Industry News
Peter Hemingway Aquatic Centre reopens with historic designation
The facility reopened this week after a five-year renovation.
Kelowna airport opening new departures lounge
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) announced the opening of its new departures lounge and security screening checkpoint.
Architects gain fluid cross-Atlantic prospects
Architects could move more fluidly between Canada and the European Union through a new agreement that will allow their professional qualifications to be recognized in either jurisdiction.
Karen Marler takes on role of principal emeritus
Karen Marler has transitioned from her role as HCMA partner to principal emeritus, marking the next stage of her remarkable 41-year career.
Christine Weber elected IDC president
Christine Weber, principal at Kasian Architecture, has been elected president of the board of the Interior Designers of Canada (IDC).
HCMA earns two recreation facilities design awards
Two new recreation facilities in Metro Vancouver have earned international design recognition, each winning a IOC IAKS Architecture Prize.
Joanne Perdue joins RAIC advisors
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) announced the addition of a distinguished professional, Joanne Perdue to RAPP.
S2 Architecture principal Linus Murphy retiring
After more than four decades and leaving a lasting imprint on S2 Architecture, principal Linus Murphy will retire at the end of 2025.
Renowned Toronto-born Frank Gehry dies at 96
Renowned Toronto-born architect Frank O. Gehry died on December 5, 2025, at his home in Santa Monica, California, at the age of 96.
Heidi Nesbitt named HCMA associate principal
HCMA announced that Heidi Nesbitt has taken on the role of associate principal at the firm. Her focus will be on housing and spaces.
RHF announces Barrier Buster Grants Program
The Rick Hansen Foundation, RBC and RBC Foundation are awarding forty accessibility grants.
Edmonton celebrates top urban design projects
The City of Edmonton celebrated 23 projects with its bi-annual Edmonton Urban Design Awards across nine categories.
WoodWorks BC appoints executive director
Annabelle Hamilton has been appointed executive director of WoodWorks BC. She joined WoodWorks in 2023 as technical manager.
Stantec selected to design Kelowna care facility
Stantec has been awarded the design for Cottonwoods Long-Term Care Facility in Kelowna. The four-storey facility will provide improved care.
New downtown park opens in Edmonton
Edmonton’s newest downtown park has officially opened. Named O-day'min, the park is part of the Warehouse Park Project.
Neurodiversity claims workplace design spotlight
As workplaces respond to evolving employee preferences, attention is turning to an overlooked source of talent: neurodivergent employees.
IDC recognizes outstanding interior design
The Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) celebrated the winners of its annual Value of Design Awards (VODA) in downtown Toronto.
