In 2023, we continued our commitment to social impact in Vancouver by helping organizations face challenges posed to their capacity and financial sustainability by commercial real estate. We are excited to share the highlights of our 2023 community impact.
In 2022, we joined the over 300 Certified B Corporations in Canada, and became the first certified architectural firm in British Columbia. B Corp Certification is awarded to businesses that meet high standards of verified social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. We are excited to share the highlights of our 2022 community impact.
VMAA works to promote and sustain the field of contemporary art jewellery. Hessey was engaged by VMAA to help plan a Metal Arts Hub as a regional centre intended to support the growth, sustainability, and vibrancy of artisan-scale metal arts practices.
Hessey was engaged by to create a facility plan for renovation and optimal space use that would benefit Gallery Gachet’s staff, artists and community members. Gallery Gachet is an artist–run gallery that encompasses a range of programs that serve exhibiting artists, community arts and community events.
For Vancouver’s local artists, finding studio and exhibition spaces can be a challenge. The VMF Unleased project examines ways to transform underused commercial properties into temporary artist spaces, particularly for emerging and BIPOC artists.