Industry News
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.
Associations endorse integrated climate action
An integrated approach is needed for emissions reduction and adaptation to climate change practices, according to a Simon Fraser University (SFU) report.
B.C. releases CleanBC to achieve climate targets
The Government of British Columbia has released its CleanBC, developed as a pathway to achieve the province’s legislated climate targets.
YVR receives RHFAC Gold rating
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has received the Accessibility Certified Gold rating, the first airport to receive the rating.
RAIC releases Indigenous Architecture report
RAIC has announced that the Highlights Report of the first International Indigenous Architecture and Design Symposium is now available for download.
CSLA ratifies commitment to climate adaptation
The Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) ratifies commitment to climate adaption through IFLA's historic Global Accord.
New SFU Art Museum planned for Burnaby campus
Scheduled to complete in 2022, the SFU Art Museum will be a teaching museum, creating interdisciplinary learning and research opportunities.
