“The building becomes part of the landscape, and the landscape becomes part of the building.”

— Arthur Erickson

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About Arthur Erickson

Architect • Canadian

Arthur Charles Erickson was a renowned Canadian architect and urban planner celebrated for his significant contributions to modern architecture. He gained international fame for his Brutalist and modernist designs that...

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