Culture sustainability

This project won the 2021 Architectural Foundation of BC Award of Excellence; the 2021 Canada Green Building Award; and the 2022 “Against the Grain Award” Wood Design and Building Award. Ema Peter Ema Peter This community centre for young people and their families provides spaces for drop-in and scheduled programs and community gatherings. Caption Ema Peter As the first purpose-built building for Tsawwassen First Nation under their 2009 treaty. Ema Peter Caption Architectural form and detail communicate environmental education rooted in Indigenous knowledge. Caption Caption Caption More

living in a fishing village in one of the ends of the crowdest cities, left alone as if leaning out at the end of the world. you need experienced guides to find your way down to the sea and out again. life is already invigorative as it is, however, needs physical support to sustain its reason to be happy. yes, it is not easy to imitate and get a real vibe of life. it is not about buildings, it is about actions.  are you ready to get lost and make new friends? superspace located in Mumbai's most dense zone, Worli koliwada, a fishing village next to "sea link" in the Arabian sea, is a heterotopic forgotten land, spying the new skyline-badland for the modernity-urban village as "a-self-organized" distortional pixelated-space be... More

The project envisages the re-adaptation of the spaces for a new utilization as offices. From a compositional point of view the project is represented by a huge transparent facade sheathed in an external metallic shielding structure, designed in accordance with the protective requirements dictated by the various situations of exposure to the sun. The sustainability of the project idea is driven by a combined strategy of energy conservation and attention to the well-being of the users. In particular passive solutions have been adopted, such as, high thermal heat insulation, natural ventilation activated by a solar chimney, utilization of renewable energy, solar protection, diffusion of green areas inside and outside the building. The architec... More

The proposed design is located in Los Angeles, and taking inspiration from the piers, boardwalks and the dynamic coastline, the design attempts to create and reflect a dialogue with the experimental and progressive vibe of the area, as a place that has always inspired change and creativity. It is a natural neon-lit horizon juxtaposing and connecting the old and the new without judgment or scrutiny and has simply become a liberal canvas to explore diversity. The project offers a new typology mirroring the environment, people and the transient or ephemeral character of Los Angeles.   The concept of the crematorium is seen as an event production with a stream of projections customizing the ceremony itself and reflecting the individualit... More

The new botanical conservatory is situated at the head of the current Formal Garden at Assiniboine Park, on axis with the Corydon entrance gates. It will celebrate cultural and botanical diversity. Designed for LEED Gold Certification it will play a critical role in shaping how a community perceives, interacts with and understands nature and sustainability. Through compelling architecture and innovative programming, it will meet a modern purpose: to capture the imaginations of new generations and promote a greater understanding and love of the botanical world while addressing critical conservation issues. It will be a signature piece of architecture that generates awareness and a presence in the park, an interactive destination that focuses... More

Yazd is a city with very little precipitation, located on the Iranian plateau with a brilliant architectural and urban history of design. The design process began with a mixed use program containing shopping and commercial spaces. This project was designed with regard to its unique geographical demographic location, while considering 21 century futuristic design and the objectives and goals of our client. The project designed as a hybrid building with public spaces to create relaxing and recreational destination. More