We stopped by the Charles H. Scott Gallery on Granville Island today to see the Selwyn Pullan show currently on until July 19. The collection delivered on it’s promise of fantastic post war – pre Expo residential and commercial architectural photography here in Vancouver. Pullan’s photographs tell a story of a Vancouver that seemed to know no bounds. This show is a window into another Vancouver and shouldn’t be missed if you call the city home. Couple this free show with lunch at nearby Go Fish and you have an ideal day on the coast.
Here’s a great opportunity to get inside the renowned Binning residence in West Vancouver. Designed by Binning in 1939, it’s one of Vancouver’s early modern houses and was a crucial part in Vancouver’s early modernist development. If you’re into modernism and are going to be in Vancouver July 1st, this is a must. The Binning Book with an introduction by the late Arthur Erickson is also worth picking up.
B.C. Binning Residence Canada Day Open House
Wednesday, July 1, 2009 B.C. Binning Residence
2968 Mathers Crescent, West Vancouver
1PM to 4PM
Admission by donation
Call (604) 733-2313 for more info.
We are still in production and are aiming for a Spring 2010 release. Overwhelmed by all the amazing feedback and response we received from people around the globe. We’ll be working through the summer so sit tight and watch this space for updates. Stoked for completion.
Cheers, Gavin & Mike.
This is a must for architecture buffs and just about anybody that loves Vancouver. Stop by the Charles H. Scott Gallery on Granville Island to check the work of Vancouver photographer Selwyn Pullan. His show features his architectural photography from Vancouver between 1945 and 1975. Sounds like a good day, a little regional modernism followed by a stroll to the market for some regional foods. The house in the photo below designed by Kenneth Gardner in 1956, still stands next door to Thomas Hobbs’ Southlands nursery in Vancouver. The show runs June 3 — July 19, 2009. On your bikes then!
Sunday June 14, 2009 2:30 PM at SFU. Not going to miss this.
West coast legend Arthur Erickson passed away today in Vancouver. I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to put into words what it was like to spend time with him, but I do know he will be missed by many and his work will live on. We had the privilege of meeting Arthur earlier this year. The night started with countless rounds of Japanese Robata and Sake ending in a magical tour of his garden. It’s like the man was operating on a higher level yet he was so connected to what was happening at that moment. Thank you for everything you’ve done for the West Coast and Canada.
Los Angeles based architect Barbara Bestor is getting mad press this month. Featured in Elle, Angeleno Magazine and Brutus (Japan). Her Venice House is featured on a Dwell Magazine walking tour this weekend. If you’re in LA, do check it out.
Another gem from North Vancouver legend Fred T. Hollingsworth. Featured in Fred’s book the Neoteric House truly wowed us as we stepped inside. The amount of natural light inside was astounding and so were the original blueprints! Putting the ‘proper’ in British Properties.
