Industry News
Vancouver architect Peter Cardew passes away
Vancouver architect Peter Cardew, who passed away on October 26, will be remembered for his indelible impact on the city.
Wavefront Centre scores highest accessibility rating
Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility has achieved the highest national accessibility rating to date under the RHFAC program.
RAIC welcomes Paul Mitchell as director of practice
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) welcomes Paul Mitchell to the RAIC operational team as the incoming director of practice.
SAPL competition calls for equitable, inclusive cities
The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (SAPL) has launched a design competition for equitable, inclusive cities.
The Wedge tower starts construction in Victoria
The Wedge, a sustainable new residential tower, in Victoria, B.C. has started construction and is anticipated to complete early 2023.
AAA offers Experienced Interior Designer Pathway
The Alberta Association of Architects has created the Experienced Interior Designer Pathway (EIDP), a temporary pathway to close in 2024.
Main Street Design Challenge Playbook released
The Canadian Urban Institute and the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) have released the Main Street Design Challenge Playbook.
VODA winners push boundaries of interior design
Four B.C. design firms were honoured with IDC's Value of Design Awards at its first ever virtual Awards Celebration.
Edmonton Capilano Library wins international award
The Capilano Library in Edmonton has been awarded with a 2020 AIA/ALA Library Building Award for excellence in architectural design.
Flatiron condo unveiled for Galleria on the Park
The 31-storey flatiron mixed-use condo will rise at Dupont and Dufferin streets at the foot of Galleria on the Park.
GBL Architects unveils design for Archetype
GBL Architects unveils its designs for Archetype, a mixed-use development in the City of Vancouver’s newly revitalized False Creek Flats neighbourhood.
New Nova Scotia art gallery final designs revealed
The three final conceptual designs for the planned new art gallery and waterfront arts district in Halifax have been unveiled.
Edmonton’s Stanley A. Milner Library officially opens
The Edmonton Public Library has officially opened the $84.5-million Stanley A. Milner Library, designed by Teeple Architects and Stantec.
Minoru Centre Active Living set to open in Richmond
The City of Richmond will open its new state-of-the-art indoor aquatic centre at Minoru Centre for Active Living on Monday, September 21.
Edmonton’s Ice District towers win global award
Two towers in Edmonton’s Downtown Ice District have earned global accolades: Stantec Tower, JW Marriott Edmonton and private residences.
Brightwater community launches in Port Credit, Ont.
A 72-acre site that sat vacant for nearly 30 years in Port Credit, Ont. is closer to its new life as the Brightwater master-planned community.
2020 OAA Awards winners announced
The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) has announced the winners of its 2020 Design Excellence Awards. Winners will be celebrated online.
