“Every design and engineering effort was driven by the belief that ‘living buildings’ take responsibility for the ecosystems they play an integral part in, but we also understood at a larger scale that carbon emissions, the by-product of energy produced by fossil fuels, do not respect boundaries, so efforts were also focused on the big-picture …
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Limberlost Place (formerly The Arbour) – Toronto, ON., Canada
“The building will be smart, it will be sustainable, it will be the latest and the best of mass timber technology” – Luigi Ferrara, Dean to the Centre of the Arts, Design and Information Technology at George Brown College. Client: George Brown College Architects: Moriyama and Teshima Architects, Acton Ostry Architects Consultants: Integral Group (M+E), …
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Buffalo Crossing at Fort Whyte Alive – Winnipeg MB, Canada
“The building is really about inviting people to the site,… getting them excited about sustainability, demonstrating how comfortable, how quiet, how incredible passive houses spaces are; which should drive curiosity and wander and hopefully action ” – Michael Banman, Architect, Stantec Winnipeg Client: Fort Whyte Alive Architects: Stantec Winnipeg General Contractor: PCL Construction Consultants: Luisa …
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Waverley West Elementary and High Schools, Winnipeg, MB.
“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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Canada’s Diversity Gardens – Winnipeg, MB.
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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Desautels Concert Hall -University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB.
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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École Waterford Springs School – Winnipeg, MB.
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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Harvey Redsky Memorial K-8 School – Shoal Lake #40 First Nation, ON.
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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Bill and Helen Norrie Library, Winnipeg, MB.
Client: City of Winnipeg Architects: LM Architectural Group Consultants: ESP Interior Design Services, Tower Engineering (S, M+E), HTFC (Landscape), Sison Blackburn, Moor Transportation General Contractor: unknown Completion: 2021 “Inspired by Rooster Town History and local residential context in which typical home typologies were monoslope or Gable roof in form the new Bill and Helen Norrie …
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Amber Trails School – Winnipeg, MB.
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 …