UBC Faculty of Law

Between 2007 and 2010, Hope was an integral part of the design team* that is responsible for the new 160,000sf UBC Law Faculty on Point Grey in Vancouver, BC.

Tom Arban, Photographer

Serving as the entry to the UBC campus, the existing law school was tired and outdated.  The team worked together to design a new law school that planned future technology into the building, respects the diverse student population, and will act as a beacon to the UBC campus and beyond.

Tom Arban, Photographer

Hope was personally responsible for implementing the LEED Gold Certification, on site.  She attended client meetings to coordinate ideas and details with the consultants and contractors, including the installation of a geothermal field, to harvest energy.

She was engaged in site planning and design, and implemented the design of the exterior curtain wall and  walls, in details for the construction documents.


*CEI Architecture Planning Interiors / Diamond Schmitt Architects

Clackamas Al Fresco Dining

Hope has been keeping herself busy lately, working on a design project.

A couple recently called her to help them with a project they've had in mind for years.  As the director of Clarity Communications, Inc., and the Vice President of Loosen Bros., USA, they entertain a lot, and have refurbished their house on the Clackamas River to fully take advantage of the views, and make entertaining a snap.  However, the entrance to the house has always been less than obvious, and they hoped to be able to use their porch for entertaining throughout the year; not just in summer.

This patio cover will extend a couple's living space outdoors, towards their spectacular view of a bend in the river.  

Keep looking out for updates on this project!

3160 & 1/2 Knob Hill Court: A Playhouse

Situated in a grove of bamboo, on a hillside overlooking Eugene, this was Hope's first solo project in architecture.

This playhouse was commissioned by two grandparents who take care of their young grandson Anthony, full-time.  They wanted to build a place for their grandson to go with his friends, to listen to music, and have his own space.  They wanted it to be a space he could use throughout his childhood, and beyond.  They also needed the design to be something they could easily build themselves, on a budget,  that would tie in with their house.

When Hope met with their family, she found that the only requirements from Anthony were that we include a secret access hatch, and a porch.  

The design incorporated these requirements, as well as built-in furniture in the 'secret' upstairs area.

Hope was playful, in the design of this playhouse, nestling it in the middle of bamboo, to allow Anthony to have private space, but yet offer him a sanctuary in nature.  She was also able incorporate an easily-accessible 100 sf tool shed into the project too (for grandpa)!

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