Design with Nature: The Discovery and Visitor Center of Îles-de-Boucherville…
An environmentally forward, curvilinear visitor's centre gives a fresh look to Quebec's parks system.
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Diamond Schmitt and Abbott Brown complete Dartmouth’s Zatzman Sportsplex
The newly named Zatzman Sportsplex has opened in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. A $28-million renovation and expansion designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects and…
Master Stroke: Borden Park Natural Swimming Pool, Edmonton, Alberta
Canada's first natural swimming pool pairs sophisticated architecture with an advanced system of water-cleaning filters and plants.
Ahead of the Curve: Shane Home YMCA at Rocky Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
In recent years, Calgary has built a large number of multi-purpose recreation and community centres, typically in partnership with a multitude of agencies. The…
Up In The Valley: Columbia Valley Centre, Invermere, British Columbia
Roadways and railways carve long, sharp cuts through the vast Canadian landscape and are often the only mark of modern human occupation. For Vancouver-based…
High Water Mark: University of British Columbia Aquatic Centre, Vancouver
The new UBC Aquatic Centre is more than just a swimming pool: it’s a device for viewing the shifting architectural landscape at the University of British…
Governor General’s Medal Winner: Saint-Laurent Sports Complex
Governor General's Medal in Architecture: Saucier + Perrotte with HCMA
Governor General’s Medal Winner: Borden Park Pavilion
Governor General's Medal in Architecture: gh3
Governor General’s Medal Winner: Stade de Soccer de Montréal
The history of the Saint-Michel Environmental Complex (SMEC) is marked by radical changes and transformation. At first a quarry, then a dumping site, the SMEC…
Pavilion On The Lake: Boulevard Club West Wing Replacement, Toronto, Ontario
A swooping addition to Toronto's storied Boulevard Club is a sculptural presence on the lakeshore.