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This year's theme reflects the pursuit of joy at the heart of recent design trends.
Formica Canada Launches 2026 FORM Student Innovation Competition
This year's theme reflects the pursuit of joy at the heart of recent design trends.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM
This year's theme reflects the pursuit of joy at the heart of recent design trends.
The two-stage competition invites landscape architecture and design teams from around the world to reimagine a site located at 34 Hanna Ave. in Toronto.
City of Toronto launches international design competition for new park in Liberty Village
The two-stage competition invites landscape architecture and design teams from around the world to reimagine a site located at 34 Hanna Ave. in Toronto.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The two-stage competition invites landscape architecture and design teams from around the world to reimagine a site located at 34 Hanna Ave. in Toronto.
The November 2025 issue of Canadian Architect magazine: www.canadianarchitect.com/november-2025/. Featuring RAIC Journal: issuu.com/iqbusinessme...
Our November issue looks at a series of projects where the work of #architecture & #landscapearchitecture are tightly intertwined and interwoven
Our November issue looks at a series of projects where the work of #architecture & #landscapearchitecture are tightly intertwined and interwoven
November 11, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The November 2025 issue of Canadian Architect magazine: www.canadianarchitect.com/november-2025/. Featuring RAIC Journal: issuu.com/iqbusinessme...
Our November issue looks at a series of projects where the work of #architecture & #landscapearchitecture are tightly intertwined and interwoven
Our November issue looks at a series of projects where the work of #architecture & #landscapearchitecture are tightly intertwined and interwoven
Join in to celebrate Shirley Blumberg, Brigitte Shim, and Betsy Williamson’s work in founding BEAToronto, and their contributions in stewarding the organization through its first decade. Click here for more info:
BEAT Special Event: A Celebration of BEAT’s Founders — BEAT
A Celebration of BEAT’s Founders Thursday November 26, 6:30 - 9:00 pm Location: KPMB Architects, 351 King Street East, Suite 1200 Please join us in celebrating Shirley Blumberg, Brigitte Shim, and B...
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November 11, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Join in to celebrate Shirley Blumberg, Brigitte Shim, and Betsy Williamson’s work in founding BEAToronto, and their contributions in stewarding the organization through its first decade. Click here for more info:
The redevelopment aims to modernize Lansdowne Park into a more accessible hub for both the City’s residents and visitors. But Ottawa architect and writer Toon Dreesen asks: is this the right approach?
Op-ed: A look at the many risks of Lansdowne 2.0
What happens if, in 17 years, we have no profits, no sports team, and no plans for maintenance?
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November 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The redevelopment aims to modernize Lansdowne Park into a more accessible hub for both the City’s residents and visitors. But Ottawa architect and writer Toon Dreesen asks: is this the right approach?
ICYMI in our November issue: Travelling to the West Coast, we take a look at Simon Fraser University’s Gibson Art Museum, designed by Hariri Pontarini Architects with Iredale Architecture.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:41 PM
ICYMI in our November issue: Travelling to the West Coast, we take a look at Simon Fraser University’s Gibson Art Museum, designed by Hariri Pontarini Architects with Iredale Architecture.
The deadline for the Building Equality in Architecture Capital Region (BEACAP) Logo Competition has been extended to November 14, 2025. For more information, click here:
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November 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The deadline for the Building Equality in Architecture Capital Region (BEACAP) Logo Competition has been extended to November 14, 2025. For more information, click here:
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The Gardiner Museum has announced the reopening of its fully transformed ground floor on November 6, 2025, marking its most ambitious capital project in two decades.
Gardiner Museum to Reopen with Transformed Ground Floor
Designed by Montgomery Sisam Architects and Andrew Jones Design, in collaboration with architect Chris Cornelius of studio:indigenous, the redesign features new collection galleries, a fully equipped ...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The Gardiner Museum has announced the reopening of its fully transformed ground floor on November 6, 2025, marking its most ambitious capital project in two decades.
The updated resource, also known as Document 100-2025, outlines recommended steps for the closing stages of a construction contract as the owner assumes control of the project from the contractor.
