Industry News

2013 Prairie Wood Design award winners

Eight projects and an engineer wood advocate were recognized at the 2013 Prairie Wood Design awards.

Boston Pizza unveils new design in Alberta

Boston Pizza International has opened its 100th Alberta location, and the first in Canada built from the ground up using the company's new design concept.

Vancouver wins green leadership award

The City of Vancouver has been recognized by the World Green Building Council for its Greenest City 2020 Action Plan.

IES 2013 Illumination Award winners

Two Vancouver projects received special citations from the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America at the 2013 Illumination Awards.

Designers chosen for Calgary’s Central Library

The architectural team to design Calgary’s new Central Library in East Village has been announced.

2013 AIBC Architectural Awards winners

The 2013 AIBC Architectural Awards honoured 13 projects, with three receiving the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Award in Architecture medal.
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Stantec honoured with three design awards

Stantec received three Premier’s Awards of Excellence in Design at this year’s Design Council of Saskatchewan gala.

Canada’s Best Restroom finalists announced

An Alberta gas station is among the top five restrooms in Canada.

Dialog unveils new Edmonton studio

Canadian design firm Dialog has opened its new Edmonton studio.

Teresa Coady joins Kasian Architecture as COO

Architect Teresa Coady has been named chief operating officer at Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning Ltd.

Benjamin Moore reveals 2014 Colour of the Year

Benjamin Moore has named Breath of Fresh Air as their 2014 Colour of the Year.

St. Mary’s Hospital completes construction phase

The new construction phase of St. Mary’s Hospital in Sechelt, B.C. is complete.

Ledingham honoured with legacy foundation

The Interior Designers of Canada (IDC), along with the Interior Design Institute of British Columbia (IDIBC), have created a new legacy foundation, as part of the IDC Foundation, in honour of one of Canada’s most celebrated interior designers, Robert (Bob) Ledingham.

ARIDO announces 2013 award winners

The Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) has announced the winners of its annual awards program.

IDC elects new president

Ada Bonini, principal of Bob’s Your Uncle Design Ltd. in Vancouver, is the new president of the Interior Designers of Canada (IDC).

New urban resort coming to Vancouver

Dundee Corp., Paragon Development Ltd. and 360 VOX Corp. are collaborating on a $535-million urban resort adjacent to the B.C. Place stadium in Vancouver.

Construction underway on new Hilton hotel

The first Canadian Home2 Suites by Hilton hit a construction milestone, with steel studs going up at the site in Edmonton.