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Toronto Society of Architects to host second annual Kids’ Main Street workshop
Kids’ Main Street workshops will be offered in three sessions on Saturday, December 2, 2023.
Diamond Schmitt transforms University of Windsor’s Ron W. Ianni Law Building
When revitalizing the 50-year-old building, originally designed by Gordon S. Adamson and Associates, Diamond Schmitt's approach was to align the built form with the…
Kollectif’s #WhoIsTheArchitect campaign returns to promote architecture and…
The campaign aims to highlight the creative work of professionals and raise awareness of the importance of recognizing architects and designers.
The Cultural Landscape Foundation says proposed redevelopment poses…
The proposed redevelopment of Ontario Place is posing a threat to the wildlife and trees that sit on the man-made waterfront site.
Call for ideas: Phase 4 of Québec City’s St. Lawrence River Shoreline…
This project is Phase 4 of the Promenade Samuel-De Champlain, with the first three phases having been successful with residents and visitors.
In Memoriam: Derek Drummond (1938-2023)
Along with being a professor, Drummond was also administrator, former Director of the McGill School of Architecture, former McGill Vice-Principal, Development and…
New Ādisōke public library in Ottawa tops out
The building will be home to the City's main public library branch and Canada’s national library and archive.
Leveraging Standards to Seize the Modular Construction Opportunity
Modular buildings are not a new concept. Historically, preassembled modules provided a quick and affordable solution for fast-growing housing demands, helped expand the capacity...
Graphisoft unveils AI-powered Visualizer for Archicad
Archicad users can accelerate the early design process by generating multiple design visualizations without modeling them in 3D, thanks to a powerful AI engine...
Volunteer Fire Department Gets a 21st Century Firehouse
The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department in Prince Frederick, Md.., has served the community for more than 90 years. A new firehouse, with a...
Building for the Future: Designing Industrial Spaces with Dynamic Pallet Racking Systems in Mind
In the realm of industrial building design and construction, architects, engineers, developers, and builders wield immense influence over the functionality and adaptability of spaces....
Large Flat Commercial Rooftop Introduces a Roofline System
Companies like Amazon and IKEA are building and operating some of the largest warehouses to support the needs of consumers. As a result, we...
WoodWorks Summit Shaping the Future of Sustainable Construction
The growing prevalence of wood construction in Canada and around the world is the result of many factors. Chief among them are wood’s environmental...
IDEAS
Viewpoint: Remembering Claude Cormier
In late October, hundreds gathered by The Ring at Montreal’s Place Ville Marie’s to commemorate the life of landscape architect Claude Cormier, who died at age 63. We assembled around the hot pink casket that Claude had asked…
PROJECTS
New Symphonia POP high-rise complements existing tower on Nun’s Island in Montréal
Located beside the existing Symphonia Tower, Symphonia POP’s curving southwest face mirrors a bend of the Saint Lawrence River aiming to offer views over the water, Lachine Rapids, and Montérégie.
Tsawwassen First Nation Youth Centre: In Style with Coast Salish Tradition
The Tsawwassen Youth Centre is located on the traditional lands of the Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN), south of Vancouver, British Columbia, on the sparkling…
Canopy artwork unveiled in Edmonton
The art installation by Intern architect Jonathan Monfries was recently on display in Edmonton's Sir Winston Churchill Square.
Solar Flair: Windermere Fire Station No. 31, Edmonton, Alberta
A net-zero Edmonton fire station is topped with a sweep of solar panels.
Spreading the Wood: Three projects that are leading the way in Canadian mass…
A look at the latest mass timber innovations by Michael Green Architecture, Moriyama Teshima Architects, Acton Ostry Architects, and Intelligent City.
Good Citizen: Park by Sidewalk Citizen, Calgary, Alberta
A design-build firm crafts a parkside restaurant inspired by Victorian-era conservatories.
At the Edge: The Edge, Edmonton, Alberta
An Edmonton office building contrasts a massive south-facing solar array with a transparent north façade.
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