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What is the Role of an Accessibility Consultant in Healthcare Facility Design?

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Healthcare facilities must be designed to be inclusive and accessible to all patients, visitors, and staff. Accessibility in healthcare settings ensures that everyone, regardless of physical ability, can navigate the building safely and comfortably. Accessibility consultants play a crucial role in ensuring that these spaces cater to the diverse needs of all individuals.  Here, we’ll … Continued

Canadian Architect Highlights Biindigen Collaboration

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Canadian Architect has announced our collaboration with mcCallumSather and David T. Fortin Architect as partners for the Biindigen Well-Being Centre in Hamilton, Ontario. “Parkin is honoured to be participating in this exciting project to create a new community hub that will promote Indigenous healthcare. We look forward to working with our partners to develop a … Continued

Parkin at RAIC College Gathering at Massey College

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This month, the RAIC College Gathering at Massey College successfully raised funds to support scholarships, bursaries, and awards for students, interns, and young architects through the RAIC Foundation. We were honored to have Parkin Principal, Lynne Wilson Orr, deliver a heartfelt memorial presentation on Hugh Westren during the evening. Hugh Westren was made a Fellow … Continued

Happy Pride!

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Parkin wishes everyone a Happy Pride! We celebrate our diverse team members, employees, clients and friends.

Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day

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Today, we honor and celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples across the land. At Parkin, we believe in the power of architecture to tell stories, preserve heritage, and create spaces that respect and reflect the diversity of our communities. Our designs are deeply inspired by Indigenous principles of sustainability, harmony with … Continued

Parkin Participates in Master of Community Planning Program

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Parkin Associate, Melinda Lobo is making significant contributions to the Master of Community Planning Program at Vancouver Island University. As part of this two-year graduate program, Melinda teaches once a month, bringing her expertise and practical experience to the students. The program includes Urban Design Certification courses, for which Melinda has developed six comprehensive topics … Continued

Making Progress at South Niagara Hospital

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The Parkin team recently visited the South Niagara Hospital mockup site to work on design details. Our team is excited to be hands-on and making significant progress in the development of this project.

Montfort Hospital’s Mental Health Unit

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Montfort Hospital is making significant headway in its Emergency Department (ER) by creating a dedicated mental health zone to better serve the high volume of mental health patients. Parkin is excited to be a part of this project, contributing to the creation of healing environments for mental health in the community. To read more click … Continued

Honouring Former Carleton University Professor

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It is with a heavy heart that Parkin expresses heartfelt condolences to family and friends of Eric Archambault. For nearly two decades, Eric was a dedicated contributor to Carleton University, teaching numerous studio groups. Eric was greatly appreciated as a colleague, a collaborator, and a studio instructor. He was a friend to many of us … Continued

York Regional Police 1 District Headquarters profiled in SABMag

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Parkin’s York Regional Police 1 District Headquarters project was featured in the Spring edition of SABMag on May 28. The profile highlights the project’s alignment with the Zero Carbon Building Standard, LEED Canada, and the 2023 Buildings-in-Review. We are thrilled to have collaborated seamlessly with our client and consultant groups to achieve LEED Silver certification. … Continued

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