Michael Green Architecture Explained

Michael Green Architecture
Type:Architectural practice
Location:Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Industry:Architecture, interior design, landscape design, construction
Foundation:2012
Num Employees:40+

Michael Green Architecture Inc., commonly referred to as MGA, is a Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada-based multi-disciplinary architecture and interior design firm founded by Michael Green (architect) in 2012.

History

Michael Green Architecture was founded by Michael Green after he left his former partnership, McFarlane Green Biggar Architecture and Design (MGB).[1] [2] The firm designs buildings of all sizes and typologies using timber, including the Wood Innovation Design Centre in Prince George, British Columbia - which, when completed in 2015, was the tallest wooden building in the world at eight storeys (96 ft 29 m) tall.[3] In 2017, they designed T3 Minneapolis, a 7-storey, 220000square feet building, which was the largest modern timber building in North America at the time.[4]

In May 2018, MGA was acquired by Katerra, a Silicon Valley construction start-up. Through the acquisition, Katerra purchased 100% of the economic interests in MGA. The voting shares remained majority-owned and controlled by MGA's Principals Natalie Telewiak and Michael Green. Michael Green remains the President and CEO of the firm.[5]

In 2021 Architizer A+ named MGA North American Firm of the Year[6] and [Royal Architectural Institute of Canada] (RAIC) recognized MGA with the Architectural Firm Award.[7]

In June 2021, Katerra announced that it was shutting down operations,[8] resulting in MGA reverting to an independent firm with principals Natalie Telewiak and Michael Green assuming full control of all operations.[9]

Projects

Completed projects

Under construction

Awards

Publications

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vancouver Magazine. Mckenzie. Kevin Hinton & Ryan. Vancouver Magazine. en. 2020-03-23.
  2. Web site: Vancouver architect Michael Green spurs global movement for tall wood buildings. 2017-03-15. The Georgia Straight. en. 2020-03-23.
  3. Web site: Innovative Detail: Wood Innovation and Design Centre. www.architectmagazine.com. 2020-03-23.
  4. Web site: T3 Minneapolis Office Building Mass Timber Office Building. StructureCraft Builders. en. 2020-03-23.
  5. Web site: Tall timber architect Michael Green joins Silicon Valley construction disrupter. 2021-07-05. vancouversun. en-CA.
  6. Web site: 2021 Best of the Year - North America. Architizer. 2021-01-15.
  7. Web site: 2021 RAIC Architectural Firm Award. 9 April 2021. RAIC. 2021-04-13.
  8. Web site: Katerra Is Shutting Down. Architectural Record. 2021-06-02.
  9. Web site: "I Saw Katerra As A Vehicle," Says Michael Green About Construction Company's Closure. Architectural Record. 2021-06-03.
  10. Web site: New Building in Spokane to Become Largest Net Zero Energy and Carbon Building in North America. 2021-07-05. Buildings. en.
  11. Web site: 2021-06-23. MGA creates mass timber buildings for forestry college in Oregon. 2021-07-05. Dezeen. en.
  12. Web site: 2021-05-01. RAIC Architectural Firm Award Winner: MGA Michael Green Architecture. 2021-07-05. Canadian Architect. en-US.
  13. Web site: Fung Roberts House . 12 August 2019 . Passive House Buildings.
  14. Web site: A Minneapolis office building made of wood — not steel — leads a nationwide trend. 2021-07-05. Star Tribune.
  15. Web site: Frangoul. Anmar. 2020-06-05. Why timber could still have a big role to play in the buildings of the future. 2021-07-05. CNBC. en.
  16. Web site: The mass timber "wave" in North America - REMI Network. 2021-07-05. REMINET. en-US.
  17. Web site: Small is beautiful: Vancouver's mid-rise buildings shine. 2021-07-05. vancouversun. en-CA.
  18. Web site: 2018-01-02. Our studio visit with Michael Green Architecture. 2021-07-05. The Architect’s Newspaper. en-US.
  19. Web site: 2021 RAIC Architectural Firm Award. 9 April 2021. RAIC. 2021-04-13.
  20. Web site: 2021 Best of the Year - North America. Architizer. 2021-01-15.
  21. Web site: 2020 Innovation Awards - AIA. 2021-03-18. www.aia.org.
  22. Web site: RAIC Governor General's Medals in Architecture - 2020 Recipient. 27 April 2020. raic.org. 2020-05-05.
  23. Web site: 2019 Architizer A+ Award - Commercial Mixed-Use. 9 January 2020.
  24. Web site: 2019 Architizer A+ Award - Architecture + Facades - The Dock Building. 19 June 2019.
  25. Web site: 2018 AIBC Special Jury Award - The Dock Building.
  26. Web site: 2018 Rethinking the Future Architecture, Construction, & Design Awards - Commercial (Built), The Dock Building. 18 March 2019.
  27. Web site: 2018 Azure Best of Canadian Architecture Award - Best Timber Building (The Dock Building). 21 December 2018.
  28. Web site: 2017 NAIOP Minnesota Award of Excellence - T3 Minneapolis. October 2017.
  29. Web site: 2017 AIA Chicago – Distinguished Building Award - T3 Minneapolis.
  30. Web site: 2017 Azure AZ Awards – Environmental Leadership + People's Choice - T3 Minneapolis. 23 June 2017.
  31. Web site: 2017 US WoodWorks Wood Design – Special Achievement Award - T3 Minneapolis. 2 March 2017.
  32. Web site: 2016 RAIC Governor General's Medal in Architecture - Wood Innovation and Design Centre.
  33. Web site: 2016 RAIC Governor General's Medal in Architecture - Wood Innovation and Design Centre.
  34. https://cwc.ca/wp-content/uploads/publications-Tall-Wood.pdf
  35. Web site: Technical guide for the design and construction of tall wood buildings in Canada.
  36. Web site: Michael Green - "Grow Your Rings". 17 May 2016 .
  37. Web site: Tall Wood Buildings . Birkhauser.
  38. Web site: Tall Wood Buildings - Second and Expanded Edition . Birkhauser.

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