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GBCA gains industry recognition for revitalizing Massey Hall
Toronto-based architectural firm GBCA (GoldsmithBorgal & Company Ltd. Architects) received three awards in October after serving as heritage consultant on the $184 million Massey Hall Revitalization Project.
The firm was honoured with the Award of Excellence (Conservation – Architecture) by the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals,…
UQAM Centre de design presents Prefabrication Perspectives: Architecture Off the…
The UQAM Centre de design presents Prefabrication Perspectives, Architecture Off the Assembly Line, a historic and analytic look at what has been called one of…
Architects respond to Ontario’s Bill 23
On Friday, over a dozen of Ontario’s most prominent architectural firms issued an open letter to Premier Ford and Minister Clark in response to Ontario’s Bill 23,…
OAA Responds to Provincial Government Re: More Homes Built Faster Act
The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) reports that it has reviewed Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 and although the association is encouraged by…
Canadian Interiors magazine announces 2022 Best of Canada Winners
Canadian Interiors magazine has announced the winners of its 25th Best of Canada Awards, the country’s only design competition to focus on interior design projects…
Toronto Metropolitan University launches program to increase racial diversity in…
To create access and opportunities for racialized interior designers in the industry, The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University and JennAir have…
Environmental organizations call for amendments to Bill 23
The David Suzuki Foundation and The Atmospheric Fund are among organizations calling for the government to amend the More Homes Built Faster Act, Bill…
Creating a Safe Catwalk on a Crowded Hospital Rooftop
Ottawa Medical Centre For more than one hundred years, The Royal has been a community landmark and a beacon of hope for those needing...
MAPEI: 85 years of construction innovation at The Buildings Show
As any Canadian knows, November is a month marked by household chores and maintenance. By month’s end, you’ve done your raking, winterized your home...
The Look of Natural Metals Without Tarnish, Discoloration or Rust
PAC-CLAD Ore Finishes provide a durable, affordable PVDF finish option as an alternative to expensive, unpredictable natural metals....
Steel Access Ladders vs Aluminum Access Ladders – Which is Better for Your Roof?
The question around purchasing a steel or aluminum roof access ladder is a common one. Let’s look at the differences between the two materials...
Making a Difference: Lakeshore Lofts Brings Sustainability and Support with Inspiring Designs
Lakeshore Lofts is a unique example of affordable housing and environmental stewardship in Mississauga, Ontario. With a holistic view of the community’s needs, this...
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Reimagining Canada’s long-term care facilities
Canada’s older adult population increased by nearly one million people over the last five years and is projected to grow exponentially more in the coming decades. This will leave support systems, and especially the long-term care…
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Strategic Interventions: University College Revitalization, Toronto, Ontario
PROJECT University College Revitalization, Toronto, Ontario
ARCHITECTS Kohn Shnier and ERA Architects in Association
TEXT Pamela Young
PHOTOS Doublespace Photography
A good cover song generates renewed appreciation for the original while establishing the validity of the reinterpretation. The main building of University College, the University…
A Concert Hall Reborn: David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center, New York, USA
PROJECT David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center, New York, USA
ARCHITECTS Diamond Schmitt (Concert Theatre & Masterplan); Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects…
Acing It: Ace Hotel, Toronto, Ontario
PROJECT Ace Hotel, Toronto, Ontario
ARCHITECT Shim-Sutcliffe Architects
TEXT Bill Curran
PHOTOS Scott Norsworthy, unless otherwise noted
Hotels matter…
Under One Roof: Place des Arts, Greater Sudbury, Ontario
PROJECT Place des Arts, Greater Sudbury, Ontario
ARCHITECTS Moriyama & Teshima Architects in joint venture with Bélanger Salach Architecture
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Promise Ring: The Ring, Place Ville Marie, Montreal, Quebec
PROJECT The Ring, Place Ville Marie, Montreal, Quebec
DESIGNER Claude Cormier et associés
TEXT Elsa Lam
When Place Ville Marie opened in downtown Montreal…
Ready for Takeoff: Centennial College Downsview Campus Bombardier Centre for…
PROJECT Centennial College Downsview Campus Bombardier Centre for Aerospace and Aviation, Downsview Park, Toronto, Ontario
ARCHITECTS MJMA Architecture &…
Museum Metamorphosis: Montreal Insectarium, Montreal, Quebec
PROJECT Montreal Insectarium, Montreal, Quebec
ARCHITECTS Kuehn Malvezzi / Pelletier De Fontenay / Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architects in consortium
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