All for one: members of 5468796 Architecture. Note: "At the moment we have 11 full time members at the office - the 12th, Sharon, left in the fall to pursue her PhD. She is shown in the table shot but not the headshots. That being said, her spot at the desk is often occupied by a colleague, contractor or collaborator, so we like to think that we are still a table of 12."

5468796 Architecture’s winning strategy

RAIC is pleased to announce that it has selected 5468796 Architecture Inc. as the recipient of its first annual Emerging Architectural Practice Award. 5468796 Architecture is a Winnipeg-based collaborative studio, established in 2007. Under the guidance of Johanna Hurme, MRAIC, Sasa Radulovic, MRAIC, and Colin Neufeld, MRAIC, the office unites the diverse knowledge and experience of 12 young…

April 3, 2013

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Lamin-Art’s heavy metal

Lamin-Art is launching a new, exclusive collection of handcrafted, embossed metallic laminates called Metal-Art. The collection features large-scale, three-dimensional designs with an artisan touch. “Designers and architects are the visionaries defining the future of our spaces and environments,” says Hans Mutzke, Lamin-Art’s design director. “This breakthrough collection answers the call from interior designers and architects…

March 27, 2013

Centre for Green Cities, Evergreen Brickworks, Toronto. By Diamond and Schmitt Architects Incorporated. Centrepiece of a unique adaptive reuse of a brownfield heritage site in the city. Photo by Tom Arban

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Here’s to the winners of the OAA Awards

Demonstrating the best in architectural design and innovation, winners of the 2013 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…

March 27, 2013

Young architect of the hour: Maxime-Alexis Frappier.

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All hail Maxime-Alexis Frappier

RAIC is pleased to announce Maxime-Alexis Frappier, MIRAC, as the recipient of its 2013 Young Architect Award. Frappier graduated in 2000 from the Université de Montréal School of Architecture. In 2006 he co-founded ACDF Architecture, now comprised of 35 professionals. He works on projects throughout Canada and Asia, and has won several awards including the Governor General’s…

March 21, 2013

The long anticipated new restaurant from the Hotel Arts Group, Yellow Door Bistro, has officially opened its doors to the public.

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Behind the Yellow Door

The long anticipated new restaurant from the Hotel Arts Group, Yellow Door Bistro, has officially opened its doors to the public. Yellow Door Bistro combines the classic ingredients of bistro-inspired cuisine with a contemporary and whimsical design experience in the trendy hotel environment of Hotels Arts. “We encourage guests to step beyond the yellow door and…

March 21, 2013

Michael Cojocar has led highly publicized public sector work and large mixed-use developments. Portrait by Mathieson & Hewitt Photographers

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At Zeidler in Calgary: a few good men

After a long career with Zeidler Partnership Architects, managing partner and architect Stephen Carruthers announces his retirement. Michael Cojocar and Martin Veenhoven will lead the Calgary studio, both principals with over 25 years of experience who bring global insight, integrity and innovation to the architectural profession. Says Tarek El-Khatib, senior partner Zeidler, "This is a…

March 20, 2013

The lobby of the award-winning Htel La Ferme, in Charlevoix:Quebec. Photo courtesy Le Massif de Charlevoix.

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Htel La Ferme: a winning project

Management at both Groupe Le Massif and at architectural firm LEMAYMICHAUD, who was in charge of the interior design in consortium with STGM Architecture et Hudon Julien architectes, are proud to announce the Hôtel La Ferme project has won first prize at the Retail and Leisure Interiors Awards 2012, in the Hotels and Service Retailers…

March 19, 2013

School of Pharmacy, University of Waterloo. Photo courtesy of Ben Rahn and A-Frame.

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Wild about Hariri Pontarini Architects

RAIC | Architecture Canada is pleased to announce Hariri Pontarini Architects as the recipient of its 2013 Architectural Firm Award. Founded in 1994, Hariri Pontarini Architects (HPA) is a Toronto-based, full-service architectural practice known for creating modern landmarks. The firm’s work has been recognized locally, nationally and internationally, having won over 60 awards, including the Governor General’s…

March 13, 2013

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Cocktails, anyone?

Luxury kitchen and bath mainstay Native Trails is causing a stir by introducing two new recycled copper bar sinks, Mojito and Manhattan. These notable additions celebrate the brand’s commitment to offering consumers and designers attractive and sustainable furnishings for entertaining in the home. Says Naomi Neilson Howard, founder and CEO “People inevitably gather around the…

March 13, 2013

"Our Audi Terminal is the latest global architecture concept developed by Audi AG," says Michel Lauzon, president of Groupe Lauzon. "With a bright and spacious design not unlike today's newest airports, the terminal is notable for its dynamism, asymmetry and transparency."

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Awesome Audi

Groupe Lauzon recently inaugurated the largest Audi Terminal in the Americas. The facility is located in Laval, Quebec. Offering more than 130,000 square feet (the equivalent of almost 2.5 football fields) and spanning three stories, the spectacular building includes: • A showroom able to accommodate more than 20 vehicles; • More than 10 reception counters for…

February 25, 2013