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We’re excited to share that our Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre, designed in collaboration with FMB Architects, is featured on Arch2O—a global platform celebrating innovation in architecture and design. Arch2O showcases projects that champion smart, sustainable, and forward-thinking solutions—values that align closely with Parkin’s mission to design spaces that support healthier, more connected communities. We’re … Continued
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On June 20th, members of our Ottawa office visited the University of Ottawa’s Advanced Medical Research Centre construction site. Coordinated with PCL, the site visit brought together project team members and staff who have contributed across various stages of the project. The visit offered valuable insight into the progress of this exciting research facility and … Continued
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As part of the new Cowichan District Hospital’s commitment to accessibility and inclusive design, a new Braille Trail has been introduced along the forest sensory path. This thoughtfully designed feature includes guide cables and braille signage, allowing individuals who are blind or experience low vision to navigate the trail independently and safely. The path is … Continued
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Parkin staff from across all offices recently joined the AEC Team Chess Tournament—an online, friendly competition hosted on the LiChess platform. The event welcomed 26 teams from across North America, bringing together architects, engineers, and construction professionals for a little cerebral sparring. Parkin was proudly represented by two teams—P/Gambit and Knightmares—with a total of eight … Continued
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Parkin continues to explore the integration of emerging technologies into the design workflow, with a focus on identifying efficiencies across the design and construction process that support design clarity and coordination. Building on prior use of virtual reality for collaborative mock-ups and design review, the firm is testing mixed reality tools to visualize design environments … Continued
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Artists Invited to Create Art for the Future Cowichan District Hospital Island Health has officially launched a call to artists for the future Cowichan District Hospital (CDH), currently under construction and scheduled to open in 2027. Parkin is proud to be part of this transformative project that weaves cultural identity and healing into every aspect … Continued
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The official groundbreaking for the expansion of the Cardiovascular Surgery (CVS) Program at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) marked a new era in healthcare for Northwestern Ontario. The ceremony held on June 10 was attended by Parkin’s Mario Pistone, Mark Michasiw, Ben Trono, and Joy San Jose, alongside leaders from the hospital, healthcare … Continued
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Our first design charette at the new Toronto office! We’re thrilled to launch Parkin Studio’s inaugural charette in our newly purposed space in our new office, “Discovery District”—designed to spark creativity, collaboration, and bold ideas. This is more than just a design exercise; it’s a celebration of our new environment and an opportunity to stretch … Continued
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When the new Cowichan District Hospital opens in 2027, it will reflect years of collaboration and evidence-based planning by the CDH Replacement Project Nuts’a’maat Alliance (Island Health, EllisDon Corporation, BC Infrastructure Benefits, Infrastructure BC, Parkin and ZGF Architects). Parkin Associate and healthcare planner, Melinda Lobo, has been working closely with Island Health staff to help … Continued
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Parkin Vancouver recently stepped up to the plate—literally—and celebrated its first win in the Vancouver Architectural Softball League (VASL)! Teaming up with dys architecture, our joint team is off to a strong start in the season, showcasing our teamwork on the field. This friendly league brings together architecture firms across the city for some fun, … Continued
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