Perkins&Will—Higher Education (Alberta)

― Higher Education

Re-imagining next generation learning and living environments

Contents

Introduction ― 4 Selected Projects ― 15 Our Team ― 48

Front Cover: Student Housing and Dining, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia Left: Orchard Commons, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia

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Introduction

Small Studio Service, Big Firm Resources We are one of Perkins&Will’s two studios in Western Canada, and we’ve been working in Alberta for the past 20 years. With a shared culture based on a humancentered design approach, we share resources with our Vancouver studio leveraging expertise across studios on a range of project types.

As a part of an international firm, we have access to a global team of experts with the ability to draw on industry leading research and innovative thinking to the benefit of our clients.

Areas of Practice Civic and Cultural Corporate and Commercial Corporate Interiors Higher Education K-12 Education

← We employ over 20 staff members in our recently opened space in Calgary with plans for further expansion to accommodate our growing studio.

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Sports, Recreation, and Entertainment Sustainable Building Transportation Urban Design

Introduction

Why Perkins&Will?

Design Excellence We believe design has the power to make the most of each opportunity, to solve problems, to improve efficiency, to elevate the mundane, to create something new and unexpected.

Our process is collaborative which has been developed to enable excellence, consistency, and foster design talent and skills. To ensure design excellence, we developed a unique design review process, which includes a Design Review Committee for each project.

Furthermore, we foster a vibrant design culture through many events and competitions to raise awareness, encourage dialogue and cultivate critical thinking.

Sustainable Building

Mass Timber

Research Focus

Our commitment goes beyond

Our firm began working with

Our research is inspired by

buildings—we are also involved

mass timber in 1995 and has

our practice. Our practice is

in the development of public

done more than 30 mass timber

informed by our research. We’re

policy and sustainability

projects world-wide.

always testing new ideas and

guidelines for clients around the world. We offer a full range of services and expertise to help you achieve sustainable targets that best fit your business and your project. nj Embodied Carbon and Life Cycle Analysis nj Third Party Certification and Feasibility Assessments

Mass timber elements are often highly customizable,

Our seven research labs are

prefabricated as a modular

trusted sources of information

kit-of-parts offsite ready to

for clients around the world.

be unpacked and lifted into

We’re developing new

place—providing time and cost

knowledge every day to stay

efficiencies.

smarter, nimbler, and more

As a local practice, we have consistently integrated the use of wood in our designs—

nj Sustainability Visioning Workshops

transforming perceptions,

nj Support for Green Building Funding

local regulations, and the

Applications

applying what we’ve learned.

construction industry at large.

competitive. In addition, to stay at the forefront of innovative design, a dedicated team works across all studios and practices to ensure the latest design technology innovations are applied to our interdisciplinary

nj Pre- and Post- Occupancy Evaluations

Our legacy in wood innovation

nj Commissioning Guidance

continues to thrive and is proven

nj Building Performance Analysis

through our consistent track

research.perkinswill.com

record of wood awards.

pwtechdemo.com

nj Passive House Design Analysis

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design process.

Sustainability LEED ND Platinum certified project in the world Dockside Green, Victoria, BC

LEED NC Gold certified project in Canada City of White Rock Operations Centre, White Rock, BC

LEED NC Platinum certified multi-family residential project in North America The Vento, Calgary, AB

Project to follow the USGBCLEED for Healthcare rating system in Canada Chinook Regional Hospital, Lethbridge, AB

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Passive House Certified Staff

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Living Building Challenge Petal Certified building in Vancouver VanDusen Botanical Garden Visitor Centre Vancouver, BC

Registered Living Building Challenge Project University of British Columbia Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS) Vancouver, BC

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Committed to achieving Fitwel Certification for all our North American offices

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RESEARCH LABS 14 YEARS

Research Labs collaborate with academics and other experts and do our own original research to assure we are at the forefront of architectural inquiry including Process, Human Experience, Mobility, Energy, Building Technology, Material Performance, and Resilience 9

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% donated in-kind for design services

We’re still designing with wood.

