), which runs Nov. 9-12 at the Hollywood Theatre and the VIFF Centre in Vancouver. Many of the films will include speakers and audience Q&A opportunities.Article content
The B.C. Cancer Research Centre building was designed by Vancouver architect Richard Henriquez. Henriquez and his work are the subjects of the film Richard Henriquez: Building Stories, that will be part of this year’s Architecture and Design Film Fest: Vancouver. Photo: Courtesy of All In Pictures“My whole life I’ve kind of heard his name or it has come up in conversation,” said Froome about the octogenarian architect and artist.
Froome hopes the film will encourage people to explore their own city and really take a look at the built environment. The film introduces viewers to biophilic principles, and focuses in on Jennell Stanley, a B.C. interior designer and mother who designs and builds a biophilic home from the ground up.