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1. Alexander Kristiansen
M.A.I.B.C., B.Arch, BA
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Location: Kelowna
Client: Okanagan Endontics Specialists
Year: 2007- 2008
In the development of this project the client requested a focus on the
redevelopment of the traditional operational methodology to create a
facility that is in cutting edge in its Specialty and ranked in the top five
in Canada. The project included treatment spaces, administration as
well as teaching spaces. The project created a welcoming environment
to make patients feel comfortable when they enter the space.
We used strategically located windows and openings to give the small
space of 2600 sf a feeling of a large and bright space. The materials
reflect a contrast of the warm woods and brick to the cream white
drywall.
2. Alexander Kristiansen
M.A.I.B.C., B.Arch, BA
HEALTH CARE
EAST KOOTENAY REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Location: Cranbrook, BC
Client: Interior Health Authority
Year: 2004- 2006
This project involved a code review of the existing building and the
resulting renovation to meet the code issues determined by the
consultant as well as the work required to improve the building as
outlined in the facility audit. The renovations also included exten-
sive work to the mechanical and electrical systems.
The second part of the project involved an addition and relocation
of the ER, Ambulatory Care, and Diagnostic imaging services. to
improve the way finding and organization of the building we created
a new main entrance. The project involved complex phasing in order
to facilitate the ongoing opperation of the existing hospital.
Alexander was the Principal in Charge and the Project Manager for
the project. He was involved inall phases of the project from the
schematic design phase through construction administration.
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Location: Kelowna, BC
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Client: Interior Health Authority
Year: 2005
This project involved the development of a master plan for the 3rd floor of KGH to improve the services
provided to the public. One goal was to improve the user experience when arriving at the hospital while also
improving the safety and security of the patients. This has been achieved through the relocation of the Main
Nurse station and a waiting area to the entry area. Further more the plan included developing a new
expanded L1 and L2 nursery with the required ancillary spaces. The current guidelines for the nursery were
reviewed and as much as was possible implemented within the limited existing space. A change in the patient
room mix was also included in the master plan private vs. semi private. The project renovations were
completed in an operational ward. The project was completed on Time and on Budget in 5 phases that
included removal of asbestos materials.
SOME OTHER HEALTH CARE PROJECTS INCLUDE
* KELOWNA GENERAL HOSPITAL, KELOWNA BC
- 9TH FLOOR OPERATING ROOM
- NEW MRI FACILITY
- RENAL DIALYSIS CLINIC
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* ROCKY MOUNTAIN LODGE, CRANBROOK BC
- MENTAL HEALTH WARD, CRANBROOK BC
* KOOTENAY BOUNDERAY HOSPITAL, TRAIL BC
- RENAL DIALYSIS, TRAIL BC
* PENTICTON REGIONAL HOSPITAL, PENTICTON BC
- LAB LOBBY RENOVATIONS
- MATERNITY WARD PRH Hospital, Renal Dialysis Reno
- RENAL FACILITY
5. Alexander Kristiansen
M.A.I.B.C., B.Arch, BA
COMMUNITY
ROTARY CENTRE OF THE ARTS
(in association with Hotson Bakker Architects)
Location: Kelowna, BC
Client: City of Kelowna
Year: 2006- 2007
This project has made significant gestures to the Urban Context it sits in.
The outdoor space is an important element in making the project successful.
