Industry News

Banff

International competition seeks design for Banff Ave

Parks Canada has engaged RAIC to oversee an international design competition for the Banff Avenue Redevelopment Project.
dialog

Dialog projects earn International Design Awards

Dialog Design was honoured by the International Design Awards (IDA) with two awards for innovative design and excellence.
solutions outdoor

Livingspace acquisition expands outdoor solutions

Livingspace Interiors has acquired Brougham Outdoor and Kerrisdale Lumber Home’s Outdoor Kitchen, expanding its outdoor solutions.
winter

Calgary unveils 2025 Winter City Design winners

The winners of Calgary's 2025 Winter City Design Competition have been revealed: The Dot Spot Pavilion and Serenity Passage.
open pickleball

East Village public washroom & pickleball court opens

The Open, a new permanent washroom and adjoining pickleball court in downtown Calgary’s east end, has officially opened.
Squamish

Squamish selects housing design winners

The District of Squamish announced the winners of its Multiplex Design Competition in three housing design categories.
design trends

Five interior design trends for winter

This year, we’re seeing bolder tones and natural materials to craft environments that feel both inviting and personal.
Arts common

Arts Commons Transformation breaks ground

The Arts Commons Transformation expansion has broken ground. It is the largest arts-focused infrastructure project currently underway in Canada.
Perkins

Perkins&Will opens new Calgary studio

Architecture and design firm Perkins&Will has unveiled its new Calgary studio in the historic Glenbow building.
təməsew̓txʷ

təməsew̓txʷ centre wins Prix Versailles Special Prize

The recently completed facility in New Westminster is the third Canadian project to earn recognition since the prize was established in 2015.
park Surrey

New regional park coming to South Langley

Metro Vancouver is creating a new regional park in south Langley, which will connect green spaces and grow the park system.
Pender Harbour

Ocean discovery hub targets net-zero in Pender Harbour 

The Pender Harbour Ocean Discovery Station will be a place where science, art and Indigenous knowledge intersect.
Calgary urban

Calgary celebrates urban design winners

City of Calgary celebrated urban design professionals at the 10th edition of the Mayor’s Urban Design Awards (MUDA).
Montreal

Sound installations may reduce noise pollution, study finds

Researchers at McGill University found that temporary sound installations in public spaces may help reduce noise pollution in areas of high urban density.
Mills

Sally Mills honoured with IDC Legacy Award

Sally Mills, a principal in Kasian's Vancouver studio, has been honoured with the esteemed Legacy Award for Distinguished Service by IDC.
təməsew̓txʷ

təməsew̓txʷ Centre achieves RHF Accessibility Gold

The City of New Westminster announced that təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre has achieved a RHF Accessibility Certified Gold rating.
IDC

IDC celebrates winners of 2024 VODA awards

Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) held its annual awards celebration, honouring winners of the Value of Design Awards.