We are looking for an intermediate level Architect to join our firm. We work in a studio environment as collaborative teams with individuals taking responsibility for projects from design to completion. The ideal candidates should be familiar with or proficient in Revit and AutoCad. A minimum of 5-10 years post graduate experience is required, withREAD POST >
West Village Park and District Energy Utility breaks ground
in New ProjectsFrancl Architecture was in attendance for the ground breaking ceremony of the City of Surrey’s new West Village Park and District Energy Centre. The project, located at 10357 133 Street, will be a significant contribution to the City’s sustainability goals. As the City’s first permanent district energy facility, it will supply the nearby West VillageREAD POST >
Terrace House featured on ArchDaily
in Development, New Projects, PressVancouver’s newest tall wood building will be the world’s tallest hybrid timber building. Designed by Shigeru Ban Architects, Terrace House will be located in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour and is adjacent to the Evergreen Building, designed by Arthure Erickson. Francl Architecture is proud to collaborate on this project as Architect of Record. To learn more aboutREAD POST >
Crosstown Elementary School tours part of Vancouver Design Week
in Event, New Projects, PresentationFrancl Architecture is proud to be part of Vancouver Design Week 2017. On Saturday, May 13, we’re opening up the school to the public for a free tour. Guided by the school’s design team, participants will see in person what 21st Century Learning Principles mean and how the school will meet the needs of downtownREAD POST >
Crosstown Elementary School featured in Award Magazine
in New Projects, PressOur most recent education project, Crosstown Elementary School, is near completion and ready for students. A new article in Award Magazine’s February issue highlights the challenges of adding a four-storey structure over an existing parkade, adjacent to a 30-storey residential tower. Alvin Martin, the school’s project manager, discusses our design solutions for the Vancouver School Board’sREAD POST >
Careers
in JobsWe are always interested to hear from engaging and talented individuals. Feel free to send your CV, a work sample and / or links to your online portfolio to office@franclarchitecture.com. For current / recent job postings, please check the AIBC Classifieds section or our LinkedIn page.
World’s Tallest Hybrid Timber Building
in New ProjectsOur office is teaming up with internationally renowned Japanese architect Shigeru Ban to build the world’s tallest hybrid timber building. Located at 1255 West Pender Street, this 19-storey mixed-use building will sit in between the existing Palladio and famous Evergreen Building (designed by the late Arthur Erickson). All wood will be locally sourced from BritishREAD POST >
Summer Softball 2016
in GeneralSeven games and forty-nine innings later, our architectural softball season is coming to a close! Only one final tournament left at the end of August before we pack it in until next summer. Thank you to everyone who came out to play, socialize, and enjoy some friendly competition. And a special thanks to those who helpREAD POST >
YVR AOB: WAN Awards Infrastructure
in Award, GeneralThe World Architecture News Awards is the world’s largest awards programme in international architecture and we are excited to submit the Airside Operations Building in the infrastructure category. This award seeks to identify and reward ideas that bring solutions to vital infrastructure schemes that have overcome key challenges and/or has pushed the boundaries for theREAD POST >
Highlights of 2015: Surrey’s new District Energy Centre
in Development, General, New ProjectsSince the summer of 2015, Francl Architecture has been working with the City of Surrey on the new West Village Park and District Energy Centre project. Surrey City Energy is a City-owned district energy utility that supplies high density residential, commercial and institutional buildings in City Centre with heat and hot water. The West VillageREAD POST >