Acton Ostry Architects
October 2018
AOA25 Book
In celebration for 25 years of Acton Ostry Architects, our firm has published AOA25, a chronology of projects that hold special significance for founding partners Russell Acton and Mark Ostry. Over the following weeks we will be highlighting a selection of chapters from AOA25 on our Instagram stories. Follow our social media to find out more!
Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver Campus
September 2018
Unanimous Approval from City Council
Vancouver City Council has unanimously approved rezoning for the proposed Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver Campus. The existing community centre, located near Oak St. and W. 41st Avenue, will be replaced with a new complex that will provide program and services for: recreation, aquatic and fitness; theatre, library and holocaust museum; child care, pre-teens, teens and seniors; community organizations, food services and administration; and, non-market residential housing.
UBC Aquatics Centre
September 2018
Global Architecture & Design Award Win
The 2018 Global Architecture & Design Awards recognized UBC Aquatics Centre, a collaboration of MJMA and Acton Ostry Architects, with the First Award for Sports and Recreation for showcasing excellence and innovation in creative architecture & design projects. This year, 748 projects were registered from more than 50 countries, spanning architecture, landscaping, urban design, product design and interior design categories.
Acton Ostry Architects
August 2018
Design Quarterly
Acton Ostry Architects is featured in the Summer 2018 issue of Design Quarterly. Read the Designer Profile feature, ‘Elevating the Ordinary’, to find out more about our recent projects as we celebrate our 25th year of practice.