public realm. Regionally, the focus was on MEC North
We Are Hiring!
*This position has been filled.* We are not currently seeking to grow our team but check back for updates! 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,
PAI Team: Meet Juan, Architectural Graduate!
Introducing Juan Castaneda! We are thrilled to welcome Juan to the PAI team. Juan is originally from Colombia and brings over 9 years experience in architecture. He is a skilled designer with considerable experience in various building typologies, in particular multifamily residential projects. We are lucky to have him! Where were you born? I was born in Medellin, Colombia. How did you get into interior
PAI Team: Meet Mahtab, Interior Designer!
Introducing Mahtab Kiani! We are very glad to welcome Mahtab, Intermediate Interior Designer, to the team at Proscenium! Mahtab brings over five years' experience in the industry and is skilled at drawing in both Revit and AutoCAD. Mahtab has worked on all phases of the design process, including guiding a project through Contract Administration. She specializes in adaptable design and is a LEED Green Associate.
PAI Team: Meet Anicka, Intern!
Introducing Anicka Bertram! Anicka is with us for a limited time as an interior design intern. It's been wonderful to have her in the office! Where is your role at PAI? I am an intern at the office, trying to learn as much about architecture and interior design as I can in the short time I am here. Where were you born? I was born
PAI Team: Meet Barbara, Junior Interior Designer!
Introducing Barbara Svarc! We are very glad to introduce Barbara, the newest member of PAI! Barbara joined Proscenium this summer as a Junior Interior Designer after graduating from BCIT's interior design program. Where were you born? I was born in Zadar, Croatia. How did you get into interior design? I got into interior design after deciding to stop studying criminology. I was always interested in art
PAI Team: Meet Myrian, Junior Interior Designer!
Introducing Myrian Oculam! We are very glad to welcome Myrian to the team at Proscenium. A new graduate from BCIT's Bachelor of Interior Design, Myrian joined the firm in May as a Junior Interior Designer. So far at Proscenium, she has focused on institutional, commercial/office and multi-residential projects. Myrian loves designing meaningful spaces that the public can enjoy. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, hosting
Meet Chloe, Junior Architectural Graduate!
We are very glad to welcome Chloe to Proscenium! Chloe hails from France and has hit the ground running working on several projects. Where were you born? In a small town in North East France. How did you get into interior design? Since I was a kid I’ve always been into design and creative stuff. I was actually first attracted to interior design, but at that
Welcoming New Staff
Over the past couple months, Proscenium has been growing! We are thrilled to welcome these talented individuals to the team. (left to right, top to bottom) Adriana Agueros, Architectural Graduate Adriana graduated from the Polytechnical University of Madrid with a Master of Architecture in 2017. She began her architectural career at a company specializing in the design and building of exhibition spaces, where she gained experience
Meet Carolyn, our new Junior Graduate Technologist
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
Seeking Interior Designer
Happy New Year! We are looking for an intermediate Interior Designer with at least 5 to 7 years of postgraduate Interior Design Office experience. Confident enough to take on multiple projects and work well both independently and as part of a team. We are looking for confidence in decision making, team co-ordination, and leadership for younger team members. Proscenium covers professional dues, contributes to on-going
Proscenium is Hiring!
We are currently looking for a junior and two intermediate Architectural Graduates, Graduate Technologists or Interior Designers with at least 2 to 3 years of postgraduate experience. This individual must be confident enough to take on projects, develop a work plan and work well both independently and as part of a team. Confidence in decision making and
Seeking Intermediate Interior Designer
We are currently seeking an intermediate level Interior Designer with 3 to 4 years of postgraduate experience. This individual must be confident enough with interior detailing to take on projects, develop a work plan and work well both independently and as part of a team. Proscenium provides a cooperative and positive work environment and an interesting range of cultural and private sector projects. We offer
PAI Staff Day!
Last week we donned our whites once again to enjoy an afternoon out of the office at Dunbar Lawn Bowling Club :) Little did we know the weather would not cooperate! Still, the staff made the most of the day with some friendly competition including an indoor tournament, fantastic food by Friendship Catering (run out of Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society).
