"Less
is More",
the phrase coined by the German
designer Mies van der Rohe, aptly describes
the Modern Movement that was begun in Europe
in the 1920's and 1930's. Modernist designs
were without historical precedent, they
used new materials and technologies, and
they conformed to a social ideal.
Vancouver
developed an adaptation of the modern aesthetic
known as West Coast Regional Style. Local
designers used post-and-beam construction,
stepped flat roofs with clerestory windows,
and wide expanses of glass that integrated
the house with the natural setting. The
VHF is raising awareness about Vancouver
's acclaimed Modernist architecture of the
1940s through 1970s which at the time
established the city's reputation as a centre
for progressive design and culture.
BELOW are the 2008 fall events :
DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER WALKING TOUR SATURDAY, Fall 2008 Date TBA 2 pm at 250 W Pender Street $12& GST map guide included
Explore Modernist buildings in downtown Vancouver on a guided walking tour.
