We loved this article on The 21 Types of Architects by Jan Doroteo
http://www.archdaily.com/790611/these-are-the-21-architects-you-will-meet-in-the-office
Meet Proscenium’s Employee – Lisa Doucette
Name: Lisa Doucette Where were you born? Inglewood, Southern California How did you get into design? I was drawn to the energy that working in an artistic environment brings. What class in school has proven to be the least useful? I was fortunate to attend San Francisco State University which had crazy-interesting courses and fantastic teachers. No regrets. What is the best building of all time?
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’s Head Office graces cover of Interior Designers of Canada’s D Magazine
Our own Kerri Shinkewski was interviewed for the brand new Spring 2016 edition of D magazine! The article explores the use of sustainability practices in the design of the MEC Head Office.
Meet Proscenium’s Employee – James Bligh!
Name? James Aaron Volpé Bligh Where were you born? North Vancouver Where did you go to school? Why? Like many architects, I wanted to design buildings from a young age. In typical high school fashion, I did zero research on my dream career and applied for structural engineering at the University of Waterloo. Five years later I had the degree but I was not
MEC Head Office Informational Video
Forestry Innovation Investment Ltd. recently completed a beautiful informational video of the MEC Head Office. The video has interviews from Sandy Treagus (CFO, MEC), Tanya Luthi (Engineer, Fast + Epp), our very own Hugh Cochlin and many more talking about the building from design to construction to every day use. To view the video, follow the link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7rN206lkgI
Proscenium Ski Day!
Proscenium enjoyed some well deserved time outside with a team ski day up on Cypress Mountain. Lucky we picked one of the best days to go up, with fresh powder on the slopes and no lines at the lifts!
MEC Head Office Featured in a Japanese Magazine
The MEC Head Office was featured in the Japanese Wood Building Magazine. It looks at our high use of wood throughout the building.
Meet Proscenium’s Employees
Name? Benjamin Leif Nielsen Where were you born? Brockville, Ontario Where did you go to school? Why? University of Waterloo. Proximity, but in retrospect it suited me, lots of ‘why’ along with the ‘how’. What class in school has proven to be the least useful? Dedicated class on using Form-Z. What’s your most prized article of black clothing? Toque. What is the best building of
Wood Design Conference Presenters
This past week, Hugh and Greg presented at the Wood Design conferences in Victoria and Kelowna, respectively. They told participants about the methodology that went into designing the MEC Head Office in Vancouver. They got to talk about the advantages to using wood, a renewable and carbon capturing resource. Here is a write-up from the Kelowna presentation: http://globalnews.ca/news/2360234/new-mountain-equipment-coop-store-in-kelowna-will-have-prominent-wood-features/
Spooky Office Fun
Some of the staff carved pumpkins to add some spooky cheer to the office stairwell.
Shine Auto Wash and Storguard
Our Shine Auto Wash and Storguard build in Burnaby is coming along. This state of the art, fully automated car wash facility translates the simple task of washing a car into a spectacle.
Proscenium to work with MEC creating a new flagship store
MEC has begun the process to create a new flagship store in the Vancouver Olympic Village by mid-2018. The store 45,000 sq. ft. store will be located at 2nd Avenue and Quebec Street, just steps away from the Seawall. The building will target LEED Gold certification and feature an undulating green roof that will capture rain run off.
Langara’s Science and Technology Building’s Steel Structure
The Langara Science and Technology continues to make good progress. Below you can find some of the work that has been done on the steel structure. Photos by Latreille Architectural Photography Photo by Latreille Architectural Photography Photo by Latreille Architectural Photography Photo by Latreille Architectural Photography Photo by Latreille Architectural Photography Photo by Latreille Architectural
Private Residence House Progress
Our project for a private residence here in Vancouver is coming along. The front of the house has been finished in stucco and composite panels. There will be a cedar screen in front of the Master Bedroom window that will be able to slip open for more daylight or be closed for more privacy. The Living room window will have a translucent film applied to
Meet Proscenium’s Employees!