PAI completes Indigenous Relations Training with ICT
For the second year in a row, we are proud to have completed an Indigenous training course (Indigenous Relations) hosted by Indigenous Corporate Training Inc.! We recommend this excellent organization. As we move toward National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, our team has a new perspective on the importance of establishing relationships with Indigenous partners and collaborators based on the respect model developed by ICT
PAI featured in Nail-Laminated Timber (NLT) Publication
We are honoured to have our project MEC Head Office featured in the newest publication released by Naturally Wood: Version 2.0 of the Nail-Laminated Timber Canadian Design and Construction Guide. The updated guide, originally published in 2017, continues to support excellence in nail-laminated timber (NLT) design and construction across Canada. What’s new in version 2.0: -Building codes: Incorporating the latest revisions to the National Building
1290 West 11th Ave Submitted for Rezoning
We are excited to share that our new mixed-use project at 1290 West 11th Ave has been submitted for Rezoning! The project proposes a twenty-storey tower atop a three-level podium to activate the corner of Birth and 11th Ave, introducing 155 new homes to the area and local-serving shops at the street level. The building is designed to blend into the neighbourhood as much as
UBC MacLeod featured in SABMag and Imagineering Magazine
It's an honour to be featured in both the SABMag Special Issue and CPCI Canada's Imagineering Magazine this summer! Since its completion, the MacLeod Building Renewal at UBC has received two awards, the 2023 ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards and 2024 SABMag Canada Green Building Award. We couldn't be more proud of this comprehensive retrofit carried out with Teeple Architects. Check out the digital
Michelle is a fully registered Architect!
We want to take this opportunity to congratulate our long-time colleague Michelle Allard on becoming a fully registered Architect! Michelle has over 10 years experience in architecture and design. She joined Proscenium in 2016 and has been a key player on several award-winning projects, including the MEC Vancouver Store. Recently, she is spearheading a new multi-building development in Victoria at Cook Street Plaza. Michelle is
We Are Hiring!
*This position has been filled.* We are not currently seeking to grow our team but check back for updates! 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,
UBC MacLeod Renewal Shortlisted for Architizer A+ Awards
Vote for us! We are excited to reveal that UBC MacLeod Building Renewal is a Finalist for the 2024 Architizer’s A+Awards! The renewal is one of five projects worldwide shortlisted for the Sustainable Adaptive Reuse or Renovation Project category. Please consider voting for us before May 10th! https://awards.architizer.com/a/page/vote-now
Vancouver Sun Run 2024
We are very proud of our 10K team for conquering the Vancouver Sun Run this weekend! Around 45,000 participated in the 40th annual race around Vancouver. Proscenium made a great showing with 9 participants!
WISH & Working Gear Donation Drive 2024
2024 marks our biggest donation drive yet! Over the last month, we collected clothing, toiletries and household items in our annual “Spring Cleaning” drive for two amazing organizations in East Vancouver, WISH Drop-in Centre and Working Gear. As per usual we invited several other firms to participate and we received an unprecedented flood of donations for these great charities! Heartfelt thank you to Heritage Office,
UBC MacLeod wins SABMag Award 2024
We are honoured to receive the SABMag Canadian Green Building Award - Institutional Large category for UBC MacLeod Renewal! The LEED v4 Gold learning facility integrates active and passive systems with full reprogramming to limit its environmental impact and support new teaching pedagogy. JURY COMMENTS: An incredible transformation of an existing building. While much of the upgrade is technically driven, elements such as solar shading have
PAI Team: Meet Juan, Architectural Graduate!
Introducing Juan Castaneda! We are thrilled to welcome Juan to the PAI team. Juan is originally from Colombia and brings over 9 years experience in architecture. He is a skilled designer with considerable experience in various building typologies, in particular multifamily residential projects. We are lucky to have him! Where were you born? I was born in Medellin, Colombia. How did you get into interior
New policies encourage tall mass timber in Vancouver
One of our projects is featured in a new article on the Daily Hive regarding mass timber construction in Vancouver. It is great news to see that Vancouver City Council is putting in place pro-tall timber policies that will allow BC to continue leading the charge upwards in the country. The policy offers rezoning incentives to developers that choose mass timber as a construction material,
Staff Day Out! Skiing and Alcohol Ink Painting
As per annual tradition we avoided the studio last Thursday for a bit of team bonding. Half the group skied and snowshoed up at Grouse Mountain while the rest of us explored alcohol ink painting with Hilary Paige Fine Arts out at Parker Street studio! Ski folks reported mixed conditions and a satisfying hot lunch at the chalet (arguably the best part of skiing).
PAI Team: Meet Mahtab, Interior Designer!
Introducing Mahtab Kiani! We are very glad to welcome Mahtab, Intermediate Interior Designer, to the team at Proscenium! Mahtab brings over five years' experience in the industry and is skilled at drawing in both Revit and AutoCAD. Mahtab has worked on all phases of the design process, including guiding a project through Contract Administration. She specializes in adaptable design and is a LEED Green Associate.
PAI Insight: New Perspectives on Heritage Incorporation
Vancouver’s high level of immigration, strong economy, and high demand for real estate make it the site of constant development. Industrial space is particularly in demand for the city of Canada’s largest port. Amid increasing density, protecting Vancouver's built history through heritage incorporation is a crucial aspect of preserving and celebrating its architectural past. Heritage incorporation is an area of growing importance. Urban planning strategies
3215 Macdonald Street featured in the Daily Hive
We're pleased to announce the rezoning application of 16th & MacDonald, a new purpose-built rental and mixed-use in the Arbutus Ridge neighbourhood. The project was published in the Daily Hive this week. Replacing a single-storey commercial building, the project will provide secure rental housing to the area without displacing other housing, supporting the City's goal of densifying along major arteries. The project completes a bustling
Happy Valentines Day from PAI
Taking this opportunity to appreciate and send some warmth to all our clients, consultants, suppliers and colleagues! Feat. Benjamin Moore.
