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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT: KITSILANO SECONDARY SCHOOL
Nature is reborn every Spring. But for Kitsilano High School in Vancouver, it took 90 years. The renewal, expansion, and seismic upgrade of this historic building was complicated by the fact that the school needed to be functioning throughout this complex project. Working closely with the architects and contractor, we solved this problem by building ...
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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT: KITSILANO SECONDARY SCHOOL
June 6, 2018 Ad Campaign
Nature is reborn every Spring. But for Kitsilano High School in Vancouver, it took 90 years. The renewal, expansion, and seismic upgrade of this historic building was complicated by the fact that the school needed to be functioning throughout this complex project. Working closely with the architects and contractor, we solved this problem by building …
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Project Spotlight: Vancouver Talmud Torah Elementary School
November 15, 2017 Ad Campaign
Time-tested solutions can be the result of very fresh thinking. This truth applies to the recent renewal of Vancouver Talmud Torah, the city’s largest Jewish elementary school. One of this project’s most significant challenges was putting classrooms over top of the gym that also included a play field roof over top. Our solution was to …
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Project Spotlight: Shannon Mews
November 15, 2017 Ad Campaign
One of the most powerful forces at work in Nature is that of rebirth. At Glotman•Simpson we applied this axiom to the redevelopment of Shannon Mews. The almost 100-year-old heritage Shannon Mansion needed major structural upgrades. Concrete or steel would have changed the size of the interior walls and decorative ceilings. The developer, however, …
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The 10th Annual Cypress Challenge – Sunday, August 13, 2017
July 5, 2017 General
The 10th Annual Glotman•Simpson Cypress Challenge is on Sunday, August 13, 2017. Our team will join hundreds of fellow cyclists in a ride up Cypress Mountain, in support of the BC Cancer Foundation and pancreatic cancer research. Last year, 750 cyclists took part in this inspiring event, and we’ve raised $2.05 million …
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Introducing our New Associates
November 3, 2016
Creative structural engineering solutions require creative structural engineers. That’s why we are excited to announce the appointment as Associates of three very talented employees. The knowledge and commitment they have brought to our firm ensures Glotman•Simpson will remain at the cutting edge of structural design for years to come. Click below to read more …
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Cypress Challenge Breaks $2 Million for Pancreatic Cancer Research
August 29, 2016 General
A record 750 cyclists took part in the 9th Annual Glotman•Simpson Cypress Challenge on Sunday, August 14th to advance critical research in pancreatic cancer. More than $400,000 was raised this year benefiting the BC Cancer Foundation. The timed 12km ride up Cypress Mountain draws cyclists of all levels who want to make a difference in the …
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