The Toronto designer of a Baha’i temple in Chile, a Vancouver wood champion, a Halifax historic conservation expert and a Montreal hospital specialist are among the architects from across Canada to be named 2014 Fellows by the RAIC | Architecture Canada. The RAIC College of Fellows bestows Fellowship in recognition of outstanding achievement. Criteria include design…
The Canada Council for the Arts and RAIC | Architecture Canada have announced the recipients of the 2014 Governor General’s Medals in Architecture. The awards celebrate outstanding design in recently completed projects by Canadian architects. The winning buildings reflect excellence in sustainable design, innovation and compatibility with the landscape. THE 2014 WINNERS • 60 Richmond…
Hooray for the Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum: the beloved institution has received a $5 million allocation through the City of New York’s Department of Cultural Affairs. The funding supports Cooper-Hewitt’s renovation of the historic Carnegie Mansion and grounds, which will result in 60 percent more gallery space when the museum reopens in fall 2014.…
The Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) announced the winners of its annual Awards program during a gala dinner last night at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto. One of the most highly regarded honours in the industry, the ARIDO Awards recognize excellence, innovation and creativity in interior design. This year’s winners include…
Diamond Schmitt Architects returns to Doors Open Toronto (May 25-26) with two afternoons (open from 1-5 p.m.) of presentations on this year’s theme of "Creators, Makers and Innovators." Architects will discuss projects in Toronto, across Canada and abroad. Visitors will learn about buildings in development, newly opened and soon to open buildings, including Toronto’s…
On Apr. 13, the Rijksmuseum was reopened by Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands - after 10 years of rebuilding, renovation and restoration. Never before has a national museum undergone such a complete transformation. The official opening ceremony, in front of the building, was broadcast internationally. As her final public duty before retirement, Her Majesty was…
The transformation of King’s Cross Station by John McAslan + Partners is one of the winners of the 2013 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards, unveiled this week by the European Commission and Europa Nostra. “My warmest congratulations go to this year’s winners," says Androulla Vassiliou, European commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism…
As Hamilton leads the province in economic growth and development opportunities, the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) announces Hamilton as the destination for their 2015 Conference and Annual General Meeting. 2015 will be the first year the OAA will be holding its annual conference in Hamilton. During the four-day event (May 5 - 8), the…
Four libraries designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects are featured among the best in Library Design Showcase 2012. Presented by the American Library Association, Library Design Showcase annually celebrates the best in new and newly renovated libraries in North America. “Libraries that are included are beautiful examples of architecture that address service needs in innovative and effective ways,” says…
Eames Demetrios – the world-renowned multimedia and exhibition designer, lecturer, filmmaker and author – is set to deliver the keynote address at the Vancouver Island Design Exchange, taking place March 23 at Victoria’s Hotel Grand Pacific. The Vancouver Island Design Exchange annually aims to promote greater awareness of design while fostering idea-sharing between the various design disciplines. Grandson…