Lightly on the Earth: An Approach to Creating Buildings and Landscapes in Harmony with Nature

Join us for a special presentation by Vancouver based architect Laura Killam and Saturna Island based landscape architect Andrew van Egmond who will be sharing various aspects of their work. Particular attention will be given to their unique environmentally sensitive approaches to design and how they manage to create both stunning and functional spaces while treading “lightly on the earth”.

About the Speakers

Laura Killam

Specializing in custom residential projects situated on remote, wild sites along the BC coast, Laura Killam Architecture (LKA) looks for design solutions that combine function, experience of place, and aesthetics to produce quiet, understated architecture. We strive to make spaces that are deeply connected to their site, that delight in beauty both within and outside of the building, and that respond meaningfully to a client’s needs. Influenced by the ethos of Sea Ranch, California, the West Coast Modernists, and a commitment to environmental stewardship, we design buildings that play second to their natural setting and touch lightly on the earth.

Andrew van Egmond

Andrew van Egmond is an all-round landscape architecture studio working on projects in Canada and Europe. Originally from The Netherlands and living in British Columbia, Canada, he draws inspiration from both continents, bringing him new inspiration, new insights and conceptual ideas. Andrew is known for his subtle and minimalistic landscape architecture. With his experience and award-winning approach, he works to strengthen the sense of place by connecting with the underlying landscape. His recent projects in Canada and The Netherlands represent his continuing quest to work more and more in collaboration with nature and the local landscape. He explores topics like circularity, regeneration and climate adaptability and always tries to anchor the site in the larger landscape. Andrew’s work is often unconventional and always context-driven.