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CCUSA announces CAFÉ Capital: Towards Equity in Architecture
The Canadian Council of University Schools of Architecture (CCUSA), in collaboration with the Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism, Carleton University and the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Manitoba, are hosting a symposium on Sept. 29 to Oct. 2 as part of the Canadian Architecture Forums on Education (CAFÉ) series.
The…
The Warming Huts, Winnipeg receives 2022 RAIC International Prize
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) has announced that the 2022 RAIC International Prize will be awarded to The Warming Huts, Winnipeg, Manitoba.…
OALA honours 10 community leaders for influence on landscape architecture in…
The Ontario Association of Landscape Architects (OALA) has recognized 10 award winners for their outstanding contributions to the community.
The awardees…
Winners of the 2022 Aga Khan Award for Architecture announced
The winners of the 2022 Aga Khan Award for Architecture (AKAA) have been revealed. The six Award winners, who will share the $1 million award, one of the largest in…
The Palais des congrès launches a photography contest
This fall, the Palais des congrès will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its glass façade, which was unveiled when the Palais expanded in 2002.
The Hal…
In Memoriam: Whit Petch
The Reich&Petch team has shared the news of the passing of Whit Petch, Senior Principal at Reich&Petch. The firm reports that sudden illness overtook Whit on…
B+H appoints Patrick Fejér as CEO
Global design practice B+H has appointed senior design principal Patrick Fejér as the firm’s new CEO. With over twenty years’ experience leading large-scale design…
MAPEI wins twice at TTMAC 2022 Hardsurface Awards
MAPEI Inc. is pleased to announce that two of its project entries were winners at the Terrazzo Tile & Marble Association of Canada (TTMAC)...
Ambrogio Beccaria’s Class40 sailboat sports MAPEI as its global sponsor
Ambrogio Beccaria is ready to set sail aboard Alla Grande, his Class40 trans-oceanic sailboat that is Italian to the core and was built with the help of MAPEI as Global...
5 Common Rooftop Safety Hazards
While working on rooftops safety is a priority! With advancements in infrastructure and the need for businesses to evolve their physical space, flat roofs...
Ortal Luxury Fireplaces With World-Class Support for Architects and Design Professionals
From planning and design through final installation of an Ortal fireplace, our consultants are available to help you every step of the way....
The Pros and Cons of Different Insulation Materials
Insulation materials are not all made equal. They are made using different components and offer varying levels of effectiveness once applied. It’s important to...
Goodbye, low bid! TCHC moves to new procurement process for architectural services
Innovative consultants to be selected strictly on merit and ability...
IDEAS
Hustle Culture Doesn’t Work at Home
Architecture school has always been a hectic place filled with young, driven students. Every member of my class entered the program looking to become an architect, without any real understanding of what the profession entails.…
PROJECTS
Museum Metamorphosis: Montreal Insectarium, Montreal, Quebec
PROJECT Montreal Insectarium, Montreal, Quebec
ARCHITECTS Kuehn Malvezzi / Pelletier De Fontenay / Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architects in consortium
TEXT Olivier Vallerand
PHOTOS James Brittain
If you expect to see traditional displays of pinned insects and scores of vivariums when visiting Montreal’s freshly rebuilt Insectarium, you might be…
The Kids are All Right: Gastown Child Care Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia
PROJECT Gastown Child Care Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia
ARCHITECT Acton Ostry Architects
TEXT Adele Weder
PHOTOS Michael Elkan Photography
Let’s…
Heart of Gold: Manitou a bi Bii daziigae, Red River College, Winnipeg, Manitoba
PROJECT Manitou a bi Bii daziigae (formerly the Innovation Centre) at Red River College, Winnipeg, Manitoba
ARCHITECTS Diamond Schmitt Architects in joint…
Beacon Clinic: Calgary, Alberta
Calgary’s health-oriented commercial building, Beacon, is a 25,300 sqft facility that features a medical dermatology, aesthetic, and rheumatology clinic. The…
Fast + Epp head office, Vancouver, British Columbia
The new Fast + Epp building — designed by f2a architecture — aims to efficiently deliver the necessities for its engineers, within a compact volume.
By…
Sheridan Student Hub: Mississauga, Ontario
Located in Downtown Mississauga, the recently completed Sheridan College Hazel McCallion Campus Phase 2A (HMC2A) is a vibrant 70,000-square-foot addition to the…
2022 Governor General’s Medals in Architecture
Every two years, the prestigious Governor General’s Medals in Architecture recognize and celebrate outstanding design in recently built projects by Canadian…
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