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Winter 2022 Waterloo Architecture Arriscraft Speaker Series
The University of Waterloo is celebrating the legacy of Professor Emeritus Andrew Levitt through one of their four term speaker series: Praxes of Care–attention, action, communication and maintenance.
The series is curated by faculty, staff, and representatives of student groups: Treaty Lands Global Stories, Bridge, and the Sustainability…
Call for Papers: SSAC 2022 Annual Conference
The Society for the Study of Architecture in Canada is now accepting paper proposals for its 47th annual conference. The organization is seeking papers for the…
The RAIC announces the Honorary Fellow for 2022
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada has awarded Wanda Dalla Costa, a prominent Indigenous voice and practitioner in North American architecture, the honorary…
Harbourfront Centre brings Nordic arts and culture to Canada
Inspired by the innovation and sustainability initiatives coming out of the Nordic Region, Harbourfront Centre highlights Nordic ingenuity in its forthcoming…
Urban Capital presents Making River City film
Urban Capital, in collaboration with Waterfront Toronto, presents a short that explores the diverse stories on the making of River City.
Founder and Creative…
RAIC opens access to Fee Guide
The RAIC Guide to Determining Appropriate Fees for the Services of an Architect (RAIC Fee Guide) is now freely accessible by anyone, public and professional alike,…
Heatherwick releases updated design of Vancouver tower
Heatherwick Studio has unveiled a new design for its residential project in Vancouver, with partners Kingswood Properties and Bosa Properties.
The new…
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MAPEI announces Quebec expansion with new facility
Last October, MAPEI Inc., a worldwide leader in the production of adhesives, sealants and chemical products for construction, announced the expansion of its Laval...
How to Choose the Energy-Efficient Windows in Canada
Your house aesthetics are essential, but energy efficiency is a vital concern when you’re about to install new windows. By selecting energy-efficient windows, you’ll...
IDEAS
Co-housing and dementia villages: Social innovations offer alternatives for…
Canada’s LTC can become a seamless, human-centered system that helps senior citizens get the care they need.
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Sarah Tranum, OCAD University
COVID-19 has amplified existing cracks in the long-term care (LTC)…
PROJECTS
The Experience Chute, Quebec
Drawing on the existing character of the Parc de la Chute-Montmorency, the new Experience Chute pavilion and walkway showcases the park’s 83m high waterfall and the scenic surroundings to its 800,000+ yearly visitors.
Daoust Lestage created an intervention that acknowledges the program defined by Sépaq, while responding harmoniously with the…
A Workplace Shines: Kathleen Andrews Transit Garage, Edmonton, Alberta
PROJECT Kathleen Andrews Transit Garage, Edmonton, Alberta
ARCHITECTS gh3* (design architect) with Morrison Hershfield (prime consultant)
PHOTOS gh3*
One of…
Growing Together: GROW, Calgary, Alberta
PROJECT GROW, Calgary, Alberta
ARCHITECT Modern Office of Design + Architecture
PHOTOS Ema Peter
GROW, a striking 20-unit rental apartment development by…
Niagara Spectacle: Currents, Niagara Falls, Ontario
The draw of Niagara Falls is powerful. The sight and sounds of water crashing over the edge of the escarpment into the gorge below was thought, in the…
Stage by Stage: Tom Patterson Theatre, Stratford, Ontario
PROJECT Tom Patterson Theatre, Stratford, Ontario
ARCHITECT Hariri Pontarini Architects
PHOTOS Scott Norsworthy, doublespace and Ann Baggley, as noted
In…
Aurora Armoury, Aurora, Ontario
“Every small town has a military shed,” says architect Jim Burkitt. He’s met me at the Aurora Armoury, just north of Toronto—a recent transformation of one of…
Raising the Bar: Ken Soble Tower, Hamilton, Ontario
PROJECT Ken Soble Tower, Hamilton, Ontario
ARCHITECT ERA Architects Inc.
As the effects of the climate crisis take hold, it is increasingly clear that to be…
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