The Audain Art Museum by Patkau Architects Inc. Photo: James Dow / Patkau Architects.
The Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) has announced a stellar line-up of finalists for the AIBC Architectural Awards, a program that shines a spotlight on architectural excellence. Submissions were considered in five categories: Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Award in Architecture, Medal and Merit Levels; Innovation; Emerging Firm; and, Special Jury.
Winners will be announced on May 10 at the AIBC Architecture Awards Ceremony, including the winner of the Emerging Firm category.
The acclaimed jury is chaired by Michael Heeney Architect AIBC, FRAIC, Principal, Bing Thom Architects Inc., with Alex Bozikovic, Architectural Critic, Globe and Mail; Andrew Gruft Retired Architect AIBC, Professor Emeritus, UBC School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture; Donald Luxton FRAIC, Principal, Donald Luxton and Associates Inc.; Jason King Architect AIBC, Owner, Jason King Architects; and, Peeroj Thakre Architect AIBC, Principal, ph5 Architecture Inc. 
The Shortlist
Audain Art Museum by Patkau Architects Inc.
The Audain Art Museum is a 56,000 sq. ft. private museum located in Whistler, British Columbia. The deliberately restrained form and character of the building provides a quiet, minimal backdrop to the art within and the surrounding natural landscape.
Christ Church Cathedral Restoration and Renewal by Proscenium Architecture and Interiors, Inc.
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