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Vancouver Architecture City Guide: 20 Projects Behind North America's Most Livable City

Hana Abdel — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000

As the overview of the FIFA World Cup 2026 cities continues, we move on to what is currently the most livable city in North America, Vancouver. Dubbed the city of glass by artist Douglas Coupland, who was referring to the downtown's dominant steel-and-glass architectural aesthetic, the city actually boasts diverse architecture, from 20th-century Edwardian buildings to unique 21st-century modernist sites.

Toronto Architecture City Guide: 30 Modern and Contemporary Landmarks in Canada's Largest City

Hana Abdel — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0000

As one of the host cities of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Toronto is preparing to welcome fans from across the globe. The Canadian city, the fourth largest in North America, has become a cosmopolitan center with its renowned business district and cultural venues that come alive during the summer and early fall nights. Toronto offers a beautifully diverse urban setting, with shimmering high-rises and smaller brick houses, intertwining residential and vibrant commercial areas, public parks, and even beaches. All become part of the city's striking skyline, crowned by the iconic CN Tower.

Perkins and Will Create Twisting York University Building in Toronto

Eric Baldwin — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Perkins and Will have designed a new twisting School of Continuing Studies for York University in Toronto, Canada. Consolidating classes that are currently held across four buildings, the nearly 100,000 square foot building is made to become an iconic gateway site and showcase York's commitment to non-traditional students.

Building Culture: Perkins and Will on Designing with Respect for Indigenous Traditions

Eric Baldwin — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 07:35:00 +0000

Context defines both how we design and what we build. This holds especially true when designing contemporary architecture for Indigenous communities. For Andrew Frontini, Design Director of Perkins and Will’s Ontario practice, architecture should be driven by a strong social agenda. As the lead designer on the Seneca CITE project, Frontini and his team created contextual spaces informed by the local community and its needs.

AIA Announces Winners of 2018 Education Design Facility Awards

Kaley Overstreet — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 08:00:00 +0000

The American Institute of Architects Committee on Architecture for Education has announced the winners of this year’s Education Facility Design Awards. The eight winners and two merit honors were awarded this year’s best educational facilities that not only demonstrate excellence in contemporary architectural design but also further education in innovative ways and serve as an inspirational learning space. This year’s projects are designed for students of all ages, from childhood facilities to higher education buildings.