Design inspired by beautiful British Columbia
It’s a story that started 20 years ago. The Vancouver International Airport needed an architect for their new International Terminal Building (ITB). But the market was shifting: the Canadian airport system had recently been privatized, and airport owners and operators were looking for ways to change their terminals from processors of people and baggage to experiences that residents and visitors alike would enjoy and remember.
Stantec had no experience in airport terminal design at the time, but won this commission because we anticipated where the market was going. Our experience designing attractions meant we were skilled at creating destinations, and our retail expertise meant we knew how to maximize revenue potential through design.
Two decades later, we’ve designed over $1 billion in construction value at the airport. Each project builds on the strong sense of place we incorporated into the original ITB. And the results are a continued Top 10 ranking in a wide variety of airport industry surveys, including Skytrax, where the airport most recently ranked #1 in North America, for the third year in a row.
At a Glance
- Offices
- Award
- Skytrax Awards, #8 in the World 2013 World Airport Awards, #1 for Airports with 10-20M passengers
- Award
- ACI - N. A Awards, 2010 Excellence in Airport Concessions Awards, Griesbach 2010 Exc. in Concessions
Cecilia Einarson, Senior Principal, Buildings, Airports (Terminals) Sector Leader
Architecture transforms chaos into order, allowing us to positively shape the future of our cities and communities.
Kent Goodwin, Principal, Architecture
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. -Aristotle
Janice Hicks, Principal
We design to make daily lives more enjoyable—to create spaces that provide people a sense of freshness, delight, inspiration, and surprise.
Brent North, Vice President, Buildings
Architecture is a legacy of the Renaissance. It requires a curious and agile mind, the joy of discovery, and the satisfaction of creation.
Ana Cappelletti, Senior Associate, Senior Designer
Always strive for excellence whether you’re designing an airport or a garden shed. To each client, the project is important and significant.
Julio He, Designer
Design must always be functional and efficient but should never stop being memorable.
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