This local museum is part of the first phase of a large scale mixed-use development being built alongside an existing river and future linear park.

The simple plan is open and flexible to allow for conversion from a sales centre to the final use as the museum.

February 2010. DA Architects + Planners are very pleased to have been presented withthe recognition award for the use of wood on theVancouver Convention Centre West. This recognition isfrom 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.

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 allows 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.

2010 Opening

February2010. The Delta Hospice Society has opened the new Delta Hospice whichhas 10 suites in the Hospice Residence and an adjacent Outreach Support Centre for supportive care for members of the community includingresources, counselling and consultation.The Delta Hospice is in Delta, BC and is adjacent to the Delta Hospital.

By surrounding the Delta Hospice with

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 andwarmthin a downtown urban setting.

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, 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.

Overview

This full service, $60 Million, 20-storey, 220 room hotel is Coast Hotels and Resorts’ newest flagship property in its chain of hotels. Located inVancouver’s 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.

The 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. Another feature will be a landscaped podium roof deck with an outdoor lap pool.

Completion Date: Current

Budget: $16 Million

Overview

The Ridgeway School will accommodate 350 elementary and 120 kindergarten students. The original 1911 building and two 1926 wings are considered the most significant heritage building on the north shore. However the current condition of the building requires replacement or major upgrades to most of the buildings components.

The DA Difference

The proposed design achieves the challenge of creating a rich contemporary learning environment and maintaining the character-defining heritage elements of the building, while minimizing the construction cost premium of renovating an existing heritage building. The new school aims to achieve LEED gold certification.

Overview

After 8 years of design work, this 1,100,000 sf waterfront venue opened in April 2009. Offering breathtaking views of the North Shore Mountains, Stanley Park and over the Burrard Inlet, the award-winning Vancouver Convention Centre West represents one of the most unique and spectacular convention centre sites in the world.

The DA Difference

This project is also the first convention centre in the world to have earned LEED Platinum certification. Sustainable design elements include a six-acre living roof which features west coast plant life and bee hives for pollination, recovering rainwater while attracting birds and butterflies. Another interesting feature is the energy efficient use of seawater for the heating and cooling system.

With 40% of the building suspended over seawater, the foundation is specifically designed to recreate a natural shoreline for marine life: tiered platforms to offer the natural growth area needed for sea kelp, fish habitats and other sea life.

DA Architects + Planners proudly collaborated with MCM Partnership and the Seattle based LMN Architects. Construction Management was with PCL Constructors and Unitech Construction Management.

Overview

This luxury resort on Big WhiteMountain near Kelowna will offer something for everyone. In addition to a 600-room hotel, dining establishments, and a conference facility, visitors will enjoy retail shopping, a world-class spa, and a swimming pool.