Industry News

Nova Scotia Province House marks bicentennial

The sandstone Palladian-Georgian structure is Canada's oldest legislative building, originally housing Nova Scotia's colonial government prior to Confederation.

CWC recognizes excellence in wood architecture

The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) has announced the 2018 Wood Design & Building Award winners. Submissions to the awards program were thoughtful in design.

Better Buildings BC finalists selected

Fifteen building projects have been selected in the design incentive portion of the Better Buildings BC contest, a provincial program and competition.

Design revealed for SickKids’ new Patient Support Centre

Designed by B+H Architects, the new Patient Support Centre (PSC) is a 22-storey development located on The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) campus.

B.C. wood design awards nominees announced

Wood WORKS! BC has announced the nominees for the 2019 Wood Design Awards. There are 103 nominations in 14 categories, recognizing design excellence.

New Richmond aquatic centre set to open

The new Minoru Centre for Active Living in Richmond, B.C. is set to open to the public on March 11 with an official grand opening to be held in early April.

Revery Architecture’s Xiqu Centre opens in HK

The Xiqu Centre, Hong Kong’s first performing arts venue dedicated to promoting the rich heritage of xiqu, celebrated its grand opening this month.

Final design and $40M for Vancouver Art Gallery

The new Vancouver Art Gallery is one step closer to reality with the announcement of a $40 million lead gift from the Chan Family.

Edmonton’s Roxy Theatre to be reconstructed

The Government of Canada is investing $2.5 million towards the reconstruction of Edmonton’s Roxy Theatre, which was badly damaged following a fire.

Four Teknion products earn Good Design Awards

Four new workplace products from Teknion, including Zones Modular Seating and the Banqs seating collection, were honoured with 2018 Good Design Awards.

Global hardwood supplier announces Canadian debut

In response to the growing demand for engineered wood products, Havwoods International has announced plans to open its first Canadian showroom in Toronto.

Gibbs Gage & KPMB to lead Planetarium makeover

Contemporary Calgary announced it has selected Calgary-based Gibbs Gage Architects and KPMB Architects of Toronto for the Centennial Planetarium.

Stories to watch in 2019

The REMI Network's editorial team takes a look at last year's top stories and how they will continue to impact the commercial real estate industry in 2019.

HDR l CEI announces name change to HDR

Canadian architecture firm HDR | CEI has announced a name change with the firm now becoming known simply as HDR. HDR acquired CEI in 2015.

New RAIC federated chapter model launched in B.C.

B.C. is the first province to launch the RAIC federated chapter model, which will transition existing networks into a RAIC BC Chapter Network Committee.

IESBC call for 2019 Vision Awards submissions

The Illuminating Engineering Society of British Columbia (IESBC) is now accepting lighting design submissions for the 2019 Vision Awards.

Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve reno wins architecture award

The Paddocks renovation at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, designed by Les Architectes FABG, recently won the Canadian Architect Awards of Excellence.