June 2021

Landscape architect behind Vancouver's beach logs awarded!

Posted on Jun 09, 2021

 

If you have ever enjoyed sitting against a log at one of Vancouver's beaches, you have Cornelia Hahn Oberlander to Thank :)
The City of Vancouver has awarded its highest honour to the pioneer in landscape architecture who was also a pillar of the city’s Jewish community. Oberlander has been awarded the Freedom of the City award; city council approve...

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English Bay's Berkeley Tower to be decorated with murals by Douglas Coupland

Posted on Jun 09, 2021

  One of Vancouver’s most recognizable residential buildings is about to become even more of a city landmark.Murals with colourful geometric shapes by artist Douglas Coupland are planned for the four sides of the 16-storey tower at Davie and Denman, which is undergoing an extensive renovation. Berkeley Tower, built in 1958, was originally painted gre...

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