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A Convergence of Expression: Inuit Knowing and Educational Architecture in Northern Canada: A two-part blog series

By eba

We are pleased to post another blog in our series.  This two-part blog explores how modern design principles and improved construction materials can converge to create an architectural expression that aims to respect and reflect the understanding of those who inhabited the land before the arrival of colonizers. Our blog looks at how the communities … Continued

A Convergence of Expression: Inuit Knowing and Educational Architecture in Northern Canada

By eba

Institutional facility design benefits from the input of the many stakeholders who will use a building and its environs. Whether a school, a healthcare facility, a lab, or a carceral institution, staff, visitors, patients, students, and other users can give valuable insights to designers. Yet, for Indigenous communities in Canada, schools and other institutional facilities … Continued

Kinngairmiut makes local news – Congratulations on the new community health centre!

By eba

Kinngait’s new community health centre opened on August 3, 2021 and hosted a celebration on September 7, 2021 with several of Nunavut’s ministers and community members. Designed and built with Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (traditional knowledge) in mind, the 1792m2, $33 million facility features large open spaces and abundant windows. When it comes to providing healthcare services … Continued

Corner Brook Acute Care Hospital Awards

By eba

Parkin congratulates Plenary Americas for receiving three honours at the annual P3 Awards. Corner Brook Acute Care Hospital won for Best Social Infrastructure Project.  The project includes the design, construction, financing, and maintenance of a 50,000 square-metre, seven-storey, 164-bed acute care hospital facility located on a greenfield site in Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador. Parkin … Continued

Kinngait’s New Health Centre Opens

By eba

Kinngait’s new Health Centre in Cape Dorset, NU opened on August 3, 2021, and averaged 40 visits per day in the first week. Larger than the facility it replaces, the centre serves a community of 1,547 people.  Featuring new “calming rooms” for de-stressing it is one of the first in the eastern artic communities to … Continued

Incorporating Research into OR Design Best Practices for Improved Workflow

By eba

The surgical suite represents one of the most complex and expensive hospital departments to design. Continual advancements in medical procedures and technological innovation, including the use of state-of-the-art imaging during surgery, are placing new demands on operating room (OR) setups. Today’s OR designers need to provide for an efficient staff workflow that promotes infection control, … Continued

OR Design Best Practices for Improved Workflow

By eba

The surgical suite represents one of the most complex and expensive hospital departments to design. Continual advancements in medical procedures and technological innovation, including the use of state-of-the-art imaging during surgery, are placing new demands on operating room (OR) setups. Today’s OR designers need to provide for an efficient staff workflow that promotes infection control, … Continued

Robert Boraks stepping down as Parkin Director

By eba

After 21 years of service to Parkin, and consistent with Parkin’s commitment to leadership renewal, Robert Boraks is stepping down as Director and employee. Notwithstanding this transition, Robert will continue to work for the firm as a consultant, providing his expertise and passion to all of the efforts he undertakes . “I am committed to … Continued

Designing Functional Laboratory Spaces

By eba

Parkin Principal and Lab Expert, David Driscoll, speaks about designing functional laboratory spaces in Parkin’s current YouTube video “Designing Functional Laboratory Spaces”.  David’s expertise allows him to speak about: Designing Functional and Flexible Lab Buildings Creating Collaborative Spaces Collison Spaces Energy Efficient Labs Creating Green Laboratory Spaces Accessible Services Related to this topic is the … Continued

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