Industry News
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.
Sawmill development delivers affordable homes
The Sawmill Housing Development in Vancouver was officially completed in November 2025, delivering 337 affordable homes in the River District.
AFBC celebrates design excellence
The winners of the AFBC Architectural Awards of Excellence were announced October 27th in Vancouver, celebrating design excellence.
Construction begins on Japanese monument park
Construction has begun on a monument park in Victoria to honour Japanese Canadians in B.C., led by KPMB Architects and PFS Studio.
Hariri Pontarini reveals new vision for the McMichael
The McMichael Canadian Art Collection, renowned for its Canadian and Indigenous art, has released renderings of its major redevelopment
A new prescription for campus design at TMU
Toronto Metropolitan University's new medical school has transformed a former civic centre into a hub for healthcare education. It's tackling a doctor shortage while bringing the local community into the heart of a campus for services.
MASI Design Awards honour design projects
The Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan Interior (MASI) Design Awards were held on Oct. 1, 2025 in Saskatoon to celebrate design excellence.
Six teams shortlisted for Banff Ave design
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and Parks Canada have announced the six multidisciplinary teams for Banff Ave design.
Cowichan District Hospital is salmon-safe certified
The Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Project has achieved Salmon-Safe certification - the first hospital in B.C. to do so.
Canadian Wood Council celebrates wood design
The Fraser Mills Presentation Centre in Coquitlam earned two 2025 Wood Design & Building Awards from the Canadian Wood Council.
Ronald McDonald House expands with new facility
A new facility for Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon will increase capacity to accommodate more families with $18.8 million in federal funding.
Architects named for new Vancouver Art Gallery
Formline Architecture and Urbanism and KPMB Architects have been selected as the new design team for the Vancouver Art Gallery building.
Indigenous youth centre a Calgary first
The Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth celebrated the grand opening of its new permanent cultural space in Calgary.
