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2009 AWARD WINNERS

Awards of Recognition

610 Granville Street – The Hudson
610 Granville Street - The Hudson 610 Granville Street - The Hudson
An Award of Recognition for restoring the two primary facades of the BC Electric Showroom, for retaining and restoring the additional façade of the Hunter Brothers Block, and protecting the St. Regis Hotel and Gotham Steakhouse. Awards were presented to Wall Financial Corporation, Macdonald Development Corporation, Stantec Architecture Ltd. and McGinn Engineering & Preservation Ltd.

Arts and Crafts Building, 576 Seymour Street
Arts and Crafts Building, 576 Seymour Street
An Award of Recognition for restoring the storefront and the mezzanine, re-opening it to the street and adapting new retail and office uses. Awards were presented to owner Terry Pejan, David Hepworth of SITU Design, Hi-Fi Centre and VPAC Construction.

Lumbermens Building, 509 Richards Street
Lumbermens Building, 509 Richards Street
An Award of Recognition for the structural upgrades and interior revitalization. Awards were presented to The Salient Group, Gair Williamson Architects and Commonwealth Historic Resource Management.

Paris Block, 53 West Hastings Street
Paris Block, 53 West Hastings Street
An Award of Recognition for the rescue, rehabilitation and adaptive re-use and for the social and economic benefits to the neighbourhood. Awards were presented to The Salient Group, Gair Williamson Architects, Ankeman Marchand Architects and Donald Luxton & Associates.

Abrams Block, 210 Carrall Street
Abrams Block, 210 Carrall Street
An Award of Recognition for the rehabilitation and structural repair and adaptive re-use, with contemporary elements contributing to the historic scale and heritage values of Gastown. Awards were presented to Reliance Holdings Ltd., Merrick Architecture, and John Bryson and Partners.

Chinese Freemasons Building, 5 West Pender Street
Chinese Freemasons Building, 5 West Pender Street
An Award of Recognition for the rehabilitation of the exterior, its contribution to the Carrall Street Greenway and incorporating seniors housing which will bring diversity and vitality to the area. Awards were presented to owner Pip Peri Pembo Management Ltd., Joe Y. Wai Architect, Commonwealth Historic Resource Management and Makam Construction Ltd.

Rolzing Residence, 1927 Whyte Avenue
Rolzing Residence, 1927 Whyte Avenue
An Award of Recognition for the rehabilitation of the exterior and its contribution to the streetscape character. Awards were presented to owners Serge and Tania Rolzing, Loy Leyland Architect and Formosa Engineering Ltd.

Gow Block, 3589 Commercial Street
Gow Block, 3589 Commercial Street
An Award of Recognition for the restoration of the storefronts, re-activating its historic use as a corner store and contributing to the area’s historic value and cultural heritage. Awards were presented to owners Jerry Prussin and Norah Johnson, Steve Prokopenko of Blue West Contractors Ltd. and Chris Jordan-Knox of Turnstone Home Repairs.

South Granville Business Improvement Association
South Granville Business Improvement Association
An Award of Recognition for the celebration and public awareness generated by its festivities and public awareness efforts: installing heritage plaques, compiling a photo archive, holding a centennial event, and dedicating a time capsule. Awards were presented to the South Granville BIA and Executive Director Sharon Townsend.

Awards of Merit

Coastal Church, 1160 West Georgia Street
Coastal Church, 1160 West Georgia Street
An Award of Merit for the careful restoration of the exterior, including the façade, contemporary buttresses and the interior restoration that includes state of the art technical components. Awards were presented to Coastal Church, Busby Perkins+Will Architects and Robert Lemon Architect.

Bowman Block, 528 Beatty Street
Bowman Block, 528 Beatty Street
An Award of Merit for the sensitive rehabilitation of the exterior elements and the addition of a compatible contemporary loft addition contributing to the vitality of the Victory Square area. Awards were presented to The Salient Group, Gair Williamson Architects, Ankeman Marchand Architects and Donald Luxton & Associates.

1356 West 13th Avenue
1356 West 13th Avenue
An Award of Merit for conserving the exterior elements including the front porch, the single main entry, gables and stonework. Awards were presented to owner Menkis Enterprises Ltd., Urban Design Group Architects Ltd. and Robert Lemon Architect.