Name? Shereen Chak Where were you born? Toronto, Ontario Where did you go to school? Why? I went to University of British Columbia for Architecture school. I believe that sustainability and awareness of the natural environment is important for design, plus I love how beautiful and culturally diverse Vancouver is! What class in school has proven to be the least useful? Philosophy of Art. it has not proved useful
New West Scavenger Hunt
Last Friday the staff of Proscenium did a scavenger hunt out in New Westminster. We learnt about some New West history and architecture, then had a fabulous time at Steele & Oak where we drank excellent beer, ate some delicious BBQ and enjoyed the sunny weather.
UBC Pool/Gym Renovation
Proscenium recently completed a renovation of one of the pools up at UBC and converted it into a new gym space.
Proscenium accepts 2015 SABMag Award
Proscenium, along with MEC and the consultant teams, is excited to be honoured with a 2015 Canadian Green Building Award for the work done on the Mountain Equipment Coop Head Office here in Vancouver. Congratulations to all!
Proscenium’s on Instagram
We have joined the visual social media community and started our own Instagram account. Follow us at #prosceniumarchid to see up-to-date project photos and all the excitement we get up to in the office.
Proscenium collects items for the WISH Charity
Last week Proscenium organized a clothing and item drive for the WISH Charity. The WISH Charity focuses exclusively on aiding female sex workers by providing a non-judgemental place where they can get nutritious hot meals, showers and hygiene items and clothing. They also help by providing an on-site nurse, referrals to detox centres/rehabilitation houses and shelters for upwards of 150 women. Thank you to all
Langara’s Science and Technology building progression
The new Science and Technology building continues to progress towards its June 2016 opening. This week, the temporary shores have been removed and the cantilever is now realized.
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
Christ Church Cathedral Bell-Spire
A crowning feature of the current project is the addition of the highly anticipated bell-spire at the north-east corner of the Cathedral, set atop the existing elevator core. This open glass and steel structure housing four electronically controlled and custom cast bronze bells will be one of the last Architectural additions to this project. This weekend was an exciting milestone, as the bells were lifted
Christ Church Cathedral Bell Tower
On Friday July 8th, 2016, crews lifted into place the two halves of the new Christ Church Cathedral Bell Tower. The tower was constructed and painted offsite to take advantage of the precision assembly and coating possible in a controlled shop environment. It was constructed in two halves because the transmission of gravity loads generated by lifting the entire tower would have blown in the
We loved this article on The 21 Types of Architects by Jan Doroteo
http://www.archdaily.com/790611/these-are-the-21-architects-you-will-meet-in-the-office
Meet Proscenium’s Employee – Lisa Doucette
Name: Lisa Doucette Where were you born? Inglewood, Southern California How did you get into design? I was drawn to the energy that working in an artistic environment brings. What class in school has proven to be the least useful? I was fortunate to attend San Francisco State University which had crazy-interesting courses and fantastic teachers. No regrets. What is the best building of all time?
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’s Head Office graces cover of Interior Designers of Canada’s D Magazine
Our own Kerri Shinkewski was interviewed for the brand new Spring 2016 edition of D magazine! The article explores the use of sustainability practices in the design of the MEC Head Office.
Meet Proscenium’s Employee – James Bligh!
Name? James Aaron Volpé Bligh Where were you born? North Vancouver Where did you go to school? Why? Like many architects, I wanted to design buildings from a young age. In typical high school fashion, I did zero research on my dream career and applied for structural engineering at the University of Waterloo. Five years later I had the degree but I was not
MEC Head Office Informational Video
Forestry Innovation Investment Ltd. recently completed a beautiful informational video of the MEC Head Office. The video has interviews from Sandy Treagus (CFO, MEC), Tanya Luthi (Engineer, Fast + Epp), our very own Hugh Cochlin and many more talking about the building from design to construction to every day use. To view the video, follow the link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7rN206lkgI
Proscenium Ski Day!
Proscenium enjoyed some well deserved time outside with a team ski day up on Cypress Mountain. Lucky we picked one of the best days to go up, with fresh powder on the slopes and no lines at the lifts!
