nick milkovich architects

One of the driving forces behind Nick Milkovich Architects is the desire to bring lasting contributions to the art of building, knowing that each new addition to a place, no matter how small or large, will be a permanent addition that will in turn influence the next contribution. A city or place is, like a building itself, the sum of its parts. We therefore approach each project with an eye to the future, understanding we will fully realize our clients' needs by creating designs that reflect the beauty of their place.

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With the longest channel beam spanning over 180ft long, this detail partially illustrates the interlocking connection between two 60ft beams along this span. This connection will be cleverly concealed and not visible from within the #MOA's Great Hall. @conforce_structures @heatherbraebuilders @equilibrium.consulting.inc #visitmoa #ubc #seismicupgrade #baseisolation #vancouver #architecture #milkovicharch (at Museum of Anthropology) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpTN-gfvT6G/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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It was a really great day last week! ☺️ Wai, Nick, Jay, and Anne on site with the rest of our team, cheering on @heatherbraebuilders as they installed the final channel beam #moa #visitmoa #ubc #seismicupgrade #baseisolation #vancouver #architecture #milkovicharch (at Museum of Anthropology) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpRFRspJCIG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Shadows on the columns 📷 by Nick; over the next few days, the 6’ x 6' precast horizontal channel beams of the Great Hall will be installed on top of the columns #moa #visitmoa #seismicupgrade #vancouver #architecture #milkovicharch (at Museum of Anthropology) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co8TSTbPYyO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Column installation of the Great Hall at the Museum of Anthropology began last week. An impressive step complete in the seismic upgrade of the Museum of Anthropology's Great Hall, great job to all involved! As of today, all 12 columns are up ☺️ #seismicupgrade #visitmoa #moa #vancouver #architecture #milkovicharch (at Museum of Anthropology) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnNH8I1vOOh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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From all of us at NMA...have a safe and healthy break! ✨🌲☃️💕 #milkovicharch https://www.instagram.com/p/CmdBMwtrYdB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The Waterfall Building—Nick Milkovich Architects with Arthur Erickson, completed 2001 photo: Nicole Milkovich

