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lemonade

AFBC calls for lemonade stand design proposals

The Architecture Foundation of British Columbia (AFBC) is hosting its first pavilion scaled design titled “Lemonade Stand”.
Edmonton one plaza

Downtown Edmonton plaza opens to public

Centennial Plaza in downtown Edmonton is now open, offering an attractive, family-friendly and accessible space.
VRCA

UVIC student complex certified passive house

The first of two buildings in the University of Victoria’s (UVic) new Student Housing and Dining (SHD) complex is now Passive House certified.
Governor

RAIC Governor General’s Medal recipients revealed

The 2024 Governor General’s Medals in Architecture recipients have been announced by RAIC.
Metrotown

Stantec selected for Metrotown redevelopment design

Stantec has been selected to design the Metropolis at Metrotown redevelopment project as executive architect.
landscape keystone

Keystone Architecture offers landscape services

Keystone Architecture announced the expansion of its services to include landscape architecture with two new members to the team.
BMO Centre Calgary

Calgary celebrates BMO Centre opening

The $500 million BMO Centre at Stampede Park in Calgary has officially opened as Canada's largest convention centre.
park West Vancouver

Massive new park planned for West Vancouver

A massive new 781 hectares park in the District of West Vancouver will support stewardship and responsible use in the area.
Fitwel's v3

Fitwel’s v3 brings new climate adaptation strategies

The newly released version 3 of Fitwel’s evidence-based standard includes new strategies on how to future-proof buildings for climate adaptation.
PNE

PNE amphitheatre breaks ground in Vancouver

The new PNE amphitheatre in Vancouver has broken ground. Completion is set for summer 2026.
Squamish oceanfront park

New Squamish oceanfront park unveiled

The District of Squamish and developer Matthews West have unveiled the Sp’akw’us Feather Park.
Afsar

AAA appoints Erum Afsar as executive director

The Alberta Association of Architects (AAA) has appointed Erum Afsar, P.Eng., ICD.D as the new executive director.
Westminster aquatic

City of New Westminster opens new aquatic centre

The City of New Westminster has officially opened the aquatic centre portion of the new təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre. 
passive house

Vancouver opens Passive House cultural hub

The City of Vancouver opened a cultural hub in the downtown South area that is also the tallest certified commercial Passive House development in Canada.
Downsview West

SvN Architects acquires Hotson Architecture

SvN Architects + Planners (SvN) is joining forces with Vancouver-based firm, Hotson Architecture.
landscape CSLA

CSLA reveals 2024 Award of Excellence winners

The Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) announced the recipients of the 2024 Awards of Excellence.
advisors

New RAIC advisors initiative to support architects

A new Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) advisors initiative is designed to support Canada’s architectural community.