Industry News
Architecture regulators form new Canadian group
The Regulatory Organizations of Architecture in Canada (ROAC) is a new not-for-profit group that sets standards for Canadian architects.
Vancouver firms honoured with NKBA Awards
At this year’s National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) Design + Industry Awards, three Vancouver firms were honoured.
Concord Pacific condo features tropical beachfront
Concord Pacific revealed that its new Brentwood development in Burnaby, Concord Oasis, will feature its own massive tropical beachfront.
Design team named for Calgary’s Arts Commons
The design team for the expansion and renewal of Arts Commons has been named with KPMB leading the team through the design phase.
Urban planners seek return to ‘old normal’ in downtowns
A new study from the University of Waterloo surveyed planners and found they are not preparing for any fundamental changes to past practices, even in the face of changing reality due to the pandemic.
IBI Group founder Ewen Fisher passes away
IBI Group co-founder Ewen Fisher has passed at the age of 86. He was instrumental in the founding of IBI on Nov. 1, 1974.
Coronation Park Sports and Recreation Centre begins to rise
The facility aims to demystify high-performance sport and encourage future generations of athletes by co-locating the velodrome within a community recreation centre.
National prospects for accessibility standards
Accessibility Standards Canada is now formally under the umbrella of the Standards Council of Canada, putting it on a path to develop national standards.
Foussias joins B+H as director of interior design
George Foussias has joined B+H’s interior design practice as its new director of interior design and senior associate.
Developers plan $1.2-billion seaside community for Royal Beach
Seacliff Properties is pursuing its first joint venture with Reliance Properties to develop Royal Beach in Colwood, one of Greater Victoria’s fastest growing cities.
8X On The Park rises in downtown Vancouver
GBL Architects and Brenhill Developments recently completed the high-rise development 8X On The Park in downtown Vancouver.
NORR announces residential leadership transition
NORR announced the promotion of George Sorich to vice president, residential and residential care effective April 1, 2022.
Ontario tower Passive House retrofit a world first
The Ken Soble Tower in Hamilton has become the world’s largest residential building retrofitted to the Passive House standard.
EA Sports office complex in Burnaby begins ascent
Two new office buildings for EA Sports in Burnaby, B.C. will accommodate more than 500 employees.
Heatherwick Studio unveils new Vancouver design
Heatherwick Studio has unveiled a new updated design for its 1700 Alberni towers residential project in Vancouver.
Architect Eberhard Zeidler has passed away
Architect Eberhard Zeidler has passed away at 95. Born in 1926, he designed such landmarks as Ontario Place and Canada Place.
Calgary Winter City Design winners revealed
The two winners of Calgary's Winter City Design Competition will receive funding to build and install their designs along Stephen Avenue.





















