"All of the students and staff at the University of Northern British Columbia feel part of the same community. The Agora Building creates the feeling of community. The building has indoor and outdoor plazas that become the meeting place for everyone on campus. The main central place is dedicated completely to the students, it really is our own place; it is fun to walk through Wintergardens and see students playing hackey-sack or participate in the variety of events that go on there throughout the day. The university students have a sense of being part of a larger community."
— Darren T. Bradley, Former UNBC Student
"Uncommonly well developed interpersonal and communication skills, combined with a very 'mature' view of the world."
— George Miller, Former Superintendent of School District 41, Burnaby
"HBBH's ability to give architectural expression to the elusive values of culture and place makes this project successful, and a precedent for regional architecture. Instead of searching for a style, the architects engaged in a design process which seeks to create an experience of place..."
— Peeroj Thakre, Intern Architect, Director of the Vancouver League for Studies in Architecture
(Editorial on Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre)
March 2007 issue of Canadian Architect | 