Gadd House, 6583 Marguerite Street
Gadd House, 6583 Marguerite Street
An Award of Merit for the restoration of the exterior, the landscaping, and a number of interior elements, including colours, materials and design appropriate to the house style. Awards were presented to owner, Tim Kerr, Keith Jakobsen Associates, Donna Chomichuk Landscape Architecture and Julie Curtis Interior Design.

Riddick Lane House and Riddick House, 877 & 879 East Georgia Street
Riddick Lane House and Riddick House, 877 & 879 East Georgia Street Riddick Lane House and Riddick House, 877 & 879 East Georgia Street
An Award of Merit for the exceptional rehabilitation of the exterior of these two buildings and the owners’ attention to detail. Awards were presented to owners John Thomas and Daryl Gouthro.

Johnston-McIntosh House, 1943 East 4th Avenue
Johnston-McIntosh House, 1943 East 4th Avenue
An Award of Merit for the rehabilitation of both the exterior porch, cladding, windows and other details, and the interior, and its contribution to the neighbourhood character. Awards were presented to owner Jim Compston, RHP Contracting and painter Todd Eckert.

Vancouver – Stories of a City
Vancouver – Stories of a City
An Award of Merit for this detailed, informative and entertaining book. An award was given to writer Lisa Smedman.

Vancouver Heritage Foundation - “Old School – Courses for Building Conservation”
Vancouver Heritage Foundation - “Old School – Courses for Building Conservation”
An Award of Merit for the creation of the comprehensive certificate course that raises awareness of heritage conservation values, and educates the public on heritage practices and sustainability. Awards were presented to the Vancouver Heritage Foundation and curriculum consultant Judy Oberlander.

Awards of Honor

Flack Block, 163 West Hastings Street
Flack Block, 163 West Hastings Street
An Award of Honour for the careful restoration of the exterior stonework and other details, and the exemplary re-creation of the arch stone entry, seismic and systems upgrading, sustainable interiors and reinstated areaways. Awards were presented to The Salient Group, Acton Ostry Architects and Donald Luxton & Associates.

Pennsylvania Hotel, 412 Carrall Street
Pennsylvania Hotel, 412 Carrall Street
An Award of Honour for the careful restoration of the exterior stonework and exterior elements such as the turret, the re-creation of the historic sign, and for supportive housing, contributing to the revitalization of the Hastings strip. Awards were presented to the Portland Hotel Society, Merrick Architecture, Donald Luxton & Associates and Darwin Construction.

Greencroft, 3838 Cypress Street
Greencroft, 3838 Cypress Street
An Award of Honour for the careful rehabilitation of the exterior details, the re-creation of interior detailing, and the larger incorporation of the gardens and infill houses, conserving a unique English Arts and Crafts estate in Shaughnessy. Awards were presented to owners Kirsten Strand and Gregg Moe, and contractor Colin Turner.

Cheryl Cooper
Evergreen Building
Evergreen Building
An Award of Honour for arts consultant, architectural historian and heritage advocate Cheryl Cooper, and her dedicated, principled and successful campaign to have Arthur Erickson’s Evergreen Building saved in its original form, a watershed event in the campaign to have Vancouver’s renowned Modern heritage conserved.

Fred Herzog: Vancouver Photographs
Fred Herzog: Vancouver Photographs
An Award of Honour for this book, together with the acclaimed 2007 Vancouver Art Gallery exhibition, bringing to public awareness the critical representation of Vancouver through the remarkable colour photographs of Fred Herzog over five decades, contributing to the cultural heritage and living memory of the city. Awards were presented to the Vancouver Art Gallery, Fred Herzog, curator and author Grant Arnold and author Michael Turner.

City Reflections: 1907 – Vancouver – 2007
City Reflections: 1907 - Vancouver - 2007
An Award of Honour for the enterprising DVD and Resource Guide City Reflections: 1907-Vancouver-2007, adopted for wide use by the Vancouver School Board, in libraries and workshops, and available to the public, bringing the discussion of heritage values into the classroom and to young people. An award was presented to the Vancouver Historical Society.

