The University of British Columbia is pleased to announce the selection of a multi-faceted and talented team to steer the design and construction of a new facility that will enhance integrated teaching, learning and research in planning, architecture and landscape architecture.
One of four competing firms, the joint venture of Shape Architecture/FeildenCleggBradley Studios (architects) and PWL Partnership (landscape architects) will be producing a feasibility study and the anticipated full design for the UBC Integrated Planning and Design Facility.
Joining the core design team is Andrew Harrison (DEGW), a leading expert in learning environments as well as Atelier 10, consultants in sustainable design.
The facility will house the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (SALA) and the School of Community and Regional Planning (SCARP). Currently, the two schools are located in scattered spaces around campus, which creates challenges for interdisciplinary learning and collaborative projects.
In addition to accommodating SALA and SCARP, the feasibility study will also include compatible Faculty of Arts programs.
“The selection committee commends SHAPE / FCBS / PWL for thoughtfully assembling a team that addresses the specific needs of the user groups and developing a thorough and inclusive stakeholder consultation process,” says Gerry McGeough, University Architect.
“The team has a wealth of experience and talent, including demonstrated capability to infill historical sites sensitively, dynamically link interior and exterior spaces and create compelling learning environments.”
In addition to McGeough, the selection committee consisted of representatives from the student body, SALA, SCARP, the Faculty of Arts and UBC Properties Trust. The committee members evaluated the firms using specific criteria under the categories of design, process, implementation, team composition, submission and fee.
For more information about SALA and SCARP, please visit: http://www.scarp.ubc.ca/ and
http://www.sala.ubc.ca/.
