First Peoples’ Cultural Council
In acknowledgment of Truth And Reconciliation Day, we want to highlight the work a very important organization: the First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC). FPCC is an organization dedicated to “revitalizing Indigenous languages, arts and cultural heritage in British Columbia”. We
CUBES wins Wood Works Design & Building Award 2020
We are happy to announce that Studio 531 project CUBES in Courtenay, B.C. has just won the Multi-unit Residential Wood Design Award for the 2020 Wood Works BC Design & Building Awards.
OAKCREST Headquarters is taking shape
Construction at 2921 Leigh Road in Langford B.C. is well underway. The new Mass-Timber Oakcrest Headquarters office building, designed by Studio 531 for Oakcrest Estates Ltd. is taking shape. Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) floor panels and Glulam columns of the
Hummingbird House
A group of families first purchase a piece of land to build small houses around a shared garden. Located in Squamish B.C. Hummingbird House is a compact structure, built of solid timber panels, for a family of 4. The home
We’re moving…
...but not that far! Our new office opens on March 8, 2021. Our new address is: 546 Herald Street Victoria, B.C. V8W 1S6 Ph: 250-384-2131 Drop by and say hello when you feel safe to do so.
CUBES Opening
Cubes in Courtenay was finished and fully occupied December 1, 2020. Students, young professionals, families, and Healthcare workers moved into the newly completed suites. In the ground level commercial space Milano Coffee is opened, a Dental Clinic is under construction. This
Hybrid Mass Timber Rental Housing
CUBES. A purpose built rental housing and mixed use/commercial project located in Courtenay, BC. The structure consists of a concrete podium, off-site manufactured Mass Timber panel floors and conventional wood framed walls hoisted in place by cranes. The main benefits
Mass Timber Warehouse Under Construction
Oakcrest Park Estates Ltd., a Victoria based holding company and investor in industrial properties is developing a turnkey warehouse for one of Canada’s largest plumbing supply companies. EMCO's warehouse and showroom is under construction in Langford, BC. The building's structure
Mass Timber Recreation Centre
Construction on the SEAPARC Fitness Centre has come to a close. Landscaping is to be finished later this year. Client and the Studio 531 team are pleased with the end results and look forward to hearing user feedback once the
Smithers Airport Environmental Silver Wings Award
Smithers Airport receives BC Aviation Council Silver Wings Award for it’s Environmental Stewardship in the Departures Lounge Expansion! Congratulations to Smithers Airport and the contributing team…!
SEAPARC Fitness Addition Under Construction
Studio 531 Architects is currently engaged by the Capital Regional District to create an addition to the SEPARC recreation facility in Sooke BC. The project creates an appx. 5000 SF addition that will include a Fitness Gym, Movement Studio and Multi
UNIQUE MASS TIMBER STAIR
Studio 531 has just completed design and construction of an office renovation for an award winning Vancouver construction company. The new Global Headquarters for Naikoon Contracting contains 3 floors of innovative workspace that focused on creating a healthy, collaborative work
Studio 531 just completed a renovation of an existing light industrial building in Vancouver
The original building had an non-rainscreen stucco facade that had suffered from water damage. We replaced it with a custom metal panel that mimics the corrugated metal facades common to the industrial neighbourhood. Studio 531 worked directly with the fabricator
SAVE THE DATE!
Studio 531 will be hosting its annual open house event this THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2018 - 5 to 9pm The event will be open to all past and current clients, staff and consultants. Food and refreshments will be served. Details and formal
Smithers Wood Works
Smithers Airport receives Canadian Wood Council Wood Works! Community Recognition Award for it’s support of BC wood and commitment to use wood in the new Boarding Lounge! Congratulations to Smithers Airport and the contributing team…!
Smithers Airport Phase 1 Complete!!
We're happy to announce that the new Smithers Regional Airport boarding lounge is now open! Renovation work on the existing building continues at full speed and is expected to be finished later this year. Check out local media coverage of the opening
Jesse Garlick Named New Partner
Studio 531 Architects Inc. is proud to announce that Jesse Garlick, architect AIBC, has been named Principal and 50% owner of the practice. We celebrate this moment with our entire team of dedicated staff. Jesse joined Studio 531 in 2017, and
North Vancouver Infill Housing
Studio 531 has been working on a number of innovative infill housing projects lately to create “soft density” within existing residential neighbourhoods. West 23rd Infill, is located in the Pemberton Heights neighbourhood of City of North Vancouver and transforms a single
Studio 531 announces New Associate Jesse Garlick
Jesse Garlick, architect AIBC has been a registered architect in BC and Washington State since 2009 and been involved in a wide range of award winning projects including schools, health centres, community buildings, and residential projects. In 2013 he founded