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The Waterfall Building is made up of four connected buildings that work with the slope of the site and define the inner courtyard. This study model shows the original design intent of the windows with less frames, embedded within the concrete. Study model of the Waterfall Building—Nick Milkovich Architects with Arthur Erickson, completed 2001 #vancouver #architecture #arthurerickson #studymodel #nmawaterfallbuilding #milkovicharch (at The Waterfall Building) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfZfllYpq5h/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The Waterfall Building’s 40-foot long curtain of water flows from the curved underside of the courtyard’s opening into a large reflecting pool which scatters light back to the ceiling, creating a warm and captivating entrance after dusk. The Waterfall Building—Nick Milkovich Architects with Arthur Erickson, completed 2001 photo: Gerry Kopelow #vancouver #architecture #arthurerickson #nmawaterfallbuilding #milkovicharch (at The Waterfall Building) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfJ6nQZpi02/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The studios of the Waterfall Building are based on an interlocking unit plan that allows every studio to have a 16-foot-high clear space and exposure in two directions, either north/south or east/west giving every studio natural through-ventilation. The goal was to create simple, elegant spaces with the maximum natural light available, providing a “blank palette” for inhabitants to customize as they desired. Section of the Waterfall Building—Nick Milkovich Architects with Arthur Erickson, completed 2001 #vancouver #architecture #arthurerickson #nmawaterfallbuilding #milkovicharch (at The Waterfall Building) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfCp7KvBBI7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The Waterfall Building—Nick Milkovich Architects with Arthur Erickson, completed 2001 Structural: Fast + Epp, Mechanical: Yoneda & Associates, Electrical: Schenke Bawol Engineering, Landscape: Cornelia Hahn Oberlander, Water feature: Vincent Helton & Associates, Builder: Haebler Construction photo: Ricardo Castro #vancouver #architecture #arthurerickson #nmawaterfallbuilding #milkovicharch (at The Waterfall Building) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce7CvrCPI3G/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The Waterfall Building—Nick Milkovich Architects with Arthur Erickson, completed 2001 In 2002, the Waterfall Building received the Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Award for Excellence in Architecture Medal. The original concept included artist live/work studios, an art gallery, and commercial retail space, with two levels of parking below. An important goal was to encourage a sense of community within the complex and a strong connection to the street and neighbouring community. To foster this, all units were grouped around an inner courtyard filled with south facing light, offering a tranquil respite with a welcoming connection from the street. The courtyard was landscaped with deer ferns, moss gardens, cherry trees and grass planted between the concrete pavers, with white roses tumbling down from above the large glazed wedge-shaped restaurant/gallery space. Structural: Fast + Epp, Mechanical: Yoneda & Associates, Electrical: Schenke Bawol Engineering, Landscape: Cornelia Hahn Oberlander, Water feature: Vincent Helton & Associates, Builder: Haebler Construction photo: Gerry Kopelow #vancouver #architecture #arthurerickson #nmawaterfallbuilding #milkovicharch (at The Waterfall Building) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce1wF9PPJMH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Great Hall, Museum of Anthropology, UBC—Model by Nick Milkovich, 1972. The day after graduating from #UBC in 1968, Nick joined the firm of Erickson/Massey. When the MOA project was awarded to the firm, Nick was asked to build models—first of the building plans set into the site contours, followed by study models of the Great Hall structure. Who can believe 50 years have passed! #arthurerickson #vancouver #architecture #visitmoa #moa #nmamoa #milkovicharch https://www.instagram.com/p/CdwY5H9vBq2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Great Hall, Museum of Anthropology, UBC—Model by Nick Milkovich, 1972. The day after graduating from #UBC in 1968, Nick joined the firm of Erickson/Massey. When the MOA project was awarded to the firm, Nick was asked to build models—first of the building plans set into the site contours, followed by study models of the Great Hall structure. Who can believe 50 years have passed! #arthurerickson #vancouver #architecture #visitmoa #moa #nmamoa #milkovicharch https://www.instagram.com/p/CdwYzRZPrjh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Last week's Law Courts walkabout with @ubcsala. In the 1970s, Nick was in his thirties, working for Arthur Erickson Architects, and was part of the team tasked to design the courtrooms. We had the privilege to see 2 courtrooms and Nick shared some incredible insight and history. #vancouver #architecture #ArthurErickson #milkovicharch (at Law Courts (Vancouver)) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdeRsR3P33y/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Towering up to 40 ft in height, the large glass windows of the Great Hall of the Museum of Anthropology provide an unobstructed view and enable the largest wooden carvings and cultural objects to be seen in daylight against a natural exterior setting. This image was taken by Anne Gingras, the Project Architect, in May 2018. The intent of the seismic upgrade of the MOA’s Great Hall is to restore the iconic structure and space to its exact design. Any intervention to a building of this stature, whether as additions or rehabilitation, must be approached with an understanding of the essence of the work, its spatial sequences, integration of structure and its finishes. This calls for the most discrete solution possible, necessitating a concentrated explorative exercise. #visitMOA #arthurerickson #corneliaoberlander #moa #seismicupgrade #vancouver #architecture #nmamoa #milkovicharch (at Museum of Anthropology) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbYHNHxveNj/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Concrete reinforcement scanning of key areas in the Museum of Anthropology occurred in October 2019. You can visit the MOA’s website to find out more details about the project, including a live stream of the construction site and a 4D animated simulation (https://moa.ubc.ca/2020/12/great-hall-seismic-upgrades/). Or go in person to view their display inside that maps out the plans of this massive undertaking. #visitMOA Photo: Neil Prakash #seismicupgrade #vancouver #architecture #arthurerickson #moa #ubc #nmamoa #milkovicharch (at Museum of Anthropology) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbGorWLpTSS/?utm_medium=tumblr