Architecture Centre Gallery

100 - 440 Cambie Street (at Pender Street), Vancouver
Admission is free and open to AIBC members and the general public.

Gallery hours:
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday.
8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Friday.

Current Exhibit:

First Nations Brick Artwork

August 24 – September 24, 1010
AIBC Gallery: #100 – 440 Cambie Street, Vancouver

This exhibit affords a glimpse at the history and processes involved in creating one of the most popular and traditional architectural materials: brick. In British Columbia, bricks produced by the First Nations-owned Sumas Clay Products (based in Abbotsford) have played a pivotal role in building numerous historical landmarks going back centuries, including the original construction of many Gastown buildings, the Harrison Hot Springs Hotel and the restoration of Victoria’s post office. Of late, the brick-making art form has enjoyed a resurgence – especially in light of a renewed focus on historical restoration and preservation.

Offering a uniquely west coast perspective, this exhibit showcases a select group of hand-carved brick murals designed and executed by Sumas First Nation artist Raphael Silver and his father Ray Silver. This father/son team has been developing their skills over the course of several decades in many media. Their work is representative of that typically featured in public art installations, signage, and residential interior and exterior feature walls. Works on display are destined to become permanent public artworks in various Abbotsford parks. Produced at the Sumas Clay Products brick plant, these murals continue a tradition that began there nearly a century ago.

Upcoming Exhibit:

Twenty + Change:
Emerging Canadian Design Practices

September 27 – October 29, 2010
AIBC Gallery: #100 – 440 Cambie Street, Vancouver

Twenty + Change: Emerging Canadian Design Practices features twenty-one emerging firms from across Canada working in architecture, landscape architecture and urban design. These projects rethink urban infrastructure, propose new models for public space and housing, and examine the unique relationship between single-family homes and their landscapes. Featured design practices include 5468796 Architecture Inc., AGATHOM Co., Altius Architecture Inc., Campos Leckie, D’Arcy Jones Design Inc., Dubbeldam Design Architects, Gow Hastings Architects Inc., Lapointe Architects, Lateral Office, Marko Simcic Architect, mcfarlane | green | biggar Architecture + Design, _naturehumaine (architecture+design), NIPpaysage, North Design Office, Paul Raff Studio, RVTR, spmb, Susan Fitzgerald Architecture, The Acre Collective, Urban Republic arts society / ph5 architecture Inc. Firms were selected by a curatorial team consisting of Joost Bakker, Ian Chodikoff, Anne Cormier, Christine Macy and Chris Pommer.