Wood First Champion, Vancouver Convention Centre West
February 2010. DA Architects + Planners are very pleased to have been presented with the recognition award for the use of wood on the Vancouver Convention Centre West. This recognition is from the Government of British Columbia. It recognizes vision, leadership and innovation in promoting wood as the preferred choice for building design, construction and daily living.
Queen Mary Elementary School
Completion Date: Current
Overview
DA was initially asked to undertake a study to seismically upgrade this significant heritage school for 350 elementary and 120 kindergarten students in North Vancouver.
The DA Difference
After the Feasibility Study process, the Ministry of education agreed to fund the complete upgrade of the school to the value of a replacement school. This will allow the opportunity to expand the seismic structural upgrade to include the reorganization of the school plan with new partitions/finishes, a new gymnasium and new mechanical and electrical systems. Construction is scheduled to start in 2011.
New Hospice and Support Centre Opens in Delta
2010 Opening
February 2010. The Delta Hospice Society has opened the new Delta Hospice which has 10 suites in the Hospice Residence and an adjacent Outreach Support Centre for supportive care for members of the community including resources, counselling and consultation. The Delta Hospice is in Delta, BC and is adjacent to the Delta Hospital.
By surrounding the Delta Hospice with ‘garden pavillions’, both the buildings and the surrounding landscape provide a nuturing and warm atmosphere.
DA Architects + Planners feel privileged to have been able to work on this project for the Delta Hospice Society.
Coast Coal Harbour Hotel, Vancouver BC
January 2010 - Coast Coal Harbour Hotel in Vancouver BC is now OPEN !
DA are pleased to work with Okabe North America Inc and Coast Hotels and Resorts on their new flag-ship hotel. This beautiful hotel achieves a high level of sophistication and warmth in a downtown urban setting. “We designed a port-cochere that accommodates car and bus which is contemporary and inviting. The 6 meter high space has a glass ceiling of green, blue and yellow coloured backlit glazing that extends down the two storey wall between the two lobby entrances offers a wonderful welcome to the arrival experience.”, Mark Ehman, Partner Architect.
Delta Hospice
Completion Date: February 2010
Budget: $7 Million
Overview
The project comprises a 10 bed Hospice Residence, an adjacent outreach Support Centre and shared gardens and walkways. The buildings occupy a 1.33 acre site adjacent to the Delta Hospital and serve North and South Delta with extending their support beyond families to friends, caregivers and community.
The DA Difference
The architectural concept for the buildings may be described as ‘garden pavillions’, which is a response to buildings’ purpose and relationship with the landscape. The building design has home-like characteristics, but also has a solidity and permanence appropriate to its role in the community. The central garden space and the surrounding landscape provide significant support and amenity to the occupants of both buildings.
Coast Coal Harbour Hotel, Vancouver BC
Completion date: January, 2010
Budget: $60 Million
Overview
This full service, $60 Million, 20-storey, 220 room hotel is Coast Hotels & Resorts’ newest flagship property in its chain of hotels. Located in the downtown business district, the building offers full conference and ballroom facilities, a restaurant and recreation amenities. The site offers spectacular views of the North Shore mountains.
DA Difference
The metal and glass clad building design relates to the hotel program, the urban context and important views of the harbour and the city. The pedestrian and vehicular arrival has been carefully articulated to convey a contemporary yet warm and welcoming experience. The design also allows for natural light to stream through the multi-storey windows creating a bright, airy environment during the day. One other feature will be a landscaped podium roof deck with an outdoor lap pool.
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