Visitor enjoys works by Emily Carr from the Gallerys collection, Photo: Pardeep Singh via the Vancouver Art Gallerys websiteOver the last few months, the Vancouver Art Gallerys (VAG) Board and staff have been carefully considering the path forward for realizing a future home for the Gallery.On January 22, 2025, the Vancouver Art Gallery Associations Board of Trustees passed a motion to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to invite a select group of Canadian-based architecture firms to submit proposals to design a new building.Back in December 2024, the VAG announced that it would not be going forward with the design of its proposed new building and would, instead, be bringing in a new architecture partner.Anthony Kiendl, VAGs CEO and executive director announced on December 3, 2024, that Herzog & Meuron had been removed from the project, which would be taking a new direction.Following the temporary pause of on-site construction activity announced at the end of the summer, we have been reassessing the projects direction. Throughout this process, we have been listening to feedback from our supporters,artists, Members and stakeholders, who are helping to shape the next phase of this transformative project, said Kiendl in a statement.The decision to accept proposals marks a significant milestone in the journey with the gallerys goal to create a new building that celebrates art while prioritizing achievability, practicality and fiscal responsibility.More information is expected to come as the project progresses.The post Vancouver Art Gallery issues invitation-based RFP to Canadian firms for new building design appeared first on Canadian Architect.