Seneca’s new health centre design puts Indigenous concepts at the forefront May 17, 2023 arslan_ahmed Seneca Polytechnic is embarking on a multimillion-dollar capital project to develop a health and wellness complex that is infused with Indigenous design, sustainability, and inclusion on its Newnham campus in Toronto. + Read More

Manitoba shopping centre to be transformed into $500M mixed-use development May 17, 2023 arslan_ahmed The Portage Place Shopping Centre in downtown Winnipeg will be redeveloped into a $500-million diverse three-part campus, connecting a healthcare centre, housing, retail, neighbourhood services, and urban green spaces. + Read More

B.C. aviation museum uses timber in aircraft-inspired building design May 17, 2023 arslan_ahmed The KF Centre for Excellence at B.C.’s Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is designed after the wishes of the founder of KF Aerospace—a Canadian aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul company—to “make it feel like a plane” and “use wood wherever possible.” + Read More

YorkU building’s contorted shape symbolizes growth in turbulent economy May 10, 2023 arslan_ahmed The new landmark building for the School of Continuing Studies at York University’s (YorkU’s) Keele campus exhibits a distinct twisted shape, emblematic of the school’s identity and culture, which is centred around accelerated professional growth in response to the rapidly changing labour market. + Read More

Ronald McDonald House, architecture firms partner to expand N.S. facility May 10, 2023 arslan_ahmed Ronald McDonald House Atlantic has collaborated with Montgomery Sisam Architects and Lydon Lynch Architects to design an expanded facility, to accommodate the rising number of kids seeking specialized care at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax. + Read More

Canada’s first 3D-printed housing in Ont. utilizes spray foam insulation May 10, 2023 arslan_ahmed Spray foam insulation was used to achieve an optimal building envelope in a unique affordable, multi-family housing project in Leamington, Ontario, built using 3D printing. + Read More

Patkau Architects, Limberlost Place among winners of 2023 RAIC awards May 10, 2023 arslan_ahmed TThe Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) has announced the slate of recipients for its 2023 annual awards. + Read More

Acquisition of Aecon’s Ont. roadbuilding arm to expand GIP’s services May 3, 2023 arslan_ahmed Civil infrastructure company, Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. (GIP), has entered an agreement with Aecon Group Inc. to acquire its Aecon Transportation East (ATE) roadbuilding services, aggregates, and other materials supply businesses, and expand its breadth of operations in Ontario. + Read More

Ontario issues RFQ for Yonge North subway extension tunnels May 3, 2023 arslan_ahmed The Ontario government has released a request for qualifications (RFQ) to seek teams interested in building the Yonge North subway extension tunnels under the advance tunnel contract. + Read More

B.C.’s mixed-use development exhibits unique terraced design May 3, 2023 arslan_ahmed The terraced design of a proposed mixed-use development by the Gyro Beach in Kelowna reflects a unique response to adjust the buildings’ massing to harmonize with the size and surroundings of the neighbouring structures and streetscape. + Read More