The Voltigeurs de Québec Armoury has reopened a decade after a fire caused extensive damage to the building. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) engaged a consortium comprising Architecture49, DFS Architecture and Design, and...
Tag: Wood
Calgary’s new central library elevates the cityscape
(11/06/2018)
Earlier this month, the Snøhetta- and Dialog-designed new Central Public Library (CPL) in Calgary opened its doors to the public. As Calgary’s largest public investment since the 1988 Olympics, the new building provides spaces...
Located in the heart of the Plateau Mont-Royal district in Montréal, the Monument project explores an architectural orientation that allows the design of bright, open residential spaces in a structure formerly dedicated to manufacturing...
Modified wood enhances esthetics of Edmonton bridge
(10/16/2018)
After a two-year delay, the Walterdale Bridge in Edmonton has opened, offering increased vehicular, passenger, and pedestrian traffic flow across the North Saskatchewan River.
The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) has moved to its new Toronto headquarters, located on the 30th floor of an office tower.
Hamilton-Niagara Chapter thinks wood
(10/09/2018)
CSC’s Hamilton-Niagara Chapter has organized an evening of networking and interactive presentations highlighting design and construction practices using engineered wood products and mass timber systems. It will be held on October 24 from 5:30...
The clubhouse for Golf Exécutif Montréal, located in Québec, is a green oasis in the St. Lawrence River facing downtown Montréal. Designed by Architecture49, the wood-framed building includes sheltered driving-range tees, a bar in...
Diamond Schmitt-designed Ontario rec centre opens
(10/05/2018)
A revitalized and expanded recreational facility has opened in Oakville, Ont., to meet the needs of a diverse and growing community. Designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects, the Trafalgar Park Community Centre transforms a site...
Leadership in structural and architectural wood use by local governments was recognized at the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Convention in Whistler, British Columbia.
Located in the Laurentians’ mountainous countryside, in the province of Québec, Workshop on a Cliff is not a typical garage. Reminiscent of a barn, this minimalist wood volume over Lake Deauville stands out from...
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