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Architects: MJMA
- Year: 2016
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Professionals: Blackwell Engineering, MJMA, C.F. Crozier & Associates, SNC Lavalin
Conestoga College Student Recreation Centre / MJMA
Emerald Hills Leisure Centre / MJMA + MTa
- Area: 57000 m²
- Year: 2016
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Manufacturers: American Olean, KBE, Spectrum Aquatics
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Professionals: Read Jones Christoffersen, Smith + Andersen
Sheridan College Hazel McCallion Campus - Phase II / Moriyama & Teshima Architects + Montgomery Sisam Architects
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Architects: Montgomery Sisam Architects, Moriyama & Teshima Architects
- Area: 223 ft²
- Year: 2017
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Manufacturers: Decoustics, Kalzip, Camino, Ned Law
Branksome Hall Athletics & Wellness Centre / MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects
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Architects: MJMA: MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects
- Area: 72000 ft²
- Year: 2015
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Manufacturers: Acapulco Pools, Clifford Masonry, Gingko, Gym-Con, Sound Solutions, +2
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Professionals: Blackwell Engineering, ERA Architects, Gillam Group, MGM Consulting, PMA Landscape Architects
15 Awe-Inspiring Libraries That Will Make You Want to Read All Day
From community meeting hubs to secluded refuges, places to learn and places to study, libraries can be so much more than just a place to a check out a book. With this in mind, we’ve rounded-up 15 awe-inspiring libraries, including a Canadian church that was converted into a library, the first library in Muyinga, Burundi – built using participatory design and local materials – and the largest academic library in Finland. See what makes each of the libraries unique after the break.
MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Wins RAIC's 2016 Firm Award
Toronto-based MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects (MJMA) has been selected to receive the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada's (RAIC) 2016 Architectural Firm Award. Known for their work in community recreation and sports buildings, the more than 50-person practice was chosen by the jury for their "wellness approach" to design and contribution to the "broader communities in which the projects are located."
“MJMA has consistently achieved a very high quality of architecture and bold clarity throughout its large body of work,” said the five-member jury. “In addition to the spectacular spatial qualities, the architecture exhibits a clear problem-solving approach.
The Granite Club / Montgomery Sisam Architects
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Architects: Montgomery Sisam Architects
- Area: 43626 ft²
- Year: 2015
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Professionals: OP McCarthy & Associates, Graham Construction, Halcrow Yolles, IBI Group, Janet Rosenberg + Associates, +1
Centennial College Ashtonbee Campus Library & Student Hub / MJMA
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Architects: MJMA
- Area: 87000 ft²
- Year: 2014
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Manufacturers: Dri-Design, Kingspan Insulated Panels, Montel
John M. Harper Branch Library & Stork Family YMCA / Teeple Architects
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Architects: Teeple Architects
- Area: 60000 ft²
- Year: 2011
UTM Innovation Centre / Moriyama & Teshima Architects
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Architects: Moriyama & Teshima Architects
- Area: 65300 ft²
- Year: 2014
Stephen Hawking Centre at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics / Teeple Architects
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Architects: Teeple Architects
- Area: 55000 ft²
- Year: 2011
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Manufacturers: Mulvey & Banani Lighting Inc., VMZINC
Thunder Bay Courthouse / Adamson Associates Architects
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Architects: Adamson Associates Architects
- Area: 23225 m²
- Year: 2014
Stealth Cabin / Superkül inc
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Architects: Superkül inc
- Area: 1500 ft²
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Professionals: Halcrow Yolles, Wilson Project Management
Mineral Springs / Superkül inc
Remembering Ron Thom's Subtle Mark on the Canadian Landscape
“You don’t need big and flashy starchitecture to make a statement; the most powerful architecture is often that which blends into the landscape and reveals itself slowly.” In this article on Monocle, written by Nelly Gocheva, the late Canadian architect Ron Thom is remembered for just this reason. To learn more about Thom's architectural approach and works, including his masterplan for Trent University, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, read the article here.
Paul H. Cocker Architecture Gallery / Gow Hastings Architects
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Architects: Gow Hastings Architects
- Area: 3120 ft²
- Year: 2013
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Professionals: Engineering Link Incorporated, Enso Systems Inc.
Chinguacousy Park Redevelopment / MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects
House on Limekiln Line / Studio Moffitt
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Architects: Studio Moffitt
- Area: 85 m²
- Year: 2011