PAGE 15 | THE ARCHITECTURE
GBL Architects is a cohesive and progressive Vancouver-based architecture firm providing a full range of architectural services to the public and private sector. Since 1982, the company has played a significant role in shaping the urban landscape of Metro Vancouver. They have more recently expanded their boundaries and completed projects in Alberta. They have also participated in several housing and public space idea competitions – most notably the World Health Organization design competition for their headquarters in Geneva. The company is heavily influenced by the concept of “Emergent Architecture”, something Stu Lyon, Principal at GBL Architects, described as “fresh and new”, a modern design theme that is reflective of a progressive future. It is one of the driving forces behind the success and uniqueness of the company. From a creative and idealistic point of view, GBL Architects offers the following interpretation of their craft: “Emergent Architecture is fueled by the notion that great ideas exist just below the surface and within our reach.
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