Industry News
Design unveiled for Calgary’s Arts Commons Venue
Designs for the Arts Commons Transformation expansion in Calgary has been released by a team of internationally recognized architects and designers.
Solar installation begins operating at Commonwealth Recreation Centre
The installation can offset between 75 and 100 per cent of the facility's energy needs in ideal solar conditions on a day with average building consumption.
New public washrooms break ground in East Village
A brand-new permanent public washroom and pickleball court has broken ground in Calgary's East Village.
Henriquez Partners welcomes Toronto principal
Jennifer Mallard joins Henriquez Partners Architects as principal of the firm's new Toronto studio.
Designer chosen for Canada’s first proton therapy facility
Stantec is designing the Ben Stelter Proton Facility and Neuroscience Centre of Excellence in Edmonton, Canada’s first cancer care facility offering proton therapy.
Knight Varga Interiors wins two NKBA Awards
Knight Varga Interiors was a double winner at this year’s NKBA Awards.
Vancouver to gain more authority over landscaping
Proposed amendments to Vancouver’s charter would allow Council to set conditions for landscaping new development and hand off dog licence revocation to City staff.
Two designers celebrate 40 years at Architecture49
Interior designer Bozena Joworska and designer Alex Miedzik are celebrating 40 years with Architecture49.
B.C. interior designers shine at annual awards
The Shine Awards 2024 celebrate the best professional interior designers in B.C.
RAIC names 2024 Gold Medal recipient
The Honorable Justice Murray Sinclair was named the recipient of the 2024 RAIC Gold Medal.
Team selected for CSRC at new St. Paul’s Hospital
Providence Health Care has selected Diamond Schmitt Architects and Kirsten Reite Architecture for the Clinical Support and Research Centre (CSRC).
SRG Partnership joins CannonDesign
SRG Partnership has joined CannonDesign, bringing together two firms committed to making a profound difference through design.
Research shows accessibility retrofit costs are low
The Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) and HCMA, have published new research on retrofit costs to improve accessibility.
Perkins & Will name new leaders
Susan Gushe has been named the new chief operating officer at Perkins & Will. Derek Newby takes over the Vancouver and Calgary studios.
Calgary announces Winter City Design winners
The City of Calgary has announced the winners of the 2024 Winter City Design Competition: 1000 Faces and (p)arc.
Indigenous laws centre at Uvic wins design award
The National Centre for Indigenous Laws at the University of Victoria has won a top architectural design award.
B.C. standard AE contracts released
B.C. organizations announce the release of standard contracts for architectural and engineering design assignments.
