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NewsArticleWhat is West Coast Modern architecture, and how is the iconic style relevant today?

What is West Coast Modern architecture, and how is the iconic style relevant today?

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Date : July 11, 2022

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#FridayFinds This week we give you a 2-for-1 speci

#FridayFinds This week we give you a 2-for-1 special. Here we find a couple of early works of local modernism, on the rocky slopes of West Vancouver, both featured in the Fall/Winter 1973-74 issue of House Beautiful's Building Manual. This issue focused on houses in symbiosis with nature, demonstrating that the "development of land need not destroy its character. It is possible to adapt a house to its surroundings–with assimilation of architecture and environment–so that each enhances the other." I think they came to the right place–we do this so well!
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Beaton House, 1965
Designed by Arthur Müdry
Demolished, 2018

Sorrentino House, 1971
Designed by Fulvio Sorrentino
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Ron Rule was a celebrated landscape architect whos

Ron Rule was a celebrated landscape architect whose work and dedication profoundly influenced landscape architecture on the West Coast of Canada. Born in the United States, he earned a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the University of Oregon, later registering as a landscape architect in British Columbia (1975), Washington (1978), and California (2002). Early in his career, he gained formative experience working with renowned landscape architect Don Vaughan before founding his own firm in 1975, specializing in high-end residential garden design. In a career spanning over 50 years, Ron completed nearly 2,000 projects, earning a reputation as a pioneer of residential landscapes.

Ron’s expertise extended beyond design into education, mentorship, and public engagement. For 17 years, he directed the UBC Continuing Studies Garden Design Certificate Program, and co-established the UBC Garden Design Lecture Series. His lectures, tours, and writings bridged professional practice and public appreciation for garden design, helping to elevate the field. Internationally, he immersed himself in the horticultural traditions of England and France, working in the iconic gardens of Christopher Lloyd at Great Dexter and Rosemary Verey at Barnsley House, and organizing, along with his wife Carolann, 16 garden design history tours to the region.

A prolific writer and speaker, Ron’s work regularly appeared in numerous publications, including Landscape Architecture Magazine, Azure, Garden Design, Canadian Living, BC Home and Garden, and Western Living. A mentor, educator, and community leader, Ron was considered an ambassador for the profession of Landscape Architecture, inspiring countless students, practitioners, and the general public, leaving an enduring legacy.

Ron Rule passed away on November 26, 2024 in Vancouver. The West Coast Modern League offers our condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and all of those who have taken inspiration from his designs, depth of knowledge, and mentorship.

[Photo] Brian Houle

There is a palpable energy of jubilation in Downto

There is a palpable energy of jubilation in Downtown Vancouver that has been building over the past week and is set to go off with a bang tonight. If you're milling about downtown this weekend, seeking out song-related light installations, attending the myriad of pop music-related events, riding the temporary ferris wheel at the Vancouver Art Gallery, and generally soaking in the sights and sounds of the season, take a look around at the eras of our incredible west coast architecture. Much of it has been designed by our talented community of local architects, landscape architects, and designers.

Use #modernwestcoastplaces and tag us @wcm_league with your favourite photos!
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#FridayFinds Here we find a feature on a small hom

#FridayFinds Here we find a feature on a small home, less than 1,000 square feet, for a young couple on a treed lot overlooking the harbour, a view since overgrown by the surrounding vegetation. The home was built in 1949, a design of architect Fred Hollingsworth, marked by "crisp, clean, modern lines and functional, open planning..." We're happy to report that this home still stands today.
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Rasmussen House, 1949
Designed by Fred Hollingsworth
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The West Coast Modern League congratulates Pantea

The West Coast Modern League congratulates Pantea Haghighi on her appointment as the Administrator/Curator for the West Vancouver Art Museum.