8 Books to Read for Black History Month
Book challenge at PAI! February is Black History Month and we were inspired by this great list put out by UBC Bookstore. Take up the challenge to read one of these incredible titles to expand your knowledge on Black history, life and culture. ‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings’ by Maya Angelou: a coming-of-age memoir of the acclaimed writer and poet on her experiences
PAI Highlight: Mixed-use design on the Greenway
Introducing a new mixed-use project on Barnard Street in Vancouver for PC Urban! The Barnard Southlands project includes three two-storey industrial buildings—two that mirror each other and a third triangular building that follows the shape of the site. The project occupies a prime location on the Arbutus Greenway, a cycling route that connects South Vancouver to Downtown. The natural slope of the site drives the
Happy Holidays!
It was been a wonderful year of great projects, opportunities and milestones. We want to wish you all a restful break this season! PAI office will be closed from noon on Friday, December 22nd to Tuesday, January 2nd. Thank you for being part of our PAI community and Happy Holidays!
Gingerbread Design-Build Competition
On Monday we took the afternoon off to have a little gingerbread house competition in the studio! Teams went all-out with some very creative and ambitious ideas. We were very glad to support local bakery Ginger & Bread, an Afro-Indigenous owned small business making amazing products!
Holiday Fundraiser for UNYA
Launching our third annual holiday fundraiser for Urban Native Youth Association! See Fundraiser UNYA has a philanthropic goal of $6 million to build the Native Youth Centre, which will open doors not only for Indigenous youth, but for the whole community. Through major partnerships with Suncor Energy and the City of Vancouver, UNYA has already secured $19 million in land for the Native Youth Centre at
Greening Concrete: UBC MacLeod wins ACI Award in Boston
We are thrilled to announce that UBC MacLeod has been selected 2nd overall for the worldwide ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards Repair & Restoration category! The project team was recognized at the annual gala held in Boston, MA on October 3oth. Press Release The ACI (American Concrete Institute) awards were created to honour the visions of the most creative projects in the concrete industry,
UBC Koerner Library Concept
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
PAI Staff Day!
Last week we donned our whites once again to enjoy an afternoon out of the office at Dunbar Lawn Bowling Club :) Little did we know the weather would not cooperate! Still, the staff made the most of the day with some friendly competition including an indoor tournament, fantastic food by Friendship Catering (run out of Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society).
PAI completes Indigenous Relations Training with ICT
For the second year in a row, we are proud to have completed an Indigenous training course (Indigenous Relations) hosted by Indigenous Corporate Training Inc.! We recommend this excellent organization. As we move toward National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, our team has a new perspective on the importance of establishing relationships with Indigenous partners and collaborators based on the respect model developed by ICT
PAI featured in Nail-Laminated Timber (NLT) Publication
We are honoured to have our project MEC Head Office featured in the newest publication released by Naturally Wood: Version 2.0 of the Nail-Laminated Timber Canadian Design and Construction Guide. The updated guide, originally published in 2017, continues to support excellence in nail-laminated timber (NLT) design and construction across Canada. What’s new in version 2.0: -Building codes: Incorporating the latest revisions to the National Building
1290 West 11th Ave Submitted for Rezoning
We are excited to share that our new mixed-use project at 1290 West 11th Ave has been submitted for Rezoning! The project proposes a twenty-storey tower atop a three-level podium to activate the corner of Birth and 11th Ave, introducing 155 new homes to the area and local-serving shops at the street level. The building is designed to blend into the neighbourhood as much as
UBC MacLeod featured in SABMag and Imagineering Magazine
It's an honour to be featured in both the SABMag Special Issue and CPCI Canada's Imagineering Magazine this summer! Since its completion, the MacLeod Building Renewal at UBC has received two awards, the 2023 ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards and 2024 SABMag Canada Green Building Award. We couldn't be more proud of this comprehensive retrofit carried out with Teeple Architects. Check out the digital
Michelle is a fully registered Architect!
