VISION & Mission

“Vitality is radiated from exceptional art and architecture.”  
Arthur Erickson  

VISION   

A better world through inspired architecture.

MISSION

The Arthur Erickson Foundation is a BC-incorporated society and federrally-registered charity founded to promote appreciation of the legacy of visionary Canadian architect Arthur Erickson (1924-2009).

The purposes of the Arthur Erickson Foundation are:

1. To advance education, and to advance the public’s understanding and appreciation of architecture and design, by: 

a. producing exhibitions, presentations, tours and other events, and publications, videos and other media, to explain and celebrate the built work and design ideas and philosophies of Arthur Erickson;

b. restoring, developing and maintaining the Arthur Erickson House and Garden in Vancouver as a publicly-accessible heritage site; and

c. advocating for the good stewardship of other significant physical works designed by Arthur Erickson, and providing counsel on their sustainable management so that they can continue to exemplify the design philosophy of Arthur Erickson to the general public.

2. To advance education by developing prizes and scholarships intended to reward and assist emerging Canadian practitioners and students of architecture and related disciplines whose work or study hold promise of fulfilling Arthur Erickson’s vision of inspired design.

OBJECTIVES  

1. Create the administrative structures and funding mechanisms necessary for the long-term management of AEF programs.  

2. Preserve the Erickson House and Garden in Point Grey, Vancouver, as an important living link to understanding his life and work, by:

a. restoring and maintaining the house and garden;

b. maintaining a publicly accessible site that reveals his design principles and provides a frame of reference for understanding his ideas; and

c. establishing in the house and garden an exhibition based on the life and work of Arthur Erickson.

3. Designate and commemorate buildings and environments designed by Arthur Erickson, and advocate for their good stewardship.  

4. Establish travel study scholarships and other awards for Canadian students of architecture and related disciplines whose achievements hold promise of fulfilling the spirit of Erickson’s work. 

5. Support research, archival and scholarly work related to Arthur Erickson. 

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