2007 AWARD WINNERS

Awards of Recognition

Friends of Victory Square

An Award of Recognition is conferred upon The Friends of Victory Square for their cultural initiative and efforts at developing a community consensus to revitalize a historic precinct, including the rehabilitation of its iconic Cenotaph.

Modernist Map

An Award of Recognition is conferred upon the Vancouver Heritage Foundation and Docomomo.BC for the publication of the Downtown Vancouver Modernist Architecture Map Guide, which raises public awareness by continuing the story of the city’s architectural history of the Modern period, offering the interested public a basic introduction and a self-guided walking route, increasing public awareness of Vancouver’s recent significant built heritage.

169 Hastings Street Cornice Replacement

An Award of Recognition is conferred upon owner, Fook Sew Lum, McGinn Engineering & Preservation and Stephens Sheet Metal for the replacement of the cornice at 169 E. Hastings, recognizing the importance of cornice elements for the preservation of the historic streetscape.

906 Main Street – The Left Bank Restoration

An Award of Recognition is conferred upon H.R Hatch Architect, McGinn Engineering Preservation and Ballenas Project Management for the preservation and rehabilitation of 906 Main Street, an important temple bank building.

44 Water Street

An Award of Recognition is conferred upon owner Scott Hawthorne, the Architects of Record, Barry McGinn and Busby Perkins & Will, and contractor LRG Construction, for the rehabilitation of the heritage building and its contribution to the historic Water Street streetscape.

995 Bute Street

An Award of Recognition is conferred upon Duncan Wilson & Rowland Johnson and James Burton, of Birmingham & Wood Architects for the rehabilitation by adaptive reuse of the Rand House, 995 Bute Street, contributing to the neighbourly character of the West End.

Awards of Merit

Coal Harbour Seawall Balustrade Restoration

An Award of Merit is conferred upon the Board of Parks and Recreation, Spratt Emanuel Engineering and Van den Kerkhof & Son Masonry, for the continued maintenance and restoration of the Coal Harbour Seawall Balustrade, employing exemplary conservation theory and practice.

Vancouver General Hospital: 100 Years of Care and Service

CVA 99-865 Vancouver General Hospital [technician using microscope], [ca. 1919]

An Award of Merit is conferred upon Vancouver Coastal Health, the Heather Heritage Society, the Vancouver General Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Association and author Donald Luxton for the well-researched and thoughtfully designed book, Vancouver General Hospital 100 Years of Care and Service, which commemorates the VGH’S centennial while telling an important story of the history of place, people, events and medicine, illustrated with archival photographs, many published for the first time.

Lisa Smedman, the Vancouver Courier series of articles on the history of Vancouver neighbourhoods

An Award of Merit is conferred upon Lisa Smedman, journalist, and the Vancouver Courier, for a series of well-researched articles on the social and cultural history of Vancouver neighbourhoods, which greatly contribute to building community awareness and expanding the public’s knowledge of the diverse cultural and social history of Vancouver in Canada’s largest distribution community newspaper.

1826 Blanca

An Award of Merit is conferred upon owner/project manager, Elizabeth Murphy, Architect Keith Jakobsen, Hans Von Tiesenhausen, Pantheon Developments and Margot Keate-West, of Keate & Co. Designers, for the preservation and thorough restoration of 1826 Blanca Street, a heritage-listed house by the prominent early architectural firm Sharp & Thompson in 1913, contributing to the architectural heritage of Point Grey.


Awards of Honour

844 Dunlevy

An Award of Honour is conferred upon owners, Graham Elvidge & Kathleen Stormont, for their heroic efforts in the preservation and exemplary restoration of the Queen Anne house at 844 Dunlevy, known as ”The Old Queen” contributing to the conservation of the city’s first neighbourhood and the old East End, an integral part of Vancouver’s civic and built heritage. This remarkable restoration advanced the level of education, awareness, and advocacy of heritage in the community and the city.

TLC, The Land Conservancy

An Award of Honour is conferred upon TLC, The Land Conservancy, and the Save Joy Kogawa House Committee, for its outstanding advocacy efforts in saving the historic Joy Kogawa House, bringing municipal, provincial, national and international attention to the effort with its theme of “Hope, Healing and Reconciliation”, thus preserving an important part of Vancouver’s cultural heritage.


