Session Spotlight: Designing for Patient Safety – Disrupting the Status Quo at the New Cowichan District Hospital How can we reduce hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), prevent patient falls, and improve overall safety in healthcare facilities? In Session 13, Kyle Basilius and Melinda Lobo from Parkin will showcase how evidence-based design solutions at the new Cowichan District … Continued

We’re proud to be featured in the Spring 2025 issue of Canadian Healthcare Facilities with the article Preparedness: Beyond Borders, co-authored by Kyle Basilius (Parkin), Meagan Webb (H.H. Angus and Associates), and Troy Savage (Mazzetti). The article explores Initiate2, an innovative initiative by the WHO and World Food Programme (WFP) designed to enhance global readiness … Continued

We’re thrilled to announce that Parkin Architects will be participating in the European Healthcare Design (EHD) Conference from June 9–11, 2025. Our team will be sharing insights on patient safety, inclusive mental health design, and new collaborative approaches to major healthcare projects across three sessions—plus, you’ll find us at the Video & Poster Gallery. Over … Continued

We’re excited to announce that Parkin Architects (Parkin) is guest lecturing at The Metropolitan University on Monday, March 31, 2025, delivering a session on Accessibility and Inclusive Design: Crafting Environments to Support Diverse Needs. Anika Abdullah, Accessibility Advisor; Rachael Newbury, Associate, Planner; and Rebecca MacDonald, Principal, Healthcare Planning Lead, will share their expertise and insights … Continued

Parkin is recognized as the most specialized healthcare architect in the country. True to our vision, mission, and values, we hire healthcare professionals whose expertise enhances our ability to design exceptional healthcare spaces. Their deep understanding of clinical operations strengthens our design approach, ensuring functional, patient-centered environments. We invite you to meet some of our … Continued

Women are making incredible strides in the skilled trades, and the Women in Construction event on March 6, 2025, at the Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Project was a true celebration of their contributions! Hosted by the Nuts’a’maat Alliance (Island Health, Parkin Architects, EllisDon, BC Infrastructure Benefits (BCIB), and Infrastructure BC), we welcomed our partners from the Vancouver Island … Continued

We are thrilled to share that Peter Pitseolak High School in Cape Dorset, Nunavut, is featured on Archilovers! Designed by Parkin Architects in partnership with Accutech Engineering Inc. and Kudlik Construction Limited as a Design-Build Team, the school embraces a user-centred approach that balances functionality with Inuit cultural identity. The 34,000 sq. ft. facility maximizes … Continued

We’re thrilled to share that Parkin’s Royal Inland Hospital Patient Care Tower in Kamloops, BC is featured on Archinect! This transformative, state-of-the-art nine-story tower redefines patient-centered care and strengthens community engagement. Designed by Parkin Architects, the facility seamlessly integrates into the existing campus with a multi-story, skylit atrium and WoodFirst elements that enhance both warmth … Continued