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University of Alberta unveils redesigned University Commons Featuring Indigenous artwork, University Commons transforms a century-old academic landmark into a flexible and inclusive campus gateway.

Featuring Indigenous artwork, University Commons transforms a century-old academic landmark into a flexible and inclusive campus gateway.

11.03.2026 16:31 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Op-Ed: An elegy for Iran 100 Tulips: An elegy for Iran is dedicated to the massacre in Iran this January, in which the Iranian security forces killed 36,500 protesters.

100 Tulips: An elegy for Iran is dedicated to the massacre in Iran this January, in which the Iranian security forces killed 36,500 protesters.

10.03.2026 16:48 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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DIALOG accepting applications for Architectural Scholarship in Honour of Michael Evamy This scholarship is open to students enrolled in a Canadian architecture school who are entering their final year of a professional architecture degree program.

This scholarship is open to students enrolled in a Canadian architecture school who are entering their final year of a professional architecture degree program.

10.03.2026 16:47 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Op Ed: The Evolution of Women’s Roles in Architecture For some, the early years were defined by isolation and proof. For others, by entrepreneurship without safety nets. mcCallumSather reflects on the landscape today: with women in executive roles, visib...

For some, the early years were defined by isolation and proof. For others, by entrepreneurship without safety nets. mcCallumSather reflects on the landscape today: with women in executive roles, visible mentorship, and growing representation across design and technical streams.

09.03.2026 17:02 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Architecture Firms Recognize Talent with Staff Promotions and Appointments Several firms have recognized individuals for their hard work, experience, and talent.

Several firms have recognized individuals for their hard work, experience, and talent.

05.03.2026 22:40 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

"She brings beauty and meaning to the everyday, demonstrating that everyone deserves access to well designed public space,” commented the jury. 🫂 🤗 😭

27.02.2026 12:39 👍 7 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Ontario Science Centre doesn’t require full closure: A close reading of the engineers' report A deep dive into the engineers' report suggests that the building’s key exhibition areas could continue to operate safely—even if the Ontario government chooses not to invest in any structural roof re...

Elsa Lam @canadianarchitect.bsky.social debunked this in 2024. “There is no material in the report that calls for the complete closure of the centre.”

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01.03.2026 17:35 👍 20 🔁 7 💬 1 📌 0
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800-Block Granville Street redevelopment moves forward The Vancouver project by Perkins&Will now includes 550 rental homes, and will also integrate heritage, entertainment, retail, hospitality, and community spaces in the downtown core.

The Vancouver project by Perkins&Will now includes 550 rental homes, and will also integrate heritage, entertainment, retail, hospitality, and community spaces in the downtown core.

04.03.2026 16:57 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Canada and EU sign Mutual Recognition Agreement for architects The MRA recognizes the equivalency of architecture training and professional experience in the countries concerned and ensures faster access to licensure for architects seeking to export their skills.

The MRA recognizes the equivalency of architecture training and professional experience in the countries concerned and ensures faster access to licensure for architects seeking to export their skills.

03.03.2026 14:33 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Program - Aarhus School of Architecture

From March 5 to April 10, 2026, Canadian architect Max Sandred will be exhibiting new artistic research at the Works+Words Architecture Biennale in Aarhus, Denmark. For more information or to view the full program, click here:
aarch.dk/en/worksandw...

02.03.2026 18:43 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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RAIC announces 2026 Annual Awards winners The RAIC said this year’s recipients reflect "the breadth and depth of architecture’s power to shape a more equitable, sustainable, and beautiful world."

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) has announced the recipients of the 2026 RAIC Architectural Practice Award, the RAIC Emerging Architectural Practice Award, and the RAIC International Prize.

02.03.2026 18:04 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Banff Session, a two-day event presented by the Alberta Association of Architects, is returning from May 1-2, 2026. Registration is open from now until April 6, 2026. Find out more here:

02.03.2026 16:49 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Social Generator: Pôle municipal de Vaudreuil-Dorion, Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec A new city hall and library complex aims to become a civic hub for suburban Vaudreuil-Dorion.

ICYMI in our February issue: Odile Hénault visits Vaudreuil-Dorion’s new Pôle municipal, a city hall and library complex that aims to be a civic hub for the suburb just west of Montreal island.

27.02.2026 16:51 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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D’Arcy Jones named 2026 Emerging Voices winner The Architectural League’s biennial Emerging Voices award spotlights North American individuals and firms with design voices that have the potential to influence the disciplines of architecture, lands...

The Architectural League’s biennial Emerging Voices award spotlights North American individuals and firms with design voices that have the potential to influence the disciplines of architecture, landscape architecture, and urban design.

27.02.2026 16:38 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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New Ontario Science Centre to cost $1.04B, concerns remain over future of landmark heritage buildings The new Ontario Science Centre at Ontario Place will be designed by Snøhetta with Hariri Pontarini Architects. Concerns remain about its $1.04 B price tag, lack of public process, and the future of th...

Hariri Pontarini Architects and Snøhetta have been selected as the design team in the Ontario Science Centre design competition for the institution’s new site at Ontario Place. #OntarioScienceCentre #OSC #OntarioPlace #ONpoli
#OntarioScienceCentre

27.02.2026 14:37 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
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Pat Hanson wins 2026  RAIC Gold Medal The Gold Medal is the highest honour that the Institute can bestow in recognition of a significant and lasting contribution to Canadian architecture.

The Gold Medal is the highest honour that the Institute can bestow in recognition of a significant and lasting contribution to Canadian architecture.

26.02.2026 21:13 👍 7 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 1
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Op-Ed: Designing the Commute Back In WilkinsonEyre director Dominic Bettison reflects on how projects like Toronto's CIBC Square towers design for transit-first spaces as we head back to the workplace.