2006 AWARD WINNERS

Awards of Recognition

  • Rose Garden Cottage
    An Award of Recognition is conferred upon the Vancouver Board of Parks & Recreation, Dietlein Construction; and Whistler Forest Products Corporation, for the 2005 exterior rehabilitation of the Rose Garden Cottage in Stanley Park, using log base and siding and employing traditional construction methods. Included with this renovation was the conversion of the second floor bedrooms into administrative offices for the Stanley Park Zoological Society.
  • City Square Property Holdings for Stained Glass Windows
    An Award of Recognition is conferred upon City Square Property Holdings for the preservation of the 1908 stained glass windows from the auditorium of the Normal School and re- installation in their original location, supporting the heritage values of the City Square complex which incorporates both Normal and Model Schools, and in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Model School in 2005.
  • Perri Domm & Goodbye Graffiti
    An Award of Recognition is conferred upon Perri Domm & Goodbye Graffiti for the advocacy of heritage preservation activities and neighbourhood revitalization in developing processes and products that sensitively remove graffiti from heritage buildings without damaging valuable historic materials.
  • Roddington Apartments
    An Award of Recognition is conferred upon Elizabeth Vander Zaag, owner, and Charles Haynes, designer/contractor, for the retention and rehabilitation of the original lower level of this modest vernacular apartment building, and the consequent enhancement of the streetscape.
  • Heritage Hall, Biography of a Building
    An Award of Recognition is conferred upon Marian Gilmour, author and publisher, Gail Buente, co-author, and the Heritage Hall Preservation Society for Heritage Hall, Biography of a Building, which celebrates the stories of Heritage Hall in words and photographs as a community effort in documenting the heritage conservation of this significant heritage building tracing its history from a post office to a community facility.

Awards of Merit

  • Leslie Lane House
    An Award of Merit is conferred upon Umberto Menghi, donor, Ramsay Worden Architects, and This Old House Committee, Vancouver Heritage Foundation, for the rescue and rehabilitation of the Leslie Lane House, preserving an “A” listed lane house, a genre once prevalent in Vancouver, and recreating its original residential use in the sympathetic context of the Mole Hill community, while also contributing to the Vancouver Heritage Foundation’s development program. The jury also commends the City of Vancouver for its stewardship role in this project.
  • Albert J. Dana House
    An Award of Merit is conferred upon Keate & Co., Designers, and Farpoint Architectural, for the tasteful restoration and rehabilitation of the Albert J. Dana House, 1699 Matthews, preserving an eclectic 1911 Tudor Revival house and contributing to the conservation of the historic First Shaughnessy neighbourhood.
  • Top 10 Endangered Sites and Bus Tour 2005
    An Award of Merit is conferred upon the Heritage Vancouver Society for its education and advocacy in compiling the annual Top Ten Endangered Sites list and organizing the Bus Tour 2005, a publication and activity that effectively raises awareness of conservation issues citywide.

Award of Honour

  • SFU The Segal Graduate School of Business
    An Award of Honour is conferred upon Simon Fraser University, Paul Merrick Architecture, and Donald Luxton and Associates, Heritage Consultant, for the elegant preservation of an “A” listed temple bank in the heart of the financial district and its adaptive re-use into a graduate business school, restoring its exterior façade, and preserving many of its original features, while providing a highly visible, accessible, and positive public example of heritage conservation in downtown Vancouver.

2005 Winners

Award of Recognition

  • Shaw House – 2310 Ash Street
    Cressey Development Corp., Chernoff Thompson Architects and McGinn Engineering & Preservation Ltd.
    For: The retention and adaptive re-use of the 1894 Shaw House, a remnant of the earliest residential development on the south shore of False Creek.
  • Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden Expansion Project
    Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden Society of Vancouver, Joe Y. Wai Architect Inc., and Makam Construction Ltd.
    For: Its contribution to neighbourhood revitalization and as a good example of expanding a civic heritage resource to further accommodate community events and programs, thus also expanding the garden’s public base and ultimate economic security.
  • Charlotte Murray
    For: Her contribution to heritage conservation in Vancouver.

