The winners of the AFBC Architectural Awards of Excellence?the highest level of architectural awards in British Columbia?were announced on November 3, 2021, at the Polygon Gallery.

The AFBC Architectural Awards of Excellence Jury reviewed more than 106 submissions in order to select the recipients. The jury measured the overall quality of each submission based on the following criteria: Theory and Design Principles, Program and Client, Context and Site, Budget and Time Constraints, and Sustainability Principles.

?Our aim is to recognize and celebrate design excellence for projects across the province. Our approach was to modernize and expand the Awards to emphasize inclusivity, and broaden the voice of the profession of architecture in BC,? says the organization.
Full House by Leckie Studio Architecture + Design Inc. and Gaile Guevara Studio Ltd.
The Awards suite included: the Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia Awards in Architecture, Design Excellence Awards, Emerging Firm Award, Innovation Award, Unbuilt Award, Equity Award, Design Distinction Award, AFBC Student Award, and a Special Jury Award.

The Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Awards in Architecture recognize excellence in completed architectural projects led or designed by AIBC members. Four projects received the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Award in Architecture ? Medal:

Upper Skeena Recreation Centre by John Hemsworth Architecture Inc. 
Nanaimo Airport by the office of mcfar...