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Parkin Exceeds Customer Expectations

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Parkin has a robust and established process in the application of BIM in the development of design and construction documents for major institutional projects, particularly in healthcare and related fields.  Parkin has always been on the cutting edge of technological innovation in document production and has long recognized the opportunity and importance of an integrated … Continued

Parkin Promotions 2022

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As we look to the future of our practice, we encourage our people to be leaders and design meaningful and enriching environments that will positively impact lives. In recognition of significant contributions to projects across our Healthcare, Justice and Recreation sectors, and committee work, Parkin is excited to announce sixteen promotions including four new appointments … Continued

Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex (WMRC) Expansion

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As architect of record for the WMRC, (completed in 1993), we are thrilled  to have completed the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex Expansion project in September 2022. The two-storey expansion includes the Civic Front addition; a new gymnasium with support spaces, the renovation of existing multi-purpose and pool change room spaces, plus the new Community Pavilion … Continued

Preferred Proponent: South Niagara Hospital Project

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EllisDon Infrastructure Healthcare (EDIH) has been selected as the preferred proponent to design, build, finance, and maintain the new South Niagara Hospital project. Parkin is pleased to be part of the successful design team collaborating with EDIH.

Queensway Carleton Hospital – Mental Health Unit

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The new inpatient Mental Health Unit at Ottawa’s Queensway Carleton Hospital officially opened with a ribbon cutting  ceremony on December 9, 2022, attended by local dignitaries, supporters, and donors. Parkin is pleased to have worked with Queensway Carleton Hospital on this inspiring project.

Parkin Holiday Message

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Wishing you the Best of the Season and a Bright 2023 As 2022 draws to a close, we are thankful for our good fortune to have worked on exciting projects, with great teams and clients. One of our highlights has been our involvement with KIP Canada. This amazing group works with children affected by parental … Continued

2022 Parkin Architects Year in Review

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We take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation to our staff, partners, and all team members for their hard work and dedication over the past year. As we moved to a post-pandemic world, it has been rewarding to be able to contribute our services to the community, and to have worked with amazing teams. … Continued

AR and Potential Metaverse Implications for Our Work

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The Metaverse In the early 70s, Star Trek fans were introduced to the immersive fantasy of what came to be known as the Holodeck. Today, technology is turning that fantasy into reality. Recently, Facebook rebranded itself as Meta, introducing the world to the Metaverse. Drawing on the technologies of Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), … Continued

Winner: World Design Awards 2022

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We are pleased to announce that Parkin’s Red Fish Centre for Mental Health and Addiction project is a recipient of a World Design Award. This facility is arguably the first large, standalone, behavioural health centre dedicated to treating concurrent disorders of mental health and addictions. Client stays are longer than at other treatment facilities, providing … Continued

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