VanDusen Botanical Garden Visitor Centre based in Vancouver British Columbia was designed by Perkins and Will to meet the Living Building Challenge (a strict green building standard) and the LEED Canada Platinum certification (green building endorsement). This building uses multiple systems to recycle its own waste and utilize heat from the sun for water heating and electricity. This structure is the definition of what an ultra-green future can look like. The building is not only green conscious, but the whole design of the building has considered the environment. With green roofs and the appearance of soft waves going throughout the building, it is a masterpiece in design. The eye-appealing form of the building is smooth and very functionable. I’m not going to lie, I’m fangirling hard over this building. I love it.

The whole building seems to be suspended in a windblown state, and the lines and curves of the wind just flow throughout the design seamlessly, leaving me with a peaceful feeling of awe. My eyes are unconsciously being drawn towards the organic shapes represented.

Looking at the flow of the ceiling is mesmerizing, along with the tall ceilings and ample amounts of natural light. I haven’t seen one design choice that I haven’t liked in this building. 10/10

Good job Perkins and Will!