We want to take this opportunity to congratulate our long-time colleague Michelle Allard on becoming a fully registered Architect! Michelle has over 10 years experience in architecture and design. She joined Proscenium in 2016 and has been a key player on several award-winning projects, including the MEC Vancouver Store. Recently, she is spearheading a new multi-building development in Victoria at Cook Street Plaza. Michelle is
UBC MacLeod Renewal Shortlisted for Architizer A+ Awards
Vote for us! We are excited to reveal that UBC MacLeod Building Renewal is a Finalist for the 2024 Architizer’s A+Awards! The renewal is one of five projects worldwide shortlisted for the Sustainable Adaptive Reuse or Renovation Project category. Please consider voting for us before May 10th! https://awards.architizer.com/a/page/vote-now
Vancouver Sun Run 2024
We are very proud of our 10K team for conquering the Vancouver Sun Run this weekend! Around 45,000 participated in the 40th annual race around Vancouver. Proscenium made a great showing with 9 participants!
WISH & Working Gear Donation Drive 2024
2024 marks our biggest donation drive yet! Over the last month, we collected clothing, toiletries and household items in our annual “Spring Cleaning” drive for two amazing organizations in East Vancouver, WISH Drop-in Centre and Working Gear. As per usual we invited several other firms to participate and we received an unprecedented flood of donations for these great charities! Heartfelt thank you to Heritage Office,
UBC MacLeod wins SABMag Award 2024
We are honoured to receive the SABMag Canadian Green Building Award - Institutional Large category for UBC MacLeod Renewal! The LEED v4 Gold learning facility integrates active and passive systems with full reprogramming to limit its environmental impact and support new teaching pedagogy. JURY COMMENTS: An incredible transformation of an existing building. While much of the upgrade is technically driven, elements such as solar shading have
PAI Team: Meet Juan, Architectural Graduate!
Introducing Juan Castaneda! We are thrilled to welcome Juan to the PAI team. Juan is originally from Colombia and brings over 9 years experience in architecture. He is a skilled designer with considerable experience in various building typologies, in particular multifamily residential projects. We are lucky to have him! Where were you born? I was born in Medellin, Colombia. How did you get into interior
New policies encourage tall mass timber in Vancouver
One of our projects is featured in a new article on the Daily Hive regarding mass timber construction in Vancouver. It is great news to see that Vancouver City Council is putting in place pro-tall timber policies that will allow BC to continue leading the charge upwards in the country. The policy offers rezoning incentives to developers that choose mass timber as a construction material,
Staff Day Out! Skiing and Alcohol Ink Painting
As per annual tradition we avoided the studio last Thursday for a bit of team bonding. Half the group skied and snowshoed up at Grouse Mountain while the rest of us explored alcohol ink painting with Hilary Paige Fine Arts out at Parker Street studio! Ski folks reported mixed conditions and a satisfying hot lunch at the chalet (arguably the best part of skiing).
PAI Team: Meet Mahtab, Interior Designer!
Introducing Mahtab Kiani! We are very glad to welcome Mahtab, Intermediate Interior Designer, to the team at Proscenium! Mahtab brings over five years' experience in the industry and is skilled at drawing in both Revit and AutoCAD. Mahtab has worked on all phases of the design process, including guiding a project through Contract Administration. She specializes in adaptable design and is a LEED Green Associate.
PAI Insight: New Perspectives on Heritage Incorporation
Vancouver’s high level of immigration, strong economy, and high demand for real estate make it the site of constant development. Industrial space is particularly in demand for the city of Canada’s largest port. Amid increasing density, protecting Vancouver's built history through heritage incorporation is a crucial aspect of preserving and celebrating its architectural past. Heritage incorporation is an area of growing importance. Urban planning strategies
3215 Macdonald Street featured in the Daily Hive
We're pleased to announce the rezoning application of 16th & MacDonald, a new purpose-built rental and mixed-use in the Arbutus Ridge neighbourhood. The project was published in the Daily Hive this week. Replacing a single-storey commercial building, the project will provide secure rental housing to the area without displacing other housing, supporting the City's goal of densifying along major arteries. The project completes a bustling
Happy Valentines Day from PAI
Taking this opportunity to appreciate and send some warmth to all our clients, consultants, suppliers and colleagues! Feat. Benjamin Moore.
8 Books to Read for Black History Month
Book challenge at PAI! February is Black History Month and we were inspired by this great list put out by UBC Bookstore. Take up the challenge to read one of these incredible titles to expand your knowledge on Black history, life and culture. ‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings’ by Maya Angelou: a coming-of-age memoir of the acclaimed writer and poet on her experiences
PAI Highlight: Mixed-use design on the Greenway
Introducing a new mixed-use project on Barnard Street in Vancouver for PC Urban! The Barnard Southlands project includes three two-storey industrial buildings—two that mirror each other and a third triangular building that follows the shape of the site. The project occupies a prime location on the Arbutus Greenway, a cycling route that connects South Vancouver to Downtown. The natural slope of the site drives the
Happy Holidays!
It was been a wonderful year of great projects, opportunities and milestones. We want to wish you all a restful break this season! PAI office will be closed from noon on Friday, December 22nd to Tuesday, January 2nd. Thank you for being part of our PAI community and Happy Holidays!
