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WEBGroundwork is a three-part film and exhibition series exploring the conceptual development and field research of contemporary architects cultivating alternative modes of engagement with new project sites.Using documentary as a curatorial tool, the CCA will take a critical look at how designers across diverse geographies and contexts engage with their environments in preliminary phases of projects.
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WEBAug 1, 2014 · Future plans for the area include an arena, recreation centre, connection to a new LRT line, and increased housing–the goal is to double the City Centre population from 28,000 to 50,000 by 2026. As Kasian’s Michael McDonald puts it, each design change adds to “the choreography and sequencing of movement that’s evolving like a dance.”.
Heritage consultants GBCA conserve Massey Hall’s ceiling
WEBFeb 22, 2022 · By Canadian Architect On Feb 22, 2022. Since 2012, Toronto-based GBCA Architects has been overseeing the revitalization of the Massey Hall project to ensure the conservation of the original architectural features. The firm’s principal, Christopher Borgal, worked from the beginning with the design teams to establish an approach to the overall ...
The Bentway reveals proposals for the next phase of Waterfront …
WEBJan 6, 2022 · The Bentway, in partnership with the City of Toronto, Waterfront BIA, and Toronto Downtown West BIA, has revealed six proposals for the next phase of Waterfront ReConnect, a project aiming to improve the pedestrian experiences under the Gardiner Expressway.. Three shortlisted designs have been proposed for the intersection of Lake Shore Boulevard and York Street, and three for Lake Shore ...
RAIC Releases New Fee Guide For Architects and Clients
WEBJul 30, 2019 · The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is proud to announce that the latest edition of A Guide to Determining Appropriate Fees for the Services of an Architect is now available. Photo Courtesy of raic.org. “The practice of architecture and the provision of architectural services have evolved considerably,” note the authors.
Book review: Race and Modern Architecture
WEBAug 3, 2020 · The result of a four-year interdisciplinary research project, this edited collection aims to “revise one of the core narratives of modern architecture—its association with universal emancipation and progress—by uncovering modernism’s long entanglement with racial thought.” In doing so, it highlights both the per vasiveness of race in modern architecture and its simultaneous omission ...
60 Richmond East Housing Co-operative - Canadian Architect
WEBMay 1, 2014 · 60 Richmond Street East is the first housing co-operative to be built in Toronto in many years. This project sets an example for urban infill and sustainability in the city. Located near a busy downtown Toronto intersection, this 11-storey building seeks to provide an alternative to the ubiquitous glass tower condominium projects.
Getting Active With Passive House: Clayton Community Centre, …
WEBJan 31, 2022 · Geographically, East Clayton is the precise definition of an exurb, situated near Surrey’s eastern border, some 50 kilometres from downtown Vancouver. Typologically, though, it is not the expected sprawl of houses and lawns. Beginning in the 1990s, the community was developed using the principles of New Urbanism, which seeks to create ...
Twenty + Change: Peter Braithwaite Studio - Canadian Architect
WEBAug 1, 2021 · Located in Halifax’s west end, the Armcrescent Residence is a seven-person home that is meticulously crafted—from custom board-formed concrete retaining walls to bespoke millwork that was built and installed by Peter Braithwaite’s on-staff carpenters. Photo by Peter Braithwaite. Since 2015, Nova Scotia firm Peter Braithwaite Studio has ...