Industry News

water street

Kelowna approves tallest tower on Water Street

Kelowna city council has approved Water Street by the Park, a three-tower development that includes 650 homes and retail and restaurant space.
flooring trends

Top 10 distinctive flooring trends for 2021

Flooring America/Flooring Canada identify its 2021 Style Watch, a “floorcast” of this year’s top 10 most distinctive flooring trends.
Passive House philosophy

Quest to capture Passive House philosophy

The winning effort will be incorporated into a planned year of active messaging on the theme that energy efficiency is the foremost step in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
carbon neutrality

Stantec commits to carbon neutrality and net zero

Stantec pledges to carbon neutrality by 2022 as a first step in achieving net-zero operations by 2030 across its entire global footprint.
esports

Plans for $500M esports and entertainment complex in Toronto

OverActive Media and design firm Populous are building the first new sports or entertainment venue in Toronto since BMO Field in 2007. Plans also include a hotel complex.
CBDX SAPL

SAPL announces winners of CBDX competition

The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (SAPL) at the University of Calgary reveal winners of CBDX: CITIES FOR ALL competition.
workplace

Turning the workplace into a calming retreat

For workers seeking relief from media over-saturation and cramped living environments, the workplace can function as a retreat from the overstimulation of daily life.
Volvo

Design finalists named in Volvo garage challenge

Volvo Cars Canada and the Interior Design Show Toronto have revealed the shortlist finalists for the New Garage sustainable design challenge.
Canary House

Canary House condo planned for 1850s heritage site

A mix of residential and commercial space will take shape in a 19th-century heritage building designed by former Toronto mayor Joseph Sheard.
NKBA awards

NKBA reveals 2021 Design Award winners

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) announced its 2021 Design + Industry Award winners, recognizing excellence in design.
sussex

Susan Speigel is named new OAA president

Susan Speigel is the new president of the Ontario Association of Architects, the regulatory body for the province’s architecture profession.
Ottawa

Ottawa Library facility gets net-zero carbon funding

The Ottawa Public Library joint facility project is receiving $34.5-million from the federal government to achieve net-zero carbon goals. 
Surrey childcare centre

Design team awarded West Kelowna’s first city hall

Johnston Davidson Architecture has been selected as the design team for West Kelowna's first city hall/library building.
BOMA Canada

Three interior designers named 2020 IDIBC Fellows

The Interior Designers Institute of B.C. (IDIBC) created the Fellow Awards to recognize the outstanding contributions of members.
RAIC

Henriquez Partners announces new leadership

Henriquez Partners Architects have announced three new associates at the firm: Agnes Lapointe, Mackenzie Nixon, and Elena Vakhrameeva.
towers

Iconic Vancouver towers win international award

Two iconic Vancouver towers have been named Best Tall Building winners by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.
Permeable plaza surrounding Chambly cultural centre wins design award

Permeable plaza earns plaudits for Chambly, QC

Pôle culturel de Chambly took top honours for a commercial project incorporating a variety of hardscape products, with the city recognized as both the contractor and designer.