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The Leaf at Assiniboine Park / KPMB Architects + Architecture49

Hadir Al Koshta — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000

A Horticultural Sanctuary for the 21st Century - Guided by the ambition to celebrate Canada's cultural diversity, The Leaf is a new botanical sanctuary located in Winnipeg's Assiniboine Park. LEED Gold Certified, the conservatory will capture the imaginations of new generations while promoting a greater understanding and love for the botanical world. The Leaf will play a critical role in shaping how communities perceive, interact with, and understand nature and sustainability.

Boston University Center for Computing & Data Sciences / KPMB Architects

Andreas Luco — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000

The Center for Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University is a landmark for the university. It transforms the skyline, meets laudable sustainability goals, and prioritizes human-centered design, maximizing collaboration and interconnectivity. The project brings together the mathematics, statistics, and computer science departments, building community among the 3000 students, faculty, and staff. Realized as a vertical campus.

Ottawa Art Gallery Expansion / KPMB Architects

Paula Pintos — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +0000

In Canada’s National Capital Region, the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) and University of Ottawa (uOttawa) Theatre form part of a 17,435 m² renovation and expansion to transform Ottawa’s heritage Arts Court into a mixed-used development. Located across from the Rideau Canal, the OAG builds on the legacy of a long institutional history as a destination for art in the city. In a city defined by heritage and brutalist-era architecture, the white cubist composition creates a striking contrast to its context of grey glass and masonry office towers. Two barrier-free entrances are linked, providing east-west pedestrian connectivity through the ground level. A signature destination restaurant and café, open to the public daily and in evenings, has further activates the revitalization of the precinct.

University of Lethbridge Science Commons / KPMB Architects + Stantec Architecture

Daniel Tapia — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 02:00:00 +0000

The Science Commons is a critical component of a larger vision to diversify Alberta’s economy into the knowledge and innovation industries. Located on the Lethbridge University Campus in the majestic coulee landscape and next door to Arthur Erickson’s iconic University Hall (1971), the project is purpose-built for transdisciplinary research and teaching.

Wilson School of Design / KPMB Architects + Public Architecture + Design

Rayen Sagredo — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 11:00:00 +0000

With over 300 apparel companies, BC’s lower mainland is a center of excellence for technical fashion design, and the new Wilson School of Design at Kwantlen Polytechnic University is set to be the preeminent school for this industry on the West Coast. The broader purpose of the University is to fuel the local economy by generating a steady pool of talent and expertise in the fields of graphic design, interior design, fashion marketing, and fashion technology. The design of the new school fosters interdisciplinary collaboration by positioning flexible design studios, labs, open offices and shared spaces across all five floors.

Julis Romo Rabinowitz Building & Louis A. Simpson International Building / KPMB Architects

Rayen Sagredo — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 15:00:00 +0000

The former Frick Chemistry Laboratories at 20 Washington Road were fully renovated and with strategic new additions became the new home for key academic and administrative units at Princeton University. The Julis Romo Rabinowitz (JRR) Building houses Princeton’s Economics department and related research centers, and the University’s international initiatives are newly sited in the Louis A. Simpson International Building. This project realizes the University’s Master Plan vision to create a hub for social sciences, and transform the large, monolithic building into a porous, transparent and welcoming learning and research environment.

Kellogg School of Management / KPMB Architects

Rayen Sagredo — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 14:00:00 +0000

Located on the shore of Lake Michigan, on Northwestern’s campus and with views of the Chicago skyline directly to the south, every element in the design of the new Global Hub for Kellogg is inspired by the School’s vision to rehabilitate business as a constructive and positive force for the benefit of humanity.

Remai Modern / KPMB Architects + Architecture49

Rayen Sagredo — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 10:00:00 +0000

The form and massing respond to the low, flat topography of Saskatchewan’s prairie landscape and evoke regional agrarian traditions of low-rise, rectilinear sheds and barns. Four cantilevered horizontal volumes engage the River edge to the south and 2nd Avenue to the east. The south elevation spans the length of the site and the ground floor is fully glazed to provide continuous day-lit public spaces with access to the River. Entrances at each end integrate the gallery into the new pedestrian flows along the river bank.

