Direct, hands-on experience in design and construction is an extraordinary learning opportunity for young designers. We are committed to providing these possibilities through various design-build options open to architecture, landscape architecture, and bachelor of design students. The design-build counts toward your degree as elective credits.

Our design-build projects are primarily located on the islands just outside of Vancouver, including Camp Fircom on Gambier Island, and Keats Camps on Keats Island. These settings offer a rich and challenging environment for learning about sustainable design and construction practices. More can be found on the SALA design + build Instagram.

Projects

SALAntern

2023
Keats Camps, Keats Island

Fuki no Mizu

2022
Powell Street Festival, Vancouver

Folium

2021
Blueridge Chamber Music Fest, Vancouver

C-SHORE

2019
UBC Vancouver Campus

Fabricating Play Landscape

2019
Burrardview Housing Cooperative, Deep Cove

Watercraft Storage Shelter

2018
Camp Fircom, Gambier Island

Archery Range

2017
Camp Fircom, Gambier Island

Amphitheatre

2017
Camp Fircom, Gambier Island

SALAmander

2016
Camp Fircom, Gambier Island

SALArium

2016
Camp Fircom, Gambier Island

SALAla

2015
Camp Fircom, Gambier Island