Patkau Architects
| Patkau Architects | |
|---|---|
| Practice information | |
| Key architects |
John Patkau Patricia Patkau Greg Boothroyd David Shone |
| Founded | 1978 |
| Location | Vancouver B.C. Canada |
| Significant works and honors | |
| Awards |
Governor General's Medals BC Lieutenant Governor's Awards Canadian Architect Awards of Excellence |
Patkau Architects is an architecture firm based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is a full-services firm currently practicing in Canada and the United States. The firm has established an international reputation for design excellence and has received numerous national and international architectural awards.[1][2][3][4]
Patkau Architects' work has been widely published, including three books dedicated to the firm’s work, numerous articles in professional journals and books, and their work has been featured in exhibitions around the world. Patkau Architects represented Canada at the Venice Biennale in 2006.[5]
The firm's portfolio includes a wide range of project types and scales for a wide range of clients. Their projects include gallery installations, art galleries, private residences, libraries, schools, university buildings, and urban planning.
History
The firm was founded by spouses John Patkau and Patricia Patkau in Edmonton, Alberta in 1978. It was relocated to Vancouver in 1984. Michael Cunningham was the third principal from 1995 until departing the firm in 2010.[6] As of 2014 the firm has a total staff of 21, including four principals: John Patkau, Patricia Patkau, Greg Boothroyd and David Shone.[7]
Both Patricia Patkau and John Patkau are Fellows of the Royal Architecture Institute of Canada, Honorary Fellows of the American Institute of Architects and of the Royal Institute of British Architects, members of the Royal Canadian Academy of Art, and Members of the Order of Canada.[8][9]
Design approach
The firm's work has been noted for drawing on the principles of modern architecture that is also inspired by the natural setting and traditions of Canada's West Coast and the Pacific Northwest. Their designs are known for their sculptural quality, multifaceted expression of material, and clear delineation of detail.[10] Architectural historian-theorest Kenneth Frampton has described the firm's work as "very close to what I attempted to define in 1983 as Critical Regionalism."[11]
Awards
The firm has been the recipient of at least one architectural design award per year In every year but three since 1981. These awards include 15 of the prestigious Governor General's Awards and Medals in Architecture,[12][13][14] eight Architectural Institute of British Columbia's Lieutenant Governor's Awards,[15] 13 Canadian Architect Awards of Excellence, awards from the American Institute of Architects, Canadian Architect magazine, and various national and international design competitions.[16]
Notable projects
| Project | Location | Type | Award | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada International Arrivals Lounge | Vancouver Int. Airport | Airport lounge | Lieutenant Governor’s Certificate of Merit | 2003 |
| " | Canadian Interiors Best of Canada Award | 1999 | ||
| " | Silver Award, National Post Design Exchange Awards | 2001 | ||
| Agosta House | San Juan Island, Washington | Private residence | American Institute of Architects National Honor Award | 2005 |
| " | Governor General’s Medal in Architecture | 2004 | ||
| " | Honor Award American Institute of Architects, Northwest and Pacific Region | 2003 | ||
| " | Lieutenant Governor’s Medal in Architecture | 2003 | ||
| " | Honor Award, North American Wood Design Awards | 2002 | ||
| " | Honor Award, American Institute of Architects Seattle | 2001 | ||
| Appleton House | Victoria, BC | Private residence | Governor General’s Medal for Excellence | 1990 |
| " | Canadian Architect Award of Excellence | 1986 | ||
| Barnes House | Nanaimo, BC | Private residence | Governor General’s Award for Architecture | 1997 |
| " | Architectural Record Award | 1996 | ||
| " | Progressive Architecture Award | 1993 | ||
| " | Canadian Architect Award of Excellence | 1992 | ||
| Beaty Biodiversity Centre & Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory | Vancouver, BC | Lieutenant Governor's Medal in Architecture | 2011 | |
| Blue Quill Elementary School | Edmonton, Alberta | School | Canadian Architect Award of Excellence | 1983 |
| Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery | Waterloo, Ontario | Art gallery | Governor General’s Medal in Architecture | 1997 |
| " | Canadian Architect Award of Excellence | 1990 | ||
| Cottages at Fallingwater | Bear Run, PA | Residences | AZ Award, Unbuilt Competition Entries | 2012 |
| " | Canadian Architect Award of Excellence | 2010 | ||
| " | Winning Entry, International Design Competition | 2010 | ||
| Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design | Vancouver, BC | School of Art | - | 1995 |
| Fort York National Historic Site Visitor Centre | Canadian Architect Award of Excellence | 2011 | ||
| " | Winning Entry, International Design Competition | 2009 | ||
| Galleria Condominium | Residential | Progressive Architecture Citation | 1981 | |
| Gleneagles Community Centre | West Vancouver, BC | Community Centre | Governor General's Medal in Architecture | 2008 |
| " | Lieutenant Governor’s Certificate of Merit | 2006 | ||
| Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport | Winning Entry, International Design Competition | 2010 | ||
| Grande Bibliothèque du Quebec | Montreal, Quebec | Public library | Governor General's Medal in Architecture | 2010 |
| " | American Institute of Architects / American Library Association Honor Award | 2007 | ||
| " | Lieutenant Governor’s Medal in Architecture | 2006 | ||
