Learn about the state of heritage and conservation projects in Vancouver today with experts in architecture and design, conservation, city planning and other related fields. The talks discuss issues, projects and topics that are relevant to the future of Vancouver’s historic neighbourhoods and buildings. The speakers will offer in-depth illustrated talks followed by a Q&A.
In 2021, this series is returning in a virtual format. The one-hour events are over the lunch hour.
You can earn 1 Old School credit per Evening Lecture or Lunch and Learn, to a maximum of 3 towards VHF’s Heritage Conservation Certificate. Professional Development Credits (AIBC, PIBC, BOABC, BCSLA, AICBC) are dependent on the lecture topic and speaker – talk to your professional body to inquire how to register your attendance.
Thursday, April 29th, 12pm - 1pm
Online
$15/$9
A much-loved icon on West Broadway, the Hollywood Theatre has recently re-opened as a film, live performance and arts and culture venue. Join architects Marianne Amodio and Harley Grusko of MA+HG Architects to learn about the rehabilitation of the building and how its heritage and conservation were considered.
A much-loved icon on West Broadway, the Hollywood Theatre has recently re-opened as a film, live performance and arts and culture venue. Designed by Harold Cullerne in 1935 for the Farleigh family, the Art Deco movie theatre was one of the last remaining single-screen movie theatres in the city when it closed in 2011. With significant effort by the local film, arts, heritage and residential community, alongside the City of Vancouver and the building owner and theatre operators, the architects were able to secure its future through a Heritage Revitalization Agreement that enabled the restoration of the building, its significant historical features and its use as a theatre. The building retains many of its distinctive features, including neon exterior signage and painted façade and interior Art Deco detailing, while allowing for modernizations that secure its future adaptability and continued use. Join architects Marianne Amodio and Harley Grusko of MA+HG Architects to learn about the rehabilitation of the building and how its heritage and conservation were considered.
About the Speakers
Marianne Amodio holds a Masters Degree of Architecture from the University of Manitoba, is a registered Architect with the Architectural Institute of British Columbia and a LEED Accredited Professional. She is currently a member of the City of Vancouver Regulatory Review Advisory Committee and she sits on the Board of The Eastside Culture Crawl.
Harley Grusko holds a Masters Degree of Architecture from the University of Manitoba, is a registered Architect with the Architectural Institute of British Columbia and a LEED Accredited Professional. After a decade devoted to design excellence at Perkins+Will Vancouver, during which he worked on a number projects focused on quality design and high-performance buildings.
In 2018, Harley and Marianne Amodio launched MA+HG Architects Inc., and opened a new studio in Strathcona.
Close-up of the Tamura Building sign, part of the 2017 presentation on the sheet metal restoration by Mitch Sakumoto & Randy Sewell.
New Tamura Building sign in place from 2017 presentation by Mitch Sakumoto & Randy Sewell.
Tamura Building Sheet Metal Restoration was featured in Mitch Sakumoto & Randy Sewell's 2017 presentation.
Allan Endall gives a presentation on the Downtown Robert Lee YMCA in 2011.
Robert Fung gives a presentation on the Economic Revitalization of Gastown & New Westminster through Heritage Conservation in 2012.
Close-up of the Tamura Building sign, part of the 2017 presentation on the sheet metal restoration by Mitch Sakumoto & Randy Sewell.
New Tamura Building sign in place from 2017 presentation by Mitch Sakumoto & Randy Sewell.
Tamura Building Sheet Metal Restoration was featured in Mitch Sakumoto & Randy Sewell's 2017 presentation.
Allan Endall gives a presentation on the Downtown Robert Lee YMCA in 2011.
Robert Fung gives a presentation on the Economic Revitalization of Gastown & New Westminster through Heritage Conservation in 2012.
