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The Lang Wilson Practice in Architecture Culture (LWPAC) is an architectural firm founded in 1999 by Oliver Lang and Cynthia Wilson[1]. It was first launched in New York City before being permanently based in Vancouver, British Columbia, where it evolved into an interdisciplinary business[2].

History

The architectural and cultural firm delivers unified resolutions to serve innovative ideas for projects[2]. LWPAC works on projects that are large scale; urban planning, and housing complexes, as well as small scale such as art installations[2].

LWPAC was co-founded by German-Canadian architect and urban entrepreneur, Oliver Lang, and Canadian designer and cultural entrepreneur, Cindy Wilson[3]. They have worked together in Canada, United States and Germany, to bring-forth a communal and global experience to their projects[3]. LWPAC has developed an intent over the years, to serve as a platform for architecture and urban design. Together, this multidisciplinary collaboration forwards culture as the driving force towards intelligent and innovative designs[2].

Expertise

LWPAC aims to create projects based on their sustainable outcome through connective, adaptable and generative ideas[2]. They take on a sustainable approach by analyzing urban contexts to ensure passive strategies can be applied to meet low energy demands. A minimal impact design process is initiated by ensuring materials, lighting, and ventilation are viably engaged[3]. To make certain that these strategies are fulfilled, the three tactics are approached:

Connective Process

LWPAC approaches design through connective means, often starting with an integrated design process[4]. This is where the team can work directly with clients to navigate through several stages before finalizing decisions. With the use of interactive models, digital drawings and computations, data can be shared for further design modifications[4]. Among all of this, the organization not only begins to confirm the design through a certain level of criteria, but also through methodologies; how it can be executed based on their work schedule. Collectively, the team works together, with engineers and landscape designers, so project changes and improvements can be made early on[5]. LWPAC continues to take on this approach as it simplifies the process, outside of the fixed ideas made in the premature stages[5].

Generative Design

To manifest a generative attitude towards project designs, LWPAC views innovation as a result of their platform, product and process[4]. Through this, the site and the building or installation design can be shared and adaptable, scalable and automated, as well as communal[4]. With the use of modelling software’s such as BIM and digital parametric tools, specific client needs can be met with a more sustainable attitude[2]. LWPAC encourages this format as it explores certain constraints, as well as programmatic designs and explorations[2].

LWPAC is known for their Intelligent City project which expresses innovative criteria such as: advanced prefabricated systems, not only for architectural living but for urban as well[4]. They have continued this integration through mass timber; for housing and larger development complexes[4].

Alongside LWPAC’s knowledge in prefabrication, their move towards parametric design has maneuvered ways to make buildings more adaptable. This improves sustainability in terms of cost and viability[4].

Adaptive Control

To create a shared and adaptable space, LWPAC controls the budget and quality of their work. This is done by neglecting fixed decisions in the premature stages, in order to accommodate for change. The firm responds to this by acknowledging that shifts will occur in the environment, economy and local lifestyle[2]. With the use of previously mentioned software’s, budgets can be monitored more closely. This type of close examination carefully controls details regarding materials, construction, client needs and feasibility[3]. Not only does this meet client needs but meets the needs of the urban culture and future[2]. LWPAC looks at rising and ongoing issues in order to generate innovative and adaptable designs. It is no surprise that global warming is a major concern, hence the organization’s emergent use of renewable materials[5]. The firm’s intent is to pay close attention to the community and their individuality in order to deliver sustainable results[5].

Notable Projects[2][3]

Year of Completion Project Name Location Type Image
1999 School of Architecture, UTFSM Valparaíso, Chile Modern Architecture; Cultural and Institutional
2003 Kang Quan Pavilion Beijing, China Cultural and Institutional
2003 Vancouver Art Gallery Vancouver, Canada Cultural and Institutional
2006 ROAR_One Vancouver, Canada Urban Living
2006 Vanglo House Vancouver, Canada Urban Living
2011 MONAD Vancouver, Canada Urban Living
2015 UBC Dairy Research Centre Housing Agassiz, Canada Cultural and Institutional

Other Projects[2][3]

Awards and Recognition[6]

