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		<title>River Rock Hotel under construction</title>
		<description><![CDATA[March, 2011 &#8211; Commuters on the Canadaline or driving across the Oak Street Bridge will notice that a five storey building is being constructed on top of the parkade at Bridgeport Station. This is the new hotel being built by Great Canadian Gaming Corporation. The hotel will surely be popular with air travellers as it [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://da-architects.ca/news/river-rock-hotel-under-construction/</link>
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		<title>Ridgeway cupola</title>
		<description><![CDATA[February, 2011 &#8211; The heritage cupola is placed back onto the reconstructed roof peak of Ridgeway Elementary School after extensive seismic upgrading to both the roof and the cupola. This project is moving towards completion in time for the 2011/2012 school year.]]></description>
		<link>http://da-architects.ca/news/ridgeway-cupola/</link>
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		<title>Licang Museum</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Overview 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.]]></description>
		<link>http://da-architects.ca/projects/current/licang-museum/</link>
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		<title>DA involved in a variety of projects in China</title>
		<description><![CDATA[2010 &#8211; Construction in China is booming as the rural population moves to new high density urban developments. Developers and architects in China have sought out DA for their expertise in urban planning, mixed use developments and residential towers.]]></description>
		<link>http://da-architects.ca/news/da-in-china/</link>
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		<title>Wood First Champion, Vancouver Convention Centre West</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
		<link>http://da-architects.ca/projects/current/wood-first-champion/</link>
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		<title>Queen Mary Elementary School</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Completion Date: Current 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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Hospice and Support Centre Opens in Delta</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://da-architects.ca/projects/current/delta-hospice-opens/</link>
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		<title>Coast Coal Harbour Hotel, Vancouver BC</title>
		<description><![CDATA[January 2010 &#8211; 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.]]></description>
		<link>http://da-architects.ca/projects/current/coast_coal_harbour_hotel_vancouverb/</link>
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		<title>Integrated Design</title>
		<description><![CDATA[DA Architects + Planners fully understand and employ an integrated approach to design projects.]]></description>
		<link>http://da-architects.ca/homepage/integrated_design/</link>
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		<title>Sustainable Design</title>
		<description><![CDATA[DA designs environmentally-conscious projects. Through skillful, sensitive design, at DA we strive to achieve reduction on consumption of non-renewable resources, minimize waste and create healthy, productive environments. The intent is to eliminate negative envionmental impact, and improve the health and comfort of building occupants, thereby improving building performance and lifecycle.]]></description>
		<link>http://da-architects.ca/homepage/sustainable-design/</link>
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