At this year?s AFBC Architectural Awards, eight wining projects representing outstanding and exceptional work from the architectural community in British Columbia were presented in four categories.
Projects hailed from across the province and around the world ? from an art gallery in North Vancouver, to an opera house in Hong Kong, and a place of contemplation in Kootenay Bay.
Debuting this year, the Architecture Foundation of B.C. (AFBC) hosted the awards program, with interim assistance from the Architectural Institute of B.C. (AIBC) who previously ran the program.
?Raising awareness of architecture and design is one of the Foundation?s goals, so taking on the Architectural Awards Program was a perfect fit,? said Veronica Gillies, Architecture Foundation of B.C. chair. ?The recipients awarded at this year?s ceremony certainly speak to excellence in the built environment across the province, as well as abroad.? The Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Awards in Architecture recognize excellence in completed architectural projects led or designed by AIBC members. Two projects received the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Award in Architecture ? Medal:
Xiqu Centre

Bing Thom Architects Inc. (now Revery Architecture Inc.) and Ronald Lu & Partners Ltd. in Association.

Photo credit: Ema Peter
Xiqu Centre is the new home for traditional Chinese opera and marks the gateway to Hong Kong?s West Kowloon Cultural District. Floating the 1100-seat main theatre created ...