“Above all, our design is the result of a process, rather than a single act, and the resulting design reflects the totality of the process. The process begins functionally, considering and creatively addressing questions of function, zoning, and budget. Gradually through the process of design these practical restrictions are elevated to the poetic. Restrictions become the jumping off point for an exciting design.”
FdVA News
For the ninth consecutive year in a row, Frits de Vries Architects + Associates Ltd is pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted as a Finalist in the Architecture category of Western Living’s 2023 Designers of the Year Awards! Winners will be announced online later this year, and celebrated in the September issue of WL Magazine. Will this finally be our year? Read the full article here.
We are also pleased to share that we have also been selected as a Finalist in the Interiors category of this years Western Living’s 2023 Designers of the Year Awards! This is our second consecutive year making the Interiors shortlist! Winners will be announced online later this year, and celebrated in the September special edition of WL Magazine.
House & Home Magazine - Home of the Year - VOTE NOW!!!
Patrick’s cabin in Halfmoon Bay has been nominated for House & Home of the Year!
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Western Living Designer of the Year 2022 - Architecture
Frits de Vries Architects + Associates Ltd is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted as a Finalist in the Architecture category of Western Living’s 2022 Designers of the Year Awards! This is our eighth consecutive year making the Architecture shortlist. Winners will be announced online later this year, and celebrated in the September special edition of WL Magazine. Read the full article here.
Western Living Designer of the Year 2022 - Interiors
In addition to the Architectural shortlist, Frits de Vries Architects + Associates Ltd is pleased to share that we have also been selected as a Finalist in the Interiors category of this years Western Living’s 2022 Designers of the Year Awards! This is our first year making the Interiors shortlist. Winners will be announced online later this year, and celebrated in the September special edition of WL Magazine. Read the full article here.
AD Spain
We are excited to share that our Point Grey Residence has been featured in AD Spain!
Read the full article here.
The 2021 Vancouver Modern Home Tour - Live Online
Join us for the 2021 Modern Home Tour – Live Online! Our Boundary Bay Residence will be among 4 modern homes featured on the virtual tour presented by MA+DS this September. Tickets are available for purchase through the Modern Architect + Design Society.
Wester Living 2021 Designer of the Year!
For the seventh consecutive year Frits de Vries Architects + Associates Ltd has been shortlisted as a Finalist in the Architecture category of Western Living’s Designers of the Year Awards. Winners will be announced online later this year, and celebrated in the September special edition of WL Magazine. Read the full article here.
Elle Decoration UK
FdVA’s own Patrick Warren and his marine biologist husband share their beautiful cabin in Halfmoon Bay in this months edition of Elle Decoration UK magazine. (June 2021) Article by Karine Monie.
Nuvo Magazine
We are excited to share that the Boundary Bay Residence has been featured in Nuvo Magazine!
Read the full article here.
Nuvo Magazine
We are delighted that the Alpine Meadows Residence has been featured in Nuvo Magazine!
Read the full article here.
Wester Living 2020 Designer of the Year!
Frits de Vries Architects + Associates Ltd is pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted as a Finalist in the Architecture category of Western Living’s 2020 Designers of the Year Awards! This is our sixth consecutive year making the shortlist. Winners will be announced online on August 30th, and celebrated in the September issue of WL Magazine.
Home Builder Digest
We are excited to be featured in Home Builder Digest’s article on the Best Residential Architects in Vancouver!
Read the full article here.
The 2019 Vancouver Modern Home Tour
Join us for the 2019 Modern Home Tour! Our Locarno Beach Home will be among seven modern homes featured on the tour presented by MA+DS and Marvin Windows, as a part of Western Living’s Design Week this September. Tickets are available for purchase through the Modern Architect + Design Society.
Wester Living 2019 Designer of the Year!
Frits de Vries Architects + Associates Ltd is pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted as a Finalist in the Architecture category of Western Living’s 2019 Designers of the Year Awards! This is our fifth consecutive year making the shortlist. Winners will be announced online on August 30th, and celebrated in the September issue of WL Magazine.
Western Living 2018 Designer of the Year!
For the fourth consecutive year in a row, Frits de Vries Architects + Associates Ltd is pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted as a Finalist in the Architecture category of Western Living’s 2018 Designers of the Year Awards! Winners will be announced online on August 29th, and celebrated in the September issue of WL Magazine.
Tsawwassen Beach Home 2: Western Living - March 2018 Issue
The Tsawwassen Beach Home 2 has been featured in the March 2018 Issue of Western Living.
Read the full article here.
