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…
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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.
Bringing The Past to Light: Conestoga College Student Recreation Centre,…
The renovation and expansion of a college recreation centre unveils the structural ingenuity of the existing building.
Riding The Wave: Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre, Surrey, British Columbia
A new aquatic centre provides the rapidly expanding community of Surrey with a world class swimming facility topped by a dramatic roof.
Book Review: Architecture on Ice
Andrew Bramm reviews Howard Shubert's architectural history of ice rinks.
Meadowvale Community Centre and Library, Toronto, Ontario
Just outside Toronto, the new Meadowvale Community Centre and Library by Perkins+Will rethinks what true accessibility means in 2017.