North Van architect honored with award for use of wood By Layne Christensen Community Reporter NORTH Van architect David Nairne “would like to see more buildings designed from wood. “it’s an excellent. material and very well suited to che West Coast,” said Nairne, whose company, David Nairne and Associates, is the . fecipient of a Wood Design Award. The awards are presented by the Canadian Wood Council, an association that represents the Canadian wood products industry. Eight of 15 awards were claimed by B.C. architects. David Nairne and Associates received a Merit Award in che award program’s commer- cial category for the T*Lisalagi’Lakw Elementary School in Alere Bay. The school’s design, though modern in its construction, is ‘influenced by First Nations culture and tradi- tional building forms like cedar poles, said Nairne. _ It is the first. Wood Design Award for Nairne’s company, which has been in business on the North Shore for 25 years. The majority of the company’s commercial contracts are in outlying areas — Northern 8.C., the Yukon and Alaska — where the use of wood is partic- ularly suited to an “organic” landscape, said Nairne. The Vancouver firm of Hemingway Nelson Architects Ltd. received three awards, includ- ing two for residences in West Vancouver. The Ong residence was recognized with an Honour Award. The owners had requested a home constructed of natural materials indige- nous to the West Coast. Architect Fook-Werng Chan created a wood frame structure that includes Douglas fir “glulam” (glued-laminat- ed) posts, beams, roof joists, and spruce roof decking. The home is located on a narrow lot that slopes 80 degrees down to the water's edge, with the house conforming to the land’s structure. Judges recognized the Van Halm residence with a Merit Award, complementing architect Fook-Weng Chan on the home’s “inspiring combination of heavy timber framing and glass.” A variety of wood products were used throughout, including glued-laminated Douglas Fir posts and beams, cedar and fir trel- lises, and maple strip flooring, cabinets and mantles. Decor: fe “Let our professional design team make your #1 decorating dreams a reality. From conceptual renderings to project 2) completion, we can assist you in coordinating your furnishings, window 7 ‘| coverings, flooring and accessories. Our promise is quality at competitive “A| prices.” SAVE 76 65% OFF DISPLAY FURNITURE & ACCESSORIES P VENETIAN © VERTICAL & PLEATED BLINDS up to 50% off "DRAPERY & UPHOLSTERY FABRICS up {0 30% off “Your Home- Your Way” 985-6112 Get Personal. Choose Any - One of Five Free Phones. - ¢ Free Cellular Phone ¢ First Month of Local Calls Free Free Weekends 100 Free Minutes a Month During Weekday Evenings Free Activation SURREY - ABBOTSFORD 583-5708 859-1611 00-40090 16.2nA Oe. South Fraser ‘Way {sress frees Qulidlord file) * thcrees fromm Safowrey) T sieve F stotarota Gated cna Mh-mnorih vareterabts cow ac, only. OAT. Annual tach system bcensng Friday, August 9, 1996 - North Shore News — 15 “Our home is so cozy that we can walk around barefoot, even in the winter," says Knapton. Piped gas warms Knapton’ entire home, from its heated slate floors and water supply to the outdoor barbecue and hot tub. Wiseter home designer and builder, Dan Knapton, has just finished building his own hand-peeled log home in Whistler's new Green Lake Estates and is quick to point out the advantages of piped gas to others building in the area. Take it from people who know — homebuilders like Dan Knapten and thousands of other homeowners in Whistler, on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast, gas is the superior home heating choice.