Business World |
January 2015
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Regarding current projects in development,
John says, "Here in British Columbia, we're
working on two art museums. A private art
museum called the Audain Art Museum,
and a public art museum called Presentation
House Gallery. Both of those are very ambi-
tious cultural projects."
Aside from their cultural developments, Pat-
kau Architects utilize their talents within the
residential development sector as well. "We
occasionally do houses," John explains. "And
typically those houses are on very interesting
natural sites and are for clients who are look-
ing for something unusual. Something that
isn't the norm."
In 2014, Patkau Architects was awarded the
Governor General's Medal in Architecture
for their work on The Tula House. Built
amidst a breathtaking landscape, this stun-
ning development is situated on a remote is-
land which overlooks the Pacific Ocean. The
design of the structure reflects the irregulari-
ties of its surroundings,crafting a dynamic
home environment while retaining a natural
atmosphere. The project proved challenging
due to its location, though Patkau's unique
vision and dedication to quality prevailed.
"Our house projects tend to always be fairly
extreme," says John. "And The Tula House
Linear House, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia (Picture:James Dow and Patkau Architects)