Gingerbread Design-Build Competition
On Monday we took the afternoon off to have a little gingerbread house competition in the studio! Teams went all-out with some very creative and ambitious ideas. We were very glad to support local bakery Ginger & Bread, an Afro-Indigenous owned small business making amazing products!
Holiday Fundraiser for UNYA
Launching our third annual holiday fundraiser for Urban Native Youth Association! See Fundraiser UNYA has a philanthropic goal of $6 million to build the Native Youth Centre, which will open doors not only for Indigenous youth, but for the whole community. Through major partnerships with Suncor Energy and the City of Vancouver, UNYA has already secured $19 million in land for the Native Youth Centre at
PAI Team: Meet Anicka, Intern!
Introducing Anicka Bertram! Anicka is with us for a limited time as an interior design intern. It's been wonderful to have her in the office! Where is your role at PAI? I am an intern at the office, trying to learn as much about architecture and interior design as I can in the short time I am here. Where were you born? I was born
PAI Team: Meet Barbara, Junior Interior Designer!
Introducing Barbara Svarc! We are very glad to introduce Barbara, the newest member of PAI! Barbara joined Proscenium this summer as a Junior Interior Designer after graduating from BCIT's interior design program. Where were you born? I was born in Zadar, Croatia. How did you get into interior design? I got into interior design after deciding to stop studying criminology. I was always interested in art
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation Resources
For National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, our office is showing our support by wearing orange shirts! Here are some resources for you to learn more about Orange Shirt Day and show support for residential school survivors. RESOURCES History of Orange Shirt Day Reconciliation Toolkit for Businesses Donate to the Indian Residential School Survivors Society TRC (Truth & Reconciliation Commission) Calls to Action_English UNDRIP_English (United
PAI featured in Nail-Laminated Timber (NLT) Publication
We are honoured to have our project MEC Head Office featured in the newest publication released by Naturally Wood: Version 2.0 of the Nail-Laminated Timber Canadian Design and Construction Guide. The updated guide, originally published in 2017, continues to support excellence in nail-laminated timber (NLT) design and construction across Canada. What’s new in version 2.0: -Building codes: Incorporating the latest revisions to the National Building
1290 West 11th Ave Submitted for Rezoning
We are excited to share that our new mixed-use project at 1290 West 11th Ave has been submitted for Rezoning! The project proposes a twenty-storey tower atop a three-level podium to activate the corner of Birth and 11th Ave, introducing 155 new homes to the area and local-serving shops at the street level. The building is designed to blend into the neighbourhood as much as
UBC MacLeod featured in SABMag and Imagineering Magazine
It's an honour to be featured in both the SABMag Special Issue and CPCI Canada's Imagineering Magazine this summer! Since its completion, the MacLeod Building Renewal at UBC has received two awards, the 2023 ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards and 2024 SABMag Canada Green Building Award. We couldn't be more proud of this comprehensive retrofit carried out with Teeple Architects. Check out the digital
UBC MacLeod Renewal Shortlisted for Architizer A+ Awards
Vote for us! We are excited to reveal that UBC MacLeod Building Renewal is a Finalist for the 2024 Architizer’s A+Awards! The renewal is one of five projects worldwide shortlisted for the Sustainable Adaptive Reuse or Renovation Project category. Please consider voting for us before May 10th! https://awards.architizer.com/a/page/vote-now
UBC MacLeod wins SABMag Award 2024
We are honoured to receive the SABMag Canadian Green Building Award - Institutional Large category for UBC MacLeod Renewal! The LEED v4 Gold learning facility integrates active and passive systems with full reprogramming to limit its environmental impact and support new teaching pedagogy. JURY COMMENTS: An incredible transformation of an existing building. While much of the upgrade is technically driven, elements such as solar shading have
New policies encourage tall mass timber in Vancouver
One of our projects is featured in a new article on the Daily Hive regarding mass timber construction in Vancouver. It is great news to see that Vancouver City Council is putting in place pro-tall timber policies that will allow BC to continue leading the charge upwards in the country. The policy offers rezoning incentives to developers that choose mass timber as a construction material,
PAI Insight: New Perspectives on Heritage Incorporation
Vancouver’s high level of immigration, strong economy, and high demand for real estate make it the site of constant development. Industrial space is particularly in demand for the city of Canada’s largest port. Amid increasing density, protecting Vancouver's built history through heritage incorporation is a crucial aspect of preserving and celebrating its architectural past. Heritage incorporation is an area of growing importance. Urban planning strategies
3215 Macdonald Street featured in the Daily Hive
We're pleased to announce the rezoning application of 16th & MacDonald, a new purpose-built rental and mixed-use in the Arbutus Ridge neighbourhood. The project was published in the Daily Hive this week. Replacing a single-storey commercial building, the project will provide secure rental housing to the area without displacing other housing, supporting the City's goal of densifying along major arteries. The project completes a bustling
PAI Highlight: Mixed-use design on the Greenway
Introducing a new mixed-use project on Barnard Street in Vancouver for PC Urban! The Barnard Southlands project includes three two-storey industrial buildings—two that mirror each other and a third triangular building that follows the shape of the site. The project occupies a prime location on the Arbutus Greenway, a cycling route that connects South Vancouver to Downtown. The natural slope of the site drives the