Haghighi has been serving as Curator in Residence at the Vancouver Art Gallery and is currently a Doctoral student at Simon Fraser University. Her research focuses on modernism in architecture and visual arts in relation to vernacular politics. Her dedication to the arts is evident in her community advocacy, fundraising, and experience with intellectually ambitious curatorial projects.

Haghighi takes over the position from Dr. Hilary Letwin, whose exemplary work over the past six years continued to elevate the Museum’s high reputation. We wish Letwin all the best in her new position as Manager of Curatorial Services for the City of Coquitlam.

The West Vancouver Art Museum has a rich history of promoting and advancing knowledge of the architecture and design of the West Coast. Here at the West Coast Modern League, we are proud to have served as collaborators and contributors to the Museum across numerous past projects, and we look forward to continuing this support and collaborative spirit.

West Coast Modern League
Board of Directors

This #givingtuesday, please consider a donation in

This #givingtuesday, please consider a donation in support of the West Coast Modern League, an all-volunteer, registered non-profit society in British Columbia.

Your contributions are crucial to supporting the League’s mission to celebrate, advocate for, and advance awareness of modern architecture and design on Canada’s west coast. All funds raised are allocated to support the League’s year-round public programming and initiatives, including but not limited to cultural activities (such as lectures, salons, and celebrations), heritage advocacy work, and the support of projects that encourage of stronger architectural culture. The League also aims to offer much of our public programming for free or by small donation in order to provide programs accessible to students, young professionals, and a broad audience of design enthusiasts. We rely on the generosity of donors like you to expand on these important research and advocacy efforts, and to produce new events that are free and open to all.

Every dollar makes a difference and is greatly appreciated!

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Looking back at photos from an early formative tri

Looking back at photos from an early formative trip to Los Angeles, in first year architecture school, with a visit to the incomparable Schindler House. 14 years later came the distinct pleasure to introduce, to a sold-out audience, the ADFF Vancouver premiere of Schindler Space Architect, the first feature-length documentary on its famed architect.

In telling the story of West Coast Modernism, we often talk about the formative influences of Frank Lloyd Wright, and Richard Neutra who famously lectured in Vancouver in 1946 and 1953. But, while we are less often to mention him, we can and do include Rudolph Schindler within that sphere of influence. Schindler’s life and career was intimately intertwined with those whom we consider the global pioneers of modern architecture, and whose ethos and renegade spirit we can draw many similarities to our own home-grown movement.

Schindler was a rebellious, counter-cultural figure and, like so many of his early 20th century counterparts, emigrated to America with the dream of breaking from European traditions. Rudolph would push that boundary even further. He spent the bulk of his career in L.A. preoccupied with creating a more radical architecture from the inside-out, connected to its place in the world, and intently focused on the human experience. He turned modern dwelling on its head, with new forms and materials used in a way that was subservient to the human experience and embraced nature and architecture as indistinguishable.

Watching the film and reminiscing on this early visit, thinking about his history and work in the context of our own regional response to modernism, perhaps we owe more credit to Schindler’s local influence than we’ve so far given him.

[Images 1-4] Steve Gairns, Chair @wcm_league
[Image 5] @oldvancouverarchives
[Image 6] @lindsaytakesphotos
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#FridayFinds A visit to the 1941 B.C. Binning Hous

#FridayFinds A visit to the 1941 B.C. Binning House, the original West Coast Modern house, found in the October 1950 issue of Western Homes & Living. "This is the story of a house that was a pioneer...a pace-setter...in West Coast contemporary design 10 years ago and is still thoroughly modern."
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B.C. Binning House, 1941
West Vancouver, BC
Designed by B.C. Binning
with C.E. Ned Pratt & R.A.D. Berwick
National Historic Site of Canada, 1997
Municipally-Designated Heritage Property, 1999
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Last night was a wonderful conversation with Anne

Last night was a wonderful conversation with Anne Pearson, Clinton Cuddington, and Ema Peter talking design, photography, writing, and our generation of west coast contemporary architects carrying forward the strength and traditions of our regional design culture.

