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"Great buildings that move the spirit have always

"Great buildings that move the spirit have always been rare. In every case they are unique, poetic, products of the heart." – Arthur Erickson

We are the WEST COAST MODERN LEAGUE, an independent, volunteer-based, nonprofit society dedicated to celebrating, and advancing the understanding and appreciation of, modern architecture and design of the North American west coast, with a special focus on the BC south coast.
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[1] Montiverdi Estates, 1976. Arthur Erickson. Cornelia Hahn Oberlander.

[2] Deep Cove House, 2019. D'Arcy Jones Architects.

[3] Narod House II, 1974. Ron Thom.

[4] Smith House II, 1966. Arthur Erickson. Cornelia Hahn Oberlander. Russell Hollingsworth (addition).

[5] Binning House, 1941. B.C. Binning with C.E. Ned Pratt & R.A.D. Berwick. Cornelia Hahn Oberlander. Photo by Gavin Froome.

[6] Gleneagles Community Centre, 2003. Patkau Architects.

[7] Masters of West Coast Modernism, Vol. I, 2017. Presented by the West Coast Modern League. Hosted by the West Vancouver Art Museum.

[8] Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery, 1995. Peter Cardew.

[9] Cornelia Hahn Oberlander: Genis Loci | In Conversation, 2021. Presented by the West Coast Modern League with the West Vancouver Art Museum.

[10] Vancouver Special, 2018. Scott & Scott Architects.

[11] Masters of West Coast Modernism, Vol. II, 2018. Presented by the West Coast Modern League. Hosted by Inform Interiors.

[12] Waiting for High Tide, 2000. Don Vaughan.

[13] Eppich House II, 1988. Arthur Erickson with Nick Milkovich and Francisco Kripacz. Cornelia Hahn Oberlander.
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The building's namesake, Frederic Lasserre, was bo

The building's namesake, Frederic Lasserre, was born in Switzerland but relocated to Canada where he eventually trained to become an architect. As the first director of the newly formed School of Architecture at the University of British Columbia, Frederic "defined the school’s identity as expressly modernist. Lasserre sought to draw young modernists to the school to create a lively environment to foster creative architectural responses to Vancouver’s evolving needs."[1] ⁠
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Frederic Lasserre Building, 1962⁠
School of Architecture + Landscape Architecture⁠
University of British Columbia⁠
Vancouver, BC⁠
Designed by Thompson, Berwick & Pratt⁠
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[1]⁠ New Ways of Living (2016). Jewish Museum & Archives of BC.⁠
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Link in bio for "PLACES," the League's ongoing survey of modern west coast buildings + projects⁠
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At the start of this fall semester, we wish all of

At the start of this fall semester, we wish all of the best to our future architects, landscape architects, and designers on what we can only imagine is a strange and challenging time to be a student. We look forward to seeing your explorations as they unfold this year!⁠
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This is the Frederic Lasserre Building, home to the UBC School of Architecture + Landscape Architecture. Designed by Thompson, Berwick + Pratt, construction was completed in 1962. The building is the namesake of architect Frederic Lasserre who was the first director of the newly formed UBC School of Architecture in 1950, reorganized from the previous Department of Architecture under the Faculty of Applied Science. ⁠
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Frederic Lasserre Building, 1962⁠
School of Architecture + Landscape Architecture⁠
University of British Columbia⁠
Vancouver, BC⁠
Designed by Thompson, Berwick & Pratt⁠
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#westcoastmodern #internationalmodern #internationalmodernism #coastmodern #modern #modernarchitecture #vancouvermodern #vancouverarchitecture #vanarch #moderndesign #schoolofarchitecture #ubcsala #sala #architectureschool #landscapearchitectureschool #architecture #landscapearchitecture #environmentaldesign #design #iconicbuildings #modernbuilding #universityofbritishcolumbia #vancouver #britishcolumbia #thompsonberwickprattarchitects #fredericlasserre #modernwestcoastplaces #westcoastmodernplaces #westcoastmodernleague #wcmlvan⁠