Greening Concrete: UBC MacLeod wins ACI Award in Boston
We are thrilled to announce that UBC MacLeod has been selected 2nd overall for the worldwide ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards Repair & Restoration category! The project team was recognized at the annual gala held in Boston, MA on October 3oth. Press Release The ACI (American Concrete Institute) awards were created to honour the visions of the most creative projects in the concrete industry,
Volvo Richmond submitted for LEED Certification
We are proud to share that this week Volvo Richmond was submitted for LEED certification. After many years of working with Dilawri Group of Companies we are thrilled to be the project architect for the first Volvo car dealership targeting LEED status. Proscenium provided both architecture and interior design services for this green-focused project. The dealership features rooftop solar panels, an integrated green exterior wall
Volvo Richmond in the Press
We are very glad to announce the completion of Volvo Richmond! This exciting project is the first of their North American dealerships designed to be LEED-certified and reflect their new green-focused rebranding. The project (Proscenium’s fifth for Dilawri Group) transforms an former dealership into a refreshed commercial/retail facility with offices and a service bay component. Environmentally-focused aspects include rooftop solar panels, an integrated green exterior
UBC Jack Bell Renewal Open House
On April 26, we were pleased to participate in an Open House for Jack Bell, our ongoing project at UBC in collaboration with Teeple Architects. Rendering by Tango Studio This project, in the design stage, will transform the existing Jack Bell building in a complete renewal project. This project represents the next capital renewal project on UBC campus, following the successful renewal of
PAI Highlight: Massey Theatre Renewal
We are excited to be working with the City of New Westminster on the upcoming Renewal of the Massey Theatre! Proscenium has been involved in renovations and studies for the building since 1997 through various phases and we are thrilled to be leading its next steps. WHEN THE MASSEY WAS A ROADHOUSE The Massey Theatre is a historic, modernist theatre built in 1949. In its
Ballet BC is Taking Shape!
As spring arrives, our project out at Granville Island for Ballet BC is taking shape! We are at the exciting turning point where finishes and floors are being installed and we're starting to see the final product. The phased project for the province's preeminent contemporary dance company is establishing a new home for the organization out of a former Arts Umbrella space. Proscenium has
Forum featured on RenX, Colliers
Our newest industrial/office project in South Vancouver is getting attention. Colliers Canada is talking about how the eight-storey strata office for Chard Development is in a prime location with excellent connectivity, and flexible floor plans for businesses. They also speak to how Southwest Vancouver’s Marine Gateway Neighborhood is a new hotspot for development. In the Real Estate News Exchange, Byron Chard is quoted on how
2346 West 4th Ave in for Development Permit
We are glad to be working with Yenik Realty Ltd. on a new commercial building located on the bustling West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano! The project will bring much-needed office and retail space to a lot that has been vacant for over six years. The proposed two-storey building will replace the existing single-storey building to allow for 7,100 ft2 of new office, retail and restaurant
T3 Mount Pleasant mentioned in DesignBoom Magazine
Our project with DLR and Hines is getting international attention. DesignBoom posted a feature on the two companies' ventures, including the new mass timber office building T3 Mount Pleasant, for which Proscenium is Associate Architect. When complete, the project will be the tallest mass timber building in Western Canada. Image by Steelblue "The most recent proposal developed as part of the Hines T3
Two PAI Industrial/Office Projects featured in Storeys Magazine
Two of Proscenium's ongoing industrial/office projects have been featured in an article “It’s The Next Evolution: Why Stacked Industrial is on the Rise in Vancouver" in Storeys Newsletter. https://storeys.com/stacked-industrial-real-estate-market-vancouver-british-columbia/
750 SW Marine Drive in for DP
We are excited to start this new mixed-use project in the quickly developing South Marpole area of Vancouver. Proscenium is providing full architectural services for 750 SW Marine Drive, an eight-storey office/industrial building for Chard Development awaiting its Development Permit. This is a much-needed building typology in Vancouver and we have used our recent experience to optimally combine office and industrial use in the
UBC MacLeod: Inside the Envelope
Clothing a building has become infinitely more complex due to new building codes. Building envelope technology, which once may have been akin to throwing on jeans and a t-shirt, is now the equivalent of designing a custom Gore-Tex parka, with a sweat-wicking base layer for good measure. As expectations for buildings’ environmental performance increase to meet new sustainability goals by clients and municipalities, navigating envelope
T3 Mount Pleasant receives support from Design Panel
Last week, we received support from the Design Panel for T3 Mount Pleasant, a new 12-storey mass-timber office project designed by DLR Group for which Proscenium is Associate Architect. The project (developed by Houston-based Hines and local developer PC Urban) joins other T3 buildings around the world named for their use of mass timber, technology and close proximity to transit. Renders by Steelblue
MEC Vancouver receives 2022 SABMag Award
We are excited to announce that MEC Vancouver Store has received the 2022 SABMag Canadian Green Building Award for Mixed-Use projects! We are blown away at the recognition this building has had since its completion in 2020, including the 2020 BC Wood Design Award, 2021 Canada Green Building Award, runner-up for the 2022 ASHRAE Technology Award and now the 2022 SAB Mag Award. It's a
