A renovation in 2019 increased childcare spaces temporarily, but it was unable to accommodate the level of demand. In 2020, UBCO successfully applied for a grant to fund the construction of the new space — the ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund will support the expansion with 37 more childcare spaces bringing the total to 94. The…
Everything begins with a theory.
It is a testament to transformation — standing tall at 18 stories, Brock Commons proves the possibilities of advanced wood-based building systems.
It is the main facility of the BC Ministry of Agriculture’s BC Food Hub Network intended to improve food security and human welfare. Given the narrow parcel of land to work with, we faced a challenge in determining the best way to accommodate the extensive processing equipment. UBC Properties worked with stakeholders and contractors to…
Designed by award-winning and world-renowned Patkau Architects and Rick Hansen Gold certified for accessibility, the Gordon B. Shrum Building is a striking five-storey building with interior spaces configured around a central atrium.
Echo is a community-focused complex with a range of 152 studio to 4-bedroom homes allowing for a variety of resident family sizes. City homes on the lower level provide even more space for larger families.
Designed exclusively for UBC faculty and staff and managed by Village Gate Homes, these 110 notable homes reside in the heart of Wesbrook Village, at the corner of Wesbrook Mall and Gray Avenue.
The project added 940 residence beds for upper-year students in five new buildings (“houses”) located on the south and east perimeter of the Walter Gage Residence complex. It also includes academic and social spaces to support community and connectivity outside of the classroom. Pacific Residence allows for greater vibrancy with a new public realm. It…
In 2012, the Arts Undergraduate Society envisioned a multipurpose community space for Arts students to gather — a vision nearly 10 years in the making. UBC Properties stepped in as the project manager to help bring the vision to life.
The facility also includes a commons block component which includes a 500-seat dining hall with central kitchen, access for students living in residence to social amenities and study space and Student Housing and Conferences front desk for both resident students and seasonal hotel check-in.