The 2017 Vancouver Modern Home Tour
Join us for the 4th consecutive year in a row on the Vancouver Modern Home Tour 2017! Our Pacific Spirit Residence will be among six modern homes featured on the tour presented by MA+DS and Marvin Windows, as a part of Western Living’s Design Week this September. Tickets are available for purchase through the Modern Architect + Design Society.
Western Living 2017 Designer of the Year!
For the third consecutive year, Frits de Vries Architects + Associates Ltd has been shortlisted as a Finalist in the Architecture category of Western Living’s 2017 Designers of the Year Awards! Winners will be announced online on August 31st and celebrated in the September issue of WL Magazine.
Collingwood Residence: Western Living - May 2017 Issue
The Collingwood Residence has been featured on the cover of this months issue of Western Living magazine.
Read the full interview with Patrick Warren from our office here.
Prestigious 2017 AIBC Lieutenant Governor's Award
Frits de Vries Architects & Associates Ltd. is pleased to announce that the Tsawwassen Beach Home 2 has been awarded the 2017 Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Merit Award in Architecture!
Georgie Awards 2017 - Winner!
The Canadian Home Builders Association of BC has awarded the Tolmie Residence Custom Home of the Year 2017.
The Chancellor and MacKenzie Heights Residences were also nominated for 6 other awards, across multiple categories, in this years Georgie Awards.
Congratulations to Natural Balance Premium Home Builders, Winner of Custom Home Builder of the Year, who helped realize all three of these projects with our office.
FDVA is now on Instagram!
Frits de Vries Architects + Associates Ltd is now on Instagram!
Follow us @fdvarch for daily updates on our current and newly finished projects.
Chancellor Residence - Breakfast TV + Western Living Interview
September 15th 2016
Ahead of this weekends Modern Home Tour, Breakfast Television Host Riaz Meghji interviewed Anicka Quin, Editorial Director of Western Living Magazine where they discussed some of the design aspects of the Chancellor Residence.
In case you missed it, here is another chance to watch the Interview. – Click Here to Watch the Interview
(Chancellor Feature Starts at 3min mark)
Tsawwassen Beach Home #2 Venetian Plaster Showcase
September 13th 2016
Thanks to Darrell Morrison at Decorative Painting and Plastering Concepts for sharing this short video showcasing his beautiful Venetian Plaster feature wall in the Tsawwassen Beach Home 2.
Chancellor Residence on Vu de l'interieur.
September 7th 2016
The Chancellor Residence was recently featured on a recent episode of Vu de l’interieur, (aired across Ontario/Quebec and Europe) and included a full interview with Patrick Warren from our office with host Sophie Bérubé.
Click Here to Watch the Full Episode
Homes for the Holidays!
August 24th 2016
FDVA and Natural Balance Home Builders are happy to announce that the Chancellor Residence will be featured as one of five homes in the 12th annual Kids Help Phone Homes for the Holidays, on November 26th + 27th.
This popular fundraising event brings together Vancouver’s top professional designers with home decor retailers and florists. Together they adorn five beautiful Vancouver Westside homes with unique displays of holiday decorating that promise to inspire the holiday spirit.
Tickets will be available soon at the event website above.
Chancellor Residence on the Modern Home Tour
It has been confirmed that the Chancellor Residence will be included in this years Modern Home Tour, Vancouver.
Hosted by the Modern Architecture + Design Society, this one day event allows the public to explore inside six of the most unique modern residential spaces in the Vancouver Area, including our project in the University Endownment Lands.
Image Credit – Ema Peter
Pointhouse B&B on Real Houses of BC
Look out for the FdVA designed Pointhouse B&B on Episode 15 of TV Show ‘Real Houses of British Columbia’. Its currently on repeat on the W- Network. Alternatively you can purchase episode 15 from iTunes. (Link to iTunes)
(Bell Media – Channel 1705, Telus Optik – 329, Shaw – 19)
Western Living's 2016 Designers of the Year
Frits de Vries Architect has been shortlisted as a Finalist in the Architecture category of Western Living’s 2016 Designers of the Year Awards!
Western Living's 2015 Designers of the Year
Frits de Vries Architect has been shortlisted for Western Living’s 2015 Designers of the Year in the Architecture and Eco Design categories!
Oak Bay Residence Wins 2015 CARE Award
The Oak Bay Project in association with Gorter Construction won Best Single Family Detached Custom Home under 3000Sq.ft at the 2015 CARE Awards on Vancouver Island!
Taste of Life Vancouver Luxury Home Show
Join us at the Vancouver Convention Centre from Friday May 1st to Sunday May 3rd 2015!