Working with a local Performing Arts School
For many years Proscenium has worked with local arts groups, big and small, to realize their vision for performing spaces. We are excited to share that we are designing a new home for Vancouver Performing Stars, a dance and theatre performance school for children and youth. The project includes a black box theatre with approximately 90 seats, 2 secondary studios, offices, front of house including
PAI Insight: Incorporating Theatres into New Developments
Designing and renovating theatres has been a focus of Proscenium since 1996 when our firm started. In recent years, we have been approached by multiple clients who want to design theatres that are incorporated into new developments. Often this results in having a theatre on ground level (at grade) with a residential or mixed-use building attached. When handled correctly we think this is a great
1290 West 11th Ave Submitted for Rezoning
We are excited to share that our new mixed-use project at 1290 West 11th Ave has been submitted for Rezoning! The project proposes a twenty-storey tower atop a three-level podium to activate the corner of Birth and 11th Ave, introducing 155 new homes to the area and local-serving shops at the street level. The building is designed to blend into the neighbourhood as much as
UBC MacLeod featured in SABMag and Imagineering Magazine
It's an honour to be featured in both the SABMag Special Issue and CPCI Canada's Imagineering Magazine this summer! Since its completion, the MacLeod Building Renewal at UBC has received two awards, the 2023 ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards and 2024 SABMag Canada Green Building Award. We couldn't be more proud of this comprehensive retrofit carried out with Teeple Architects. Check out the digital
UBC MacLeod wins SABMag Award 2024
We are honoured to receive the SABMag Canadian Green Building Award - Institutional Large category for UBC MacLeod Renewal! The LEED v4 Gold learning facility integrates active and passive systems with full reprogramming to limit its environmental impact and support new teaching pedagogy. JURY COMMENTS: An incredible transformation of an existing building. While much of the upgrade is technically driven, elements such as solar shading have
PAI Insight: New Perspectives on Heritage Incorporation
Vancouver’s high level of immigration, strong economy, and high demand for real estate make it the site of constant development. Industrial space is particularly in demand for the city of Canada’s largest port. Amid increasing density, protecting Vancouver's built history through heritage incorporation is a crucial aspect of preserving and celebrating its architectural past. Heritage incorporation is an area of growing importance. Urban planning strategies
3215 Macdonald Street featured in the Daily Hive
We're pleased to announce the rezoning application of 16th & MacDonald, a new purpose-built rental and mixed-use in the Arbutus Ridge neighbourhood. The project was published in the Daily Hive this week. Replacing a single-storey commercial building, the project will provide secure rental housing to the area without displacing other housing, supporting the City's goal of densifying along major arteries. The project completes a bustling
PAI Highlight: Mixed-use design on the Greenway
Introducing a new mixed-use project on Barnard Street in Vancouver for PC Urban! The Barnard Southlands project includes three two-storey industrial buildings—two that mirror each other and a third triangular building that follows the shape of the site. The project occupies a prime location on the Arbutus Greenway, a cycling route that connects South Vancouver to Downtown. The natural slope of the site drives the
Greening Concrete: UBC MacLeod wins ACI Award in Boston
We are thrilled to announce that UBC MacLeod has been selected 2nd overall for the worldwide ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards Repair & Restoration category! The project team was recognized at the annual gala held in Boston, MA on October 3oth. Press Release The ACI (American Concrete Institute) awards were created to honour the visions of the most creative projects in the concrete industry,
UBC Koerner Library Concept
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
Volvo Richmond submitted for LEED Certification
We are proud to share that this week Volvo Richmond was submitted for LEED certification. After many years of working with Dilawri Group of Companies we are thrilled to be the project architect for the first Volvo car dealership targeting LEED status. Proscenium provided both architecture and interior design services for this green-focused project. The dealership features rooftop solar panels, an integrated green exterior wall
Volvo Richmond in the Press
We are very glad to announce the completion of Volvo Richmond! This exciting project is the first of their North American dealerships designed to be LEED-certified and reflect their new green-focused rebranding. The project (Proscenium’s fifth for Dilawri Group) transforms an former dealership into a refreshed commercial/retail facility with offices and a service bay component. Environmentally-focused aspects include rooftop solar panels, an integrated green exterior
PAI Highlight: Massey Theatre Renewal
We are excited to be working with the City of New Westminster on the upcoming Renewal of the Massey Theatre! Proscenium has been involved in renovations and studies for the building since 1997 through various phases and we are thrilled to be leading its next steps. WHEN THE MASSEY WAS A ROADHOUSE The Massey Theatre is a historic, modernist theatre built in 1949. In its
Residential Design at PAI
RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS Proscenium has over twenty years’ experience providing architectural and interior design services for single and multi-family residential projects. Our architecture and interior design professionals work in an Integrated Design Team format, and a dedicated interiors department consists of eight full-time individuals. DESIGN APPROACH Our firm is community-minded, client-focused and takes a process-driven design approach to our projects. We strive to create functional and
Ballet BC is Taking Shape!