The project involved taking an old packing house and wrapping it with some
new spaces that have technically key functions, that were not suited to the
renovation component. One of those spaces is the Atrium which is the
circulation space as well as a hub of activity c/w with a Bistro. The Atrium is
the gateway to the building. The Art walk developed with the project in mind
creates a spine that reaches out into the community as well as highlighting
the Orchard and Wine Industry with grapes that grow on the trellis and
mosaic artwork on the concrete structure that form light posts and benches
6. Alexander Kristiansen
M.A.I.B.C., B.Arch, BA
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Client: Regional District of Central Okanagan
Year: 2007
Subsequent to completing the Master Plan, Renaissance completed
the 1st and 2nd phases of the expansion to Mt Boucherie Community
Centre. Phase one included the expansion of the Mechanical facilities
and the installation of a new refrigeration plant for the existing
Arena. Phase 2 involved the development of a second arena which
through the design process with the authorities and steering commit-
tee evolved from a 500 seat facility to a 1500 seat facility to service
a New Junior Team, the Westside Warriors. The Scope of work
included change rooms/ Washrooms/ Main mechanical room to
service future phases/ part of the future climbing wall/Shop and
storage areas. The project included the install of a geothermal field
that is used to store excess heat energy from the Ice Plant to heat the
community centre at its Build out of approximately 110,000 sf as
well as additional capacity available for sale as green energy to the
adjacent High School.
7. Alexander Kristiansen
M.A.I.B.C., B.Arch, BA
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Renaissance developed a design in the existing Mount Boucherie Commu-
nity Centre that will provide the required space for a 5 to 10 year window
for the new Municipality offices and Council Meeting Spaces.
8. Alexander Kristiansen
M.A.I.B.C., B.Arch, BA
2009 Green Building Award
Canadian Wood Council
RECREATIONAL
OKANAGAN MOUTAIN FIRE PAVILION
Location: Bertram Creek Park, Kelowna, BC
Client: Regional District of Central Okanagan
Year: 2006- 2007
The pavilion is an open-air structure located on the shore of Lake Okanagan
and is open to the public year round. Local businesses and community
organizations donated time, money and material to ensure that this project
would be a success. The pavilion illustrates the devastation of the 2003
Okanagan Mountain Fire and serves a dual purpose. The structure acts as a
gathering place for public and private events. It also serves as a public
education centre to raise awareness of the impact of the Fire, the Mountain
Pine Beetle and the fragile nature of the woodland setting in which it is
situated. The design concept was conceived as a journey through the Okana-
gan Mountain Park and created a path representing the forest’s lifecycle,
naturally occurring environmental impacts and the resulting rejuvenation of
the forest. Its focus is on the surrounding environment and treats the struc-
ture as an integral part of the forest. The pavilion functions in unison with
nature and the structure is fully engaged with the landscape.
9. Alexander Kristiansen
M.A.I.B.C., B.Arch, BA
FIRST NATION
PINE ACRES CARE HOME
Client: Westbank First Nation, Westbank, BC
While at Woodworth Ulrich Frie Architects and Engineering, Alex Kristiansen worked on
the planning of the new addition and renovations to the Pine Acres Care Home. The
project encompassed the new addition of 15.000 sqf multi-level care component and
the renovations of 25,000 sqf intermediate care facilities.
DANEZAA LHE NAADEH CULTURAL CENTRE
Client: Halfway River First Nation, Ft. St. John, BC
While at Woodworth Ulrich Frie Architects and Engineering, Alex Kristiansen worked on
the planning of a Community Center.
This project never came to fruition, however we did have the opportunity to design 2
options which reflected their needs and cultural aspirations in two totally different
ways.
OTHER FIRST NATION PROJECTS
- Royal Bank (Westbank First Nation) , The first commercial bank on First
Nation's properties.
- Westbank First Nation's Operations Building (Westbank First Nation)
- Study of Pine Meadows Golf and Country Club (Penticton First Nation)
10. Alexander Kristiansen
M.A.I.B.C., B.Arch, BA
FINANCIAL
ROYAL BANK (WESTBANK FIRST NATION)
Client: RBC, West Kelowna, BC
This was the first commercial bank on Westbank First Nation property. The goal
was to build a facility that sets a standard for projects on the site with the use of
quality of material that would endure while incorporating some of the Royal Bank
Standards.
