West First Theatre Centre Takes Shape
The West First Theatre Centre is taking shape with construction moving forward at an impressive pace. The walls around the studio theatre space are being built, giving us the first hints at what the newest performance venue in Vancouver will feel like. Framing is being installed for the balcony which will overlook the triple height lobby, while the rehearsal and office spaces are well under
Proscenium and MEC in the News
MEC's new head office was recently featured in the Globe and Mail's business section. Check out the link below! Globe and Mail: Inside Mountain Equipment Co-op’s modern, woodsy HQ
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
Meet Proscenium’s Employees!
Name? Adrian Wong Where were you born? Vancouver Where did you go to school? Why? University College Dublin. It was 20 minutes from my house, plus it’s the oldest school of architecture in the country, has strong teaching staff and promotes a considered design ethos. What’s your most prized article of black clothing? My new New Balance runners Who do you have an architectural/interior design crush
Artist Selected for Christ Church Bell Spire
Proscenium has been working with Christ Church Cathedral on restoring their heritage cathedral over the last decade. The current phase of work sees the restoration of the roof along with the construction of a 1oo foot tall bell spire clad in stained glass. The bell spire is one step closer to reality with the selection of Canadian artist, Sarah Hall and her stained glass design,
2014 AWMAC Awards – Austeville Head Office
We are pleased to report that Seagull Enterprises is the recipient of a 2014 AWMAC Award for their architectural millwork on the Austeville Properties Head Office project. The Ed Russell Award recognizes the "overall excellence in quality and service" on a small commercial project. Proscenium served as the Architect and CDC Construction as the general contractor.
Proscenium in the News!
Mountain Equipment Coop's move into its recently completed head office on Great Northern Way has been generating a lot of buzz. It's the building's small environmental footprint and design which encourages staff interaction and well-being which has been getting the most attention. We were thrilled to once again work with MEC as this project as with other MEC buildings we have designed, keeps true to their commitment to
Patagonia’s Vancouver Flagship Coming Soon
Proscenium is hard at work with Patagonia on their new Vancouver store, the first in city and only the second in Canada. The West 4th flagship location in Kitsilano is targeted to open at the end of November just in time for the Christmas shopping season. This adaptive re-use project retains much of the existing building, salvaging as much material as possible for the new store.
Escher Victoria – Take a peak inside.
Proscenium once again has the pleasure of working with Chard Development, this time on the interiors for their new residential development in Victoria, "Escher". The project is coming together, with the display suite now open, and website launched. Here are some renderings to illustrate what awaits future residents of Escher. For more information, check out the project's website.
Aston Martin Vancouver Opens its Doors!
The Aston Martin showroom is finally finished, complete with shiny new merchandise on the showroom floor. We understand that they have a great coffee machine. Work continues for our team on the Bentley showroom, the sister showroom for 1770 Burrard.
Stunning bell spire to grace Christ Church Cathedral
Proscenium has long worked with Christ Church Cathedral through extensive renovations which have rehabilitated the landmark church with a keen eye to retain and restore its heritage properties. The restoration work has gone a long way to ensure that Christ Church is able to accommodate its parishioners and have the ability to carry out their important work in the community. In an exciting development, Christ
Aston Martin Vancouver prepares to open its doors…
The new Aston Martin showroom at Burrard and West 2nd Ave., received occupancy and substantial completion permits June 4th. Just a few more finishing touches to take care of (such as driving some inventory onto the showroom floor) and the dealership will be ready to open for business.
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
Video Tour – Private Residence, Vancouver
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83lAWu_-gyw Take a video tour of the interior renovation of this Shaughnessy home. Proscenium created an open-concept design suitable for casual living and entertainment while maximizing storage space.
What office doesn’t need a waffle maker?
What office doesn't need a waffle maker? We're not sure because Proscenium certainly does. As Waffle Wednesdays have debuted at Proscenium, here is a great recipe to get you started: 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup whole milk or buttermilk (or a combination) 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter 1 egg 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar 3/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
The Great One : Proscenium’s Matthew Kurnicki
Where were you born? Warsaw, Poland Where did you go to school? Why? Universite de Montreal, because it was in French & I could not speak English at the time What’s your most prized article of black clothing? Shoes What was your most recent splurge? I paid for my son’s bathroom renovation. Who do you have an architectural/interior design crush on? Corbusier What is
Getting to know Proscenium’s employees!
