Bowen Island House by Office Of Mcfarlane Biggar Architects
The Bowen Island House is a calm, year-round retreat for a couple with young children seeking refuge from their busy professional lives.
Office Of Mcfarlane Biggar Architects + Designers Inc.
About Office Of Mcfarlane Biggar Architects + Designers Inc.
Young. Energetic. Motivated.
The office of mcfarlane biggar architects + designers (omb) is an award winning, full-service design firm based in Vancouver. Our multidisciplinary practice focuses on architecture and interior design, while also embracing wayfinding, graphic design, branding and art integration, as well as master planning and urban design. We believe the thoughtful integration of these disciplines is key to our success.
omb founding principals Steve McFarlane and Michelle Biggar are supported by the creative energy of Nick Foster and Rob Grant leading a growing team of over 52 professionals. Their diverse experiences, eclectic interests, and design and artistic talents stimulate our architectural inspirations and provide the foundation for innovation in omb projects.
Problem solvers. Consensus builders. Responsive designers.
As multi-disciplinary design firm, omb offers an integrated architecture and interiors team to fulfill the requirements of any project, big or small. Our architecture portfolio ranges from large international airports, urban master plans, and universities, to community buildings such as city halls, libraries, art galleries, and recreation centres. Our interiors portfolio includes retail, hospitality, and office projects — many developed with a high level of detail, including the design of furniture, branding, menus and, sometimes, even the chopsticks!
We are dedicated to designing environmentally responsible projects and building better communities. omb has marshaled several projects through varying LEED processes, and we have adopted and implemented LEED Gold requirements on several others.
We embrace complex programs and multi-stakeholder environments. Our excellence resides in repeat work with clients and communities throughout Western Canada.
LOCATION: Vancouver, Canada
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Float House by Office Of Mcfarlane Biggar Architects + Designers
Architects: Office of Mcfarlane Biggar Project: Float House Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Area: 1,200 SF Designed by Office of Mcfarlane Biggar, Float House is the first floatation center in Vancouver, and one of the largest in the world. The space is comprised of a clean, modern retail and reception space and five float rooms
Glenview House, Renovation of a Mid 50′s House
The Glenview House, a renovation of a mid-50s post and beam house, is perched on the picturesque ravine edge of Mosquito Creek in North Vancouver. Designed for a young family of four, this project by McFarlane | Green | Biggar Architecture + Design (now omb) honors the simplicity of the original structure while updating it for contemporary living.
Canyon House, Vancouver / Office of McFarlane Biggar
Canyon House, nestled in North Vancouver, British Columbia, is a masterful renovation project by McFarlane Biggar Architects and Designers. This house revitalizes a late 1950s post and beam structure, preserving its architectural integrity while adapting to contemporary living needs.
Set of Three Houses Built in a Quiet Park in North Vancouver
The Houses at 1340 are a set of three houses in North Vancouver, Canada. The project was completed in 2015 by the Office of McFarlane Biggar Architects + Designers. The unique site is located between a forested park and a quiet lane with minimal traffic. Description by OMB: Turning down a quiet cul-da-sac, the three