"A masterful composition of texture and natural light, with places for social interaction as well as spaces for repose."

"This sensitively inserted addition and the adaptive reuse of these historic institutional buildings is superbly done."

WINNER OF A 2023 CANADIAN ARCHITECT AWARD OF MERIT A simple and refined approach to museum design. The overall massing is lighthearted and creates…

"A wonderful, contemporized interpretation of the Vancouver Special using prefabricated components."

"This exploration of space and materials is just the kind of thing that is good to see in small-scale residential work."

"A masterful use of heavy timber in a well-tailored community building."

"This well-resolved neighbourhood library building explicitly wears its commitment to reconciliation on its sleeve."

"A new form of architecture consciously emerges from the landscape and looks to Indigenous precedents, and it works well."

"The building section pushes the boundaries of what can be achieved in Northern public buildings."

"This project was much discussed as a model for architecture’s responsibility to fragile landscapes."

"The research process evidenced a wonderful kind of multi-disciplinary process."

"This is an incredible project—the kind that’s usually done by a big firm of people, rather than a single student."

"I liked how these drawings were very unconventional, and appreciated the process of exploration to think about third space differently."

"I find this image to be calming, suggestive of space and light beyond the frame."

"The fine tonality of the columns is contrasted against excavated earth."

In our December issue 2023 Canadian Architect Awards of Excellence: The Winners are... We are proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Canadian…