Vancouver Maneuvers
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Nicknamed “Hollywood North,” Vancouver has become a favored filming spot for innumerable movies due to an offering of tax breaks, temperate climate, and attractive appearance. But more than just a pretty face, the city is currently in the midst of a frenzy of design activity and urban development.Photo by: João Canziani -
With the Coast Mountains in the background and the Strait of Georgia in the foreground, there’s no bad view if you live in one of Vancouver’s many midrises.Photo by: João Canziani -
“Many of Erickson’s buildings have a cold Brutalism about them; [with the Museum of Anthropology] he’s achieved a balance between that with the warmth in his treatment of windows,” says Omer Arbel. “The way the light comes in is almost a mystical experience.”Photo by: João Canziani -
The interior of the Museum of Anthropology, created by Vancouver architect Arthur Erickson.Photo by: João Canziani -
A masterful tribute to both aquatic ardor and to the intricacies of carving by hand, the Marine Building remains a well-preserved piece of Vancouver’s Art Deco past.Photo by: João Canziani -
Lavish tile treatment and intricately-etched elevator doors are found inside the Art Deco Marine Building.Photo by: João Canziani -
“Things that happen in other cities in five or ten years happen here in half a year,” says Arbel, pointing to Gastown as one example of rapid recent development.Photo by: João Canziani -
The Salt Tasting Room is the perfect place for a nightcap after a long day of seeing the sights.Photo by: João Canziani
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