“One of the most important commissions that the firm ever had was the North Vancouver Civic Centre. Their building committee decided who they wanted to design their City Hall – and decided on Downs/Archambault. We didn’t even know we were being considered." David Galpin, Former Partner

Recognition

Wood First Champion - Government of British Columbia

For the Vancouver Convention Centre West, DA Architects + Planners were presented with recognition for vision, leadership and innovation in promoting wood as the preferred choice for building design, construction and daily living.

2009

GLOBE Foundation and World Green Building Council - 2009

In Recognition of Excellence in Green Building Practices DA/MCM and LMN Architects for the Vancouver Convention Centre West.

2009

CISC - 2009 BC Steel Design Award - Krentz Award 2009

Vancouver Convention Centre West. Bestowed as a special recognition of an extraordinary design solution in the field of steel construction.

2009

Masonry Institute of British Columbia - Special Recognition - Restoration - 2008

for the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia.

2008

BC Ready-Mixed Concrete Association Awards • “Grand Award for Excellence in Concrete Construction”
Winner for “Best Mid to High-rise”
SFU Student Residences and Dining Hall
2006

IDIBC Awards of Excellence • Gold and “Best of Show”
River Rock Casino Resort (Interior Design)
2005

UDI Awards of Excellence • Mixed Use Development
Time
(containing John Braithwaite Community Centre)
2005

UDI Awards of Excellence • Seniors’ Housing
The O’Keefe
2005

“Best in Competition” • IN Awards
Vancouver Convention Centre Expansion Project (Interior Design)
2005

Grand SAM Award • Canadian Home Builders’ Association Top National Award
The O’Keefe Senior’s Residence, Vancouver BC
2003

Award of Excellence • BC Recreation Association
Parkgate Community Centre
2001

Advisory Design Panel Award for Design Excellence
Parkgate Community Centre
2000

Award of Excellence • Victoria Real Estate Board
The Magnolia Hotel, Victoria, BC
1999

CHBA-BC 98 • Gold Georgie Award
The Waterworks, Vancouver, BC
1998

CHBA-BC 98 • Gold Georgie Award
Landmark 33, Vancouver, BC
1998

Award of Excellence • P.S.M.A.
1997

BCPGA (Professional Golfer’s Assoc.) “Facility of the Year”
The Clubhouse at Nicklaus North
1997

Gold Nugget Award, USA
Roundhouse Neighbourhood, Vancouver, BC
1995

Canadian Home Builders Association • Georgie Award
Taluswood, Whistler, BC
1995

Advisory Design Panel Award
Parkgate Branch Library, North Vancouver, BC
1995

City of Vancouver Heritage Award of Merit
Canuck Place at Glen Brae, Vancouver, BC
1995

BC Hydro Power Smart Award
Library Square, Vancouver, BC
1995

Builder Magazine Grand Award
Pacific Place, Vancouver, BC
1992

Vancouver City Library Square Competition • Winner
1992

BC Premier’s Award
Creekview Housing Project
1988

Kwantlen College Surrey Campus Competition • Winner
1987

City of Vancouver Heritage Award
Somerset House
1986

City of Vancouver Amenity Award
Yaletown House
1986

City of Vancouver Heritage Award • Main Source
Heritage Hall, Vancouver, BC
1985

AIBC Honour and Regional Award
Tumbler Ridge Townhall
1984

AIBC Award of Merit
Carnegie Building, Vancouver, BC
1983

Heritage Canada Regional Award
Carnegie Building, Vancouver, BC
1981

Governor General’s Medals for Architecture • Finalist
Murphy Residence, Hernando Island, BC
1982

Governor General’s Medals for Architecture • Finalist
Carnegie Building, Vancouver, BC
1982

Canadian Architect Award of Excellence
1969
1971
1974
1981

Canadian Housing Design Awards
1967
1969
1974
1976
1981

RAIC Award of Merit
Murphy Residence, Hernando Island, BC
1980

RAIC Award of Merit
Multi-Purpose Complex, SFU
1980

RAIC Award of Merit
False Creek Spruce Townhouses
1980