Barry Johns spoke as a part of the ‘Architecture and Design Now’ series at the University of Lethbridge. He presented the firm’s latest work including a major expansion to the Red Deer College Building Communities for Learning Project, The Triffo Hall Centre for Advanced Studies at the University of Alberta and the Lemur Pavilion at the Edmonton Valley Zoo. The lecture was dedicated to his late mentor Arthur Erickson.
Triffo Hall is the recpient of a 2009 SAB Magazine Award, recognizing excellence in sustainable design. Originally known as the ‘South Lab’ the 1915 structure is one of the oldest buildings on the University of Alberta Main Campus. Barry Johns (Architecture) Limited and its successor firm Group2 Architecture Engineering Limited successfully renovated the facility to achieve LEED® Gold.
Jury comments – A fine example of a design that preserves the historic fabric of a heritage building while maximizing its flexibility of use. It incorporates rainwater capture and re-use, and high performance heating and cooling. Interesting interior spaces maintain the elegance of the building and make delightful use of natural light.
Read the entire article on the SAB Magazine Web Site
Triffo Hall, a renovation and modernization of a 1915 heritage structure, is both the first project and first major renovation at the University of Alberta to be registered with LEED® and is the first to acheive LEED® Gold.
Group2 Architecture Engineering Ltd. is pleased to formally announce the merger of their Edmonton office with Barry Johns (Architecture) Limited, creating Edmonton-based Johns Group2 Architecture Engineering.
“This merger will enhance both groups as the whole is definitely greater than the sum of its parts” Craig Webber, Principal explains. “From collaborating on various projects with BJ(A)L, we realized that we share a passion for design and improving our built environment. We could easily envision an exciting way of moving forward together.”
The full press release can be viewed as a .PDF and is also available from the Group2 web site