Three Toronto projects shine at the international Brick in Architecture Awards

Front facade of award-winning Toronto project, Canvas House, at daytime.
Front facade of Canvas House. Photo by Scott Norsworthy/courtesy BIA

Two Toronto projects are among the winners of the U.S.-based Brick Industry Association’s (BIA’s) 2023 Brick in Architecture Awards, an international design competition celebrating projects using fired-clay brick.

Front facade of the Toronto project, Ace Hotel, which won an award for its brickwork.
Front facade of Ace Hotel.Photo courtesy BIA

Judged by a jury of peers, the 2023 winning projects span the United States, Canada, China, Mexico, and the first winner in the Russian Federation. The 44 winners include nine Best in Class, nine Gold, nine Silver, 16 Bronze, and an overall Craftsmanship Award.

“Brick is a versatile material that offers limitless design possibilities with inherent sustainability, unmatched durability, fire resistance and notable energy efficiency,” said BIA president and CEO Ray Leonhard.

The winners from Toronto include:

Commercial and Craftsmanship Award winner
Ace Hotel Toronto – Toronto, Ontario – Canada
Architect: Shim-Sutcliffe Architects
Brick Manufacturer: Endicott Clay Products Company
Mason Contractor: Limen Group

Front facade during daytime of award-winning Jackman House, which uses brick masterfully.
Jackman HousePhoto courtesy

Residential Single-family
Canvas House – Toronto, Ontario – Canada
Architect: PARTISANS
Brick Manufacturer: Taylor Clay Products
Brick Distributor: Thames Valley Brick
Mason Contractor: Finbarr Sheehan

Gold Winner
Jackman House
Toronto, Ontario – Canada
Architect: Superkül
Brick, Manufacturer: The Belden Brick Company
Brick Distributor: Mason’s Masonry Supply Ltd.
Mason Contractor: Duffy + Associates

More information on Canvas House is available on this Construction Canada report.

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