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.
Callisto, one of two buildings designed by IBI/HB Architects (formerly Hancock, Brückner, Eng + Wright) located on the Vancouver waterfront in Coal Harbour, was 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.
BC Cancer Research Centre, designed and managed by IBI Group / Henriquez Partners Architects in joint venture, was also 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.