Land+Living: BattersbyHowat

BattersbyHowat
Category: Architecture
Posted by: James on 4/29/2005 9:29:00 AM | Digg | Stumble It! | del.icio.us
British Columbian Modernism

We’ve always been impressed with this well known Canadian firm based in Vancouver. A partnership between David Battersby and Heather Howat, the collaborative practice draws on backgrounds in architecture, landscape architecture, and interior design to create a distinctive modern vocabulary all their own.

There is a certain "look" to their work which comes from a rigorous design philosophy. Each project is a unique representation and expression of their quiet yet meticulously conceived design language.

We highly recomend that you browse through the project images on their website... truly outstanding work. Go... now!

Firm: BattersbyHowat

Corner House, Vancouver, 2001

Gulf Islands Residence, Gulf Islands, 2004

Deep Cove Residence, Deep Cove, 2003

Taylor-Robins Residence, Brunswick Beach, 1998

Corner House, Vancouver, 2001

Well, what are you waiting for? I said go!

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Guh.
Posted by Cranky Young Man on 4/29/2005 4:20:00 PM

My soul is weary. These poor eyes have seen enough of this "modern" material mix: skins of glass, concrete and light-stained wood hanging from an exposed metal frame. It's as fresh as the "Home Hearth Red #3" brick siding on the McMansions across town.

I'm not offering any alternatives; I just don't have a date tonight-- you must suffer, too.

Guh.

Lacking Knowledge
Posted by KS on 1/11/2008 10:31:00 AM

"create a distinctive modern vocabulary all their own.- There is a certain "look" to their work which comes from a rigorous design philosophy. Each project is a unique representation and expression of their quiet yet meticulously conceived design language."

The above quote is completely false. If you are not a professional in this field then that is what you might say. If you are- you will know that never there is nothing significant and new to any of their work. Conservative, eclectic, copycat yes. Nice work -comfortable definitely. But "distinctive look" no.

I have to agree with the previous comment. Boring. Modernism was born in the early 1910's, died in the 70's and born again in the 90's. Rehashing is often a sign of inability to create.

Who hurt you?
Posted by James on 1/11/2008 11:24:00 AM

Ah, another bitter architect. Welcome KS. I used to be a professional in "the" field. Thankfully, I am no longer. I understand your pain, I really do... but I don't feel it anymore. Freedom.

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