To our clients, consultants, and colleagues:

Following the Health Authority's move to Phase 2 of the COVID-19 response, dys architecture has shifted from the majority of staff working remotely from home to a reduced occupancy within our office space. We have adapted our office space to create a safe work environment. Reduced occupancy limits for all spaces within the office allow for appropriate physical distancing of staff members, supported by physical barriers where needed and enhanced cleaning services throughout the office. During this Phase 2 period, we still encourage online meetings over face-to-face meetings and most staff will work remotely from home for some days of the week.

When complete, this new Concord Pacific tower will be 41 storeys in height with 9 two-level ground-oriented townhouses facing onto Whalley Boulevard.

This residential tower project with Concert Properties has begun since January 2020.  The excavation and shoring works are about half-way completed.

With the building envelope almost complete and interior finishing in progress, this project for active seniors is shaping up nicely. Roads, sidewalks, and landscape work to go with final completion targeted for this summer.

Proposed modern stacked townhouse project with Belford Properties update.

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Excavation has begun for this 600,000 sf Concord development in the Central City area of Surrey consisting of two towers at 36 and 40-storeys, townhouses, and amenity spaces.

Despite the challenges in trying to finish a construction project during the pandemic, full occupancy was achieved this week for NEXST Properties' townhouse project Woodstock at Oakridge Phase 1. Thanks to ETRO Construction and the consultant team for their hard work in overcoming the challenges during a difficult time in our City and around the world. 

To our clients, consultants, and colleagues:

We are monitoring the ongoing developments regarding COVID-19. Our office is following the Health Authority's recommendations regarding hygiene and self-isolation of staff members who are returning from international travel, experiencing flu-like symptoms, or have household members in either situation. We have shifted to online meetings from face-to-face meetings and our staff is set up to work remotely from home.

While dys architecture is committed to maintaining existing deadlines and milestones on all projects, the current situation is fluid. We are in the process of assessing the potential impact on individual projects.

We will be contacting project teams directly with updates regarding project communications and upcoming meetings.

Construction for Burquitlam Park is now underway. This development includes three buildings: a Rental Tower, Strata Tower, and YMCA building. Both the Rental Tower and YMCA (architecture by others) are under construction at the same time, while the Strata Tower has started working drawings.

 

The prototype Operating Room for the VGH Operating Room Renewal has been completed. One year to go to the project completion.

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A three-phased plan to develop much needed housing for the Aboriginal community in Prince George is set to begin construction this fall. Under the leadership of David Simpson, founding partner of dys architecture, this new master plan will provide housing for up to 800 residents, and offer safe community gathering spaces and services for adults and children.

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In addition, dys architecture has expanded the leadership group to include Darcy Imada, Kari Madsen, Otto Cheng, and Jodi Rock as new Associates

Darcy, the firm's Passive House Consultant, has focused on small to medium sized wood-frame projects. Her solid background in wood design detailing and technical resolution has helped to make all the projects she has been involved in a resounding success .  She has recently completed the Passive House Affordable Housing project on Bowen Road in Nanaimo, a Senior's Housing facility in Port Alberni, and a City-initiated Affordable Housing project on Kingsway in Vancouver.

Kari is a strong leader who has been with the firm for 15 years and has been instrumental in the successful development of both architectural and interior solutions for many of our residential, commercial and institutional care projects. She has an innate ability to connect with people and brings her positive and respectful attitude to her personal interactions.

Otto is a seasoned project manager and has been a key member of the firm for 20 years. He has been involved in most of the firm's more complex mixed-use and high-rise residential projects, including Midori, Tapestry at Wesbrook Village, SFU Student Residences and Dining Hall, and Railyard Housing Co-Operative to name a few.  

Jodi, with her strong technical proficiency, is an instrumental member of the firm's standards group. She brings over 30 years of technical and project management experience to the firm and has led projects of varying scales and types from complex residential care to high-density residential.

These new Associates have all been integral to the firm's project and office standards group for many years ensuring the highest technical, design and visual presentation standards are maintained on all our projects.

Photo above (left to right): Associates Darcy Imada, Kari Madsen, Otto Cheng, and Jodi Rock

 

 

dys architecture is pleased to announce the appointment of three Senior Associates

dys architecture is excited to start the new year by announcing a number of new appointments. With the continued success and growth of the firm, dys architecture is pleased to recognize the outstanding contribution of these dedicated team members and announce Glenn Gardner, Gek Mei Tan, and Terry Yen to the position of Senior Associate. In their previous roles as Associate they have been instrumental in the growth and continued success of the firm. In their new roles, they will continue to manage projects in their respective key areas of focus while also taking on a greater role in the management of the firm and will help guide us into the future.

Photo above (left to right): Senior Associates Terry Yen, Gek Mei Tan, and Glenn Gardner

Construction is nearing completion at the Promenade at the Quay in North Vancouver. The building contains 117 market residential units, commercial space along street edges and space for the North Vancouver Museum on the 2nd floor.

Located in the Cambie Corridor area, this development takes advantage of two fronting streets to create a stacked townhouse form with a centralized courtyard which will provide 15 urban family-orientated townhouses. Cladding is nearly complete for both buildings and drywall installation on the interior is well underway. In collaboration with Nexst Properties and Etro Construction.  

We've made it up to the 14th floor on this rental and condominium concrete tower.

Roof truss installation of 3-storey town homes.

Park Boulevard construction update: The slabs are now up to level 6!

Our Mi Casa project is continuing smoothly, and foundations will be poured very soon. Built for the Red Door Housing Society, it will include over 50 affordable rental units to serve seniors and families in Mount Pleasant. In collaboration with @vanmarconstructors.

A big hole with big machines.... Our Mi Casa project - 50+ affordable rental units for Red Door Housing Society - is starting up nicely to serve seniors and families in Mount Pleasant. In collaboration with @vanmarconstructors.

Our W2 project - 100+ rental units designed to meet LEED Gold standards - is moving on up nicely to serve the South East False Creek neighbourhood. In collaboration with Aurmon False Creek Development and @urbanonebuilders.

This new facility in Port Alberni will provide 20-one bedroom units for seniors. When complete, various housing opportunities will include a range of indoor and outdoor amenity spaces designed to reflect the Indigenous and West Coast heritage of the region.