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Excellence in Architecture Architects EXCELLENCE IN ARCHITECTURE ARCHITECTS Based out of Vancouver, British Columbia, large metropolitan l ibraries, Patkau A rchi- Patkau A rchitects is a n award-winning ar- tects are committed to delivering the highest chitecture and design research studio found- quality design and planning services. ed by John and Patricia Patkau. Since its in- "We started our practice when we were ex- diverse portfolio of projects for a wide array tremely young architects in Edmonton, Al- of clients. From residential developments to berta," says J ohn Patkau, Co-Founder a nd Business World | one of four Principals currently within the Patkau Architects relocated their headquar- ters due to economic circumstances, and in been a booming economy, and it was a great - place to g et s tarted a s architects b ecause tice. there was work everywhere." "In 1983 and '84, there was a big recession in the oil-based economy that drove our work," | Business World ARTlab, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba Picture: James Dow and Patkau Architects 56 Business World | January 201 5 says John."At that time we relocated to the striving for architectural excellence." west coast to Vancouver. Principally because we realized the type of practice that we want- "We have a l ong track r ecord of d elivering ed -which was aimed at very special projects, high quality projects," he adds. "And a lot of extremely high-end, well-done projects- we depth of e xperience g iven t hat we've been needed to be located in a larger community. And also, we had a great personal love of the we have here is a team that's been working - together for almost that long, so it's an ex- ally was the right spot for us" With over 30 years of experience and success In t he s election p rocess o f their projects, John e mphasises caution and the need t o architects who are committed to achieving align their goals with t hose of t he p roject, the highest standard in their industry. John ensuring the highest quality of work. "We're in some ways very careful about the projects | Business World ARTlab, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba (Picture:Patkau Architects) Business World | WE ARE MORE THAN BUILDERS. our clients which lead to our mutual success. We look beyond the immediate project needs to see the bigger picture: to understand your business goals, share TOGETHER WE BUILD SUCCESS we undertake," he says. "We try as much as universities and research buildings." possible to make sure the ambitions of the project and our ambitions as architects are Patkau A rchitects have c ompleted p rojects committed to going the extra mile to achieve very high standards." multiple awards including the Mies Crown Hall Architecture Prize for an Outstanding AWARD RECOGNITION Project in 2014. I n Toronto, O ntario, the company recently c ompleted c onstruction serve an i mportant r ole in t heir r espective of both the Goldring Centre for High Per- communities across C anada and the Unit- formance Sport for the University of Toron- ed States. "We tend to specialize in cultural to, as well as the Fort York National Historic and educational buildings," John e xplains. Site Visitors Centre. | Business World Linear House, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia (Picture:James Dow and Patkau Architects) Regarding current projects in development, In 2014, Patkau Architects was awarded the John says, "Here in British Columbia, we're Governor G eneral's M edal i n Architecture working on two art museums. A private art museum c alled the Audain A rt M useum, amidst a b reathtaking landscape, this stun- and a public art museum called Presentation ning development is situated on a remote is- House Gallery. Both of those are very ambi- tious cultural projects." - Aside from their cultural developments, Pat- kau Architects utilize their talents within the home environment while retaining a natural residential development sector as well. " We occasionally do houses," John explains. "And due to its location, though Patkau's unique typically those houses are on very interesting vision and dedication to quality prevailed. natural sites and are for clients who are look- ing for something unusual. Something that "Our house projects tend to always be fairly isn't the norm." Business World | Linear House, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia (Picture:James Dow and Patkau Architects) | Business World Fort York National Historic Site Visitors Centre, Toronto, Ontario (Picture: Tom Arban Photography Inc.) is a n example of t hat. I t's a house located sometimes do houses." on q uite a r emote island, constructed out of v ery challenging construction m aterials; FINDING THE RIGHT concrete and steel. In that remote location, PROJECTS it was quite a challenge, but it was executed Teamwork and communication are the sta- to an extremely high level. So it's that kind ples of any thriving operation, and it's no dif- of v ery unusual circumstance i n which we ferent at Patkau Architects. John points out Business World | work with the local architects who take care - of the construction phases and administra- ects, especially in the case of developments tion of the project. We're very experienced away from home. "Because most of the proj- ects we undertake are not in our geographic good at working in a great diversity of com- - munities from coast to coast." ship with other architects who deal with the Moving f orward, Patkau Architects aim to needs of being on the ground where the proj- continue w orking w ithin the institutional ect is located," he says. - seeking out unique p rojects to s howcase ects that are larger than would be indicated their innovative design abilities. - cally focus on the conceptual design and de- "We are very focused on cultural projects and sign development aspects of the project, and projects that have an important role in soci- | Business World 63 Presentation House Gallery, North Vancouver, British Columbia (Rendering by Patkau Architects) Business World | Audain Art Museum, Whistler, British Columbia (expected completion in late 2015)(Rendering by Patkau Architects) ety; museums, libraries, things of that nature." John explains. "We feel that those are places where we can contribute well, but we're also looking for unusual projects. We really thrive on eccentric opportunities which allow us to Finding the opportunities which are right do things which are -if not unprecedented- for us." highly unusual. Finding those opportunities is something we are really intent on." | Business World .
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