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.
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Prominent landscape architect steps down from Ontario Place redevelopment project
Kehm told the Toronto Star he could no longer be affiliated with a project that threatened the wildlife habitat, due to his professional commitment to…
Canada Labour Code to ensure access to menstrual products at work starting next…
The initiative will require federally regulated employers to put pads and tampons in washrooms so that workers have access to them when needed.
Benchmark Report 2023: Competitive Compensation
In the ever-evolving landscape of architecture, the key to success lies not only in designing high-quality buildings, but also in nurturing a talented workforce…
OAA Encourages Province to Tackle Housing Affordability Crisis through Density and…
The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) is encouraging the Province of Ontario to approach the housing affordability crisis through density and design…
Mayor Olivia Chow Suggests City-Owned Site as Alternate Location for Therme Spa…
Mayor Olivia Chow has presented a proposal to explore an alternative city-owned site for the Therme Spa, veering away from the idea of locating it at Ontario…
Ontario’s First Mass-Timber, Net-Zero Institutional Building Tops Out
Limberlost Place, the first mass-timber, net-zero institutional building in Ontario, has topped out.
Court is Open: Ontario Court of Justice – Toronto, Ontario
The design for a 63-courtroom complex in downtown Toronto balances the weight of justice with a spirit of lightness.
ACO and TSA advocate to save Ontario Science Centre
On April 18, the provincial government announced that it plans to demolish the existing Ontario Science Centre, designed by Raymond Moriyama as…
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…
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…
Planning Regime Shake-up: What Bill 23 means for you
On October 25, 2022, the Province of Ontario (the Province) introduced Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23). Bill 23 is the next…
Practice: When Experience Counts
For architects responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), one of the most consistent head-scratchers is detailing a firm’s portfolio: not on independent…
OAA Announces its 2022 Design Excellence Awards Finalists
The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) has announced the 17 Finalists for its 2022 Design Excellence Awards. This year’s selection includes building types…
Restorative Space: John Muir Library, Windsor, Ontario
PROJECT Windsor Public Library—John Muir Branch, Windsor, Ontario
ARCHITECT studio g+G inc.
PHOTOS Jason Grossi Established in 1797, Olde Sandwich…
Local Resources: Lokaal, Toronto
Like many architects whose portfolio includes commercial office design, Heather Dubbeldam spent a good deal of last year speculating on the future of the…