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MacEwan University welcomes kihêw waciston Indigenous Centre
As architect of the MacEwan University project, DIALOG worked closely with kihêw waciston leadership to understand their needs and teachings.
IWBI launches The Well Conference
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) has announced a new conference: the WELL Conference is slated for April 2020.
2019 AFBC Architectural Awards announced
The Architecture Foundation of B.C. (AFBC) Architectural Award winners were announced November 4, 2019. Eight awards were presented in four categories.
Pharrell Williams designs condo towers for Toronto
Reserve Properties and Westdale Properties have teamed up with singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams on a condo development at Yonge and Eglinton.
Hariri Pontarini Architects wins RAIC $100K Prize
Toronto-based Hariri Pontarini Architects has been named the winner of the 2019 RAIC International Prize for the Baha’i Temple of South America.
Calgary announces Urban Design Award winners
The City of Calgary celebrated the 2019 Mayor’s Urban Design Award (MUDA) winners at a gala celebration held at the Calgary Central Library.
B+H Architects signs lease for new office space
B+H Architects has signed a lease with Menkes Develops and TD Greystone Asset Management for 23,008 square feet of office space at 320 Bay Street.
Henriquez Partners celebrates 50th anniversary
Henriquez Partners Architects is celebrating its 50th anniversary, honouring and recognizing the lasting legacy of its founder, Richard Henriquez.
Formica Corporation opens student design competition
Architecture and interior design students in Canada are invited to enter Formica Corporation’s 2020 FORM Student Innovation Competition.
CBRE office first in Alberta to be WELL certified
CBRE’s new Edmonton office is the first in Alberta to achieve WELL Certification at the Silver level for New and Existing Interiors.
Ontario creates web portal for unsolicited infrastructure bids
The private sector can now share their expertise on public infrastructure needs through unsolicited bids submitted online to the Ontario government.
LACF landscape charter scholarship announced
The Landscape Architecture Canada Foundation (LACF) has launched a new scholarship for Masters students of landscape architecture.
HCMA Architecture names Di Pasquale as associate
HCMA Architecture expands leadership team with Steve Di Pasquale named as associate and Lynn Curtis joining as director for human resources.
ASHRAE LowDown Showdown models resilience
Designs for a hypothetical new 90,000-square-foot City Hall in San Diego, California, were evaluated for energy performance, innovation and the collaborative effectiveness of team members.
Zaha Hadid’s massive airport opens in Beijing
Designed by Zaha Hadid Architect, the Beijing Daxing International Airport in China is now open. It is the world’s largest single-built terminal.
Housing theme for World Architecture Day
On World Architecture Day, the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is calling on architects to lead in the fight against climate change
AIBC recognizes exceptional contributions
Vancouver architects Nicholas Bevanda and Terence Williams will be awarded Lifetime Achievement Awards at AIBC’s 2019 Recognition Ceremony.





