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Background The Brewery District development sits on the land formally occupied by the Labat Brewing Company. The former buildings on the site had been used for over 125 years of brewery operations. When Labat decommissioned their brewery in 2005 the site was purchased for a mixed use development. The nine-acre site has a beautiful view … Read More

Background Marina Bay Sands’ Crystal Pavilions are located just opposite the Marina Bay Sands promenade. These uniquely designed pavilions appear to float on the water. When the Marina Bay Sands builders were looking to construct the two stand-alone floating Crystal Pavilions they didn’t need to look far for a solution. The team chose Kryton’s Krystol … Read More

Background Along Vancouver’s protected heritage district, stands Jameson House with its thirty-seven illustrious floors of glass and concrete. Designed by the renowned architects Foster and Partners studio, known for their contemporary interventions in historic structures, it marks their first venture into residential design in North America. In keeping with the historic nature of the neighborhood, … Read More

Background The Oakland Zoo opened in 1922 and since then has grown significantly. The zoo houses over 600 animals including goats, bears and elephants. In 2011 the zoo decided to take on four new tigers. The old pool they had in the tiger exhibit wasn’t in use because it leaked, but with the addition of … Read More

Background Wat Phra Dhammakaya Temple was established in 1970 as a home for the Dhammakaya Movement in Thailand. The temple was developed to be an international center for the study of meditation. Since the 1970s the Dhammakaya Movement has grown significantly to where some gatherings at the temple were totally over 100,000 attendees. The swelling … Read More

Background Vancouver’s VanDusen gardens opened to the public in 1975. In 2007 the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, along with the garden association, selected a team to develop a master plan for the garden which included a new visitor center. The visitor center was built to exceed LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) … Read More

Background When Vancouver hosted the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, the city prepared to host the biggest party it had ever had. Determined to showcase the beauty, diversity, and culture of its citizens, country, and landscape, Vancouver planned not only the events during the games, but also for the legacies they would leave behind to commemorate the event of … Read More

Background Sherbourne Common was constructed in 2010 to revitalize the Toronto Waterfront. It revitalized a former industrial area to a much needed public park on the shores of Lake Ontario. The park is the first in Canada to integrate a neighborhood-wide storm water treatment facility into its design. There is a concrete water channel that … Read More

Background The Pearl-Qatar is a multi-billion US dollar phased mixed-use development on an artificial island that covers nearly four million square meters. When the project is complete it will be home to 41,000 residents and feature every amenity, including schools, retail, restaurants, entertainment, marinas and three five-star hotels.  When completed The Pearl will be the … Read More

Background As a result of Vancouver’s Gateway Transportation Project and new Golden Ears Bridge, Pitt Meadows is quickly becoming a vital hub for the Fraser Valley and Vancouver. Right in the centre of it all is the new urban living development – Meadows Gate Village Complex. At the heart of the new community are the … Read More