  • 2017 Lafarge Holcim Silver Award - North America - Platforms for Life [7][8]
  • 2016 Major Research Grant - National Research Council Canada
  • 2016 Urban Design Award City of Vancouver - Vanglo House [9]
  • 2016 10 Best Residences Selection - Azure Magazine - UBC Dairy Research Centre Housing
  • 2014 Urban Design Award City of Vancouver - MONAD - Special Jury Award Excellence and Ingenuity in Architecture [10]
  • 2014 Urban Design Award City of Vancouver - MONAD - Medium Scale Residential [11]
  • 2013 AIBC Innovation Award - MONAD [12]
  • 2013 BC Wood Design Award - MONAD - Canadian Wood Council [13]
  • 2012 Western Living Designer - Architect of the Year Award
  • 2010 Major Grant from Canada Council for the Arts
  • 2008 Governor General’s Medal in Architecture - ROAR_One
  • 2006 Home of the Year Award - ROAR_One - Architecture Magazine New York
  • 2006 Lieutenant Governor’s Medal Architectural Institute of BC Award - ROAR_One
  • 2006 Lieutenant Governor’s Innovation Award - ROAR_One
  • 2005 ACSA Faculty Design Award
  • 2005 National Post - Design Exchange Award
  • 2001 The New Vanguard - Architectural Record
  • 2000 Bienal Architecture Exhibition - Santiago Chile - School of Architecture - UTFSM

References

  1. "Mckenzie, Kevin Hinton & Ryan". Western Living Magazine. Retrieved 2020-03-21.
  2. "LWPAC - Lang Wilson Practice in Architecture Culture - Vancouver BC, Canada - Architects". Canadian-Architects. Retrieved 2020-03-21.
  3. "Practice". LWPAC. Retrieved 2020-03-21.
  4. "Intelligent City – A Paradigm Shift in Urban Housing". Intelligent City. Retrieved 2020-03-21.
  5. "Lang Wilson Practice in Architecture Culture (LWPAC)" I bizelite I 2016-10-07.. Business Elite Canada Magazine. Retrieved 2020-03-21.
  6. "LWPAC - Lang Wilson Practice in Architecture Culture - Vancouver BC, Canada - Architects - Awards". World-Architects. Retrieved 2020-03-21.
  7. "International LafargeHolcim Awards for Sustainable Construction open for entries". Canadian Architect. 2019-06-18. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
  8. "LafargeHolcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction". LafargeHolcim Foundation website. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
  9. "Vanglo House wins 'Innovation Award'". LWPAC. 2016-05-11. Retrieved 2020-03-21.
  10. Weder, Adele. "A Modern Multiunit Prefab Prototype in Vancouver". Dwell. Retrieved 2020-03-21.
  11. "Urban Design Awards". Vancouver.ca. Retrieved 2020-03-21.
  12. "Rarefied Prefab". Canadian Architect. 2012-12-31. Retrieved 2020-03-21.
  13. "Wood-Works – Program of the Canadian Wood Council". Retrieved 2020-03-21.


  1. ^ Mckenzie, Kevin Hinton & Ryan. "Western Living Magazine". Western Living Magazine. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "LWPAC - Lang Wilson Practice in Architecture Culture - Vancouver BC, Canada - Architects -". Canadian-Architects. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Practice". LWPAC. Retrieved 2020-03-22.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ a b c d e f g "Intelligent City – A Paradigm Shift in Urban Housing". Intelligent City. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
  5. ^ a b c d bizelite (2016-10-07). "Lang Wilson Practice in Architecture Culture (LWPAC)". Business Elite Canada Magazine. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
  6. ^ "LWPAC - Lang Wilson Practice in Architecture Culture - Vancouver BC, Canada - Architects - Awards". World-Architects. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
  7. ^ "International LafargeHolcim Awards for Sustainable Construction open for entries". Canadian Architect. 2019-06-18. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
  8. ^ info@lafargeholcim-foundation.org, LafargeHolcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction. "Winners - Regional LafargeHolcim Awards 2017 North America". LafargeHolcim Foundation website. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
  9. ^ "Vanglo House wins 'Innovation Award'". LWPAC. 2016-05-11. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
  10. ^ Weder, Adele. "A Modern Multiunit Prefab Prototype in Vancouver". Dwell. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
  11. ^ Vancouver, City of. "Urban Design Awards". vancouver.ca. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
  12. ^ "Rarefied Prefab". Canadian Architect. 2012-12-31. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
  13. ^ "Wood-Works – Program of the Canadian Wood Council". Retrieved 2020-03-22.


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