Name? - Ivan Kuptsov Where were you born? - Moscow, Russia Where did you go to school? Why? – Moscow (Moscow Institute of Architecture) and Vancouver (School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture UBC). Moscow Institute of Architecture because it is the best architecture school available in the country. School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture UBC because I wanted to come to Vancouver, specifically because it is
Guest Blogger: Jeff Bohnen, MEC
We are so excited to have Jeff Bohnen, Office Services Manager at MEC back as a guest blogger. Please read on for some insight into the process of bringing the new MEC head office to life. After years of continued expansion, MEC has simply outgrown our existing Head Office space. Creative solutions to increase our capacity – increasing density by removing separation panels to create open,
Shovels in the Ground at Langara
Ground has been broken on the new Langara College Sciences and Student Services Building, the ground breaking ceremony being held this past Thursday, December 5th. Work continues to finalize construction documents with an anticipated construction start date in early 2014.
Office Field Trip
It was a rainy Friday when the office trekked out to see our latest completed project; 17,000 square feet of office space for Austeville Properties in Vancouver. As the Final touches were being completed we had the opportunity to tour the space, appreciate the workmanship and a job well done.
Office Food Scraps and Recycling Programs
Get some great ideas on food scraps and recycling programs for the office from this article in Business Vancouver featuring expert advice from Jeff Bohnen, Office Manager at MEC.
MEC Reaching New Heights
The MEC Head Office is taking shape on Great Northern Way! The 4th floor structure is almost complete on the south wing of the building and the roof structure will be complete by mid-November. Ventana Construction is busy getting the tarps up before the November rains set in, making the building look like a huge sailing-ship that has come in off of False Creek. I
Duet
Proscenium had the good fortune to work once again with Chard Development on their new residential project in Victoria. Now under construction, the Duet is 90 condos nestled in the prime Victoria neighbourhood of James Bay. You can read more about our design process with Chard Development on the Duet Blog.
Spring Closet Clean Out
Earlier in the year, Proscenium invited local Designers to do a spring clean out of their closets and participate in a charity endeavour to benefit the WISH Drop-in Centre. We had an astounding response and 3 fully space planned car loads were taken down and delivered. 2013 was our 3rd year of the Spring Closet Clean Out Event, we hope to have many more. Keep an
MEC Head Office Under Construction
Having worked with MEC on the design for the new head office since 2010 it is exciting for all of us to see it start to take shape. We are now into month 5 of construction and to quote Greg Piccini, the MEC Head Office is “rising like a lotus flower from the swamp.”
New Langara Science building taking shape
The new Science and Technology building at Langara College is progressing quickly. The steel structure is in the process of being erected and the cantilever support structure will be removed in a couple of weeks. The building is targeting to open its doors to students in June 2016.
Meet Proscenium’s Employees!
Name? Austin Lidstone Where were you born? Vancouver, BC Where did you go to school? Why? I studied Interior Design at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. At the time it was the only accredited degree Interior Design program in BC. Staying local also meant more manageable student loans. What class in school has proven to be the least useful? I had a mandatory 1st year communications class where the prof
West First Theatre Centre Takes Shape
The West First Theatre Centre is taking shape with construction moving forward at an impressive pace. The walls around the studio theatre space are being built, giving us the first hints at what the newest performance venue in Vancouver will feel like. Framing is being installed for the balcony which will overlook the triple height lobby, while the rehearsal and office spaces are well under
Proscenium and MEC in the News
MEC's new head office was recently featured in the Globe and Mail's business section. Check out the link below! Globe and Mail: Inside Mountain Equipment Co-op’s modern, woodsy HQ
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
Meet Proscenium’s Employees!
Name? Adrian Wong Where were you born? Vancouver Where did you go to school? Why? University College Dublin. It was 20 minutes from my house, plus it’s the oldest school of architecture in the country, has strong teaching staff and promotes a considered design ethos. What’s your most prized article of black clothing? My new New Balance runners Who do you have an architectural/interior design crush
Artist Selected for Christ Church Bell Spire
Proscenium has been working with Christ Church Cathedral on restoring their heritage cathedral over the last decade. The current phase of work sees the restoration of the roof along with the construction of a 1oo foot tall bell spire clad in stained glass. The bell spire is one step closer to reality with the selection of Canadian artist, Sarah Hall and her stained glass design,
2014 AWMAC Awards – Austeville Head Office
We are pleased to report that Seagull Enterprises is the recipient of a 2014 AWMAC Award for their architectural millwork on the Austeville Properties Head Office project. The Ed Russell Award recognizes the "overall excellence in quality and service" on a small commercial project. Proscenium served as the Architect and CDC Construction as the general contractor.
Proscenium in the News!