While we are a quiet bunch, in the typical Canadian way, for the better part of a century we have had an incredible community of designers and artists unafraid to make bold moves with forward-thinking curiosity. Historically lauded, this culture has served us well and the eyes of the world have and continue to watch us with interest. We have something special going on here, we have for some time, and it's important that we not only reflect on our achievements, but take these lessons with us into the future and not be shy about celebrating them.

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Villa Maris, lovingly known as the Pink Palace, is

Villa Maris, lovingly known as the Pink Palace, is a modern icon of New Sensualism on the shores of West Vancouver. Built in 1965, the 101-unit apartment building, with its minimalism, bold use of colour, arches and curvature, takes inspiration from Miami Modernism and sets itself apart from the predominant expressions of modern architecture on the North Shore. Inside and out, the building is a trip back in time and a character unto itself, equally animated by a vibrant balcony culture born of its community of residents.

Our friends at @northshoreheritage recently took a deep dive into the building and its interiors. Check out West Vancouver's Villa Maris.

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[Images 1-3] Steve Gairns, West Coast Modern League
[Images 4-7] Jennifer Clay, North Shore Heritage
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If you were unable to get tickets to the sold out

If you were unable to get tickets to the sold out ADFF:Vancouver screenings of Arthur Erickson: Beauty Between the Lines, the film will have a theatrical release at the VIFF Centre from November 15–December 4. This is a wonderful new documentary film delving into the personal life of Canada's most consequential architect. You won't want to miss it!

From directors Ryan Mah and Danny Berish (Outside In), and producer Leah Mallen (Coast Modern), Beauty Between the Lines delves into the life and work of Arthur Erickson, a visionary architect first in Canada and ultimately throughout the world. With intimate interviews, unseen archival footage, and an exploration of his architectural masterpieces, the film weaves together the complexities of Vancouver-based architect's personal and professional life. It reveals a man who transcended traditional boundaries, who fused art, culture, and nature and in the process, redefined modern architecture.

LINK IN BIO FOR TICKETS

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Arthur Erickson: Beauty Between the Lines
2024 | Canada | 80m
Directed by Ryan Mah, Danny Berish.
Produced by Leah Mallen.

Arthur Erickson: Beauty Between the Lines has been added to the League’s Resources catalogue.
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From the Vancouver premieres of Arthur Erickson: B

From the Vancouver premieres of Arthur Erickson: Beauty Between the Lines, Schindler Space Architect, and more, to parties and panels, and the chance to catch up with old friends, it was an inspiring week of films and great people at this year's Architecture & Design Film Festival in Vancouver. We are so grateful to our fabulous community for coming out in droves and to the incredible team at ADFF:Vancouver for bringing it all to life! We'll see you again next year!

[Photos] @lindsaytakesphotos

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ADFF:Vancouver 2024 is here! We'll see you tonight

ADFF:Vancouver 2024 is here! We'll see you tonight for the sold out Opening Party at the Hollywood Theatre and the Vancouver premiere of Arthur Erickson: Beauty Between the Lines.

ADFF:VANCOUVER

2024 NOV 6–10
Films. Parties. Q+A’s. Panels.
Architecture + Design Film Festival
with All in Pictures and Vancouver Special
Hosted by the Hollywood Theatre and VIFF Centre

LINK IN BIO FOR TICKETS

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💥 GIVEAWAY! This is your last chance to win tic

💥 GIVEAWAY! This is your last chance to win tickets to this week's Architecture & Design Film Festival in Vancouver, with the West Coast Modern League and ADFF:Vancouver. Follow the instructions below to enter for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the general film screening of your choice, from a selection of 16 films celebrating art, architecture, and design.
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ENTER for your chance to win:⁠
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✔️ Like this post⁠
✔️ Tag a friend in the comment section⁠ of this post
✔️ Bonus Entries: Each separate comment (tagged with a friend) gets you an extra entry⁠
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⁠Giveaway closes Tuesday, November 5 @ 11:59pm PT. The randomly selected winner will be announced on our stories on Wednesday, November 6. We will contact the lucky winner by DM to arrange the tickets. ⁠
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Open to all 18+ residents of Canada. No cash value. Only 1 winner will be selected.
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ADFF:VANCOUVER