OAA and OGCA Launch 2025 Edition of Take-Over Procedures Document for Ontario’s Design and Construction Industries
The updated resource, also known as Document 100-2025, outlines recommended steps for the closing stages of a construction contract as the owner assumes control of the project from the contractor.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:23 PM
The updated resource, also known as Document 100-2025, outlines recommended steps for the closing stages of a construction contract as the owner assumes control of the project from the contractor.
ICYMI: For our November cover story, Claire Lubell visits Place des Montréalaises, a plaza led by architecture firm Lemay, artist Angela Silver, and engineers AtkinsRealis.
Centring Women in the City: Place des Montréalaises, Montreal, Quebec
A plaza with a feminist design vision bridges over an urban expressway, connecting Montreal’s city hall to its downtown.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:52 PM
ICYMI: For our November cover story, Claire Lubell visits Place des Montréalaises, a plaza led by architecture firm Lemay, artist Angela Silver, and engineers AtkinsRealis.
An open international competition has opened for the interior design and the creation of a furniture line for the historic Fellows Pavilions at Villa Medici, the home of the French Academy in Rome since 1803.
Interior Design & Furniture Competition: Re-enchanting The Villa Medici
An open international competition has opened for the interior design and the creation of a furniture line for the historic Fellows Pavilions at Villa Medici, the home of the French Academy in Rome sin...
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November 3, 2025 at 9:50 PM
An open international competition has opened for the interior design and the creation of a furniture line for the historic Fellows Pavilions at Villa Medici, the home of the French Academy in Rome since 1803.
Armstrong is bringing together experts from JLL, CBRE, IFMA, and IES for a virtual panel on Monday, Nov. 3, from 2:00–3:00pm ET to talk about the future of energy efficiency in buildings and how policy, standards, and tech are evolving as federal incentives fade.
Energy Efficiency and the Future of the Built Environment
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October 31, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Armstrong is bringing together experts from JLL, CBRE, IFMA, and IES for a virtual panel on Monday, Nov. 3, from 2:00–3:00pm ET to talk about the future of energy efficiency in buildings and how policy, standards, and tech are evolving as federal incentives fade.
The event will feature thematic debates on issues related to quality in Canada’s built environments.
Public Debates on Quality in Canada's Built Environment to take place throughout November
The event will feature thematic debates on issues related to quality in Canada’s built environments.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The event will feature thematic debates on issues related to quality in Canada’s built environments.
The renamed RBC Amphitheatre will transform into an expanded year-round venue by 2030.
Live Nation releases renderings of new waterfront venue proposed for Ontario Place
The renamed RBC Amphitheatre will transform into an expanded year-round venue by 2030.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The renamed RBC Amphitheatre will transform into an expanded year-round venue by 2030.
ZAS Architects + Interiors founder Paul Andrew Stevens has passed away at his beloved farm in Prince Edward County.
In Memoriam: Paul Stevens (1963-2025)
Paul was one of the founders of Toronto-based ZAS Architects + Interiors.
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October 28, 2025 at 8:55 PM
ZAS Architects + Interiors founder Paul Andrew Stevens has passed away at his beloved farm in Prince Edward County.
ICYMI in our October issue: We dive into an Environment Canada tool that predicts future climate across Canada (spoiler alert: plan for a dramatic increase in cooling needs).
Designing for Tomorrow: Why Future Climate Data Matters for Building Design today
With a rapidly changing climate, architects and other AED professionals will need to rethink the data that shapes key design decisions.
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October 27, 2025 at 8:45 PM
ICYMI in our October issue: We dive into an Environment Canada tool that predicts future climate across Canada (spoiler alert: plan for a dramatic increase in cooling needs).
B+H Architects has filed for CCAA protection. The move was approved by the Ontario Superior Court on October 17, 2025, and allows the firm to continue operating while it seeks to navigate financial recovery.
B+H Architects Files for CCAA Protection
The move was approved by the Ontario Superior Court on October 17, 2025, and allows the firm to continue operating while it seeks to navigate financial recovery.
