Explore the timeless aesthetic of an influential architectural movement

Spend an afternoon exploring examples of the influential Mid-Century Modernist style including the remarkable 1962 Danto House designed by Arthur Erickson. We will also enjoy a rare opportunity to see inside Arthur Erickson’s own home and garden. Compare the expansive commissioned work indicative of Erickson’s famed style with the relatively modest home he designed for himself. The tour also includes lesser known architects whose inventive work  explores the design characteristics that are hallmarks of the movement. All the homes on tour respond to the caveats of West Coast Modernism with an emphasis on the homes’ connection to nature, natural materials and simple construction methods. With a small number of attendees, this tour offers an up close look at the beauty found in Mid-Century Modernism’s simplicity to a select group of enthusiasts. Choose the self-guided option or claim a seat on a bus, each with an architect or heritage professional on board to enhance your experience. There are a limited number of tickets available for both the bus and self-guided option.

Whether you choose the self-guided or bus option, your ticket includes a $50 donation, with charitable tax receipt, to support VHF programming, an invitation to the wine and cheese reception at a stunning West Coast Modern home recently used in the Tim Burton feature film “Big Eyes” (space permitting), and a short talk from guest speaker Professor Leslie Van Duzer of the UBC School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. As this is a private home, there is limited capacity available for ticket-holders to attend the reception. If you know you are not able to attend, please inform us in advance so we can confirm space for as many people who would like to attend as possible. We are hopeful we can arrange space for all who are interested, however those who are eager to attend should RSVP as soon as possible.  

After the tour ticket holders are invited to enjoy a post-tour wine and cheese reception, with a talk by UBC SALA Professor Leslie Van Duzer about the history of Modernism in Vancouver.