Principal
Gary Fields has a multi-disciplinary background in architecture, planning, technology and construction. As a self-made professional and independent businessperson with a working-class background, Gary combines professionalism with a plain-spoken sensibility to engage with project stakeholders from corporate management to private owners to end-users to construction site personnel. In the current phase of his practice Gary draws on his cultural heritage and his sense of our place in social history to focus on Architecture as a Force for Good.
- Architect Member, Architectural Institute of British Columbia
- Architect Member, Alberta Association of Architects
- Member, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
- Member, West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce
- Master in Environmental Studies - Planning, York University, North York, Canada. Area of Concentration: Planning for Sustainable Urban Communities
- Master of Architecture, Dalhousie University (TUNS), Halifax, Canada
- Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies – Distinction, Dalhousie University (TUNS), Halifax, Canada
- Bachelor of Technology in Architectural Science, Ryerson University (Ryerson Polytechnical Institute), Toronto
- CMHC Scholarship in Housing and Community Planning, Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University
- Canadian Universities Consortium Research Attachment, Division of Human Settlement Development, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok
- Graduate Assistantship - Waterfront Regeneration Trust, a Provincial Crown Corporation, Toronto, Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University
- Member at large, Advisory Design Panel, Bowen Island Municipality, 2017-2018
- Member, Investigations Committee, Architectural Institute of British Columbia, 2014-
- Member & Former Chair, Registration & Licencing Board, Architectural Institute of British Columbia, 2003-2011
- Architect Member, Advisory Design Panel, City of Richmond, 2008-2009
TRANSPORTATION
- Link - Domestic-International Concourse, Vancouver International Airport, 2004-2006, project manager, Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning Ltd.
- Air Canada / Westjet Domestic Express Check-in Projects, Vancouver International Airport, 2003-2004, project manager, Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning Ltd.
- Airside Ramp Washrooms, Vancouver International Airport, 2004, project manager, Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning Ltd.
- Domestic Departure/Arrival Pier A (Westjet), Vancouver International Airport, 2002-2004, project manager, Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning Ltd.
- Public Washroom Renovations, 3 projects, Vancouver International Airport, 2002-2004, project manager, Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning Ltd.
- Various Seismic Upgrade Projects, Vancouver International Airport, 2000-2003, project manager, Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning Ltd.
- Domestic North Pre-Board Screening, Vancouver International Airport, 2002, project manager, Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning Ltd.
- Communications Equipment Upgrades, Vancouver International Airport, 2001-2002, project manager, Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning Ltd.
- Domestic Baghall Upgrades, Vancouver International Airport, 2001-2004, project manager, Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning Ltd.
- Domestic Terminal Main Concourse, Vancouver International Airport, 2000-2002, project manager, Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning Ltd.
CULTURAL
- Champlain Mall Library, Vancouver, British Columbia – Design, Hewitt + Kwasnicky Architects
- YMCA Environmental Learning Centre, Waterloo, Ontario – Construction documents, Charles Simon Architect
- Cedars Multi-denominational Worship Hall, Waterloo, Ontario – Construction documents, Charles Simon Architect
- University Settlement House Recreation Centre, Toronto – Complete services, Dharam Malik Architect
INSTITUTIONAL
- CFB Greenwood Air Search & Rescue, Greenwood, Nova Scotia – Complete services, Lydon Lynch Architects
- Technical University of Nova Scotia Campus, Halifax, Nova Scotia – Complete services, Lydon Lynch Architects
- Technical University of Nova Scotia School of Architecture, Halifax, Nova Scotia – Design project, Brian Mackay-Lyons Architect
- Nova Scotia Department of Forestry Complex, Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia – Design, Graeme Duffus Architect
- Sewage Treatment Facility, Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia – Construction documents, Graeme Duffus Architect
HEALTHCARE
- New Renal Unit, Royal Columbian Hospital, 2004-2005, New Westminster, British Columbia, project manager, Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning Ltd.
COMMERCIAL
- Hotel / Conference Centre and Residential Tower, Vancouver, British Columbia – Design, Hewitt + Kwasnicky Architects
- Champlain Mall Redevelopment, Vancouver – Design, Hewitt + Kwasnicky Architects
- Offices and Housing, Maynard St., Halifax, Nova Scotia – Design, Construction documents, Brian Mackay-Lyons Architect
- Nova Scotia Govt. Offices TI, Founders’ Square, Halifax, Nova Scotia – Design, Construction documents, Anwyll Fogo Architects
- Nova Scotia Government Offices TI, Joseph Howe Bldg., Halifax, Nova Scotia – Construction documents, Anwyll Fogo Architects
- Building Entrance Renovations, Eglinton Street, Toronto, Design, construction documents, Dharam Malik Architects & Planners
RESIDENTIAL
- Urban Village, Surrey, British Columbia, 2006-2007, associate in charge, Patrick Cotter Architect Inc.
- Quattro, Surrey, British Columbia, 2006-2007, associate in charge, Patrick Cotter Architect Inc.
- London Station, Richmond, British Columbia, 2006-2007, associate in charge, Patrick Cotter Architect Inc.
- Cedarbrooke Seniors Housing, Mission, British Columbia, 2006-2007, associate in charge, Patrick Cotter Architect Inc.
- Anderson Road Low-Rise, Richmond, British Columbia, construction documents, associate in charge, Patrick Cotter Architect Inc.
- Bridge Street Townhouses, Richmond, British Columbia, 2006-2007, associate in charge, Patrick Cotter Architect Inc.
- No.2 Road / Blundell Townhouses, Richmond, British Columbia, 2006-2007, associate in charge, Patrick Cotter Architect Inc.
- Bayview/First Avenue Mixed-Use Building , Richmond, British Columbia, 2006-2007, associate in charge, Patrick Cotter Architect Inc.
- 62-Unit Townhouse Development , Maple Ridge, British Columbia – project manager, complete services,Hewitt + Kwasnicky Architects
- "Ashbury" 78 Unit Housing Development , Burnaby, British Columbia – project manager, complete services, Hewitt + Kwasnicky Architects
- St. George’s Place Barrier-Free Residence, Vancouver, 1998 – Complete services, John Currie Architect
- Onyx Tower, Tempe Arizona, 2007, associate in charge, Patrick Cotter Architect Inc.
- Quayside Resort Towers, Concord Pacific, Vancouver – project manager, construction documents, Hewitt + Kwasnicky Architects
- Whalley Ring Road Twin Towers, Surrey, British Columbia, 2006, project, associate in charge, Patrick Cotter Architect Inc.
- Glen Drive Tower, Coquitlam, British Columbia, 2006, associate in charge, Patrick Cotter Architect Inc.
- 501 Tower, Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver, 1999, Detail design, construction documents, Hewitt + Kwasnicky Architects
HOUSES
- House in North York, Ontario, Complete project services, Dharam Malik Architects & Planners
- House at Lower Kingsburg, Nova Scotia, Complete project services, Brian Mackay-Lyons Architect
- Neilsen House, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Construction documents and publication, project, Brian Mackay-Lyons Architect
- Turpel/Irwin House, Prospect Bay, Nova Scotia, Complete project services, project, Brian Mackay-Lyons Architect
- House at Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, Complete project services, project, Brian Mackay-Lyons Architect
- Studio House, Rose Bay, Nova Scotia, Complete project services, Brian Mackay-Lyons Architect
- House at Sherbrooke Lake, Nova Scotia, Design, construction documents, Brian Mackay-Lyons Architect
- Morrow Residence, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Design and presentation work, Brian Mackay-Lyons Architect