Award of Merit

  • The Heritage Apple Orchard/Strathcona Community Gardens
    Strathcona Community Gardeners Society, Environmental Youth Alliance, and the Vancouver Foundation
    For: Conserving, and promoting the continued use of apple varieties that were grown during the early years of European settlement in the Lower Mainland. This submission is commended for being a community endeavour which involves the horticultural training of youth and others and suggests a definition of heritage transcending the traditional emphasis on building and garden.
  • Open Vancouver Heritage House Tour
    Vancouver Heritage Foundation
    For: Its highly successful public effort in building community heritage awareness, expanding our knowledge of the city’s diverse architectural history, and providing the opportunity to visit private homes in different neighbourhoods through the Open Vancouver Heritage House Tour 2004.
  • Breaking News: The Postcard Images of George Alfred Barrowclough
    Authors Fred Thirkell and Bob Scullion and Heritage House Publishing Co. Ltd.
    For: The extensive research, the collection and publication of privately-owned historic photographs, and the meaningful narrative which all combine to enrich the historic record of early Edwardian Vancouver.
  • 122 Powell Street
    Motivation, Power & Achievement Society, Davidson Yuen Simpson Architects and Stonebow Renovations Inc.
    For: The reconstruction and restoration of the 122 Powell Street facade and enhancing this block of Powell Street and contributing to the pride and vitality of the neighborhood.
  • Christ Church Cathedral
    Christ Church (Parish) Cathedral, Iredale Group Architecture and proscenium architecture + interiors inc.
    For: The rehabilitation, seismic upgrading, and the revelation and conservation of some of the original interior elements of Christ Church Cathedral, all of which contribute to the ongoing viability of the historic church use.
  • St. Paul’s Hospital Envelope Stabilization Project
    Providence Health Care Group, McGinn Engineering & Preservation Ltd. and Van Den Kerkhof & Son Masonry
    For: Their use of innovative engineering techniques and conservation methods in upgrading this heritage building, and in particular for the sensitive seismic upgrading and skilled attention to detail.

2004 Winners

Awards of Recognition

  • The Corkscrew Inn
    An award of Recognition is conferred upon Wayne Meadows for the adaptive reuse and rehabilitation of the interior and exterior of The Corkscrew Inn.
  • Vancouver Chinatown Millennium Gate
    An award of Recognition is conferred upon the Vancouver Chinatown Millennium Society for the Vancouver Chinatown Millennium Gate for its contribution to public awareness and promotion of the Chinatown heritage area and community.
  • 2449 Dundas St.
    An award of Recognition is conferred upon Mariken van Nimwegen for her efforts in rehabilitating the arts and crafts house at 2449 Dundas St.
  • The Vancouver Achievement
    An award of Recognition is conferred upon UBC Press and author John Punter for The Vancouver Achievement, for its contribution to the documentation of heritage issues as part of the story of planning culture.
  • The English Bay Bathhouse
    An award of Recognition is conferred upon The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation for the upgrade of the English Bay Bathhouse to ensure its continued use.
  • Western Canada Building
    An award of Recognition is conferred upon Integra Architecture for the rehabilitation of the Western Canada Building.
  • Railspur Studios
    An award of Recognition is conferred upon Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation for the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of the Railspur Studios consistent with the design guidelines for Granville Island.
  • Queen Elizabeth Theatre
    An award of Recognition is conferred upon Vancouver Civic Theatres and Proscenium Architecture for the modern interventions in the three Theatre Salons of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre complex.

Awards of Merit

  • John Mackie
    An award of Merit is conferred upon John Mackie, writer, The Vancouver Sun, for his contribution to public awareness of heritage issues in the City of Vancouver.
  • The InterUrban
    An award of Merit is conferred upon The InterUrban for advocacy, contributing to the revitalization of an historical area by building community through the arts.
  • Sinclair Centre Clock Tower
    An award of Merit is conferred upon Public Works Government Services Canada for the exacting standards and faithful restoration of the Sinclair Centre Clock Tower.
  • The Taylor Building
    An award of Merit is conferred upon The Salient Group for the adaptive reuse and thoughtful rehabilitation of the historic Taylor Building.
  • Modern Movement Architecture in British Columbia
    An award of Merit is conferred upon DOCOMOMO BC for their pioneering CD-ROM, BC.MOMO, which documents the modern movement architecture in British Columbia.
  • Wales Street Heritage Day
    An award of Merit is conferred upon the Wales Street Heritage Committee for their ongoing advocacy and promotion of their annual Wales Street Heritage Day celebrations.
  • Charles Gardner Johnson Residence
    An award of Merit is conferred upon Polygon Churchhill Gardens Ltd. for the challenging rehabilitation of the historic Charles Gardner Johnson Residence.

