News
19 Dec 05
IBI/HB Projects Win 2005 VRCA Awards of Excellence
Two Vancouver projects led by IBI/HB Architects were recognized recently by the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) at their 17th Annual Awards of Excellence.
BC Cancer Research Centre, designed and managed by IBI Group / Henriquez Partners Architects in joint venture. was recognized in multiple categories for construction excellence, including:
- 2005 Award of Excellence for General Contractor Over $40 million
GOLD: Ledcor Construction Limited - TRADE CONTRACTOR - PRESIDENT'S AWARD
SILVER: Artec Glazing Contractors - TRADE CONTRACTOR - CHAIRMAN'S AWARD
SILVER: ESC Automation Inc. - ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR AWARD
GOLD: Bridge Electric Corporation - MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR AWARD
SILVER: Keith Plumbing & Heating Co.
A 232,000 sq.ft., 14-storey facility adjacent to Vancouver General Hospital, the BC Cancer Research Centre is the latest fully integrated, state-of-the-art cancer research centre in Canada. With a construction budget of $88 million, the building was recently recognized for sustainability with a LEED® Gold certification.
Callisto, one of two buildings designed by IBI/HB Architects (formerly Hancock, Brückner, Eng + Wright) located on the Vancouver waterfront in Coal Harbour, was also recognized with a VRCA award:
- 2005 Award of Excellence for General Contractor Over $40 million
SILVER: Scott Construction Group
With a construction value of $46 million, Callisto embodies the ultimate in luxury urban living. Together with its sister building Carina, Callisto has a dramatic sail-like building envelope that billows at the water's edge. With 34 storeys, Callisto is comprised of 166 customized tower units and 16 townhomes.