As COVID-19 continues to affect communities and families around the world, this is a difficult time for all of us. Francl Architecture is committed to protecting our employees, clients and communities, keeping them as safe as possible while we adjust to these challenging and changing circumstances. Today, we are communicating the steps we have takenREAD POST >
Several people took the plunge into the newly unveiled pool at the Arc! Not for the faint of heart, we designed the pool to ‘float’ nearly 200 ft above the ground with a clear, 6-inch acrylic glass slab spanning the 38 ft length of the pool. The pool is believed to be the highest ofREAD POST >
We’re excited to announce 3 new associates to our management team! Megan Peters, Mehran Parnian and Vince Knudsen have displayed exceptional initiative and leadership during their time at Francl Architecture, and have been instrumental in contributing to our success as a firm. Please join us in congratulating them and wishing them continued success in their new roles!
Francl Architecture is proud to support and participate in CANstruction Vancouver for 2018 alongside our team partner Turner Construction. CANstruction Vancouver, founded in 2002, is an annual design event benefitting the Greater Vancouver Bank (GVFB). Participating teams, consisting of architects, engineers, designers, and students, are tasked with building a sculpture out of canned food, with allREAD POST >
On August 8, 1988, Walter Francl established Francl Architecture with the belief that buildings are for people. 30 years later, we are proud to say that this core belief about the contribution of architecture to our community has remained unchanged. The principle of inclusion and collaboration is evident in the numerous projects we have completedREAD POST >
On Friday, October 19, our office had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Love-Ese Chile, a Vancouver-based bioplastic specialist, for a presentation on…plastics! Presented by Francl Community’s ENRICH initiative, Ese informed the Francl team on the history of plastics, the different types and their material components, and how they impact waste streams. We asked her how weREAD POST >
As our firm continues to evolve and grow, we celebrate those individuals whose demonstrated initiative and leadership are evident in our success. People are the foundation of our success, and the growth of our firm is a reflection on the hard work and commitment of our staff. We are pleased to announce two new AssociatesREAD POST >
PROJECT UPDATE: The West Village Park and District Energy Utility (also known as West Village Energy Centre) is in the final stages of construction and is scheduled for completion later this year. This joint initiative by the City of Surrey Parks and Surrey City Energy will address the growing need for park space for recreation and civic gathering in Surrey’s new WestREAD POST >
Sustainability has long been a foundation of our firm, and we continually broaden the scope of our services and expertise that may be extended to our clients. We are committed to staying ahead of the curve when it comes to strategies that promote well-being in our communities. With this in mind, we are pleased toREAD POST >
Last Thursday, our own Ayme Sharma (above right) had the opportunity to moderate a “Tiffin Talk” for Indian Summer Festival, held at the PAUSE Pavilion at Vanier Park. The theme? “Architecture as an expression of Empathy or Affluence?” was inspired by 2018 Pritzker Prize Winner – Indian Architect, Balkrishna Doshi – who said in anREAD POST >