Patkau Architects, the Vancouver-based company behind Polygon, is one of 10 North American companies that won the 2021 AIA Architecture Awards last week.

According to the AIA website, the award aims to recognize the best contemporary architecture, regardless of budget, size, style or type.

The website states: "These amazing projects show the world the range of outstanding works created by architects and highlight the many ways buildings and spaces can improve our lives."

Noting that the architectural project is based on the rebirth of an independent photography and media agency that has served North Vancouver for decades, AIA stated that the design of the new gallery provides access to the main public space, with unobstructed views of the Vancouver skyline. View.

"It is marked with the iconic zigzag profile, covered with mirrored stainless steel and located under the extended aluminum plate. The materials of the façade are matched with each other, giving a feeling of quality and depth, which changes with different sunlight conditions and evening atmospheres. ," the website said.

The Polygon Gallery officially opened to the public in 2017.

Last year, Patkau Architects was awarded the Governor's Architectural Medal for his work at the gallery.

On behalf of everyone at The Polygon, we are very proud to congratulate John and Patricia Patkau and Peter Suter of @PatkauArchitect for announcing that @AIANational has awarded our building the 2021 Architecture Award. https://t.co/3XHAcGy4yz pic .twitter.com/asglZhqadd