Arthur Charles Erickson (June 14, 1924 – May 20, 2009) was a renowned Canadian architect and urban planner celebrated for his innovative modernist designs that harmoniously integrated architecture with the natural environment. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, he studied at the University of British Columbia and later earned his Bachelor of Architecture from McGill University in 1950. Among his most significant works are Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia, and Robson Square in Vancouver. In 1986, Erickson became the only Canadian architect to receive the American Institute of Architects' Gold Medal, underscoring his profound impact on architecture both nationally and internationally.