“Since all of the facilities – restaurants, suites, shops and restrooms – are self-contained units, it is largely possible to do without a solid, enclosed façade. This allows natural ventilation of the stadium, which is the most important aspect of the stadium’s sustainable design.” – Herzog & de Merons Client: National Stadium Company Architects: Herzog …
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“The design is guided by the principles of liveability, sustainability, durability and flexibility and creates a facility that supports: physical and psychological health of students and staff; occupant health, systems and energy efficiency and responsible use of materials; life-cycle considerations of operations and maintenance; and flexibility to adapt to the continued evolution of the Waverley …
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Client: RBC Convention Centre Architects: LM Architectural Group, Number TEN Architectural Group Consultants: various General Contractors: Stuart Olson Construction Completion: 2016 Sustainability LEED Silver Certification was based on site development, water efficiency, energy efficiency, material selection, indoor quality and design innovation. BOMA Best was based on computer system monitoring, energy efficient light fixtures, automation of …
Client: Assiniboine Park Conservancy Architects: architecture49 (Principal), KPMB Architects (Design), HTFC Planning and Design (Landscape) Consultants: MB Hydro General Contractor: Bird Construction Completion: 2022 It will be a signature piece of architecture that generates awareness and a presence in the park, an interactive destination that focuses on the interrelationships of plants and people, and a …
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Client: University of Manitoba Architects: Cibinel Architecture Consultants: unknown General Contractor: unknown Completion: 2023 “The plan is to host traditional orchestral, choir and operate performances as well as shows that blend theatre, dance or visual art elements.” – Cibinel Architecture Sustainability The facility is targeted to be LEED silver certified. It will include a lobby with …
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Client: Winnipeg School Division Architects: LM Architectural Group Consultants: Crosier Kilgour and Partners (Structural), Epp Siepman Engineering (M+E), HTFC (Landscape) and Sison Blackburn (Civil), Province of Manitoba General Contractors: Bockstael Construction Completion: 2021 The name of the school ” represents growth and connection to nature and the indigenous aspects being incorporated into the school” – …
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Client: James Stewart Architects: Shim-Sutcliffe Architects Consultants: Mimi Gellman artist (blue glass staircase), Blackwell (Structural Engineering) General Contractors: various Completion: 2009 ” We are always pushing our spaces into the landscape and we are always pulling the landscape into our spaces.” – Bridgette Shim, Shim-Sutcliffe Architects Sustainability Local craftsman and trades, large glass window …
Client: Shoal Lake #40 First Nation Architects: Prairie Architects Inc. Consultants: Wolfrom Engineering, KGS Group (M+E), JR Cousin (Cost), Scatliff Miller Murray (Landscape) General Contractor: Parkwest Projects Ltd. Completion: 2021 ” A key design factor early in the design process was that the new 18,200 sf facility should equal more than the sum of its …
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Client: Public Schools Finance Board Seven, Seven Oaks School Division Architects: Prairie Architects Inc. Consultants: Wolfrom Eng. Ltd (Structural), Enermodal Eng. Ltd. (M+E), HTFC (Landscape), Integrated Designs Inc. (Costing) General Contractor: Bockstael Construction Ltd. Completed: 2015 In a time when the spotlight has shone on Manitoba in the news, can we dream of children whose …
Client: Icelandic Festival of Manitoba Landscape Architects: HTFC Planning and Design Consultants: unknown General Contractors: Viking Park (Shelmerdine Garden Centre), Connectivity (Minerva Tree Farms and Nursery), State Craft Completed: Viking Park (2017) Connectivity (2021) A visit to the park will provide a diverse, accessible and memorable visitor experience to thousands of locals and tourists who …
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