The Robson Square complex was designed by internationally renowned architect Arthur Erickson in 1973, and incorporates UBC's main downtown site, the Law Courts, government offices and the Vancouver Art Gallery. A visionary of his time, Erickson conceptualized Robson Square as a skyscraper laid on its side. It was a unique and provocative idea that provided 1.3 million square feet of floor space, encompassing 3 city blocks. more... See more text