1924 - 2009
Arthur Erickson was a renowned Canadian architect born on June 14, 1924, in Vancouver, British Columbia. He is best known for his innovative and modernist architectural designs, including the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C., and Simon Fraser University in Burnaby. Erickson's work has had a lasting influence on contemporary architecture and he was awarded numerous accolades throughout his career, including the Governor General's Medal in Architecture.