Robert W. Baxter
September 07, 1936 - January 22, 2021
We are saddened to announce the passing of our friend and colleague Robert “Bob” Baxter on January 22nd 2021. Bob was instrumental in establishing our Victoria Studio in 1995, and the practice will forever owe him a debt of gratitude for his significant contributions to the establishment of our “Merrick” family. Bob was a uniquely talented Architect and Heritage Expert, whose competency combined with his kind and gentle nature
The Georgia Straight explained some details from the DP application that Merrick Architecture submitted for the childhood home of the author Joy Kogawa (Historic Joy Kogawa House Society).
For more information, please visit: https://www.straight.com/arts/historic-joy-kogawa-house-society-plans-to-renovate-vancouver-childhood-home-of-acclaimed
Gregory Borowski and Louise Webb, along with Balázs Bognár from Kengo Kuma & Associates were excited to be invited as speakers at the Canada edition of Zak World of Façades - first time in Vancouver.
Their presentation “Alberni by Kengo Kuma: From Concept to Construction” covered the following: key design concepts carried through to facade details, the building as shaped by the location, views, and light, and construction details reinforcing volumetrics and atmospherics. For m
The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art has announced a $1.5 million renovation to repurpose its current space, allowing the gallery to expand its exhibition offerings and increase its artistic and educational programming.
Merrick Architecture, the original designers of the Bill Reid Gallery, will oversee this project that will include a new 640-square-foot exhibition gallery and a 650-square-foot dedicated program space that will replace offices on the mezzanine level. The lobby wil
We were thrilled to welcome a group of members from Australia - the VPELA (Victorian Planning and Environmental Law Association) - UDIA (Urban Development Institute of Australia) this week!
Greg had the pleasure of leading a walking tour, sharing insights into our work at Vancouver's Olympic Village and Horseshoe Bay Sanctuary and the unique aspects of our local communities (including spotting seals and eagles!), and proudly showing the extraordinary efforts of the project team for both p