| " | Winning Entry,International Design Competition | 2000 | ||
| Hadaway House | Private residence | Canadian Architect Award of Excellence | 2009 | |
| Hamilton Village Student Housing | University of Pennsylvania | Student residences | Winning Entry, International Design Competition | 1999 |
| Kustin House | Los Angeles, California | Private residence | Canadian Architect Award of Excellence | 1987 |
| Winning Submission, National Competition | 1986 | |||
| Linear House | Saltspring Island, BC | Private residence | Canadian Wood Council Honour Award | 2012 |
| " | Governor General's Medal in Architecture | 2012 | ||
| " | Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Merit Award in Architecture | 2012 | ||
| " | AZ Award for Design Excellence, Residential Architecture | 2011[17] | ||
| La Petite Maison du Weekend | Columbus, Ohio | Fabrications Exhibition | Innovation in Architecture Award of Excellence, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada | 2001 |
| " | Citation Award, North American Wood Design Awards | 2001 | ||
| Little House | Canadian Architect Award of Excellence | 2005 | ||
| McGregor House | Private residence | Canadian Wood Council First Award | 1984 | |
| Nursing and Biomedical Sciences Building | University of Texas, Austin | Competition entry | Progressive Architecture Citation | 1999 |
| " | Canadian Architect Award of Excellence | 1998 | ||
| " | Winning Entry, International Design Competition | 1996 | ||
| One Fold | Vancouver, BC | Research Project | 2014 R+D Award, Architect magazine | 2014 |
| Porter/Vandenbosch Renovation | Private residence | Governor General’s Award of Merit | 1990 | |
| Pyrch House | Victoria, BC | Private residence | Honour Award, Architectural Institute of British Columbia | 1988 |
| " | Governor General’s Medal in Architecture | 1986 | ||
| " | Canadian Architect Award of Excellence | 1984 | ||
| Research Office, ARC | Commercial | Canadian Architect Award of Excellence | 1984 | |
| Seabird Island School | Sea Bird Island, BC | First Nations school | Governor General’s Medal in Architecture | 1992 |
| " | Lieutenant Governor’s Medal in Architecture | 1992 | ||
| " | Canadian Wood Council Honour Award | 1992 | ||
| " | Canadian Architect Award of Excellence | 1989 | ||
| Shaw House | Private residence | American Institute of Architects National Honor Award | 2005 | |
| " | Governor General’s Medal in Architecture | 2004 | ||
| Strawberry Vale School | Saanich, BC | Elementary school | Governor General’s Medal in Architecture | 2002 |
| " | Progressive Architecture Award | 1995 | ||
| " | Elementary school | Canadian Architect Award of Excellence | 1994 | |
| Newton Library | Surrey, BC | Public library | Governor General’s Medal in Architecture | 1994 |
| " | Canadian Wood Council Merit Award | 1994 | ||
| Tula House | Private residence | Canadian Architect Award of Excellence | 2007 | |
| " | Governor General's Medal in Architecture | 2014 | ||
| University of Manitoba Centre for Music, Art and Design | Winnipeg, Manitoba | Canadian Architect Award of Excellence | 2005 | |
| University of Pennsylvania New College House | Canadian Architect Award of Excellence | 2004 | ||
| Winnipeg Centennial Library | Winnipeg, Manitoba | Public library | Governor General's Medal in Architecture | 2009 |
| " | Lieutenant Governor's Medal in Architecture | 2007 | ||
| " | Prairie Design Award | 2006 | ||
| " | Canadian Architect Award of Excellence | 2004 | ||
| Winnipeg Skating Shelters | Winnipeg, Manitoba | Temporary & Demonstration | American Society of Landscape Architects Honor Award | 2012 |
| " | AZ People’s Choice Award | 2012 | ||
| " | Architectural Institute of BC - Special Jury Award | 2012 | ||
| " | International Design Awards - Gold Award | 2012 | ||
| " | Domus Russia: X ARCHIP International Architecture Award | 2012 | ||
| " | Canadian Wood Council Honour Award | 2011 | ||
| " | North American Wood Design Honor Award | 2011 | ||
References
- ↑ Architectural Institute of British Columbia firm directory. Retrieved 2014-01-15
- ↑ Patkau Architects chosen to design new Presentation House Gallery, Vancouver Sun, January 24, 2013. Retrieved 2014-01-16
- ↑ The Architectural Outsiders, Vancouver Magazine. June 1, 2012. Retrieved 2014-01-16
- ↑ Five medal winning houses to write home about, The Globe and Mail, May. 11 2012. Retrieved 2014-01-16
- ↑ MIT Architecture, Altered Trajectories, Patricia Patkau. Retrieved 2014-01-16
- ↑ John and Patricia Patkau, The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2014-01-15
- ↑ Architectural Institute of British Columbia firm directory. Retrieved 2014-01-15
- ↑ John and Patricia Patkau - Patkau Architects, Canadian Architect, May 2009. Retrieved 2014-01-16
- ↑ Festival of Architecture and Forum to feature 2009 RAIC Gold Medalists, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, March 29, 2009. Retrieved 2014-01-16
- ↑ Introduction, "Patkau Architects". The Monacelli Press (June 8, 2006). ISBN 1580931693
- ↑ Author Q&A with Kenneth Frampton: Five North American Architects, Designers & Books, August 23, 2012. Retrieved 2014-01-16
- ↑ Governor General's Medals in Architecture 2012 Recipients. Retrieved 2014-01-16
- ↑ Governor General’s Medals in Architecture - Past Recipients. Retrieved 2014-01-16
- ↑ Governor General’s Medals in Architecture. Retrieved 2014-04-29
- ↑ AIBC Lieutenant‐Governor of British Columbia Awards in Architecture, recipients 2002-2012. Retrieved 2014-01-16
- ↑ John and Patricia Patkau - Patkau Architects, Canadian Architect, May 2009. Retrieved 2014-01-16
- ↑ Azure Magazine 1st Annual AZ Award Winners. Retrieved 2014-01-15
External links
- Official website
- Mastering the Line: Linear House
- Photos of five published projects
- Winnipeg Skating Shelters photos
- Seabird Island School photos