As spring arrives, our project out at Granville Island for Ballet BC is taking shape! We are at the exciting turning point where finishes and floors are being installed and we're starting to see the final product. The phased project for the province's preeminent contemporary dance company is establishing a new home for the organization out of a former Arts Umbrella space. Proscenium has
PAI Highlight: Designing Offices for the Future
Proscenium has long been passionate about workplace design (see MEC Head Office) and the shifting trends that are defining the future of office design. The increased accessibility of remote work has made us hone in on what makes in-person workplaces worth the commute. In 2022, we had the privilege of designing a new office for Chard Development, a long-time client of our firm. The
New Website Launched!
We are very excited to share our new website with you, which is the result of several months of working with the folks at Amplitude Multimedia. From the outset, our goal for the new website was to marry design with functionality. Showcasing our projects and communicating who we are as a firm was the top priority, while optimizing navigability and readability throughout. The new site
PAI Highlight: Langara Bioinformatics Lab
After a project is finished, the architect usually steps out of the equation. But we find it extremely valuable to check in after the fact to see how the design is supporting users. What is their day-to-day experience of the space? What design features are working well and what can we learn for future projects? The Bioinformatics Lab at Langara College was completed in 2020
Setting up Royal Bay Presentation Centre
After three recent successful residential projects in Victoria, BC in the last few years, Proscenium is excited to be continuing our work on Vancouver Island in Colwood, BC! We are providing full interior design services for Royal Bay Ryder Village, a new multi-family residential development located in the Royal Bay neighbourhood of Colwood, at the edge of an urban seaside. Our interior design team
750 SW Marine Drive in for DP
We are excited to start this new mixed-use project in the quickly developing South Marpole area of Vancouver. Proscenium is providing full architectural services for 750 SW Marine Drive, an eight-storey office/industrial building for Chard Development awaiting its Development Permit. This is a much-needed building typology in Vancouver and we have used our recent experience to optimally combine office and industrial use in the
UBC MacLeod: Inside the Envelope
Clothing a building has become infinitely more complex due to new building codes. Building envelope technology, which once may have been akin to throwing on jeans and a t-shirt, is now the equivalent of designing a custom Gore-Tex parka, with a sweat-wicking base layer for good measure. As expectations for buildings’ environmental performance increase to meet new sustainability goals by clients and municipalities, navigating envelope
Two Projects Recognized in Recent Awards
We are proud to share that two buildings we worked on for Chard Development won developer awards in the last month! The Urban Design Institute (UDI) Awards 2022 recognized The Royals for best Purpose Built Market High Rise. UDI recognized Vivid at the Yates for best Non-Market Housing. The Georgie Awards also recognized Chard for Vivid at the Yates with the Provincial Award for Excellence
T3 Mount Pleasant receives support from Design Panel
Last week, we received support from the Design Panel for T3 Mount Pleasant, a new 12-storey mass-timber office project designed by DLR Group for which Proscenium is Associate Architect. The project (developed by Houston-based Hines and local developer PC Urban) joins other T3 buildings around the world named for their use of mass timber, technology and close proximity to transit. Renders by Steelblue
PAI Insight: Incorporating Theatres into New Developments
Designing and renovating theatres has been a focus of Proscenium since 1996 when our firm started. In recent years, we have been approached by multiple clients who want to design theatres that are incorporated into new developments. Often this results in having a theatre on ground level (at grade) with a residential or mixed-use building attached. When handled correctly we think this is a great
Designing Ballet BC’s New Home
We are excited to be working with Ballet BC with the design of their future home on Granville Island! Our team is currently working with the dance company to renovate the space at 1286 Cartwright St, formerly occupied by Arts Umbrella. The project includes new administration and dance rehearsal spaces. Over the holidays the company announced the news: Following more than a decade at Scotiabank