Mountain Equipment Coop's move into its recently completed head office on Great Northern Way has been generating a lot of buzz. It's the building's small environmental footprint and design which encourages staff interaction and well-being which has been getting the most attention. We were thrilled to once again work with MEC as this project as with other MEC buildings we have designed, keeps true to their commitment to
Patagonia’s Vancouver Flagship Coming Soon
Proscenium is hard at work with Patagonia on their new Vancouver store, the first in city and only the second in Canada. The West 4th flagship location in Kitsilano is targeted to open at the end of November just in time for the Christmas shopping season. This adaptive re-use project retains much of the existing building, salvaging as much material as possible for the new store.
Escher Victoria – Take a peak inside.
Proscenium once again has the pleasure of working with Chard Development, this time on the interiors for their new residential development in Victoria, "Escher". The project is coming together, with the display suite now open, and website launched. Here are some renderings to illustrate what awaits future residents of Escher. For more information, check out the project's website.
Aston Martin Vancouver Opens its Doors!
The Aston Martin showroom is finally finished, complete with shiny new merchandise on the showroom floor. We understand that they have a great coffee machine. Work continues for our team on the Bentley showroom, the sister showroom for 1770 Burrard.
Stunning bell spire to grace Christ Church Cathedral
Proscenium has long worked with Christ Church Cathedral through extensive renovations which have rehabilitated the landmark church with a keen eye to retain and restore its heritage properties. The restoration work has gone a long way to ensure that Christ Church is able to accommodate its parishioners and have the ability to carry out their important work in the community. In an exciting development, Christ
Aston Martin Vancouver prepares to open its doors…
The new Aston Martin showroom at Burrard and West 2nd Ave., received occupancy and substantial completion permits June 4th. Just a few more finishing touches to take care of (such as driving some inventory onto the showroom floor) and the dealership will be ready to open for business.
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
Video Tour – Private Residence, Vancouver
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83lAWu_-gyw Take a video tour of the interior renovation of this Shaughnessy home. Proscenium created an open-concept design suitable for casual living and entertainment while maximizing storage space.
What office doesn’t need a waffle maker?
What office doesn't need a waffle maker? We're not sure because Proscenium certainly does. As Waffle Wednesdays have debuted at Proscenium, here is a great recipe to get you started: 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup whole milk or buttermilk (or a combination) 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter 1 egg 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar 3/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
The Great One : Proscenium’s Matthew Kurnicki
Where were you born? Warsaw, Poland Where did you go to school? Why? Universite de Montreal, because it was in French & I could not speak English at the time What’s your most prized article of black clothing? Shoes What was your most recent splurge? I paid for my son’s bathroom renovation. Who do you have an architectural/interior design crush on? Corbusier What is
Getting to know Proscenium’s employees!
Name? - Ivan Kuptsov Where were you born? - Moscow, Russia Where did you go to school? Why? – Moscow (Moscow Institute of Architecture) and Vancouver (School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture UBC). Moscow Institute of Architecture because it is the best architecture school available in the country. School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture UBC because I wanted to come to Vancouver, specifically because it is
Guest Blogger: Jeff Bohnen, MEC
We are so excited to have Jeff Bohnen, Office Services Manager at MEC back as a guest blogger. Please read on for some insight into the process of bringing the new MEC head office to life. After years of continued expansion, MEC has simply outgrown our existing Head Office space. Creative solutions to increase our capacity – increasing density by removing separation panels to create open,
Shovels in the Ground at Langara
Ground has been broken on the new Langara College Sciences and Student Services Building, the ground breaking ceremony being held this past Thursday, December 5th. Work continues to finalize construction documents with an anticipated construction start date in early 2014.
Office Field Trip
It was a rainy Friday when the office trekked out to see our latest completed project; 17,000 square feet of office space for Austeville Properties in Vancouver. As the Final touches were being completed we had the opportunity to tour the space, appreciate the workmanship and a job well done.
Office Food Scraps and Recycling Programs
Get some great ideas on food scraps and recycling programs for the office from this article in Business Vancouver featuring expert advice from Jeff Bohnen, Office Manager at MEC.
MEC Reaching New Heights
The MEC Head Office is taking shape on Great Northern Way! The 4th floor structure is almost complete on the south wing of the building and the roof structure will be complete by mid-November. Ventana Construction is busy getting the tarps up before the November rains set in, making the building look like a huge sailing-ship that has come in off of False Creek. I
Duet
Proscenium had the good fortune to work once again with Chard Development on their new residential project in Victoria. Now under construction, the Duet is 90 condos nestled in the prime Victoria neighbourhood of James Bay. You can read more about our design process with Chard Development on the Duet Blog.