MEC Head Office Featured in a Japanese Magazine
The MEC Head Office was featured in the Japanese Wood Building Magazine. It looks at our high use of wood throughout the building.
Meet Proscenium’s Employees
Name? Benjamin Leif Nielsen Where were you born? Brockville, Ontario Where did you go to school? Why? University of Waterloo. Proximity, but in retrospect it suited me, lots of ‘why’ along with the ‘how’. What class in school has proven to be the least useful? Dedicated class on using Form-Z. What’s your most prized article of black clothing? Toque. What is the best building of
Wood Design Conference Presenters
This past week, Hugh and Greg presented at the Wood Design conferences in Victoria and Kelowna, respectively. They told participants about the methodology that went into designing the MEC Head Office in Vancouver. They got to talk about the advantages to using wood, a renewable and carbon capturing resource. Here is a write-up from the Kelowna presentation: http://globalnews.ca/news/2360234/new-mountain-equipment-coop-store-in-kelowna-will-have-prominent-wood-features/
Spooky Office Fun
Some of the staff carved pumpkins to add some spooky cheer to the office stairwell.
Shine Auto Wash and Storguard
Our Shine Auto Wash and Storguard build in Burnaby is coming along. This state of the art, fully automated car wash facility translates the simple task of washing a car into a spectacle.
Proscenium to work with MEC creating a new flagship store
MEC has begun the process to create a new flagship store in the Vancouver Olympic Village by mid-2018. The store 45,000 sq. ft. store will be located at 2nd Avenue and Quebec Street, just steps away from the Seawall. The building will target LEED Gold certification and feature an undulating green roof that will capture rain run off.
Langara’s Science and Technology Building’s Steel Structure
The Langara Science and Technology continues to make good progress. Below you can find some of the work that has been done on the steel structure. Photos by Latreille Architectural Photography Photo by Latreille Architectural Photography Photo by Latreille Architectural Photography Photo by Latreille Architectural Photography Photo by Latreille Architectural Photography Photo by Latreille Architectural
Private Residence House Progress
Our project for a private residence here in Vancouver is coming along. The front of the house has been finished in stucco and composite panels. There will be a cedar screen in front of the Master Bedroom window that will be able to slip open for more daylight or be closed for more privacy. The Living room window will have a translucent film applied to
Meet Proscenium’s Employees!
Name? Shereen Chak Where were you born? Toronto, Ontario Where did you go to school? Why? I went to University of British Columbia for Architecture school. I believe that sustainability and awareness of the natural environment is important for design, plus I love how beautiful and culturally diverse Vancouver is! What class in school has proven to be the least useful? Philosophy of Art. it has not proved useful
New West Scavenger Hunt
Last Friday the staff of Proscenium did a scavenger hunt out in New Westminster. We learnt about some New West history and architecture, then had a fabulous time at Steele & Oak where we drank excellent beer, ate some delicious BBQ and enjoyed the sunny weather.
UBC Pool/Gym Renovation
Proscenium recently completed a renovation of one of the pools up at UBC and converted it into a new gym space.
Proscenium accepts 2015 SABMag Award
Proscenium, along with MEC and the consultant teams, is excited to be honoured with a 2015 Canadian Green Building Award for the work done on the Mountain Equipment Coop Head Office here in Vancouver. Congratulations to all!
Proscenium’s on Instagram
We have joined the visual social media community and started our own Instagram account. Follow us at #prosceniumarchid to see up-to-date project photos and all the excitement we get up to in the office.
Proscenium collects items for the WISH Charity
Last week Proscenium organized a clothing and item drive for the WISH Charity. The WISH Charity focuses exclusively on aiding female sex workers by providing a non-judgemental place where they can get nutritious hot meals, showers and hygiene items and clothing. They also help by providing an on-site nurse, referrals to detox centres/rehabilitation houses and shelters for upwards of 150 women. Thank you to all
Langara’s Science and Technology building progression
The new Science and Technology building continues to progress towards its June 2016 opening. This week, the temporary shores have been removed and the cantilever is now realized.
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.
