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We wanted this building to be a model of energy efficiency not easy, when you consider it has 54 fume hoods that
just eat up power, says Craig Knight, Development Manager and Financial Analyst for UBC Properties Trust. Fume hoods
are vital safety equipment intended to limit exposure to hazardous chemicals or toxic fumes, but one fume hood alone
can use more energy than three typical B.C. homes.
Scientific research is very energy-intensive by nature, says Knight. In addition to the fume hoods, theres the heating,
ventilation and air conditioning, as well as the lighting that needs to be on many hours a day.
To try to mitigate that energy-intensiveness, UBC made a decision early in the design process to participate in the
BC Hydro New Construction Program, which resources to conduct an energy-modeling study that identifies energy
conservation measures.
Our buildings will be more energy efficient for life if we design them right from the beginning, Knight says. Its a win-win.
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in this issue
06
12
Features
06 Designer Profile
Adle Rankin, principal at CHIL
Interior Design, has been delivering
unforgettable hospitality spaces
for almost 20 years.
12 PROJECT Profile
The UBC Aquatic Centre successfully
combines high performance training
with the recreational needs of the
surrounding residential communities.
22 Flooring
Flooring in workplace design
Ceramic Tile Choices Abound
Fashionable and Durable Floors
Departments
04 From the Editor
ON THE COVER: The UBC Aquatic 28IDIBC
Centre is the latest striking addition to The Value of Renovations
the university campus 30 News
Photo: Ema Peter
PUBLISHER
Dan Gnocato
dang@mediaedge.ca
Managing Editor
Cheryl Mah
Graphic Design
Tang Creative Inc.
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Sarah Caspick
Ryan Fasan
Doris Hager
W.J. Muniak
Ed Van Oene
B.C./ALBERTA SALES
Dan Gnocato
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By Cheryl Mah
T Collaboration and
Translating a luxury the firms reputation and impressive who is a project manager. But it took
hotel brands story into unforget- portfolio of leading hotels, resorts a couple of short stints at Capilano
table spaces requires many skills, and mixed-use developments. Today, College and Simon Fraser University listening to the client
including good listening. And inte- the firm services a number of luxury before she discovered her true calling
rior designer Adle Rankin is a very brands including Shangri-La, Hilton, in interior design. are key steps to a
good listener. Fairmont, Starwood, Marriott She transferred to Kwantlen
As a principal and lead designer at Hotels and Four Seasons Hotels and Polytechnic University and while she hospitality project.
CHIL Interior Design in Vancouver, Resorts. was still in school, she started work-
Rankin says collaboration and I love hospitality design. No proj- ing at Coordinated Hotel Interiors
listening to the client are key steps ects are the same which keeps it Ltd (which eventually became CHIL CHIL Interior Design, a hospitality
to a hospitality project. interesting, says Rankin, who leads a Design Group) in the summer of studio of B+H Architects.
The really exciting part is listen- team of 18 along with principal Paul 2000 doing everything from sample We are a boutique firm with
ing first and finding out where the Morissette. We have an amazing team room clean up to board making. She the resources and expertise of
client wants to go with the design, that is passionate, collaborative and joined the firm full time after grad- a large global architecture and
she says. Its about looking for good enthusiastic about creating spaces that uating with a Bachelor of Applied design firm, says Rankin, noting
design, not necessary a specific offer a unique guest experience. Design in 2002. travel is a big source of inspiration
aesthetic. Its about finding good Interior design, however, was I love the culture and the people. that allows her to see how different
solutions to the problems. not Rankins first choice. Born in At the time it was a small family run cultures approach design.
Rankin has spent her whole Scotland, she came to Canada when firm so we were provided with lots of Last year CHIL opened a Hong
career working at CHIL, a global she was five-years-old. She spent opportunity to grow, recalls Rankin. Kong office (repositioning of a former
hospitality design group, in differ- time in Edmonton, Toronto and In 2010, the firm was acquired by B+H office) to better serve the emerg-
ent roles before becoming a prin- Ottawa before coming to Vancouver B+H Architects, a leading full service ing hospitality market demand in Asia.