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University of British Columbia Gateway*

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BCIT Tall Wood Student Residence

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District of North Vancouver Municipal Hall Materials Testing Lab Gilmore Skytrain Station NVIT

White Rock Operations Building Centennial Arena Navel Officer Training Facility

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Squamish Li’lWat Cultural Centre

Brentwood SkyTrain Station

SFU Blusson & Saywell Hall Kingsway Pedestrian Bridge Canada Line Stations Cross Roads Dockside Green Laurentian University Vale LWL Centre UBC CIRS Samuel Brighouse Elementary School

UBC Earth Sciences Building Pitt River Middle School Tall Wood Study

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Marine Gateway

VanDusen Botanical Garden Visitor’s Centre

Nexen Housing Module Prototype UBC Orchard Commons Evergreen Line Stations NLT Guide SFU Student Union Building

Great Northern Way Pavilion Canada’s Earth Tower Bellevue SoLo

365 Railway * with Schmidt Hammer Lassen 11

Social Purpose Sparked by the relief efforts of firmwide Principals and Associate Principals in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, our Social Purpose program was founded and built the foundation of our commitment to give back to our local communities.

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Since 2010 / 10,000+ Hours of pro bono work, that’s...

over one percent of billable resources Donated in-kind for design services

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WORK DAYS DEDICATED TO SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PER YEAR

21 AND COUNTING volunteer initiatives across the lower mainland

OVER $78,000 CONTRIBUTED since 1998, matching employee donations of $40,000

$50,000+ DONATED to create the Ray Cole and Perkins&Will Scholarship Fund at UBC’s School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture

9 years as 2017

On account of our community leadership, we have played an instrumental role in helping Gordon Neighbourhood House achieve their vision of a refreshed, warm, and welcoming space through renovations to their space.

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Since 2004 / Annual holiday tradition event for children in need

WE CARE

$10.5 million of construction

57,000 sf of space

102 units

of social housing

Atira Development Society PAST SOCIAL PURPOSE PARTNERSHIPS: Pro Bono Efforts Lu’s Pharmacy for Women

SERVICE+

since 2007

$2,500 contributed per event

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Potluck Cafe and Catering Society Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver Atira Development Society Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House Gordon Neighbourhood House Community Food Centre

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In 2009, Perkins&Will established Service+, tasked with promoting action benefitting our community through individual and group volunteer activities. In Vancouver, working with local organizations, Service+ has assisted with food banks, home construction, park cleanups and more. Service+ is a socially-conscious, action-oriented way to make a difference.

VWHC Women’s Health & Wellness Centre

Volunteer Initiatives GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre 411 Seniors Centre Society Canstruction Vancouver We Care Vancouver Society of Children’s Centres Projects in Place Society

Perkins&Will has been instrumental in helping Gordon Neighbourhood House achieve renovations to the main floor and lobby. Their amazing staff have poured hours into design, paperwork, and meetings to ensure that the next stage of renovations to the upstairs will be just as incredible.

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Timeraiser Vancouver Pop-Up Parklet, VIVA Vancouver Financial Support Canada Green Building Council MS Society Ray Cole Scholarship Fund Friends of Thunderbird

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― Higher Education

Selected Projects

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Student Housing and Dining Victoria, British Columbia Client: University of Victoria (UVic) Size: 31,000 square metres (333,000 square feet) Completion Date: 2023 Sustainability: LEED v4 Gold (Target), Passive House (Target)

― WHAT IT IS

A new mixed-use student housing and dining facility creates a more vibrant and walkable campus experience.

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Student Housing and Dining

― WHAT MAKES IT COOL

Designed to achieve Passive House certification with a commercial kitchen capable of serving 8,700 meals per day—an unprecedented task.

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Orchard Commons Vancouver, British Columbia Client: University of British Columbia (UBC) Size: 41,620 square meters (448,000 square feet) Completion Date: 2016 Sustainability: LEED Gold® Awards: Award of Excellence (Open Kitchen), Interior Design Institute of British Columbia, 2017

― WHAT IT IS

A mixed-use academic and student housing hub designed for firstyear students.

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Orchard Commons

“Advancing UBC’s social, environmental, and economic sustainability on campus, Orchard Commons provides the latest in academic mixed-use design with stunning architecture. We are excited to see a diverse community of students and faculty enjoy the new facility with its dynamic social spaces.” ― ANDREW PARR, UBC MANAGING DIRECTOR, STUDENT HOUSING & HOSPITALITY SERVICES

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Life Sciences Research Centre Calgary, Alberta Client: University of Calgary Size: 9,840 square meters (106,000 square feet) Completion Date: estimated 2026 Sustainability: LEED Gold® (target) and CaGBC Zero Carbon Building Standard (target)

― WHAT IT IS

A discrete and elegant purpose-built facility that consolidates the university’s core research programs.

