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Lang Wilson Practice in Architecture Culture

The Lang Wilson Practice in Architecture Culture (LWPAC) is an architectural firm founded in 1999 by Oliver Lang and Cynthia Wilson.[1] It was first launched in New York City before being permanently based in Vancouver, British Columbia, where it evolved into an interdisciplinary business.[2]

Lang Wilson Practice in Architecture Culture
Company typePrivate company
IndustryArchitecture, urban planning, master planning
Founded1999
FounderOliver Lang, Cynthia Wilson
HeadquartersVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Number of employees
6
Websitehttps://lwpac.net/

History

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The architectural and cultural firm delivers unified resolutions to serve innovative ideas for projects.[clarification needed][2] LWPAC works on projects that are large scale; urban planning, and housing complexes, as well as small scale such as art installations.[2]

LWPAC was co-founded by German-Canadian architect and urban entrepreneur Oliver Lang and Canadian designer and cultural entrepreneur Cindy Wilson.[3] They have worked together in Canada, United States and Germany, to bring-forth a communal and global experience to their projects.[3] LWPAC serves as a platform for architecture and urban design.[2]

Other projects[2][3]

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  • Museum of Extreme Culture – Whistler, Canada (2002)
  • Colegio Chuquicamata Competition – Calama, Chile (2002)
  • Dongli Lake Masterplan – Dongli Lake, China (2003)
  • Westside Baptist Church – Vancouver, Canada (2004)
  • Wallace – Vancouver, Canada (2008)
  • Historic Precinct Height Study – Downtown Eastside, Canada (2008)
  • SF House – Vancouver, Canada (2009)
  • C33 PE House and LWH House – Vancouver, Canada (2010)
  • Montessori School – Surrey, Canada (2011)
  • NEXT Gallery – Victoria, Canada (Ongoing)

Awards and recognition[4]

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  • 2017 Lafarge Holcim Silver Award – North America – Platforms for Life [5][6]
  • 2016 Major Research Grant – National Research Council Canada
  • 2016 Urban Design Award City of Vancouver – Vanglo House [7]
  • 2016 10 Best Residences Selection – Azure Magazine – UBC Dairy Research Centre Housing
  • 2014 Urban Design Award City of Vancouver – MONAD – Special Jury Award Excellence and Ingenuity in Architecture [8]
  • 2014 Urban Design Award City of Vancouver – MONAD – Medium Scale Residential [9]
  • 2013 AIBC Innovation Award – MONAD [10]
  • 2013 BC Wood Design Award – MONAD – Canadian Wood Council[11]
  • 2012 Western Living Designer – Architect of the Year Award
  • 2010 Major Grant from Canada Council for the Arts
  • 2008 Governor General's Medal in Architecture – ROAR_One
  • 2006 Home of the Year Award – ROAR_One – Architecture Magazine New York
  • 2006 Lieutenant Governor's Medal Architectural Institute of BC Award – ROAR_One
  • 2006 Lieutenant Governor's Innovation Award – ROAR_One
  • 2005 ACSA Faculty Design Award
  • 2005 National Post – Design Exchange Award
  • 2001 The New Vanguard – Architectural Record
  • 2000 Bienal Architecture Exhibition – Santiago Chile – School of Architecture – UTFSM

References

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  1. ^ Mckenzie, Kevin Hinton & Ryan. "Western Living Magazine". Western Living Magazine. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
  2. ^ a b c d e "LWPAC – Lang Wilson Practice in Architecture Culture – Vancouver BC, Canada – Architects -". Canadian-Architects. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
  3. ^ a b c "Practice". LWPAC. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
  4. ^ "LWPAC – Lang Wilson Practice in Architecture Culture – Vancouver BC, Canada – Architects – Awards". World-Architects. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
  5. ^ "International LafargeHolcim Awards for Sustainable Construction open for entries". Canadian Architect. 2019-06-18. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
  6. ^ "Winners – Regional LafargeHolcim Awards 2017 North America". LafargeHolcim Foundation website. LafargeHolcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
  7. ^ "Vanglo House wins 'Innovation Award'". LWPAC. 2016-05-11. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
  8. ^ Weder, Adele (16 April 2019). "A Modern Multiunit Prefab Prototype in Vancouver". Dwell. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
  9. ^ Vancouver, City of. "Urban Design Awards". vancouver.ca. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
  10. ^ "Rarefied Prefab". Canadian Architect. 2012-12-31. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
  11. ^ "Wood-Works – Program of the Canadian Wood Council". Retrieved 2020-03-22.
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