2024 NOV 6–10
Films. Parties. Q+A’s. Panels.
Architecture + Design Film Festival
with All in Pictures and Vancouver Special
Hosted by the Hollywood Theatre and VIFF Centre

LINK IN BIO FOR TICKETS + INFORMATION

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Daniel Evan White is perhaps one of our region's g

Daniel Evan White is perhaps one of our region's greatest residential architects and one of our biggest secrets. Daniel was not one for self-promotion, and so his work, which is nothing less than stunning and intuitive, has largely stayed out of the limelight. Like so many others of significance, his work is largely unprotected, despite being deserving of it.

Daniel was a graduate of UBC architecture, and credited as the first full-time employee of Arthur Erickson and Geoffrey Massey, contributing to their 1962 winning competition for Simon Fraser University. He spent much of his career designing single-family houses, with a body of work characterized by a strict adherence to geometric play, which he used as a way to divide up the functional spaces of a home and to engage the structure and form with the surrounding topography. He had an ability to create experimental homes that were monumental and yet some of the most intuitively livable spaces we've had the pleasure of visiting.

Not 1, but 2 of Daniel Evan White's homes are currently on the market, including his 1980 Máté House in West Vancouver, and 1994 Bjorknas House in North Vancouver. While the Bjorknas House appears to have adhered to its original design, the Máté House has undergone some transformation (the photos shown are of its original character). Both houses are significant to the modern architectural history of our region and so we are hopeful that new owners will see these homes as the works of art that they are.

Link in bio for MODERN PLACES, the League's ongoing survey of modern west coast buildings and projects.

[Images 1-5] Photographer unknown
[Image 6-8] Steve Gairns
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💥 GIVEAWAY! Next week, the Architecture + Desig

💥 GIVEAWAY! Next week, the Architecture + Design Film Festival returns to Vancouver, running NOV 6–10. The West Coast Modern League with ADFF:Vancouver is giving away another pair of tickets to the general film screening of your choice, from a selection of 15 films celebrating art, architecture, and design. ⁠
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ENTER for your chance to win:⁠
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✔️ Follow @wcm_league⁠
✔️ Follow @adfilmfest
✔️ Like this post⁠
✔️ Tag a friend in the comment section⁠ of this post
✔️ Bonus Entries: Each separate comment (tagged with a friend) gets you an extra entry⁠
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⁠Giveaway closes Thursday, October 31 @ 11:59pm PT. The randomly selected winner will be announced on our stories on Friday, November 1. We will contact the lucky winner by DM to arrange the tickets. ⁠
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Open to all 18+ residents of Canada. No cash value. Only 1 winner will be selected.
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ADFF:VANCOUVER

2024 NOV 6–10
Films. Parties. Q+A’s. Panels.
Architecture + Design Film Festival
with All in Pictures and Vancouver Special
Hosted by the Hollywood Theatre and VIFF Centre

LINK IN BIO FOR TICKETS + INFORMATION

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Austrian-born and educated, Rudolph Schindler laid

Austrian-born and educated, Rudolph Schindler laid the foundation for what is now considered the California lifestyle of indoor-outdoor living. Directed by Valentina Ganeva, a new documentary explores his richly complex work, with its influences from the turn of the 20th century Vienna, the early work of Frank Lloyd Wright, the pueblos of Taos. It is an investigation into Schindler’s philosophy of Space Architecture as contrasted with the International Style that ruled modern architecture during most of the architect’s life.