cipal in late 2015. With almost for her last year of high school. She design firm with expertise in interior We see many opportunities
20 years in the hospitality design had early exposure to the develop- design, architecture and landscap- in Asia so its great for us to have
industry, Rankin has helped to grow ment industry through her father ing. The studio rebranded in 2015 to an office there, says Rankin, who
Other notable projects include challenge is when hotels delay reno- relaxation, social use and business
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Fairmont vations as long as possible since any functions. Accommodating technol-
Hotel YVR, Hyatt Regency and the change is an expensive undertaking. ogy and keeping up with technology
Sheraton Guildford (all renovations) Hotel projects are also designed are also key considerations, notes
and a new Opus Hotel in Richmond. years before they are implemented. Rankin, adding Airbnb has also
The studio is also active in Calgary with Forecasting the future isnt easy but disrupted the market in many ways.
two new builds: The Westin Calgary good design is timeless, according to The Westcoast aesthetic is unique
Airport and the Marriott Autograph. Rankin. to Vancouver and has been well
Im really excited about Autograph. Delivering timeless and inspiring executed, but Rankin would love to
Its such a unique brand, says Rankin. interiors has earned the studio many see a brand push the envelope like
And the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is industry awards, including the presti- they do in L.A. or Hong Kong.
such a revered hotel... we feel privileged gious IDIBC Robert Ledingham Award The natural beauty here defi-
to be part of such a historic property. for Hotel Arts in 2015. Other award nitely shapes our interiors and has
Overseas projects include a new winning projects include Shangri-La been done well. Can we be more
luxury casino and five-star hotel in Toronto, Shangri-La Vancouver and cutting edge? Yes, she says. I would
Macau and a number of luxury hotels the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & love it if someone wanted to shake
in Cambodia. The firm also has a Conference Centre in Regina. it up a bit. Unapologetically cool is
number of multi-residential projects The focus today is really about lacking in Vancouver.
in Calgary and Seattle respecting the guest and providing As for the future, Rankin would
While new hotel builds are rare, an experience the guest will remem- like to expand their F&B portfolio.
especially in Vancouver, renovation ber, says Rankin. Guests are very Weve done some great restaurants
work (ideally every five to10 years) savvy now and expectations are so like the Arc at Fairmont Waterfront
provides steady opportunities. Rankin much higher. but they tend to be embedded in
says the challenge, however, is to For example, public areas such as hotels, she says. I always love to
make sure the design lasts until the the lobby now have to be designed work on boutique hotels too they
next renovation cycle. Adding to that to incorporate multiple uses dont come along often. DQ
Unique
Aquatic
Environment By Cheryl Mah | Photo by Ema Peter
T
The new UBC Aquatic Centre
is welcoming, accessible and The need for a high performance change rooms, and multi-purpose A massive renewal was required
transparent. competition venue and community rooms. to bring the existing pool up to
recreational amenities under one Challenged by the complex todays standards and an extensive
roof has resulted in a stunning new program and tight budget, the study was done to determine that
aquatic facility at the University of architectural team of MacLennan the best cost effective approach was
British Columbia. Jaunkalns Miller Architcts (MJMA) to build a new facility, says Watson.
The hybrid program for the UBC and Acton Ostry Architects was When the architectural team
Aquatic Centre creates a unique able to deliver a thoughtful and well undertook the design of the
aquatic environment that allows for conceived building that is welcom- 80,000-square-foot facility, the goals
Olympic-level training while servic- ing, accessible and transparent. were primarily threefold or what
ing the growing residential neigh- Were very pleased with it, says Watson refers to as the three Cs.
bourhoods on campus. Ted Watson, partner at MJMA. I Campus, competition and
The bright and open facility think we were able to create a very community were the three things
includes a 10-lane, 52-metre FINA efficient, extremely well executed we needed to accomplish in this one
competition basin, an eight-lane, building that is bold, simple and facility, which is what really makes it
25-metre diving tank (designed for a clear. unique. I cant think of another facil-
future moveable floor), a warm-water Located in the heart of the campus, ity with this kind of combination,
leisure basin with a host of water the new $40 million Aquatic Centre says Watson, whose firm specializes
features plus a hot tub. In addition, is a much needed replacement for the in sports and pool design.
there is a 460-person mezzanine existing facility which had reached Adds principal Mark Ostry, Its
for spectators, universal and team the end of its useful service life. uncommon to have a successful
A continuous
central skylight...
