Buddhist Blessing
On Friday April 24th two Tibetan Rinpoche and one Lama performed blessings on both the roof of the W43 tower and in the basement.
Gregory Henriquez recently gave a presentation to Ms. Nordman’s Grade 5 class at Kerrisdale Elementary about the Woodward’s Redevelopment, housing for the homeless and sustainable architecture.
This inspired thank you card is proof that the next generation has a genuine interest in these issues. Hopefully they’ll do a better job!
”Even the hotels are expensive… a room for $375… a fridge and stove would be nice. We need to be treated like human beings.” – C.J.
Read more about homelessness in Vancouver at Frances Bula’s blog:
State of Vancouver
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Pivot Legal Society
Pivot Legal Society is a non-profit advocacy organization located in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.
Truss design by Christian Schimert of Henriquez Partners
Steel erection by Kevin Losch
First truss arrives on site (no easy feat…)
Truss span (100 ft / 30 m) being dropped into place
Brave Kevin connects truss to ring beam
Scale – see person on lift
Rendering of Atrium
