Industry News

cultural

Diamond Schmitt selected for cultural precinct study

Diamond Schmitt has been selected to undertake a feasibility study for a new cultural precinct in Vancouver.
Metafor

Metafor names new managing principal

Metafor Architecture has appointed David Leonard as the firm’s new managing principal. He takes over from Claudia Schaaf.
IBG

IBG launches library of low-rise building designs

Innovation Building Group (IBG) has launched IBG Designs, a new online platform that provides readily-available designs for multi-tenant buildings.
landscape excellence

B.C. firms honoured for landscape excellence

Two B.C. firms have been recognized with National Awards of Landscape Excellence (NALE).
W16 Wesgroup

Wesgroup unveils W16 condo by Olson Kundig

Wesgroup Properties has unveiled a new, seven-storey, 53-home condo development by Olson Kundig.
mckenzie

Bruce McKenzie receives Tom Sutherland Award

Bruce McKenzie was honoured with the 2024 Tom Sutherland Award by the Alberta Association of Architects (AAA).
scotia place

Calgary’s Scotia Place starts construction

Construction of Scotia Place in Calgary is set to begin with completion scheduled for fall 2027.
Stampede

Design captures Calgary Stampede experience

The newly opened Sam Centre in Calgary offers a year-round immersive experience that brings the ‘world of the Calgary Stampede’ to life.
lemonade

AFBC calls for lemonade stand design proposals

The Architecture Foundation of British Columbia (AFBC) is hosting its first pavilion scaled design titled “Lemonade Stand”.
Edmonton one plaza

Downtown Edmonton plaza opens to public

Centennial Plaza in downtown Edmonton is now open, offering an attractive, family-friendly and accessible space.
VRCA

UVIC student complex certified passive house

The first of two buildings in the University of Victoria’s (UVic) new Student Housing and Dining (SHD) complex is now Passive House certified.
Governor

RAIC Governor General’s Medal recipients revealed

The 2024 Governor General’s Medals in Architecture recipients have been announced by RAIC.
Metrotown

Stantec selected for Metrotown redevelopment design

Stantec has been selected to design the Metropolis at Metrotown redevelopment project as executive architect.
landscape keystone

Keystone Architecture offers landscape services

Keystone Architecture announced the expansion of its services to include landscape architecture with two new members to the team.
BMO Centre Calgary

Calgary celebrates BMO Centre opening

The $500 million BMO Centre at Stampede Park in Calgary has officially opened as Canada's largest convention centre.
park West Vancouver

Massive new park planned for West Vancouver

A massive new 781 hectares park in the District of West Vancouver will support stewardship and responsible use in the area.
Fitwel's v3

Fitwel’s v3 brings new climate adaptation strategies

The newly released version 3 of Fitwel’s evidence-based standard includes new strategies on how to future-proof buildings for climate adaptation.