is used to divide
the space into two
aquatic halls.
combination of competition and can see into and through the space technical challenges but also ulti- used to minimize excessive noise
recreation where both sides feel see the activities within so this is a mately drove the final design solu- reverberation typical in swimming
served and not compromised. It was building that gives a sense of vitality tion. The plan is divided north-south pools.
about finding that right balance of and energy to the campus. into three basic program bars of The entire ceiling on the inside
separation and combination and The bleachers are accessible from change rooms, aquatics hall and is acoustic fibreglass panels condi-
I think this project does it very the exterior of the building where bleachers, according to Watson. tioned for a humid environment,
successfully. We have only heard students or the public can watch A continuous central skylight, notes Watson. The acoustics make
positive feedback. swimmers, eat lunch, study or even supported by Y shaped exposed steel a huge performance difference not
The siting of the project on take a nap. columns, is used to divide the space just for comfort but for coaches to
MacInnes Field allowed the old pool Ramps on the exterior of each into two aquatic halls. instruct athletes or swim classes.
to remain in operation while also side get you to the top of the bleach- The idea was to get balanced light The building form is sculptural
helping to define public realm spaces ers, part of it was managing the that drops in at the centre of the with a dynamic white metal roof
and connections with neighbouring topography on the site but another space, says Watson. A translucent and extensive ceramic-fritted glaz-
buildings. A new recreational field benefit was it provides an alternative screen creates a conceptual separa- ing on cast-in-place concrete foun-
will replace the old pool site. access than the lobby space especially tion between the two spaces like a dations. The soaring roof form was
Given its location next to the new if there is a swim event, says Watson. big central lamp shade, providing the also designed to provide weather
bus loop, the centre is considered We tried to make the bleachers as different lighting levels required for protection and solar control.
to be a gateway building so it was public as possible to be an amenity the two sides. The roof is one singular piece
important for it to engage the public space as well. Acoustics were also another that floats over a glass ribbon,
realm and contribute to campus life, The competing uses of the new important consideration. Hunter describes Watson, explaining the
notes Watson. Students arriving Aquatic Centre posed a number of Douglas acoustic ceiling tiles were height of the roof rises and falls to
Extensive glazing creates an accommodate the different program- aspects on a broader scale contrib- traditional sand filters, offering
open, transparent space filled matic requirements inside. The uting to sustainability beyond its own higher performance in terms of
with daylighting. lower space is really excavated space footprint. water efficiency.
into the topography of the site. The A 1.3 million litre underground To provide optimal air and water
impression architecturally is very water cistern is shared with the new quality, a distribution system was
muscular yet with a light roof that is bus loop for stormwater management. designed where air flow is delivered
floating on the glazing. To develop a larger cistern, costs from a central bench structure and
Watson adds the building also were shared with the bus loop, says returned within the upper edge of
takes some formal cues from its Watson. The big roof collects rain- the perimeter pool gutters. This
neighbouring buildings such as the water and retains it in the cistern effectively pulls a curtain of air
War Memorial and old SUB building separate from the stormwater tank. across the top of the pool water,
sharing an affinity in the way it Water collected from the roof says Watson, to remove chloramines
meets the sky and the earth. is used for plumbing, greywater off the surface.
Designed to achieve LEED Gold, flushing and topping up the pool. Construction began in 2014 with
the facility focuses on daylighting, Pools not only use large amounts Heatherbrae Builders achieving
innovative water reuse and air-qual- of water, but they also lose water to substantial completion in December
ity strategies. UBCs District Energy evaporation. 2016, two weeks ahead of schedule.
System is used to heat the building, Pools lose as much as one and The pool officially opened to the
pool and domestic hot water. The a half inches of water off the top public in January 2017.
project is also part of UBCs regen- every day. We are using the rainwa- This project brings a huge
erative neighbourhoods initiative. ter which goes through a filtration amenity that serves students and
Ostry explains the concept of process to top up the pool water, says faculty as well as the surround-
regenerative neighbourhoods chal- Watson. It required extensive work ing residential communities, says
lenges the norm of achieving sustain- with AME Group, our mechanical Ostry. To deliver the full program
ability at an individual building scale. consultant, and Acton Ostry to get at this high level of quality, given
What this project does is contrib- approval from Coastal Health. the tight budget, required strong
ute to the precinct by assisting with The Aquatic Centre is also using collaboration from the design team
stormwater retention and other regenerative filters rather than the and all the stakeholders. DQ
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kitchen + bath
Multi-Tasking Solutions
By Sarah Caspick
Turn a kitchen sinks false
drawer into a functional
storage space.
