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Parkin is proud to be part of the Nuts’a’maat Alliance in delivering the future Cowichan District Hospital, which has become Canada’s first hospital to achieve the Zero Carbon Building – Design Standard™ certification from the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC). This achievement is a significant step forward in sustainable healthcare design, setting a new benchmark … Continued
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In honour of Earth Day, Parkin was proud to announce the launch of our P/Sustainability Committee—a new initiative designed to embed sustainability into the core of how we design, operate, and grow. This firm-wide effort marks an important step forward in aligning our practice with global sustainability goals. Through structured planning, measurable targets, and cross-disciplinary … Continued
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We’re excited to announce that the Rankin Inlet Men’s Healing Facility, designed by Parkin Architects in collaboration with Accutech Engineering Inc., is currently featured on Rethinking The Future. This culturally responsive facility includes a 32-bed medium-security unit and a 16-bed minimum-security unit, along with program rooms, a gymnasium, chapel, staff offices, kitchen, medical and segregation … Continued
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On March 13, the Burnaby Health Alliance (including Fraser Health Authority, Infrastructure BC, BC Cancer, Provincial Health Services Authority, PCL Construction, and Parkin Architects) hosted a successful Business-to-Business Networking Event at BCIT, drawing over 100 local contractors, suppliers, and businesses. The event focused on fostering collaboration for the upcoming Burnaby Hospital Phase 2 and BC … Continued
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Optimizing Long-Term Care Design: The Evolution of Senior Living Spaces Long-term care (LTC) facilities have transformed dramatically over the past few decades. Once characterized by large- institutional environments, they have evolved into warm, welcoming spaces designed to support dignity, comfort, and community for seniors. Advances in healthcare, architecture, and interior design, have played a crucial … Continued
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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
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