Arthur Charles Erickson

A Vancouver, B.C. native, Erickson studied at the University of British Columbia and later at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. Advanced studies brought Erickson to Greece, Italy, the Middle East and Japan, where he discovered the nuances of architectural style in climate and terrain.

In 1963, Erickson reached a landmark moment in his career when he won a competition to design Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia. Upon the University's completion, Erickson's integrative design gained international acclaim, opening the gateway to a long and distinguished career.

As both architect and professor, Erickson has contributed much to the architectural community. His works include the notable Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia as well as the Provincial Law Courts in downtown Vancouver. Other works include the striking San Diego Convention Center, elegant Napp Laboratories in Cambridge, England and the Canadian Chancery in Washington, D.C.

Erickson's noteworthy contributions and innovative design work earned him the Gold Medal from the American Institute of Architects in 1986. The highest honor bestowed by the AIA, Erickson was the first Canadian to receive the reward. Prefacing this honor, Erickson received numerous awards and degrees, including gold medals from the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada in 1984 and the French AcadŽmie d'Architecture in 1986.

In June 2001, Erickson received the title of Honorary Fellow from the Royal Institute of British Architects and an honorary Masters Degree from the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation & School.

Erickson opened his own practice in 1963 and currently serves as principal of Arthur Erickson Architectural Corporation in Vancouver, B.C

September 2, 2002

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		Arthur Charles Erickson A Vancouver, B.C. native, Erickson studied at the University of British Columbia and later at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. Advanced studies brought Erickson to Greece, Italy, the Middle East and Japan, where he discovered the nuances of architectural style in climate and terrain. In 1963, Erickson reached a landmark moment in his career when he won a competition to design Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia. Upon the University's completion, Erickson's integrative design gained international acclaim, opening the gateway to a long and distinguished career. As both architect and professor, Erickson has contributed much to the architectural community. His works include the notable Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia as well as the Provincial Law Courts in downtown Vancouver. Other works include the striking San Diego Convention Center, elegant Napp Laboratories in Cambridge, England and the Canadian Chancery in Washington, D.C. Erickson's noteworthy contributions and innovative design work earned him the Gold Medal from the American Institute of Architects in 1986. The highest honor bestowed by the AIA, Erickson was the first Canadian to receive the reward. Prefacing this honor, Erickson received numerous awards and degrees, including gold medals from the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada in 1984 and the French AcadŽmie d'Architecture in 1986. In June 2001, Erickson received the title of Honorary Fellow from the Royal Institute of British Architects and an honorary Masters Degree from the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation & School. Erickson opened his own practice in 1963 and currently serves as principal of Arthur Erickson Architectural Corporation in Vancouver, B.C September 2, 2002 Arthur Charles Erickson arcspace features