The kitchen is the heart For a homeowner who doesnt Having a TV in close proximity to
of every home. Dishes are washed, like clutter, theres a simple and the kitchen is often a convenience
lunches are packed and dinner practical resolution to this, thats and can also bring the party to the
parties are all prepped here so not only relatively easy to install, prep station, allowing the host or
its imperative to have a space that but also makes use of an otherwise hostess to feel a part of the action,
can adapt to many functions. Most inoperative space. The false panel especially during sporting events.
importantly, this multipurpose hub in front of the kitchen sink can be Its also a great way to keep little
of activity requires a whole lot of made functional again by adding ones occupied and at a close
storage. Kitchens in older homes, hinges that tilt to expose acces- distance. But therein lies the issue
trendy new micro-lofts or kitchens sory trays that neatly tuck away of the unsightly black hole when
with plain old ill-planned layouts post-use. Theyre easily detach- the unit is turned off. A faux cabinet
can often be lacking in this depart- able so they can be popped into can be created to perfectly conceal
ment. For kitchens that fall into one the dishwasher to clean. Brilliant? the TV when not in use. Hardwired
of these categories creativity with We thought so too. (Try Richelieus and hidden, it remains out of sight,
space (and budget) saving storage plastic or stainless steel trays with out of mind (and creates a distrac-
solutions is key. soft-close). tion-free zone) until its next use.
Its funny how more than once in the last year an entire home
renovation has started with the master bathroom, recalls Negar Reihani, the
owner and principle designer at Space Harmony, an award winning boutique
design studio in Vancouver.
It seems that our clients simply cant live with old, outdated, dark en-suites
and I dont blame them. At the end of a long day walking into your own
personal oasis is just about the best reward for all of your hard work, she says.
Hence, lets start with the master bath!
Designing a
small space is more
demanding because
designers need to
really consider
functionality first...
Even in the biggest most beautiful Create Storage modern while the quartz top is easy maintenance around the kids, she
homes there will be some design chal- The first order of business was to to main, she says. used porcelain tile for the floors
lenges when it comes to renovation, remove the tub and the glass blocks Reihani is a big fan of pocket doors so the parents dont need to worry
issues like not being able to move above it; although they were unat- for small spaces and this project was about any stains.
a wall, raise the ceiling or change tractive they did provide some light a perfect place to use one. With a We colour matched the floor tiles
plumbing locations due to cost or site in the space. I designed a floor to swing door you have to leave a lot of to the marble walls of course, says
restrictions. Designing a small space ceiling storage on that wall and clearance while pocket door enables the designer. This light and contem-
is more demanding because design- fronting the doors with elegant you to fully use every inch of the porary colour scheme definitely
ers need to really consider function- bevelled mirrors. The mirrors make bathroom at all time, she says. makes the small bathroom feel crisp
ality first, but that doesnt mean style the small bathroom look double in and fresh.
has to be sacrificed. size and bouncing enough light that Add Bling The oversize round mirror above
the window is long forgotten along The most exciting part of the design the vanity provides a soft and clas-
Project Challenges with the blocks, smiles Reihani and was choosing the fixtures and finishes sic contrast with the sharper lines
This West Vancouver bathroom adds, Now much needed storage is for the space. Because the house is in of the modern wall mounted faucets
lacked style and storage. The front and centre in the room. West Vancouver, we wanted to keep a and light fixtures. The chrome cabi-
old outdated glass blocks and the little of that classic feel (in case they net pulls and accessories add the
under-utilized oversized bathtub Introduce Functional Style want to sell the house in future) while final touches and a subtle bling to
took me on a scary trip down the Reihani designed a six foot vanity making the design look young and the space.