Schindler Space Architect reexamines his complicated relationship with mentor Frank Lloyd Wright and his rival Richard Neutra. The story asks key questions about the importance of domestic architecture in creating a national culture and as a living entity that shapes humanity. Schindler Space Architect affirms the singular genius of one man and the eternal challenge every artist faces to stay true to their vision and leave a lasting impact.

Rudolph Schindler, like Richard Neutra and others, have had a tremendous influence on our West Coast Modern design ethos. The League is thrilled to be introducing the premiere of Schindler Space Architect to Vancouver audiences on November 9th, during the ADFF:Vancouver at the VIFF Centre.

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Schindler Space Architect
2024 | United States | 93m
Directed by Valentina Ganeva

Schindler Space Architect has been added to the League’s Resources catalogue.
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💥 GIVEAWAY! In just over 2 weeks, the Architect

💥 GIVEAWAY! In just over 2 weeks, the Architecture + Design Film Festival returns to Vancouver, running NOV 6–10. The West Coast Modern League with ADFF:Vancouver is giving away a pair of tickets to the general film screening of your choice, from a selection of 15 films celebrating art, architecture, and design. ⁠
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ENTER for your chance to win:⁠
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✔️ Follow @wcm_league⁠
✔️ Follow @adfilmfest
✔️ Like this post⁠
✔️ Tag a friend in the comment section⁠
✔️ Bonus Entries: Each separate comment (tagged with a friend) gets you an extra entry⁠
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⁠Giveaway closes Thursday, October 24 @ 11:59pm PT. The randomly selected winner will be announced on our stories on Friday, October 25th. We will contact the lucky winner by DM to arrange the tickets. ⁠
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Open to all 18+ residents of Canada. No cash value. Only 1 winner will be selected.
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ADFF:VANCOUVER

2024 NOV 6–10
Films. Parties. Q+A’s. Panels.
Architecture + Design Film Festival
with All in Pictures and Vancouver Special
Hosted by the Hollywood Theatre and VIFF Centre

LINK IN BIO FOR TICKETS + INFORMATION

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From directors Ryan Mah and Danny Berish (Outside

From directors Ryan Mah and Danny Berish (Outside In), and producer Leah Mallen (Coast Modern), comes an exciting new documentary film capturing the life and work of pre-eminent Canadian architect Arthur Erickson. Beauty Between the Lines delves into the life and work of Arthur Erickson, a visionary architect first in Canada and ultimately throughout the world. With intimate interviews, unseen archival footage, and an exploration of his architectural masterpieces, the film weaves together the complexities of Vancouver-based architect's personal and professional life. It reveals a man who transcended traditional boundaries, who fused art, culture, and nature and in the process, redefined modern architecture.

Beauty Between the Lines will debut to Vancouver audiences on November 6th, during the ADFF:Vancouver Opening Night at the Hollywood Theatre, and again on November 9th and 10th at the VIFF Centre.

LINK IN BIO FOR TICKETS

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Arthur Erickson: Beauty Between the Lines
2024 | Canada | 80m
Directed by Ryan Mah, Danny Berish.
Produced by Leah Mallen.

Arthur Erickson: Beauty Between the Lines has been added to the League’s Resources catalogue.
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The Architecture + Design Film Festival returns to

The Architecture + Design Film Festival returns to Vancouver, November 6–10, for in-person screenings, talks, and receptions celebrating architecture and design. It all kicks off at the Hollywood Theatre on November 6th, followed by 4 days of screenings at the VIFF Centre including a new film on Vancouver's own Arthur Erickson.

Popular with all design lovers, the ADFF showcases films that investigate design’s impact on the worlds of fashion, art, architecture, urban planning, and housing. Featuring inspiring films and talks that offer insights into the lives and works of global design visionaries.
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ADFF:VANCOUVER

2024 NOV 6–10
Films. Parties. Q+A’s. Panels.
Architecture + Design Film Festival
with All in Pictures and Vancouver Special
Hosted by the Hollywood Theatre and VIFF Centre

LINK IN BIO FOR TICKETS

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