SCOTIABANK BRANCHES
Client: Scotiabank, Kelowna Salmon Arm, BC
Renaissance was retained to redevelop the Orchard Plaza Branch. This renova-
tion was a complete redevelopment of their branch to meet the new national
marketing standards. Other Scotia Bank Projects have included work in Salmon
Arm with the development of office space for their brokerage department Scotia
McLeod. This project was completed in 3 phases so that the bank could continue
to operate during the fit out of the renovations.
ROYAL BANK- PRIVATE BANKING, PANDOSY CEDAR BRANCHES
Client: RBC, Kelowna, BC
Renaissance worked with the Royal Bank to the review of potential spaces for the
Private Banking Division. The facility space was selected in a space adjacent to
Dominion Securities at Landmark Square in Kelowna, BC on the top floor. This
was followed up by completing the design, construction documents and
construction administration of the spaces has a professional presence for their
premier Clientele. Other projects with the Royal Bank include the renovations to
the Pandosy and Cedar Branch Office. This project’s goal was to upgrade the
service model of the branch that includes sit down client based tellers. The
construction of the project was completed in 5 phases so that the bank could
continue to operate during the fit out of the renovations.
11. Alexander Kristiansen
M.A.I.B.C., B.Arch, BA
OFFICE SPACE
LANDMARK SQUARE 1 2 OFFICE DEVELOPMENT
Client: Al Stober Constructions, Kelowna, BC
Alexander was involved in the development and design of the 2 office buildings while
an intern at Woodworth Ulrich and Frie Architects and Engineers. These two buildings
were the first tall buildings in a growing community providing Class A office space.
The project created roughly 200.000 sqf of office space. Alexander was actively
involved in the space planning and interior architecture for clientele with a variety of
needs. The tenants include accountancies, medical and dental services, legal and
financial companies as well as a number government services.
CITY OF KELOWNA CITY HALL - MASTER PLANNING REDEVELOPMENT
Client: City of Kelowna, Kelowna, BC
Renaissance Architecture worked with the department heads to develop a master plan
for the City in 2001 for the City Hall to determine a 5 and 10 year window of space
needs. This was followed by rethinking the way the city would provide services for the
Developments services department to improve the public process. This resulted in the
redevelopment of office space on the 2nd floor of 12,000 sqf to create a one stop
shop. The space and the program is functioning successfully to the community.
In 2008- 09 Renaissance Architecture has become involved in the redevelopment of
the 4th floor to redevelop the office space into a creative working environment that
would promote teamwork through spatial organization of work spaces, break out
spaces and meeting spaces that include all of the latest technology. Other spaces that
have been redeveloped to improve the service aspects of the facility include finance
and information facilities on the main floor. Renaissance’s involvement in the
projects has been from schematic design through construction administration.
REDEVELOPMENT OFFICE SPACE
Client: A Variety of Other Clients throughout British Columbia
Renaissance Architecture has been involved in numerous tenant improvement
projects for a variety of clients. Those projects involved the master planning, interior
architecture, preparation of construction documents and administration. Some of
these clients include are Urban Systems, District of West Kelowna, Scotia Bank and
Interior Health Authority.
12. Alexander Kristiansen
M.A.I.B.C., B.Arch, BA
SPIRITUAL
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH
Client: Trinity Baptist Church, Kelowna, BC
Alexander was involved in the project under the predecessor firm Woodworth
Ulrich and Frie Architects and Engineering Ltd. The project transitioned to
Renaissance Architecture through the detailed design stage and construction.
The project included a 60,000.00 SF expansion to the facility that included
doubling the sanctuary from 1250 to 2500 people as well as a flex space that
could be broken down and used for a chapel and Christian education. Other
spaces included daycare, music space, Christian education, library and a
commercial kitchen. The project also involved building in audio visual into the
sanctuary as well the Christian education spaces.
SALVATION ARMY
Client: Salvation Army, Kelowna, BC
The redevelopment of the existing Salvation Army Facilities had to be a
renovation due to site issues and the proximity of a creek. The project
expanded the office and educational space by doubling the foot print of these
functions. The project also included removing the roof off of the sanctuary
and raising the volume to achieve an airy feeling.
GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
Client: Grace Lutheran Church, Kelowna, BC
The renovation of building included a new sanctuary with an occupant load of
350 seats. The shape of the sanctuary promotes natural acoustics and creates
a more intimate space by bringing the parishioners closer to the pulpit. The
design had to have a sense of tradition which was achieved by including a
traditional basilica vault over the central aisle as pulpit.
13. Alexander Kristiansen
M.A.I.B.C., B.Arch, BA
RESIDENTIAL
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14. Alexander Kristiansen
M.A.I.B.C., B.Arch, BA
PEACHLAND PUMP HOUSE- MULTI USE FACILITY
UTILITY
Client: Municipality of Peachland, BC
This project consisted of two buildings, providing the opportunity to
create nodes of activities in between. The main building has an utility
component as well as public facilities. Located on the waterfront, the
building functions as a landmark from water and town. In it you can find a
concessions, guardhouse, washrooms and a lift station.
VALEMOUNT WATER TREATMANT PLANT
Client: Village of Valemount, Valemount, BC
This water treatment plant is located above the existing water reservoir
outside of the Village of Valemount. The building houses water treatment
equipment to supplement the existing system. The single pitch roof,
clearstory lighting exposed timber reflect the architectural language of
the surrounding community.
ELDORADO BALANCING RESERVOIR
Client: District of Lake Country, Kelowna, B.C.
The Eldorado Balancing Reservoir consists of one building situated in a
rural area of the District of Lake Country. The building’s aesthetics
features borrow heavily from the vernacular architecture of the surround-
ing rural environment.
15. Alexander Kristiansen
M.A.I.B.C., B.Arch, BA
URBAN DESIGN
STUART PARK URBAN DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Client: City of Kelowna, Kelowna, BC
Done in a joint venture with Douglas Cardinal. This conceptual design and redevelop-
ment of the Waterfront of Downtown Kelowna was part of a design competition
issued by the City of Kelowna. The design represents the melding of the urban fabric
with the natural configuration of the lake.
FENWICK BLOCK- MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT
Client: City of Kelowna, Kelowna, BC
The project involved almost an entire block of the South Pandosy District and served
as a pilot project to demonstrate the values of high density and mixed use in order to
curb Kelowna’s unchecked sprawl. It was designed to meet LEED Gold. The proposal
included underground parking, shelled retail space, commercial office space as well
as three condominium towers above.
PEACHLAND CENTENNIAL PROJECT
Client: District of Peachland, Peachland, BC
Renaissance was a sub-consultant to Urban Systems on this project providing
services as a design resource on the project in developing the waterfront of Peach-
land, BC. The project was comprised included developing a series of nodes along the
waterfront that would allow for the public interaction with the water through different
experiences. The nodes included 13th Street pier, toddlers/ HC swim area including
access, swimming dock c/w zip line, centennial clock and a public gathering space.
16. Alexander Kristiansen
M.A.I.B.C., B.Arch, BA
PROJECTMANAGEMENT
DR KNOX MIDDLE SCHOOL DEMOLITION
Client: School District 23, Kelowna, BC
Renaissance was retained to coordinate and manage the demolition of the
former Dr Knox Middle school. The project included the demolition of three
wings with classrooms, an administration section, canteen and gym. The project
also involved the removal of asbestos containing material and a total clean up of
the site.
STEEPLEVIEW HOSPITAL WING DEMOLITION AND REMEDIAL WORK
Client: Interior Health Authority, Cranbrook, BC
Renaissance was retained to manage the demolition of the Steepleview wing at
the East Kootenay Regional Hospital. The work included remedial work to
landscape, drainage and to the connecting building.
UBC OKANAGAN- FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT
Client: UBCO, Kelowna, BC
The new Fine Arts and Health Facility at the University of British Columbia
Okanagan was designed in association with Hotson Bakker Architects, a Vancou-
ver based firm. Renaissance Architecture was the projectmanager for the the
project through tender and construction.