peter cardew, a local architect in vancouver has received the architecture canada’s gold medal, which is the highest honour that it can bestow in recognition of a significant and lasting contribution to canadian architecture.

a link to the raic [royal architectural institute of canada] here to read more about the contribution peter has made.

a link to the special edition of canadian architect here with articles about peter cardew and some of his works.

a fascinating lecture by peter about his work. i especially like it when he talks about getting a phone call from his younger client stating that the front door of his house is ‘sick’! (click on image below)