Industry News
Lemay announces 13 appointments
Lemay has announced 13 appointments, including three new senior partners and a new chief operating officer (COO).
Calgary opens first new cemetery in 80 years
The City of Calgary has officially opened Prairie Sky Cemetery, the city’s first new cemetery since Queen’s Park in 1940.
Canadian art installations win international award
Three Canadian public art installations in Vancouver, Edmonton and Toronto have won 2021 CODAawards in their respective categories.
Four global design trends impacting tile industry
Tile manufacturer Crossville has released its annual Design Trends Look Book, showcasing four trends that are influencing interior design.
The Shipyards receives international design award
The City of North Vancouver’s transformation of The Shipyards has received international recognition for excellence on the waterfront.
Retail renovation strategies in a post pandemic world
Retail design tips for renovating stores to accommodate post-pandemic customer needs. Refreshing spaces will help retailers survive the new normal.
Henriquez Partners Architects creates scholarship
Henriquez Partners Architects has established a $2,000 scholarship at the University of British Columbia, in memory of Brock Douglas Cheadle.
Senate of Canada Building wins International Architecture Award
Diamond Schmitt in joint venture with KWC Architects has won a 2021 International Architecture Award for its design of the Senate of Canada Building in Ottawa, Ontario.
IIDA announces 2021 Leaders Virtual event
The International Interior Design Association announced a new ideation of the annual Leaders Breakfast: the 2021 Leaders Virtual.
New handbook proposes designs for safe outdoor dining
Researchers at Carleton University’s Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism have created a design handbook that envisions new ways to enjoy safe outdoor dining in Ottawa during and after pandemic restrictions.
Buoyant property upgrade option makes a splash
Ontario’s Municipal Property Assessment Corporation reports a 53 per cent upsurge in the number of swimming pool permits issued in the province last year.
Stantec honoured with IES Illumination Awards
Four projects by design firm Stantec were recently honoured with five lighting awards from the Illuminating Engineering Society.
New design revealed for West Island at Ontario Place
New renderings of the West Island redevelopment at Ontario Place reveal green spaces aplenty.
Designs for Calgary disability arts venue revealed
Designs for a new multidisciplinary disability arts venue in Calgary have been unveiled by the National accessArts Centre.
Design contract awarded for Surrey riverfront park
A multidisciplinary consulting team led by space2place design inc. has been awarded phase one of the Nicomekl Riverfront Park in Surrey.
Polygon Gallery wins RIBA International Award
The Polygon Gallery by Patkau Architects has been recognized with a RIBA International Award for Excellence 2021. The only Canadian project to win.
New Edgewood Park opens in Surrey
Edgewood Park is now open in Surrey, the city's newest neighbourhood park, situated on 165 Street in South Surrey, features a multi-tiered playground.





















