eta landscape architecture was part of the winning proponent team for the new Emily Carr University building.  Our work includes both on site open space planning. Initial conceptual planning was through our office and Diamond Schmidt Architects.  Much consulting was done with ECUAD user groups and faculty including Brenda Crabtree, their Aboriginal Program Coordinator.  Emily Carr University will become central …

The SEFC Neighbourhood Energy Utility will provide domestic hot water heating for the Olympic Village Neighbourhood through an innovative sewage heat recovery process. As much of this LEED Platinum facility is located below grade, the architectural and landscape expression has been designed to provide an engaging, interpretive, and educational open space environment. The NEU also provides important pedestrian and cycle …

Multi-programmed podium levels contained children’s play, common pool area, large common deck with arbours. Extensive planting throughout. All groundfloor townhouse units were provided front, street facing terraces. Stone cobble paving at grade defined building frontage/ semipublic zone. Brick was used throughout the buildings and landscape.  ClientOnni Group Project TypeMidrise multi-family with developed podium  LocationVancouver, BC

2020 Award of Excellence This project incorporates a design strategy influenced by the surrounding mountains and views.  The Podium has an organic arrangement and sculpted rock ‘canyon walls’ evoke the Lynn Canyon nearby The at grade landscape is heavily planted and paved to meet the District’s Public Realm goals.  Public art in two locations provides focal points and moments of …

This project incorporates a design strategy based on the industrial nature of the area in years past. This in reflected in a materials palette highlighted by galvanized steel and heavy timber.  A landscaped amenity building roof provides enhanced habitat for birds and pollinators. An extensive urban agriculture garden and grape arbour bisect the podium roof into active and passive programming. …

Client: Denna HomesProject Type: Multi Phase Mixed Use Residential NeighbourhoodLocation: North Vancouver, BC Located at the north end of the Second Narrows Bridge, Seylynn Village is the central sub neighbourhood for Lower Lynn Town Centre. This 7 phase project consisting of 6 residential towers, a community building and two market rental buildings with childcare and public open space includes internal …