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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”
– Winnipeg School Division news release.

Sustainability

This building is LEED silver certification and involved an Integrated Design Process with the project team.

The building has many large windows for natural light, a fully equipped science lab, gymnasium and daycare centre.

The main entrance offers a large commons area, a featured teachings wall and flooring that features indigenous art.

The classrooms offer flexible furniture and outdoor learning classrooms for indigenous culture, language and heritage education.

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LM Architectural Group

HTFC

Integral House – Toronto, ON. Canada

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 wall, quality natural daylight capture, vertical wooden oak fins, golden curtain, light and materiality, blue glass stair linked with sky, mixed use, acoustics, 150 seat concert hall for fundraisers, diversity and inclusion, LGBT community, elevator, accessible.

House is surrounded by natural landscape, tree canopy, and built on a sloped ravine.

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Shim-Sutcliffe Architects (15 Governor General Award winning)

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 parts – it should bring added-value to the whole First Nation community as a multi-generational asset designed to be a vibrant and active community hub.”
– Prairie Architects Inc.

Sustainability

Clean drinking water, early childhood learning, large windows for natural daylight, community hub, shared common space, large community kitchen and gymnasium.

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Prairie Architects Inc.

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 Library is perceived as a ‘big house’ with gable roof to respect its dense residential community.”
– LM Architectural Group

Sustainability

public library, large windows, feature green walls, one-storey, accessible, mature trees, outdoor seating areas, near playground and recreation campus, public transportation, walking paths, bike parking, electrical vehicle parking, inclusive

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LM Architectural Group

HTFC

The Arc Student Housing – Winnipeg, MB.

Client: Campus Suites

Architects: ARK (Architects+Research+Knowledge)

Consultants: Richard Wintrup Planning and Development, McGowan Russell Group, MORR Engineering, SBC Engineering

General Contractor: unknown

Completion: 2021

” The building is Transit-oriented and will embrace both pedestrians and cyclists.”
– Guela Solow, ARK (Architects+Research+Knowledge)

Sustainability

Mixed use student housing community, rental housing, safe, pedestrian friendly, walking distance to University of Manitoba, grocery and restaurants, the 15 minute city, building for bike parking, active transportation routes and public transportation.

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The Arc Winnipeg

ARK (Architects+Research+Knowledge)

Richard Wintrup Planning and Development

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 hearts and minds truly understand and embrace difference and grow up to seeing our diversity is our greatest strength rather than a deficit.
In a time when society encourages “what do I get?” thinking, will our children be able to recognize their own privilege and ask “what can I give?” instead, to build a more equitable society?
This is the dream, the hope, the path we journey on with children at Amber Trails. An education that grows goodness in our children.
– Ms. Lorelei Bunkowsky, Former Principal of Amber Trails Community School

Sustainability

LEED platinum, energy use reduction, water reduction, future proofing strategy, ventilation, air quality testing, natural light, large glass walls to improve transparency, efficient lighting fixtures and reduced light pollution.

Inclusive indoor and outdoor environments, cultural gathering spaces, community gymnasium, kitchen and public library, daycare, early learning centre, wall and floor assembly programming, seniors connectivity, vegetable farm, accessible walking trails, health and well being.

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Prairie Architects

HTFC

Bockstael Construction

Wolfrom Engineering

Viking Park and Connectivity Project – Gimli, MB.

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 come to see the Viking and view the inland sea every year,”
-Kathi Thorarinson Neal, co-chair of the Viking Park campaign.

Sustainability

This project incorporates nature, accessible walkways, biodiversity, indigenous plants, grasses and flowers, natural resources for local residents, cottage goers and visitors to enjoy.

Here you will find a pathway of commemorative messages written in stone from local residents, cottage goers and visitors of Gimli. This park provides a meeting place for culture, connectivity and reflection.

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HTF C

Impostor Cities – 2021 Venice Biennal, Italy

“Citizens of the world know about Canada’s architecture not because they visit our cities, but because they watch ﬁlm and television.”
– TBA Architecture

Client: 2021 Venice Biennale

Architects: Canada Council for the Arts, Thomas Balaban Architect (TBA)

Consultants:

General Contractor:

Completion: 2021

Sustainability

Building upgrades in 2018 to mechanical and ventilation systems, retrofitted windows and portions of the roof, hardwood flooring, and landscape renewal project.

Filmmakers and Television producers turn Canadian buildings playing as other cities. Many buildings in Canada have been used again and again for different locales around the world.

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Impostor cities

Canada Council for the Arts

Thomas Balaban Architect (TBA)

RRC Innovation Centre – Winnipeg, MB.

Red River College is a forward-thinking institution that recognizes the important role that innovation and industry partnerships play in creating the best opportunities for today’s workforce,” …“This facility embodies those noble ambitions.”
– Doug Hanna, Number TEN Architectural Group

Client: Red River College

Architects: Number TEN Architectural Group and Diamond Schmitt Architects

Consultants: SMS Engineering, Indigenous artist Jackie Traverse

General Contractor: Akman Construction

Sustainability

Some of the sustainability features include LEED certification and targeted net zero efficiency, Kromatix solar glass energy efficient technology: Power Over Ethernet lighting, Smart LSI Breakers, Wi-Fi outlets and Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV).

The architects have designed spaces for diversity and inclusion, indigenous gathering and meeting spaces that offer connectivity and accessibility to all students, staff and visitors. There is also a green space garden and the school is close to active transportation routes and bike storage.

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https://www.rrc.ca/edc/innovation-centre-project

Number TEN Architectural Group

https://dsai.ca/projects/innovation-centre/

Université de Saint-Boniface Daycare – Winnipeg, MB.

Client: Université de Saint-Boniface

Architects: Prairie Architects Inc.

Consultants: KGS Group (Engineering) and HTFC Planning & Design (Landscape)

General Contractor: MBuilds

Completed: 2021

Over the generations, Francophones in all regions of Canada have kept their language and culture alive and well. This happens when children have access to education and cultural experiences in their own language from an early age.”
-The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages.

Sustainability

Some sustainability features include: LEED Silver certification, Early childhood learning, high quality daycare for employees and community, francophone, diversity, inclusion, community engagement and collaboration.. These are only some of the factors that will lead to better future economic development.

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Prairie Architects Inc.

HTFC