Demonstrating the best in architectural design and innovation, winners of the 2015 Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) Awards feature both Canadian and international projects designed by Ontario architects, ranging from sustainable single-family homes to the redevelopment of key cultural and civic destinations.
Representing Ontario’s emerging new talent and some of the province’s most established architecture firms,…
Samuel (Sam) Óghale Oboh, FRAIC, is the 76th president of the RAIC following a formal 2015 President Investiture Ceremony on Jan. 23. About 130 Canadian and international guests attended the ceremony at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, which featured a keynote address by John Ralston Saul, Canadian author, essayist and president of PEN International. Saul spoke of…
Spencer Ogden, the world’s fastest growing international energy-recruitment specialist, has unveiled its new Canadian headquarters in Calgary as part of a major North American expansion program. The office celebrated its launch with a VIP party on Wednesday, Sept. 24, where co-founders Sir Peter Ogden (chairman) and David Spencer-Percival (CEO) hosted energy professionals from…
U.S. firm Alfonso Architects has designed the Streamsong Resort located in Polk County, Florida. Nestled in the Bone Valley, the 16,000-acre property includes a 316,000-square-foot lodge, 42,000-square-foot golf clubhouse, four restaurants, spa and conference centre. As well as designing the two buildings, lead architect Alberto Alfonso, AIA, also designed custom lighting, furnishings, spa products, staff…
Scotiabank has announced the nine finalists for the 2014 Scotiabank EcoLiving Awards. Winners will be announced at a gala ceremony on Thursday, June 5, 2014, at the Art Gallery of Ontario. The Scotiabank EcoLiving Awards is a national awards program that recognizes businesses, entrepreneurs and students for excellence in the development of home energy-efficiency products,…
Starting this December, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) celebrates A Season of Gems with two exhibitions and a new permanent suite of galleries showcasing some of the world’s most dazzling diamonds, gemstones and minerals. The Nature of Diamonds (Presented by De Beers Canada ) On display until March 22, 2009This exhibition explores humankind’s ongoing…