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Stylish Architecture In Victoria

July 21, 2011

 

I returned for the second time this visit to Zambri's Restaurant (http://www.zambris.ca/) in Victoria, B.C. I loved the stellar food and stylish decor.

Here's a snap of the interior:

If you follow my blog, you know my favourite architecture tends to be structures constructed of metal, glass, stone and wood. The use and play of these four elemental materials creates, in my opinion, the most timeless of buildings regardless of how classic or contemporary they might be. 

Victoria's new Atrium Building, located at 800 Yates Street, designed by D’Ambrosio architecture + urbanism (http://www.fdarc.ca/) is the perfect marriage of structure, material, space and light. Centred around a seven storey lobby, the hard materials are juxtaposed against the undulating curves of the structure, while the transparency of the 7200 square foot glass skylit canopy and curtain wall creates a delightful interplay of light and shadow. With its distinctive west coast vibe, this development won a special award from The Canadian Wood Council in the 2010 North American Wood Design Awards. And with good reason. It's glorious. Here's a photo of the lobby:

It's refreshing to see Victoria remain cutting edge in its architecture and food, especially when the two are combined!

~ Steven

Comments

#1. Posted by Jane Victoria King on July 22, 2011
So refreshing to see stellar photographs of said cutting edge architecture... just have to say!
#2. Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on July 26, 2011
Sorry we missed this....were out there in May to stay at Sooke Harbour House. We've often been disappointed by the food downtown but will be sure to consult your expertise prior to our next visit.
#3. Posted by restaurants vancouver on September 26, 2011
I love the curves of wood in the building's design. I also really like the lights chosen for the restaurant. They are unique and eye-catching without being smothering to the look.

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