Espace 67
In 1967 the International and Universal Exposition — commonly known as EXPO 67 — was at the helm of the 20th century as the most successful World's Fair garnering a record-breaking number of visitors. Held from April 27th…
The Opeongo Pavilion
Occupying 230-square-metres of Parc du Mont-Orford’s scenic landscape — amid lakes, mountains, and forests — is the modernized Opeongo Pavilion.The name, Opeongo, derives from the Anishnaabe word opeauwingauk (sandy narrows); it…
Ryerson University Centre for Urban Innovation
For Phil Silverstein, the process of designing Ryerson University’s new Centre for Urban Innovation was very much like playing “the ultimate game of Tetris.” Located on the site of a century-old heritage building in downtown Toronto, the…
OAA Headquarters Building Renewal
The OAA’s Don Mills Headquarters was designed by Toronto architect Ruth Cawker, winner of a 1989 province-wide design competition. It had been built to the R2000 standard, which was better than the norm at the time.This was…
Sciences Complex at the MIL Campus of the Université de Montréal
The Sciences Complex of the Université de Montréal’s new MIL Campus is a 60,000 m² composite that will host approximately 200 professors, researchers, and 2,000 students from the departments of chemistry, physics, geography and biological…
Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles Welcomes its First Visitors
Parc de la Rivière des Mille-Îles is a multipurpose centre located in the City of Laval. The facility serves as a community and educational resource, a service area, and a support centre for the park’s activities.The new building…
Sustainable Energy and Engineering Building at Simon Fraser University
For Revery Architecture, expedited design and construction schedules are nothing new. With two fast-track buildings under their belt — the Guildford Aquatic Centre and the Surrey City Centre Library — the firm was well prepared to tackle…
The International Garden Festival’s 20th Edition
The International Garden Festival is celebrating its 20th edition with interactive gardens that transformed the site into a child-friendly (without being childish) terrains de jeu (playground).In the presence of 40 designers and more…
Le Petit Montréal
Before the crisp fall air assumes the summer heat, Downtown Montréal has bestowed another outdoor installation for all laid-back purposes. Le Petit Montréal’s lush oasis is a place for shoppers and workers to unwind under shady relaxation…
Passages Insolites (Unusual Passages)
The 6th edition of Passages Insolites brings together 14 artworks produced by 40 local and international artists and architecture collectives whose work plays on the idea of “unusual passages”.These artists pose profound questions about…