Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 19, 2012
• Invested on: December 13, 2013

James Cheng has had a transformative impact on VancouverÆs city skyline. A leading architect in the modernist style, he has designed large-scale urban projects to the highest standard of execution. His portfolio includes the Shangri-La and Fairmont Pacific Rim hotels, the Shaw Centre, and Residences on Georgia. His award-winning designs have been published and exhibited from North America to China. In addition, he is an esteemed mentor to numerous students at the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture at the University of British Columbia.