memory lane when I first visited the with deep drawers, exposed legs fresh, says Reihani. The mix of light This bathroom design although
site, she remembers. and an open shelf at the bottom wood and marble was a tough sell as small was one of my most chal-
Dark and dreary, this was no for storing folded towels. The goal the clients were used to the common lenging projects to date but was also
modern retreat for the new home- was to make the vanity look like mix of marble with dark wood. one the most rewarding ones, says
owners. With their young and grow- a furniture piece so it adds visual The light-coloured rift cut oak Reihani. I think there is no better
ing family, their first requirement interest to the space; the exposed vanity sits beautifully next to the satisfaction for a designer than to see
was storage then easy-to-maintain legs make the large piece look airy luxurious statuarietto marble walls. her hard work pay off in the form of a
style, says Reihani. Unfortunately and light, says the designer. Instead The wall tiles continue inside the clients love for his or her space.
borrowing extra square feet from the of two individual his-and-her- shower and are paired with an The design success ensured the
adjacent room was not an option due sinks, Reihani aimed for one large elegant chevron patterned stone homeowners tackle the rest of the
to the load bearing wall so we had to dramatic trough sink over mount inside the shower base and sham- house to bring it to the same level
work with the existing 15 x 5 space white quartz counter. This makes poo niche for a touch of drama. To of beauty with an understated
which was a less-than-perfect-start. the vanity look sleeker and more keep the design functional and low elegance. DQ
Shaw Carpet Active carpet Weve all heard the phrase diabetes. With the amount of time important to all individuals. And
tiles interject bold energy
and graphic motion into sitting is the new smoking and stud- spent at work on an annual basis, the now, more than ever, employers are
the workspace. ies show that the main environment for importance of workplace design is prioritizing workspaces that fit the
this sedentary lifestyle is not at home in crucial to the health and wellbeing of lifestyles and enhance the produc-
front of the television, but rather in the employees. Because workplace design tivity of their employees. The office
workplace. Recent reports note that often sets the precedent for other is no longer seen as just a desk, but
the average office employee spends market segments such a hospitality rather an extension of who we are;
nearly six hours a day sitting at a desk. and education, its crucial to under- a lifestyle choice. Workplaces are
This sedentary workplace not only stand the need and implement posi- being designed to fit the employee,
diminishes productivity, but greatly tive changes in the office environment. rather than for the employee to
inhibits employee health, causing a adapt and fit into the space.
myriad of health issues such as muscle Sense of Place In todays workplace design,
fatigue, obesity, heart disease and A sense of place is increasingly movement and active lifestyle are
Fashionable
and Durable Floors
Woven vinyl flooring brings contemporary feel to spaces
By Ed Van Oene
To ensure the
highest quality
product, request the
manufacturers test
results...
this is the ideal replacement for to heavy metal, phthalates and phenol. which should be readily available, to
carpet tile. Wayflor is made only of virgin PVC to ensure the purchases are to the highest
Maintenance and durability are ensure excellent product and indoor standard of manufacturing.
two other factors to consider and air quality. The extended lifespan of Modern, sleek, contemporary,
there is nothing in the market that the product addresses the sustain- durable, easy to clean while enhanc-
outlasts or outperforms vinyl. Vinyl able component along with the ability ing commercial, retail and spa spaces
flooring is water resistant so can to recycle when replaced. All floor- everywhere, woven vinyl flooring is
withstand the wet mop and indus- ing is required to meet standard tests truly fashion for the floors. DQ
trial floor scrubbers. and FloorScore is the baseline for air
Vinyl has received some bad press quality emission criteria in LEED Ed Van Oene is a certified techni-
in the past and in some cases, justifi- and other healthy building programs; cal representative and Bay Resource
ably so. However, this flooring trend however FloorScore does not test for Groups president and CEO. Bay
is here to stay so it is important to heavy metal or phthalates so is insuf- Resource Group is Canadian based
understand what is in the product. ficient as a quality benchmark. To and since 1997 has specialized in
Recycled sounds good; however, in ensure the highest quality product, the development and distribution of
vinyl flooring, recycled material is tied request the manufacturers test results, leading edge flooring products.
The Value of
Hospitality Renovations
Interior designers can assist owners in determining budgets and space planning
By Doris Hager
maintenance or upkeep, and the but also in the quality of the interior
amount of foot traffic it has received. concept and operation.
