RATIO news: Mark Hamilton Architect AIBC has joined Chris Pollard as principal and partner of RATIO Architecture, Interior Design & Planning Inc.

Let’s work together to keep our communities healthy — even as we recognize the challenges that lay ahead for all of us personally and in business. Click here for an update from RATIO.

 

A successful credit union branch strategy means meeting members’ needs today and in the future. As opposed to a single solution, a successful credit union branch strategy requires Distinctive Thinking, an integrated solution defined by the member,  community and the brand. Read on for 7 considerations to deliver a successful credit union branch network strategy.

Now a reality, this credit union’s branch design concepts are meeting organizational and community engagement objectives. See how our design concepts have come to life.

Check out the Architecture and Design Film Festival in Vancouver November 7 – 10. We’re a proud sponsor!

RATIO’s new office entryway incorporates brand elements that are immediately recognizable to our team and to our guests. Dennis Boyle built upon our existing brand identity,  creating a striking entry experience that is rooted in the experience of our office culture.  He developed a customized visual system including spatial orientation graphics and a key brand wall which also serves as privacy foil for a large staff lounge.

Before location and branch design decisions are made take a step back and look at where you want to be in five or 10 years. Because the decisions you’re making now have a massive effect on what your credit union is able to do in the future.

The Kitsilano Coast Guard building, a recognizable landmark, on the North East corner of Kits Point and in the shadow of the Burrard Bridge, required a complete building envelope retrofit. RATIO’s design plan is a significant update to the building’s weather-shedding and energy performance that meet prescribed energy targets for the building.

A thorough and collaborative approach ensures the new Vancity Chinatown Community branch would serve the neighbourhood’s diverse and robust community now and in the years to come. As prime consultant, our RATIO team was responsible for the planning and design of this tenant improvement project.  The interior design embraces natural light and circular shapes acknowledged in both Indigenous cultures and Feng Shui principals.

On February 16, 2019 we lost Mike Barnes, Architect AIBC, a beloved friend, respected colleague, senior advisor and RATIO partner.