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“This game is for us all” public art near Hockey Hall of Fame – Toronto, ON. Canada

Photo by Professional Women’s Hockey Player’s Association

Client: Public Art

Artist: unknown

Consultants: Professional Women’s Hockey Player’s Association /Budweiser

General Contractor: unknown

Completion: 2021

“I liken it to the fearless girl that’s on Wall Street in New York City. Hopefully it sparks that conversation and is a sort of inspiration for people. It’s the opportunity to have the conversation around visibility, and how do we increase that in women’s hockey, and how do we help to sort of change that culture?”
-Hefford, Professional Women’s Hockey Player’s Association

Sustainability

Temporary statue installation ‘This Game is for us all” is a message to the public the importance of female recognition and inclusion in the sport of hockey.

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Professional Women’s Hockey Player’s Association

NHL Hockey Hall of Fame

KPA Architects and Planners

Spencer R. Higgins

62M – Winnipeg, MB. Canada

Residential structure was built 35 feet above ground level so that residents can see the views above the nearby freeway….

“Prefabrication became the key to making this work”
– Hurme, 5468976 Architecture.

Client: Green Seed Development Corporation

Architects: 5468976 Architecture

Consultants: Atelier Anonymous (Landscape)

General Contractors: Holz Custom Prefab , Duxton, Kone, Penner Doors, Alumicor, Diamond Steel Roofing, Neon Works

Completion: 2017

Sustainability

62M has become part of Waterfront Drive revitalization in downtown Winnipeg. It is an innovative circular building with prefabricated wedge shaped living spaces. Each unit has a wide perimeter for large glass windows for views above the freeway. All units are identical and offer flexible open spaces.

There is also a penthouse suite with 360 degree views of the city that is available through airbnb for short stays and small group events.

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5468976 Architecture

Pop-up office – Toronto, ON. Canada

Photo by Dubbledam Architecture + Design

`wonderful that a material that was previously considered a waste product has a new life and is being used everyday. `
– Heather Dubbledam, Heather Dubbledam Architecture + Design

Client: various

Architects: Heather Dubbledam Architecture + Design

Consultants: unknown

General Contractor: unknown

Completion: on-going

Sustainability

Modular assembly, adaptable, flexible, individual and collaborative area, wall and flooring can be reconfigured and are made out of reclaimed shipping pallets that was once technically deemed as a waste product.

Dubbledam Architects calculated that 50 pallets can fit into a 8`x 20` shipping container for ease of transporting, and shelves can be reconfigured. Alternatively used for outdoor festivals, disaster relief shelters, and start ups office space.

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Heather Dubbledam Architecture + Design

Euclid Avenue House-Toronto, ON. Canada

I`m pleased to see this little contemporary house at 328 Euclid Avenue has received some attention
-Levitt and Goodman

Client: Janna Levitt, Dean Goodman

Architects: LGA Architectural Partners

Consultants: unknown

General Contractor: unknown

Completion: 2006

Sustainability

This is the first residence in Toronto to incorporate green roofs. It is on an urban infill site and built small. The site is to handle storm water, grow food, built with cross breeze air flow in mind as there is no air conditioning,

There are edible foods on a purpose use green roof. Over time, the owners took advantage of ongoing green roof technologies.

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LGA Architectural Partners

College Laneway House, Toronto, ON. Canada

“What they’re saying is that you can have three dwelling units per lot [as of right]. I think we’ll get a more resilient city while introducing more density.”
Janna Levitt, LGA Architectural Partners

Client: Rochelle Rubinstein and Zeke Kaplan

Architects: LGA Architectural Partners

Consultants: unknown

General Contractor: ZZ contracting

Completion: 2019

Sustainability

Laneway housing allows for efficient use of single family lots. Renovations of existing garages, sheds. or new buildings allow for sustainable land use and serviced lands making them rentable and affordable suites in established neighborhoods.

This laneway house takes into account storm water collection, has a lush courtyard and garden, glass doors that extend indoor space with the outdoor courtyard.

The project team was able to retain the existing structure and built 5 split levels. The small spaces allow for multiple functions, the kitchen and living room are also storage and seating areas. The coat rack also serves as kitchen cabinets. The designers and contractors also worked with solar powered sky lights and large windows for multiple heating and cooling, lighting and outdoor view strategies.

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LGA Architectural Partners

ZZ Contracting

HSC Women’s Hospital – Winnipeg, MB.

Client: Health Sciences Centre

Architects: Architecture49 and Parkin Architects Ltd.

Consultants: Entro Communications

General Contractor: unknown

Completion: 2019

“ Rooted in the philosophy of patient and family-centred care, the new Women and Newborn Hospital was designed with intensive public and staff consultation, with the goal of environmental sustainability at the forefront..”
– architecture49

Sustainability

Targeted LEED Silver Certification, green roof, single patient rooms, large windows for natural daylight, women and mothers advance care, research and education, extensive public consultation.

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Health Sciences Centre

Architecture49

Parkin Architects Ltd.

Entro Communications

Riverview Health Centre Alzheimer Centre of Excellence – Winnipeg, MB.

The Centre’s objectives are:

To provide supportive care for individuals who are no longer capable of living independently in the community or on a general personal care home unit.
To optimize the residents quality of life.
To maintain the highest degree of functional independence possible.
To provide a safe and secure environment while maintaining a positive approach to care.

Client: Riverview Health Centre

Architect: Vern Reimer Architecture

Consultants: unknown

General Contractors: Bockstael Construction

Completion: 2019

Sustainability

Integrated Project Delivery allows for better communication of all design and constructions teams at the onset of the project.

Circadian lighting system in the building for health and wellness of patients, staff and visitors.

Social infrastructure for the betterment of inclusive communities.

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Riverview Health Centre

Vern Reimer Architecture

Bockstael Construction