For either hotel or restaurants typi- There is resistance from franchi-
cally, small renovations like carpet and sees and independent owners alike to
soft goods replacement are required spend new money when they feel they
at the five-year mark. This is where are finally getting ahead and have just
the designer comes in. This includes recently paid off their last debt from
carpet in hotels/restaurants, lounge either a new build or previous reno-
seating in guestrooms or reupholster- vation. Since penalty fees or default
ing booths and banquettes in restau- terms dont apply to independent
rants. More extensive renovations like owners, it may be especially tempting
tile replacement, millwork or case for them to think their establishment
good updates, and wall vinyl replace- can continue as is without a decrease
ment take place after eight 10 years. in revenue. It has been shown that an
Major renovations include bathroom asset in need of renovations generally
upgrades and often consider new space has a loss of continuous market share
planning and reconfiguration such as and profits that average 10 per cent
relocating bars, service stations, coun- per year compounded.
ters, and reconfiguration for larger or Each type of establishment and
smaller suites or rooms. A qualified property is different yet is faced
designer can assist the owner not only with the same challenges when
in FF&E selections but also in space is the right time and how much
planning and detailing that enhances to spend. The decision of when to
In a recent article, Lauren Keller Franchised hotels typically have the overall guest experience and flow renovate, beyond just maintenance
and John Burke for Hotel News Property Improvement Plans (PIP). of the facility. is an essential one for every owner
wrote on the financial impact of The purpose of a PIP is to ensure Required renovations also apply as it will have a lasting impact on
hotel renovations. They followed a consistency within the brand, not to restaurant chains and fast food the current income and success
hotel three years prior to renova- only to protect the brands standards locations. For the food and beverage of the property, as well as the ulti-
tion, the year of the renovation, and but also the investments of other industry, these are required either by mate value of the asset. An interior
two years after renovation. The hotel franchisees. Some brands PIPs can the franchisor or the landlord in the designer can assist the owner in
underwent an extensive $9-million be quite restrictive and owners can lease agreement. In cases where the determining budgets or phasing of
renovation and went from a 3.8 Trip fall into default with heavy penal- franchisor is on the head lease, the the FF&E replacement or renova-
Advisor Rating (its lowest ever) to a ties or even lose the flag if they dont franchisor enforces the landlords tions for proper planning of the
4.3 after renovation. Additionally, the comply within the allotted time- requirements in addition to franchise needed renovation. DQ
property benefited from a 33 per cent frame or negotiated agreement. required renovations that protect the
greater net operating income than Improvements are triggered at vari- brand and provide a consistent offer- Doris Hager is the founder and prin-
prior to the renovation. The hotel not ous stages of a hotels life span. Some ing to its customers. This ensures cipal of Hager Design International
only increased its market value to of the numerous factors dictating the that if a customer visits a restaurant Inc. in Vancouver, an international
justify the renovation costs but also type of renovation needed include: in Toronto and one in Calgary, there interior design firm specializing in the
outpaced the nearby competition. the overall age of the property, the are not only consistencies in the food, hospitality industry.
New Aga Kahn Garden Thomas Woltz, of award-winning Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape
Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects will design the new Aga Architects, was asked by the Aga Khan to study other Mughal Islamic
Khan Garden, Alberta at the University of Alberta Botanic Garden. gardens while developing a design that also incorporates the plants and
Set to open in 2018, the spectacular new garden was made possible by a contri- topography of Northern Alberta.
bution in excess of $25 million by His Highness the Aga Khan, Chairman With secluded forest paths, wide, stepped terraces that change with the
of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and spiritual leader of the seasons, geometric water features that stream into wetlands and a spectac-
Ismaili Muslim community.The gift arises from the long-standing relation- ular orchard of local plants, the 4.8-hectare Aga Khan Garden will be an
ship between the University of Alberta and the Aga Khan, highlighted by a amazing experience for area residents and visitors alike. It will be situated
Memorandum of Understanding first signed with the Aga Khan University in around the existing Calla Pond at the heart of the University of Alberta
2006 and an honorary doctorate given to His Highness in 2009. Botanic Garden. An interpretive program will help visitors understand the
The Aga Khan Garden is the first garden in Western Canada, the second in featured plants and the art and design of the garden. Information about
North America, and the 11th in the world to be supported by His Highness. Islamic traditions, music, sound and poetry will also be provided.
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