WilkinsonEyre director Dominic Bettison reflects on how projects like Toronto's CIBC Square towers design for transit-first spaces as we head back to the workplace.

25.02.2026 16:11 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Winter Stations public art exhibition opens on Toronto’s frozen beaches The 2026 exhibition called "Mirage," unveils three winning designs from Canada, the U.S., and Germany–Ukraine, selected from 300 submissions worldwide, alongside two installations by local universitie...

The 2026 exhibition called "Mirage," unveils three winning designs from Canada, the U.S., and Germany–Ukraine, selected from 300 submissions worldwide, alongside two installations by local universities.

24.02.2026 16:21 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Line 5 Eglinton Officially Opens in Toronto As one of Canada’s largest transit initiatives, the project aims to respond to the scale of the city, and be a catalyst for adaptable, transit-oriented communities across Toronto’s Eglinton corridor.

As one of Canada’s largest transit initiatives, the project aims to respond to the scale of the city, and be a catalyst for adaptable, transit-oriented communities across Toronto’s Eglinton corridor.

23.02.2026 20:01 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
The February 2026 issue of Canadian Architect magazine, featuring RAIC Journal.

The February 2026 issue of Canadian Architect magazine, featuring RAIC Journal.

The February 2026 issue of Canadian Architect magazine: www.canadianarchitect.com/february-2026/, featuring RAIC Journal: issuu.com/iqbusinessme...

Cover: Union Station Revitalization, Toronto

Architect: NORR

Heritage Architect: EVOQ Architecture

Photo: Doublespace Photography

#architecture

19.02.2026 16:47 👍 5 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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Northern housing must be built as an integrated ecosystem — by the North, for the North For the North, the parallels between the role of housing policy now and in the post-war era should give us pause.

For the North, the parallels between the role of housing policy now and in the post-war era should give us pause.

www.canadianarchitect.com/northern-hou...

20.02.2026 20:41 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Applications open for 2026 RAICF Scholarships and Bursaries Students, graduates, interns or emerging practitioners are invited to apply for the RAIC Foundation’s 2026 Scholarships and Bursaries.

Students, graduates, interns or emerging practitioners are invited to apply for the RAIC Foundation’s 2026 Scholarships and Bursaries.

19.02.2026 21:55 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The February 2026 issue of Canadian Architect magazine, featuring RAIC Journal.

The February 2026 issue of Canadian Architect magazine, featuring RAIC Journal.

The February 2026 issue of Canadian Architect magazine: www.canadianarchitect.com/february-2026/, featuring RAIC Journal: issuu.com/iqbusinessme...

Cover: Union Station Revitalization, Toronto

Architect: NORR

Heritage Architect: EVOQ Architecture

Photo: Doublespace Photography

#architecture

19.02.2026 16:47 👍 5 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
Sister publication Canadian Interiors' January/February 2026 issue. Featuring ARIDO Journal

Sister publication Canadian Interiors' January/February 2026 issue. Featuring ARIDO Journal

Sister publication Canadian Interiors' January/February 2026 issue www.canadianinteriors.com/2026/01/28/j... Featuring ARIDO Journal

Cover: Junction Triangle House in Toronto, designed by Creative Union Network. Cover Photo: 5VS Studio

#interiordesign #interiordesigners #architecture #architects

18.02.2026 00:42 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Montgomery Sisam and Lydon Lynch-Designed Expanded Ronald McDonald House Atlantic Opens The newly completed Halifax facility creates a peaceful, home-like refuge for families seeking pediatric medical care at the IWK Health Centre.

The newly completed Halifax facility creates a peaceful, home-like refuge for families seeking pediatric medical care at the IWK Health Centre.

17.02.2026 15:21 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Editorial: Ontario Place on Trial Canada’s Supreme Court will be hearing a challenge to a key piece of a legislation enabling Premier Doug Ford’s redevelopment of Ontario Place. Occupying a series of man-made islands on Toronto’s wate...

ICYMI in our February issue: Elsa Lam's editorial parses the news that the Ontario Place Protectors case is heading to the Supreme Court.

13.02.2026 16:36 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Scene: Canadian Architect Awards Celebration, February 5, 2026 On February 5, 2026, winners of the Canadian Architect Awards of Excellence gathered to celebrate at Massey College at the University of Toronto.

On February 5, 2026, winners of the Canadian Architect Awards of Excellence gathered to celebrate at Massey College at the University of Toronto.

13.02.2026 16:33 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Parks Canada Seeking Feedback on Designs for Reimagined Public Space in Banff Canadians are invited to review and provide feedback on six conceptual designs for a new visitor centre and community space in the heart of Banff National Park.

Canadians are invited to review and provide feedback on six conceptual designs for a new visitor centre and community space in the heart of Banff National Park.

12.02.2026 16:48 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The International Garden Festival Unveils Winning Projects for 27th Edition The latest edition of the festival, which is set to open on June 20, 2026, will take place on the site of Les Jardins de Métis – Reford Gardens.

The latest edition of the festival, which is set to open on June 20, 2026, will take place on the site of Les Jardins de Métis – Reford Gardens.

11.02.2026 22:35 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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How to ensure affordable, safe and culturally grounded housing for Indigenous older adults It turns out that many Indigenous Elders are struggling to find affordable and safe homes to age with dignity after decades of contributing to their families and communities.

A good home, or Minosin Kikiwa in Cree, is the foundation of dignity in later life, according to the Indigenous seniors who spoke to us. Yet “every year the rent goes sky-high and it’s tough to be homeless,” an anonymous participant said.

10.02.2026 21:38 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0