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Omer Arbel Office

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Inform Interiors, 2005

Inform Interiors, 2005

Category : Busby & Associates, Nancy Bendtsen, Niels Bendtsen, Omer Arbel Office

Livingspace, 2011

Livingspace, 2011

Category : Omer Arbel Office

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Église du Précieux-Sang is a voluminous space co

Église du Précieux-Sang is a voluminous space constructed of warm, earthy materials – variegated brick, glulam beams with cedar decking, and wood seating. The roof structure, evoking the metaphysical and the sacred, is an intricate double-spiralled array of wooden beams that focus the congregation's eyes toward an oculus brimming with natural light. It is said to be a cultural reference to the tipi, inspired by the primarily Métis parish. Renowned West Coast Modernist, Ron Thom, once described the building as "an outstanding example of Canadian regionalism."[1]
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Église du Précieux-Sang, 1967
(Precious Blood Church)
Winnipeg, MB
Designed by Étienne Gaboury with Denis Luster

[Image] Église du Précieux-Sang (1967). Photo by Henry Kalen. University of Manitoba Archives & Special Collections, Henry Kalen fonds (PC 219).

[1] Église du Précieux-Sang. Winnipeg Architecture Foundation.
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Imagine, as a young architecture student living in

Imagine, as a young architecture student living in a new city, driving up on this peculiar, mind-bending structure, and then spending the next few hours walking it’s spaces, studying it’s organic forms, and trying to figure out how it all works. A remarkable first-hand education in what’s possible in design.

What is likely to be his most recognizable building, Église du Précieux-Sang, otherwise known as Precious Blood Church, was an early project in Étienne Gaboury’s illustrious career. The final result, nothing less than a spiritual, metaphysical experience.
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Église du Précieux-Sang, 1967
(Precious Blood Church)
Winnipeg, MB
Designed by Étienne Gaboury with Denis Luster

[Image] Église du Précieux-Sang (1967). Photo by Henry Kalen. University of Manitoba Archives & Special Collections, Henry Kalen fonds (PC 219).
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His buildings are nothing short of iconic, wholly

His buildings are nothing short of iconic, wholly unique works of art, and he is regarded as perhaps one of Manitoba’s greatest architects. Étienne Gaboury, known as the “Father of Landmarks,” passed away in Winnipeg on October 14th at the age of 92. In a career spanning six decades, and a body of work encompassing over 300 built projects, in Canada and internationally, Étienne’s design philosophy was deeply rooted in a fascination and emotional attachment to the natural environment, “in all its beauty, complexity, mystery, majesty,” along with an interest in the emotional and spiritual elements of place, and a belief in the regional and cultural reflection of a building. He leaves an incredibly rich legacy of poetic, deeply experiential, awe-inspiring, organic design that we will take as inspiration for generations to come. The West Coast Modern League offers our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends, and we join many in the prairies, across Canada, and indeed around the world, in celebrating his profound impact on our built environment.⁠
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Étienne–Joseph Gaboury⁠
April 24, 1930 – October 14, 2022⁠
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[Image] Étienne Gaboury (1980). Collection of Société historique de Saint-Boniface Archives. La Liberté (0034). SHSB 42537.⁠
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A place for everything and everything in its place

A place for everything and everything in its place. Gordon Smith hanging prominently in a modern, forested setting. The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts (1997) at UBC, designed by Bing Thom Architects. ⁠
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Missed the sold out screenings of "Outside In" and

Missed the sold out screenings of "Outside In" and "Richard Henriquez: Building Stories" at the ADFF:Vancouver film festival? See both films together at the VIFF Centre next month. Two screenings available.

2022 DEC 8 | 7:20 + 9:00
The VIFF Centre

OUTSIDE IN | CANADA | 40M
Outside In examines the hard science behind a movement of healthy home design called biophilia, which suggests that building healthier homes can affect positive changes in our blood pressure, heart rate and stress hormones. Directed by Ryan Mah and Danny Berish.

RICHARD HENRIQUEZ: BUILDING STORIES | CANADA | 30M
Richard Henriquez: Building Stories is a portrayal of Vancouver-based architect Richard Henriquez and his approach to design and his use of storytelling when contemplating his buildings. Directed by Gavin Froome and Mike Bernard.
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One of Canada’s leading modernist architects, Bl

One of Canada’s leading modernist architects, Blanche Lemco van Ginkel, whose impact reverberated across the country over the course of her six-decade career, passed away on October 20th at the age of 98. An architect, planner, educator, author, and advocate for women in the design professions, van Ginkel’s work was deeply rooted in architecture’s duty towards social responsibility and in celebrating cultural and collective values. She was a forward-thinking pioneer in urban planning and in advocacy for the protection of heritage districts, championing pedestrian-focused design and encouraging the revitalization of districts such as Old Montreal. She leaves a modern design legacy that our urban environments are better for. We join the Canadian design community and abroad in celebrating the boldness and tenacity of her modern architectural vision, and the immeasurable impact she has had on the design disciplines.⁠
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Blanche Lemco van Ginkel⁠
December 14, 1923 – October 20, 2022⁠
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Take some time to watch "City Dreamers," a film by Joseph Hillel, that examines our changing urban environment, asking Phyllis Lambert, Blanche Lemco van Ginkel, Cornelia Hahn Oberlander and Denise Scott Brown, each of them inspiring trailblazers, about their views on cities. With more than 60 years of experience each, the film follows how they have been working, observing and thinking about the transformations shaping the city of today and tomorrow.
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[Image] Blanche Lemco van Ginkel (1950s).⁠
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