Awards of Honour

  • Building the West: The Early Architects of British Columbia
    An award an Honour is conferred upon Talonbooks, Don Luxton, and all the contributing researchers and writers, for Building the West: The Early Architects of British Columbia, for its exceptional graphic design and outstanding achievement in documenting the early architectural development of the province.
  • Mole Hill Housing
    An award of Honour is conferred upon Mole Hill Community Housing Society, BC Housing and the City of Vancouver for their outstanding achievement in urban renewal, heritage conservation and community advocacy.

2003 Winners

Awards of Recognition

  • State Hotel, 872/6 Granville Street
    the restoration of the upper façade of The State Hotel next to the Orpheum Theatre on Granville. Studio One Architecture and Bonnis Properties Inc.
  • Birks Building Arch
    the innovative reconstruction and interpretation of the Birks Building Arch as part of the Vancouver Museum's new Joyce Walley Learning Centre. Aldrich Pears Associates and Hancock, Bruckner Eng and Wright
  • Frank Gowen’s Vancouver,
    Fred Thirkell and Bob Scullion and their publisher Rodger Touchie of Heritage House Press
  • Carnegie Centre,
    To acknowledge the efforts and expertise of those involved it the project. James Neill and Associates, City of Vancouver, Parkwood Construction and Macleod Masonry

Awards of Merit

  • Rogers Building, 470 Granville Street
    the restoration of the exterior lobby and part of the ground floor retail storefront.
  • Malkin Building, 55 Water Street
    the extensive restoration and upgrade to create an adaptive re-use as live work space.

Awards of Honour

  • Williams Block, 154/6 East 7th.
    the thoroughly researched and faithful restoration of this 1912 building
  • 211 Columbia Street
    the excellent restoration of this building contributing to the revitalization of the Gastown district
  • Close Residence, 3118 Alberta Street
    the detailed restoration of this 1914 Craftsman home.


2002 Winners

Award of Recognition

Namely Vancouver
An award of Recognition has been conferred on Tom Snyders and Jennifer O'Rourke for Namely Vancouver, a book that promotes awareness of the cultural and social history of our built environment.

The Rudd/de Kerckhove Residence
This award is to acknowledge the restoration on the front façade of The Rudd/de Kerckhove Residence and the conservation of the streetscape. An award of Recognition has been conferred on Graham Rudd and Pascal de Kerckhove.


Award of Merit

615 & 621 Princess Avenue
An award of Merit has been conferred on Stephen Brouwers in recognition of the restoration of two historic houses at 615 & 621 Princess Avenue and for meeting the highest conservation standards and preserving a heritage streetscape.

656-664 East Georgia St.
An award of Merit has been conferred on Birmingham and Wood, Architects and Planners, in recognition of a sensitive restoration of 656-664 East Georgia St. and for contributing to the ongoing conservation of the Strathcona neighbourhood.

Sunrise Hotel
An award of Merit has been conferred on BC Housing in recognition of the renovation of the Sunrise Hotel, a significant effort to revitalize a threatened neighbourhood with a creative adaptive reuse of a heritage building.

Travelling Crane
An award of Merit has been conferred on Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation in recognition of the preservation of the Travelling Crane, a significant industrial landmark.


Award of Honour

Camelot Inn Bed & Breakfast
An award of Honour has been conferred on Inara Jaunozola in recognition of the rehabilitation and restoration of the complete interior and exterior of The Camelot Inn Bed & Breakfast and for the sensitive treatment of the landscape.


2001 Winners

Award of Recognition

The Commodore Ballroom
In recognition of the spirited rehabilitation of an important Vancouver landmark venue, and its continued use as a social space, an award of Recognition has been conferred on the House of Blues Concerts Canada for the interior revitalization of The Commodore Ballroom.

