Since 1999, Gossamer Threads has been a tenant in an early 20th century building called The Sun Tower, a structure that enjoys special historical status in the young city (incorporated in 1886) of Vancouver. Built in 1912 for local newspaper The Vancouver World, the tower was the tallest building in the British Empire at the time of its completion, succeeding the previous record-holder, The Dominion building, located just two blocks away.
Ian and his creation
While many probably consider a coding house starchy and lacking in spontaneity, nothing could be further from the truth here at Gossamer. However, when Halloween rolls around, there can definitely be a certain um…nerdy quality to the choice of costumes on display.
The Economist recently named our city, Vancouver, B.C., the most liveable in the world, based upon a variety of factors, one of which was the quality and ease of transportation infrastructure and public transit.
Gossamer Threads is now a member of ‘Partners for Life’ through the Canadian Blood Services, a program set up for corporate and community organizations to donate blood as a team. Each year, we commit to donating a pre-determined number of units, with each donation made by a staff member counting towards our company’s total. This past Wednesday was our first group visit to one of the clinics set up throughout the city!
It’s been two months, one week, and two days since the season started, but ‘It Was the Wind’ has at last procured their actual first win! Jack, however, insists on mentioning that the team has previously won two games (winning by default is still a win!), not to mention that glorious tie from a few weeks back. However, in accordance with the true spirit (and definition) of victory – this is the first!