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Life Sciences Research Centre

― WHAT MAKES IT COOL

A fully glazed centre garden courtyard radically improves health and well-being.

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UBC Gateway Vancouver, British Columbia Client: University of British Columbia Size: 24,716 square metres (264,000 square feet) Completion Date: 2024 Sustainability: LEED Gold® (target), targeting CaGBC Net Zero Building (target) Partners: Schmidt Hammer Lassen Awards: Award of Excellence, Canadian Architect, 2021

― WHAT IT IS

A welcoming gateway to campus that promotes sustainability, health, and well-being.

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UBC Gateway

― WHAT MAKES IT COOL

The landscape and public realm spill seamlessly into the building at the ground plane drawing users in and through the space.

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SFU Student Union Building Burnaby, British Columbia Client: Simon Fraser University (SFU) Size: 10,280 square metres (110,653 square feet) Completion Date: 2018 Sustainability: LEED® Canada NC 2009 Gold Registered

― WHAT IT IS

A warm and inviting student centre harmoniously integrated into SFU’s iconic Burnaby Mountain campus.

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SFU Student Union Building

“Perkins&Will provides SFU with design excellence and innovative thinking on all of the projects that we’ve worked on together. Their work reflects a respect for the original vision and master plan for the campus, while adding wellconceived new additions that enhance life on our campus.” ― GERALD GONGOS, SFU CAMPUS PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

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SFU Stadium Burnaby, British Columbia Client: Simon Fraser University (SFU) Size: 2,776 square metres (29,880 square feet) Completion Date: 2021 Awards: AIA Canada Awards—Citation, AIA Canada Society, 2022 Award of Excellence, ACEC-BC, 2022

― WHAT MAKES IT COOL

The elegant roof profile is minimized—floating above the spectators.

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SFU Stadium

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“Whether you see the place in the rain, a beautiful sunny day, or if it’s at night…it just looks awesome.” ― JAMES BREMNER, PROJECT MANAGER, CAMPUS PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

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Energy, Environment and Experiential Learning Calgary, Alberta Client: University of Calgary Size: 24,531 square metres (264,050 square feet) Completion Date: 2011 Sustainability: LEED Platinum® Awards: AZ Awards, Azure Magazine, 2015 Mayor’s Urban Design Award—Civic Design Projects, City of Calgary, 2013 Special Jury Award For Animating the Program, AIBC, 2013 Award of Excellence—Building Engineering, Consulting Engineers of Alberta, 2012 Honour Award—Excellence in Architecture for a New Building, SCUP/AIA-CAE, 2012 Prairie Design Award of Merit, The Alberta Association of Architects, The Saskatchewan Association of Architects and The Manitoba Association of Architects, 2012

― WHAT MAKES IT COOL

Sculpted aluminum panels act as solar collector and disperser, and shutters track the sun to provide glarefree fully daylit interior spaces.

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Energy, Environment and Experiential Learning

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― WHAT IT IS

A teaching and research facility that allows students to learn in an experiential and hands-on environment.

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Life Building Interior Renovation Vancouver, British Columbia Client: University of British Columbia Properties Trust Size: 19,665 square metres (211,680 square feet) Completion Date: 2018

― WHAT IT IS

Bringing renewed vitality to the heart of campus with the creation of a hub dedicated to student life and well-being.

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Life Building Interior Renovation

― WHAT MAKES IT COOL

Turning the building’s dark bunker-like structure inside-out—we introduce daylight into the central core, while balancing it with the strategic use of bold colours.

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Our Team

Fred Brisson

Mike Murray

Kaz Bremner

LET’S COLLABORATE frederic.brisson@perkinswill.com

Have a higher education design need?

mike.murray@perkinswill.com

kaz.bremner@perkinswill.com

t 403 775 8700 marc.haberli@perkinswill.com

Marc Haberli

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We believe in the power of design to create healthy, happy places in which to live, learn, work, play, and heal.

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For more information, contact: 150 9 Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 3H9 t 403 775 8700 frederic.brisson@perkinswill.com mike.murray@perkinswill.com kaz.bremner@perkinswill.com marc.haberli@perkinswill.com