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October 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM
B+H Architects has filed for CCAA protection. The move was approved by the Ontario Superior Court on October 17, 2025, and allows the firm to continue operating while it seeks to navigate financial recovery.
The McMichael Canadian Art Collection, home to collections of Canadian and Indigenous art, has announced a redevelopment led by Toronto-based firm Hariri Pontarini Architects (HPA).
Hariri Pontarini Architects to Lead Redevelopment of McMichael Canadian Art Collection
The resulting building will be a reflection of Canada's values: creativity, inclusion, sustainability, and respect for the land.
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October 24, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The McMichael Canadian Art Collection, home to collections of Canadian and Indigenous art, has announced a redevelopment led by Toronto-based firm Hariri Pontarini Architects (HPA).
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The October 2025 issue of Canadian Architect: www.canadianarchitect.com/october-2025/ Our October issue explores sustainability in all its forms. Featuring AIA Canada Society Journal @aiaofficial.bsky.social
Cover: by EDGZ Architecture & Design Studio. Photo: Doublespace Photography
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Cover: by EDGZ Architecture & Design Studio. Photo: Doublespace Photography
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October 1, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The October 2025 issue of Canadian Architect: www.canadianarchitect.com/october-2025/ Our October issue explores sustainability in all its forms. Featuring AIA Canada Society Journal @aiaofficial.bsky.social
Cover: by EDGZ Architecture & Design Studio. Photo: Doublespace Photography
#architecture
Cover: by EDGZ Architecture & Design Studio. Photo: Doublespace Photography
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Last month, 288 players teed off at Le Blainvillier golf club for the 36th edition of the Tournoi de golf des architectes du Québec (TGAQ), presented by Quebec-based architecture news site Kollectif in collaboration with ARD and EDP.
Kollectif raises $30,000 for MR-63 and Architecture Sans Frontières Québec
Since 2010, the annual golf tournament organized by Kollectif has supported cultural and humanitarian causes that highlight the architectural community.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Last month, 288 players teed off at Le Blainvillier golf club for the 36th edition of the Tournoi de golf des architectes du Québec (TGAQ), presented by Quebec-based architecture news site Kollectif in collaboration with ARD and EDP.
The OAA is accepting submissions and nominations for its biennial awards program, which highlights excellence in built projects and recognizes achievements by members of the architectural profession.
Call for Entries: 2026 OAA Design Excellence and Service Awards
The biennial awards program highlights excellence in built projects and recognizes achievements by members of the architectural profession.
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October 22, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The OAA is accepting submissions and nominations for its biennial awards program, which highlights excellence in built projects and recognizes achievements by members of the architectural profession.
On October 9, 2025, the Council on Vertical Urbanism (CVU)—formerly known as the Council for Tall Buildings and Vertical Habitat (CTBUH) formally launched its new Canadian office in TMU’s Architecture Building.
Council on Vertical Urbanism launches new Canadian office in TMU’s Architecture Building
The launch celebrates a milestone for the Council's growing presence in Canada, strengthening collaboration between industry and academia in advancing research and innovation on tall buildings and urb...
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October 21, 2025 at 7:10 PM
On October 9, 2025, the Council on Vertical Urbanism (CVU)—formerly known as the Council for Tall Buildings and Vertical Habitat (CTBUH) formally launched its new Canadian office in TMU’s Architecture Building.
A few pieces that caught our eye at this year's edition of Feria Hábitat in València, Spain.
Product Picks from Feria Hábitat València 2025
A few pieces that caught our eye at this year's edition of Feria Hábitat in València, Spain.
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October 20, 2025 at 5:54 PM
A few pieces that caught our eye at this year's edition of Feria Hábitat in València, Spain.
Dr. Kongjian Yu's passing marks a loss for those in the architectural community, as well as those focused on creating a more sustainable future.
In Memoriam: Dr. Kongjian Yu (1963-2025)
His passing marks a loss for those in the architectural community, as well as those focused on creating a more sustainable future.
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October 20, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Dr. Kongjian Yu's passing marks a loss for those in the architectural community, as well as those focused on creating a more sustainable future.