State of the Nation: Ontario
Procurement is a big issue for architects across the country, including for Ontario architects who work in the institutional sector. Public- private…
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State of the Nation: Alberta
Alberta Alberta’s economy follows a boom-and-bust cycle, tracking energy prices. The crash of the oil market has been devastating for the private sector as well…
Canadian Firms win 2019 SCUP Excellence in Architecture Awards
At the Society for College and University Planning’s (SCUP) 2019 Awards of Excellence; four Canadian projects won Excellence in Architecture awards within the…
UTSC and Centennial College Plan Canada’s First Net-Zero Vertical Farm
U of T Scarborough and Centennial College are teaming up to establish the Environmental and Related Technologies Hub (EaRTH) as an initiative that focuses on…
Design unveiled for Weiss/Manfredi building at U of T
Thanks to an historic gift to the University of Toronto from Gerald Schwartz and Heather Reisman, the soon-to-be built Schwartz Reisman Innovation Centre will…
Handsome Hybrid: Wilson School of Design, Kwantlen University, British Columbia
A fashion-focused design school in British Columbia is modernist-cool outside, and casual-chic inside.
Bringing Passive House into the Cold: Wood Innovation Research Laboratory,…
British Columbia (UNBC) has a public mandate to be a leader in high-performing buildings and innovative wood projects. Working with UNBC, our design team at…
High Water Mark: University of British Columbia Aquatic Centre, Vancouver
The new UBC Aquatic Centre is more than just a swimming pool: it’s a device for viewing the shifting architectural landscape at the University of British…
Resilience Through Architecture: Indian Residential School History and Dialogue…
The Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre opens at the university of British Columbia.
Big Pond: Ponderosa Commons, University of British Columbia, Vancouver
An ambitious mixed-use project creates a microcosm of urbanism within a sprawling campus.
Standing Tall: Brock Commons Tallwood House, University of British Columbia,…
Completed on time and on budget, the world's tallest mass-timber building is ready for its close-up.
Exchange Centre: Lazaridis Hall, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario
A new facility in Waterloo serves triple-duty as a tech incubator and the hub for Wilfrid Laurier University's math department and business school.
Book Review: A Vision in Wood & Stone—The Architecture of Mount Allison…
By John Leroux and Thaddeus Holownia. Gaspereau Press, 2016.
More than anything else, a single colour defines the architecture of Mount Allison University’s…
Perimeter Player: Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport, Toronto, Ontario
A downtown Toronto sports centre squeezes up against its lot lines to create a spectator-friendly court for varsity competitions, along with fitness areas…
Aiming Higher: Ryerson Service Hub, Orchard Commons, University College of the…
Universities across the country score top marks for new building types that put students first and connect to their communities.