The AEF mandate includes scholarship, research, education, restoration and preservation of this architectural body of work. VISION
*A better world through inspired architecture. MISSION
*The Arthur Erickson Foundation is a registered charity founded to promote appreciation of the legacy of visionary Canadian architect Arthur Erickson (1924-2009) by:
*Preserving Arthur Erickson’s house an
d garden, the locus of Arthur Erickson’s thought, work, and experimentation
*Advocating for respectful stewardship of Arthur Erickson’s physical works, including his buildings and landscapes, his artwork, his writings, and photographs
*Inspiring future generations to seek, as Arthur Erickson did, the deep understanding and aesthetic that informs great design
*Advancing education in and understanding of architecture and design and related history and philosophy. OBJECTIVES
*Create the administrative structures and funding mechanisms necessary for the long-term management of AEF programs.
*Preserve the Erickson House and Garden in Point Grey, Vancouver, as an important living link to understanding his life and work, by
*Restoring and maintaining the house and garden
*Maintaining a publicly accessible site that reveals his design principles and provides a frame of reference for understanding his ideas
*Establishing in the house and garden an exhibition based on the life and work of Arthur Erickson.
*Designate and commemorate buildings and environments designed by Arthur *Erickson, and advocate for their good stewardship.
*Establish travel study scholarships and other awards for Canadian students of architecture and related disciplines whose achievements hold promise of fulfilling the spirit of Erickson’s work.
*Support research, archival and scholarly work related to Arthur Erickson.