Past Lunch & Learns
- April 5 – Tamura Building Sheet Metal Restoration – Mitch Sakumoto & Randy Sewell
- April 26 – Impacts to Heritage of Real Estate, Speculation and Development in Vancouver – Andy Yan & Gordon Price
- October 4 – The Mah Society Buildings – James Weldon & Fred Mah
- February 24 – Former Remand Centre: Converting a Former Jail into Community Housing – Jonathan Oldman & Naomi Brunemeyer
- March 30 – Taylor Manor: Creating Supportive Housing Inside a 100-Year Old Mansion – Mitch Sakumoto
- April 27 – St. George’s Renovation and Restoration: Updating a 1913 Gothic Revival School – Robert Lemon & Neil Piller
- September 28 – Burrard Street Bridge – Donald Luxton
- October 26 – Christ Church Cathedral – Ian Birtwell
- February 18 – Kitsilano Neighbourhood House – Sean McEwan
- March 25 – Moving Heritage Houses – Adam Knipfel
- April 22 – Bloedel Conservatory Restoration – Leonard Pianalto
- September 30 – Mole Hill’s Restoration and Rehabilitation – Sean McEwen
- October 28 – Firehall #15: Rehabilitation of the old firehouse – Roger Hughes & Barry McGinn
- November 25 – SRO Rehabilitation Update – Mitch Sakumoto
- February 26 – The HiVE: Shared workspace 128 W Hastings – Eesmayal Santos-Brault
- March 26 – The Yale Hotel Restoration and Renovation – Brent Beatson
- April 30 – Crofton Manor Restoration – Simon Richards
- September 17 – 564 Beatty Street restoration and addition – Glen Stokes
- October 15 – Challenges Facing Wood Window Retention – Keri Briggs
- November 19 – Vancouver’s SRO Renewal Program – Mike Pistrin
- February 27 – Granville Island: At a Crossroads – Joost Bakker & Dale McClanaghan
- March 27 – The Quadra Club: The Story behind the Façade – Roberty Lemon & Peter Odegaard
- April 24 – The Jeff’s Residence Development – James Evans
- September 25 – The Hudson’s Bay Revitalization – Sarah Bjornson
- October 30 – Sustainability Case Studies: The Gow Block restoration and infill, a Vancouver Special sustainability lab and a laneway house – Sam McFaul
- November 13 – Burns Block Rehabilitation – Bruce Carscadden
- February 29 – Gastown & New Westminster: Economic Revitalization through Heritage Conservation – Robert Fung
- March 28 – Hastings Park and the Pacific National Exhibition: History & Evolution – Marta Farevaag
- April 25 – The Role of the Canadian Pacific Railway in the Development of Downtown Vancouver – Michael Gordon
- September 19 – Planning Tools to Help Conserve Heritage: A Look at Revitalization Projects – James Boldt
- October 24 – Gastown Revitalization: Against the Grain – Mark Brand
- November 21 – Exploring Vancouver: The Architectural Guide, 4th Edition – Hal Kalman
- March 30 – The Downtown Robert Lee YMCA Project – Allan Endall
- April 27 – The Salt Building: Salt for All – Russell Acton
- May 25 – Laneway Housing and Vancouver’s Single Family Neighbourhoods – City of Vancouver Planning Department
- September 28 – Opsal Steel: Restoring Vancouver’s Industrial Heritage – Kim Maust
- October 26 – Remaking Cultural Spaces for Relevancy in the Coming Century – Tanya Southcott, Kori Chan & Greg Piccini
- November 16 – The Renovation of the Hotel Georgia for the 21st Century – Malcolm Elliot & Robert Lemon
- March 24 – Unveiling the Heather Pavilion at VGH: Vancouver’s Newly Revealed Heritage Building – Donald Luxton
- April 21 – Renewing the Heritage Landscape of Robson Square – Cornelia Oberlander
- May 19 – The Pennsylvania Hotel Story – Mitch Sakumoto
- September 29 – Shaughnessy’s Nichol House Restoration and Townhouse Infill – Jim Bussey
- October 27 – UBC Renewal: Acting on Heritage Value – Gerry McGeough
- November 24 – Shaughnessy Modernism: Building 1098 Wolfe Avenue in a Heritage Neighbourhood – Clinton Cuddington
- September 30 – Heritage Projects in Vancouver: An 18 Year Retrospective – Jon Stovel
- October 21 – All Roads Lead to Woodwards: From Competition to Construction – Scot Hein
- November 25 – Having Heritage Values Inform the UBC Campus Plan – James Burton