1863 Cannons
To reward its work on these important historic artifacts, an award of Recognition has been conferred on The British Columbia Regiment for the preservation of Two 1863 Cannons.

Vancouver and Beyond
In recognition of an accessible publication that increases public awareness of heritage issues, an award of Recognition has been conferred on the authors Fred Thirkell and Bob Scullion for the book Vancouver and Beyond.

Award of Merit

800 - 816 Hawks Avenue
In recognition of the rehabilitation of these historic row houses and the restoration of the principle elevation, an award of Merit has been conferred on owner Hugh Wong.

Pacific Mineral Museum
In recognition of the faithful restoration of the exterior and the use of innovative engineering techniques in the rehabilitation of the interior, an award of Merit has been conferred on the Pacific Mineral Museum Society.

Holy Rosary Cathedral.
In recognition of the use of innovative conservation techniques in the repairs to the sandstone on the north elevation, an award of Merit has been conferred on Holy Rosary Cathedral.

John T. Ivison
In recognition of heritage advocacy in promoting public awareness and education which has furthered the goals of heritage conservation, an award of Merit has been conferred on John Ivison.

Award of Honour

Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue
In recognition of meticulous restoration and rehabilitation paired with contemporary adaptive re-use of a significant heritage building, an award of Honour has been conferred on Allied Holdings and Simon Fraser University for the Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue.


2000 Winners

Award of Recognition

Morgan Developments
In recognition of the adaptive re-use of 2308 West 8th Avenue and the compatible infill design
Loy Leyland Architect Inc.
Ito and Associates Landscape Architect

Blenheim Realty Ltd.
In recognition of the restoration of the roof of Gabriola Mansion 1523 Davie Street
Geoff Davies Masonry and Roofing

Kathy Leavens and Peter Noble
In recognition of the rehabilitation of 3030 West 26th Avenue
Pro Pacific Architecture Ltd.

DLS Contracting Limited City of Vancouver
In recognition of the restoration of the exterior masonry and wood elements of the Firehall Theatre
McLeod Masonry Limited
Parkwood Construction

Award of Merit

Kallista Enterprises Inc.
In recognition of the restoration of the interior and exterior of Grauer House at 364 West 10th Avenue
Michael Katz Architecture Ltd.

Nick Harris
In recognition of the rehabilitation of 2438 Trinity Street
Ecosol Design and Construction Ltd.

Brewery Creek Historical Society
In recognition of the recreation of the Brewery Creek bed at 385 East 5th Avenue
Aragon Development Corporation
DMG Landscape Architects

The Everett Crowley Park Committee
In recognition of the "Everett Crowley Park-Paradise Reclaimed" booklet Evergreen Foundation
Judy Quan, Writer and Researcher

The Vancouver Museum
In recognition of "City Lights: Neon in Vancouver"
John Atkin, Guest Curator
Neon Products Ltd.

Award of Honour

The Vancouver Heritage Foundation
In recognition of the True Colours Program
Benjamin Moore and Company Ltd.
Dunbar Lumber Supply

St. James Community Service Society
In recognition of St. James Cottage Hospice
William McCreery Architect
Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation

The Vancouver Heritage Foundation
In recognition of the First Annual Heritage and Antiques Fair
Ana Maria Feuermann, Chair, and the Heritage and Antiques Fair Committee
Current Events Management

Lilia D’Acres and Donald Luxton
In recognition of "Lions Gate"
Talon Books Ltd.

Allied Hotel Properties Inc.
In recognition of the restoration of the ball room, meeting rooms and main lobby of the Hotel Georgia
R.E. Littmann and Associates
BBA Design Consultants
Archipelago Design Consultants

Transit Museum Society
In recognition of the preservation of historic transit vehicles
Coast Mountain Bus Company


1999 Winners

AWARD OF RECOGNITION

Coleen Mar and Liam Robinson
in recognition of the rehabilitation of 2622 West 5th Avenue
Broadway Architects

Robert McNutt
in recognition of the interior restoration of 166 East 11th Avenue, Suite 6
Jade Kokol

The Chinese Cultural Centre of Vancouver
in recognition of compatible new design of the CCC Museum/Archives Complex, 555 Columbia Street
Joe Wai Architect Inc.

