Sinclair Center Master Plan

The Sinclair Centre encompasses a complete city block of four heritage buildings: Former Main Post Office (1905-1910), R.V. Winch Buildings (1909), Customs Examining Building (1911-1913), and Federal Building (1937-1939). The project aimed to consolidate federal government services on the site to create a federal campus and unified presence in the city of Vancouver. Working under Adamson Associates Architects and with STUDIOS, EVOQ worked on planning options to ensure an appropriate programmatic fit for heritage areas within the building – balancing functional needs with the conservation of heritage values. The work included on-site surveys, historical research, mapping of heritage spaces and components, and mapping the evolution of the buildings. EVOQ developed the Cultural Heritage Asset Profile which elaborated on the cultural heritage values of the site and buildings, provided a detailed analysis of their character-defining elements, and the conservation approach for redevelopment. The heritage assessment directly informed the four master planning options for intensification and densification.