West Vancouver, Shaped by Design
There’s a particular kind of light in West Vancouver that feels almost architectural … filtered through cedar branches and softened by the ocean mist, caught in long horizontal lines where glass meets forest.
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Experience the Spirit of West Coast Modernism
This summer step inside some of the West Coast’s most iconic spaces and experience a weeklong celebration of architecture, design and community. West Coast Modern Week returns from July 8 – 13, 2025
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The Ultimate Modernist’s Weekend in YVR
When most people think of Vancouver, Canada, it’s for the mountains and the ocean but for architourists more inclined to appreciate a built environment this West Coast city doesn’t disappoint especially when it comes to its midcentury modern heritage
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West Coast Modern Week 2024 Preview
Annual West Vancouver event to celebrate architect Arthur Erickson By Ken MacIntyre (May 10, 2024) – During the post-war years, design innovation gave rise to a variety of unique mid-century architectural styles including the likes of Desert Modernism, Brutalism, New Formalism, Googie and more. In the Pacific Northwest, the region’s stand-out style was dubbed…
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A Vintage Novelty Toy Gets a Modern Makeover
Photographer Martin Knowles pays tribute to View-Master By Ken MacIntyre (January 30, 2024) – For architectural photographer Martin Knowles, there’s nothing quite like viewing a photograph through the nostalgic lens of a View-Master. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Knowles, 45, is an accomplished photographer who, over the course of his 16 year career, has photographed…
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West Coast Modern: My Vancouver Condo Makeover
By Ken MacIntyre September 21, 2017 – When most people think of West Coast Modern, condominiums probably don’t come to mind. Rather; mid-century post & beam construction with lots of wood and a coastal setting is more likely the go-to notion, especially in Vancouver. However, for those living the downtown lifestyle, apartment and condo living…