A project beholden to the true nature of its mater

A project beholden to the true nature of its materials, the Spilt Level House takes on all of the qualities you would expect of a west coast home. The architect notes, “the house’s existing simple builder details were preserved or repaired to create a strong contrast between the old house and the new interior. This project dignifies a disparaged era of Western Canadian architecture-without-architects that was actually quite robust, quietly futuristic and reflective of the families that lived inside.” “This renovation project was only finished with real materials that will patina. A palette of heated concrete floors, raw waxed steel, bleached oak plywood and sculpted white drywall enclose a variety of spaces that are simple and complex.”[1]
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Split Level House, 1980s/ 2017⁠
Vancouver, BC⁠
Designed by D'Arcy Jones Architects⁠
Landscape by CYAN Horticulture⁠

[1] D’Arcy Hones Architects.
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#westcoastmodern #westcoastmodernarchitecture #westcoastmodernhouse #westcoastmodernliving #coastmodern #vancouverarchitecture #vanarch #pnwarchitecture #architecturelovers #archilovers #iconichouses #modernrenovation #modernhouses #modernlifestyle #modernarchitecture #modern #architecture #design #artarchitecture #canadianarchitect #darcyjonesarchitects #darcyjones #cyanhorticulture #davedemers #vancouver #britishcolumbia #modernwestcoastplaces #westcoastmodernplaces #westcoastmodernleague #wcmlvan

⁠Welcome home, and what a romantic reception it

⁠Welcome home, and what a romantic reception it is! Situated on a typical, suburban corner lot, the Split Level House is set into a lush modern landscape of mature grasses, heathers, and mosses. ⁠The home is approached from the side of the property, along the sidewalk, ascending a meandering stairway of concrete pads nestled into a planted, street-side berm encapsulating the house. At the top of those steps, accompanied by twin rain chains under a large overhang, the natural material palette of the architecture unfolds in an inviting gesture of warmth and familiarity.
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Split Level House, 1980s/ 2017⁠
Vancouver, BC⁠
Designed by D'Arcy Jones Architects⁠
Landscape by CYAN Horticulture⁠
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Link in bio for "PLACES," the League's ongoing survey of modern west coast buildings + projects⁠
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#westcoastmodern #westcoastmodernarchitecture #westcoastmodernhouse #westcoastmodernliving #coastmodern #vancouverarchitecture #vanarch #pnwarchitecture #architecturelovers #archilovers #iconichouses #modernrenovation #modernhouses #modernlifestyle #modernarchitecture #modern #architecture #design #artarchitecture #canadianarchitect #darcyjonesarchitects #darcyjones #cyanhorticulture #davedemers #vancouver #britishcolumbia #modernwestcoastplaces #westcoastmodernplaces #westcoastmodernleague #wcmlvan

A renovation to a classic split level house for a

A renovation to a classic split level house for a young family, built on the traditions of west coast architecture and modern landscaping. This is the Split Level House, designed by D'Arcy Jones Architects, completed in 2017.⁠
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Split Level House, 1980s/ 2017⁠
Vancouver, BC⁠
Designed by D'Arcy Jones Architects⁠
Landscape by CYAN Horticulture⁠
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Link in bio for "PLACES," the League's ongoing survey of modern west coast buildings + projects⁠
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#westcoastmodern #westcoastmodernarchitecture #westcoastmodernhouse #westcoastmodernliving #coastmodern #vancouverarchitecture #vanarch #pnwarchitecture #architecturelovers #archilovers #iconichouses #modernrenovation #modernhouses #modernlifestyle #modernarchitecture #modern #architecture #design #artarchitecture #canadianarchitect #darcyjonesarchitects #darcyjones #cyanhorticulture #davedemers #vancouver #britishcolumbia #modernwestcoastplaces #westcoastmodernplaces #westcoastmodernleague #wcmlvan

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