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Since 1991, Nick Milkovich Architects Inc. has planned, designed, and overseen the construction of a wide range of building and project types—from single- to multi-family residences, public housing, interiors, cultural and recreational facilities, museums, urban plazas, land-use plans, and large-scale urban designs.

We are passionate about working with people who want to set new standards—people willing to challenge their team to come up with the best, most unique, solution possible within the given parameters. It is our mission to design buildings that will leave a legacy of good design.

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375 W 5th Ave, #303
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1J6

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The Waterfall Building—Nick Milkovich Architects with Arthur Erickson, completed 2001

photo: Nicole Milkovich #vancouver #architecture #arthurerickson #nmawaterfallbuilding #milkovicharch

The Waterfall Building is made up of four connected buildings that take into account the slope of the site and define the inner courtyard.

This study model shows the original design intent of the windows with less frames, embedded within the concret

The Waterfall Building’s 40-foot-long curtain of water flows from the curved underside of the courtyard’s opening into a large reflecting pool which scatters light back to the ceiling, creating a warm and captivating entrance after dusk.

The studios of the Waterfall Building are based on an interlocking unit plan that allows every studio to have a 16-foot-high clear space and exposure in two directions, either north/south or east/west giving every studio natural through-ventilation.

The Waterfall Building—Nick Milkovich Architects with Arthur Erickson, completed 2001

In 2002, the Waterfall Building received the Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) Lieutenant Governor of BC Award for Excellence in Architectu

Great Hall, Museum of Anthropology, UBC—Model by Nick Milkovich, 1972.

The day after graduating from #UBC in 1968, Nick joined the firm of Erickson/Massey. When the MOA project was awarded to the firm, Nick was asked to build models—fir

Last week's Law Courts walkabout with @ubcsala. In the 1970s, Nick was in his thirties, working for Arthur Erickson Architects, and was part of the team tasked to design the courtrooms. We had the privilege to see 2 courtrooms and Nick shared some in

Towering up to 40 ft in height, the large glass windows of the Great Hall of the Museum of Anthropology provide an unobstructed view and enable the largest wooden carvings and cultural objects to be seen in daylight against a natural exterior setting

Concrete reinforcement scanning of key areas in the Museum of Anthropology occurred in October 2019.

You can visit the MOA’s website to find out more details about the project, including a live stream of the construction site and a 4D animate

Originally open in 1976, the Museum of Anthropology is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded land of the Musqueam people. It was designed by Arthur Erickson and has been recognized by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada for its

Last fall, Nick was interviewed by @jacktupper_ for the Reflection issue of Sitelines Magazine, published by @bcsla. Nick discusses growing up in #Vancouver, his education, #ArthurErickson, our recently completed work on the plaza at #RobsonSquare, a

Best wishes from all of us at NMA for a safe + happy holiday! 🎄💕🐌

Yesterday was a perfect day to visit Arthur's garden, though any day would be perfect. It's so serene...such a calming experience. #arthurerickson #gardentour #vancouver #architecture #aef #arthurericksonfoundation #milkovicharch

The original Laxton Residence (Erickson/Massey, 1964) was precariously set on the highest level of this steep and rocky site. The first addition to the house was a #beachhouse (Erickson/Massey, 1971), set at the base of the sloping site, constructed

We were saddened to hear of the death of our friend and collaborator Cornelia Oberlander on Saturday, May 22nd. A stroll along the colonnade of trees along Hornby Street, you experience Cornelia, when you see the white roses cascading from the Law Co

Robson Plaza is now open! Come join us at the newly redesigned #RobsonPlaza. It’s the perfect place to meet, gather, and celebrate! Be sure to also visit robsonplaza.ca (link in bio) to take our survey and learn more about the history, legacy a

Pavers and lighting and benches oh my! We’re close to opening the gates of #RobsonPlaza, just finishing up final details before it's safe to open to the public. The fences around the mound will remain to finish up planting, but you’ll be

Merry Christmas everyone! ☃️ See you in 2021! ❤️ #milkovicharch

Pavers and new benches surrounding the glass dome above the #RobsonSquare ice rink were installed a few weeks ago. We’re working hard with @hapacobo and @jacobbros_construction to finish this permanent public plaza! 📸: Hiroko Kobayashi #v

Joining Nick in the Great Hall of the MOA is Anne Gingras, a long term colleague and Associate, and Neil Prakash, our most recent Associate. Neil has been with NMA for 15 years. He brings to our team an enquiring and explorative mind, along with stro

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