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LMN Architects Celebrates the Expansion and Construction Progress of the New Buxton Center for Bainbridge Performing Arts

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Monday, April 10, 2023

Seattle, April 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LMN Architects is pleased to celebrate the design and construction progress of The Buxton Center for Bainbridge Performing Arts in Washington.

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  • Seattle, April 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LMN Architects is pleased to celebrate the design and construction progress of The Buxton Center for Bainbridge Performing Arts in Washington.
  • A beloved community theater in Bainbridge Island, the Buxton Center expansion and renovation inaugurates a new era for performers and the arts community on the island.
  • The flexible adjacent studio will serve as a separate performance venue as well as the primary home of the Bainbridge Performing Arts Theatre School program.
  • Erik Perka, Associate, LMN Architects, comments: “The original theater was a civic treasure for the island and a vital gathering space to celebrate the arts in the local community.

Historic office tower becomes namesake of legendary architect Arthur Erickson

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Monday, September 27, 2021

Globally celebrated architect Arthur Erickson created the striking Modernist tower for forestry giant MacMillan Bloedel in the 1960s.

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  • Globally celebrated architect Arthur Erickson created the striking Modernist tower for forestry giant MacMillan Bloedel in the 1960s.
  • Arthur was very proud of this building it was one of his favourites, said Geoffrey Erickson about his uncle, who was known as the Master of Concrete.
  • Two of those office buildings are in downtown Vancouver Evergreen Building and Arthur Erickson Place, both of which are listed on Canadas heritage registry.
  • Arthur Erickson Place is an iconic presence in the heart of Vancouver, expressed with timeless repose and finesse, said Christopher Erickson.

Japanese-inspired Canadian building renamed after legendary architect

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Monday, September 27, 2021

Globally celebrated architect Arthur Erickson created the striking Modernist tower for forestry giant MacMillan Bloedel in the 1960s.

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  • Globally celebrated architect Arthur Erickson created the striking Modernist tower for forestry giant MacMillan Bloedel in the 1960s.
  • Canadas Historic Places Registry states Ericksons design of the MacMillan Bloedel building was influenced by the Japanese love for surfaces that express the nature of material.
  • The building is a prime example of the unique blending of Modernist and far-eastern aesthetics.
  • This building is bold and daring and broke new ground in engineering, office planning and the use of concrete.

Rare Honour: Historic office tower becomes namesake of legendary architect, Arthur Erickson

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In what is considered a rare honour for an architect, this week Vancouver’s historic MacMillan Bloedel building – one of Canada’s most recognized and awarded office towers – will officially be rebranded to Arthur Erickson Place. Legendary architect Arthur Erickson with Geoffrey Massey created the unique Modernist design of 1075 West Georgia for forestry giant MacMillan Bloedel during a corporate building boom in the 1960s.

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  • Legendary architect Arthur Erickson with Geoffrey Massey created the unique Modernist design of 1075 West Georgia for forestry giant MacMillan Bloedel during a corporate building boom in the 1960s.
  • Two of those office buildings are in downtown Vancouver Evergreen Building and Arthur Erickson Place, both of which are listed on Canadas heritage registry.
  • Arthur Erickson Place is an iconic presence in the heart of Vancouver, expressed with timeless repose and finesse, said Christopher Erickson.
  • To publicly celebrate the launch of Arthur Erickson Place, the ownership group is hosting a free 7-day visual experience, Erickson Revealed, produced by Go2 Productions .