Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia dominates the shoreline with its massive central dome and two flanking copper-roofed towers. Francis Rattenbury, a young architect who was only twenty-five years old, won the design competition in eighteen ninety-three. His ambitious plan beat out dozens of experienced firms, sparking immediate outrage from established competitors who claimed he lacked the necessary experience for such a colossal government project. Rattenbury ignored the criticism, oversaw the construction, and eventually became a prominent figure in the city.