Combining multiple esthetics is the standard rather than the exception in building exteriors. And since the days of monolithic design are long gone, architects are pushing the limits by integrating materials to create a modern, sophisticated look. At the same time, no designer can afford to sacrifice performance for an eye-catching look. Ever-evolving, stricter building codes, and heightened expectations from building owners now demand the right balance between beauty and durability.
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The competition winning design of Ørestad Church in Copenhagen, Denmark, features a structure built in wood and wood shingles to ground the building in its forest surroundings, in hopes of evoking spirituality within worshippers.
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Adaptive reuse of historic buildings has remained a consistent architectural trend over the past two decades and beyond, with open space being a centrepiece of the design as older factories and warehouses with open floor plans are converted into offices, studios, or retail spaces.
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Soprema’s new manufacturing plant in Woodstock, Ontario, has received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v4 certification for the facility’s sustainable design and focus on employee health and well-being.
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A ceremony was held to announce the imminent construction of the new Giant Steps Autism Centre in Montreal.
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After centuries of use, fluid-applied waterproofing continues to evolve as the primary method of structural waterproofing.
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Wildfires are making headlines in Canada with increasing frequency. They are a frightening reminder about the impact of climate change.
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Though the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) celebrates World Architecture Day virtually in 2021, the OAA traditionally marks this occasion with a reception for to reveal the year’s Queen’s Park Picks (QP Picks).
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