The winners of the AFBC Architectural Awards of Excellence were announced October 27th in Vancouver. The bi-annual awards represent the highest level of architectural award in British Columbia, celebrating design excellence for projects across the province.
The Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Awards in Architecture recognize excellence in completed architectural projects and went to two projects this year:
- Northern Secwepemc Cultural Centre by McFarland Marceau Architects.
- The Butterfly + First Baptist Church Complex by Revery Architecture.
Eleven projects received a Design Excellence Award:
- Focal on 3rd, PH5 Architecture
- sθәqәlxenәm ts’exwts’áxwi7 – Rainbow Park by Dialog BC Architecture Engineering Interior Design Planning
- Hall Street Pier, The Marc Boutin Architectural Collaborative with
Stanley Office of Architecture - sʔitwənx Child Care, Public Architecture + Design
- təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre, HCMA Architecture and Design
- Monos Flagship, Leckie Studio Architecture + Design
- Kicking Horse Café, The Marc Boutin Architectural Collaborative
- Salal Apartments, Office of Mcfarlane Biggar Architects & Designers
- The Granary, Motiv Architects
- Arbour House, Patkau Architects
- Fluevog House, Marianne Amodio and Harley Grusko Architects
Hall Street Pier, The Marc Boutin Architectural Collaborative with
Stanley Office of Architecture
The Emerging Firm Award went to Eitaro Hirota Architecture. The Innovation Awards went to Chief Leonard George Building by GBL Architects and 105-Storey Zero Carbon Hybrid Wood Tower Prototype and Hybrid Timber Floor System (HTFS) by Dialog BC Architecture Engineering Interior Design Planning.
Two Equity Awards were handed out to: “Masque: A Modern Beaux Arts Ball” by The Field Collective and Daylu Dena Council Multipurpose Cultural Centre by Scott M Kemp Architect.
Special Jury Awards went to: Broadhurst & Whitaker Block by Marianne Amodio and Harley Grusko Architects and Museum of Anthropology Great Hall Seismic Renewal by Nick Milkovich Architects.
A new addition for 2025 is the Bing Thom Legacy Award for Architectural Excellence. This award honours contributions of individuals or teams whose completed work embodies the spirit of Bing Thom’s practice and legacy.
Fraser Mills Presentation Centre by Patkau Architects was selected as the winner of the inaugural Bing Thom award.