Vaughan City Hall / KPMB Architects

Rayen Sagredo — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 12:00:00 +0000

Originally a rural township located at the northern edge of Toronto, the City of Vaughan is one of the region’s fast-growing suburban municipalities. The new Civic Centre, the winning scheme in an invited design competition, is an exemplar for cultivating civic landscapes and environmentally responsible development for the 21 st century.

Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre / Hughes Condon Marler Architects + KPMB Architects

Daniela Cardenas — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 13:01:00 +0000

Since it's opening this summer, UBC's new Alumni Centre, despite its modest size and unusually challenging budget, has had a significant impact on life on campus for past, present and future alumni. The wholehearted embrace of the building has far exceeded the university’s and the community’s expectations.

Fort York Branch Library / KPMB Architects

Cristobal Rojas — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 11:00:00 +0000

The Toronto Public Library system is the largest in North America and one of the most used per capita in the world. The new Fort York Branch has become an important community centre in a highly diverse, rapidly evolving neighbourhood in downtown Toronto.

Bridgepoint Active Healthcare / Stantec Architecture + KPMB Architects + HDR Architecture + Diamond Schmitt Architects

Cristian Aguilar — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 13:00:00 +0000

Bridgepoint Active Healthcare in Toronto is the largest facility of its kind in Canada focused on the treatment of complex chronic disease and rehabilitation. Bridgepoint’s leaders envisioned a new way of delivering healthcare in a new kind of hospital: a civic building - an urban centre - in which healthcare and community come together. The intent is to blur the traditional distinction of institutional space and public access and to provide an inspirational setting to assist patients in their recovery.

Minnesota Orchestra Hall / KPMB Architects

Daniel Sánchez — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 11:00:00 +0000

Since its opening in 1974, Orchestra Hall has played a vibrant role in the cultural and civic life of Minneapolis. The original design by Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer focused on the auditorium experience; the lobby spaces were considered temporary and were to be replaced after 15 years. But it was 39 years before the renovation and expansion project was undertaken, with primary focus on improving the experience for concert-goers and revitalizing the relationship of Orchestra Hall to the City of Minneapolis. A broader objective was to contribute to the transformation of the southern downtown district within the Twin Cities’ cultural community. Harmonizing Old and New.

Mike & Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre / KPMB Architects

Daniel Sánchez — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 00:00:00 +0000

The Quantum-Nano Centre (QNC) at the University of Waterloo is the first research facility of its kind in the world to bring together the disciplines of quantum computing and nanotechnology in one building. It was conceived to generate synergies between the respective fields of quantum computing and nanotechnology for groundbreaking research leading to innovative solutions and commercialization.

Block 24E / KPMB Architects

Christopher Henry — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Block 24E combines residential building forms of different heights with street-related retail bases to activate the southern portion of Spadina Avenue, one of Toronto’s most important north-south arterials. It anchors the CityPlace development as it transitions from east to west and forms a gateway on Spadina to create a more inviting pedestrian experience. Beyond activating the precinct, its formal silhouette will make a significant statement in support of the Mayor’s and the City of Toronto’s agenda to create a City Beautiful.

Maple Leaf Square / KPMB Architects

Christopher Henry — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Maple Leaf Square will create a bold and energetic 24 hour sports, entertainment and residential precinct in downtown Toronto. Situated between the Toronto Financial District to the north and Harbourfront to the south, and anchored by the adjacent Air Canada Centre, the new complex will consolidate this precinct into a vital sports and entertainment district in the city.

Young Centre for the Performing Arts / KPMB Architects

Christopher Henry — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The Young Centre for the Performing Arts (YCPA) is the result of a unique partnership between George Brown College and Soulpepper Theatre Company. Since opening in January 2006, the Young Centre has significantly anchored the Distillery District as a cultural destination. The project introduces a new paradigm that combines teaching and live performance in one facility.

TIFF Bell Lightbox / KPMB Architects

Christopher Henry — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The winning competition design for the Bell Lightbox and Festival Tower was conceived on an epic scale to create a city of cinema within the city that hosts one of the most important annual film festivals. It was also designed to reflect the heterogeneity and openness that characterizes Toronto. Located in the heart of the city’s media and entertainment district, the architecture of the Bell Lightbox at the corner of King and John Streets injects energy into the precinct.