Allied Holdings Ltd.
in recognition of "The Hotel Georgia - A Vancouver Tradition"
Sean Rossiter
Douglas & MacIntyre
Commonwealth Historic Resource Management Ltd.

AWARD OF MERIT

Cowan Properties Ltd.
in recognition of the exterior restoration of the Buscombe Building, 560 Beatty Street
Stuart Howard Architects Inc.

Brad Alberts and Priidu Juurand
in recognition of the rehabilitation of MacLean Vista, 679 East Georgia Street
Inter Urban Land Corporation
Birmingham and Wood, Architects and Planners

Peter Lai
in recognition of the rehabilitation of 1315 Laurier Street
Kingsley Cheng Architect, Inc.

VanCity Place Society
in recognition of the exterior rehabilitation of VanCity Place for Youth, 312-326 West Pender Street
Nigel Baldwin Architects

Gastown Business Improvement Society
in recognition of The Gastown Heritage Plaque Program
RayMah Design Inc.
B.C. Heritage Trust

Cyril E. Leonoff
in recognition of "Bridges of Light: Otto Landauer of Leonard Frank Photos 1945 - 1980"
Talon Books Ltd.

AWARD OF HONOUR

John, Helen, Christopher and Tiffany Michas, Jennifer Bell
in recognition of the exterior restoration of the Connaught Apartments, 2300 West Broadway
Richard Sutherland

AIBC, 440 Cambie Street Development Group
in recognition of the rehabilitation of the Architecture Centre, 440 Cambie Street
Busby + Associates Architects Ltd.
Robert G. Lemon Architecture & Preservation
Roger Hughes + Partners, Architects

The Stanley Theatre Society
in recognition of the exterior and interior rehabilitation of the Stanley Theatre, 2750 Granville Street
Proscenium Architecture + Interiors Ltd.
Commonwealth Historic Resource Management Ltd.

Royal International College, Keiko Norisue
in recognition of the restoration of 409 - 413 West Hastings Street
Don Stuart Architect Inc.
Robert G. Lemon Architecture & Preservation

The City Program, SFU at Harbour Centre
in recognition of its outstanding contribution to heritage advocacy and education in Vancouver
Judy Oberlander, Program Director

 

1998 WINNERS

Cedar Mews 1811 West 16th Avenue
Rehabilitation and Conversion into a new use (residential)

Kerrisdale Masonic Hall Building - 2142 - 2146 West 41st Avenue
Restoration of the original appearance (without complete records).

The Barn - 2237 East Pender Street
Restoration and reuse of the barn as on-site studios.

Roundhouse Community Centre & Engine 374 Pavilion- 181 Roundhouse Mews
Conservation of the heritage building into a community centre; the retention of the Engine 374 and the railway turntable on the site.

Kensington Place Restoration- 1386 Nicola Street
Restoration, rehabilitation and innovative engineering techniques in the upgrading of the building.

Dick Building, 1490 West Broadway
Restoration: brought the building up to code,life safety and seismic standards, repair cosmetic damage to the finishes and design a new storefront system.

Warehouse Studio ,100 Powell Street
Adaptive re-use

Four Corners Community Savings, 390 Main Street.
Restoration of the historic banking use, interior finishes and the exterior appearance of the building.

St. James Social Service Home Support Office Society (Associated with Victory House Special Needs Residential Facilities), 347 East. Cordova Street.
Restoration and adaptive re-use of a former single family house into a home support facility.

St. Francis of Assisi Rectory, 1020 Semlin Drive
Exterior and interior restoration
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Homeowners, West Side, 4400 Block. Quebec Street
Continuance of a neighbourhood by the maintenance of their homes

Harold O Hatt Residence and Infill, 3677 and 3699 Ash Street
3677 Ash Street - a compatible infill in a heritage streetscape
3699 Ash Street - relocation and rehabilitation
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Shaughnessy Elementary School, 4240 Marguerite Street
Exterior Restoration/Interior Renovation

The Dominion Building, 207 West Hastings Street
Restoration of the terra cotta cladding.

Urbanarium Development Society, 100 - 1152 Mainland Street
(For Advocacy)

 

 

 


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