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In 1998, biochemist Katalin Karikó bumped into Drew Weissman while waiting to make some photocopies in a research facility where they both worked. The rest, to beat on an old cliche, is history. A microbiologist, Weissman was intrigued by messenger RNA (mRNA) which brings our cells the blueprints for our DNA. Karikó, meanwhile, was convinced … Continued
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Parkin staff numbers over 150 experienced architects, designers, project managers, administrative staff, and LEED accredited professionals, many of whom are dedicated to specific market sectors. We believe in personalizing the design experience for clients and maintaining a hands-on approach to projects. To create innovative solutions for our clients, we are at the forefront of industry … Continued
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Working in the Arctic for nearly 15 years is an experience like no other. More importantly, working with the local Indigenous communities continues to be a learning opportunity. The Arctic is a vast and beautiful landscape, covering a large area of the Canadian North. This is a land of which most people are unaware and … Continued
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Construction is underway for the Clarington Police Complex – Phase 2 project. The $83M project has been awarded to Buttcon Limited. Construction began in April 2022 with occupancy scheduled for April 2024. The new 19-acre site will expand the existing 17-acre Durham Regional Police Service complex. Two new buildings will be added in Phase 2. … Continued
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Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards 2022 has announced a Gold Award for Parkin’s Red Fish Centre for Mental Health and Addiction, located on səmiq̓ʷəʔelə in Coquitlam, BC (formerly the Riverview lands). The core guiding design and construction principles reflect the values of the community and the Kwikwetlem First Nation (“KFN”). The Centre’s name is … Continued
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Parkin is an enthusiastic supporter of fostering collaboration, partnerships, and sharing knowledge to build better communities. Employing experts in their fields of design, Parkin’s management team share their expertise/knowledge by teaching at universities and colleges through specialized curricula and participation in critiques to assist students in their studio thesis work. These post-secondary institutions include Carleton … Continued
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In our last blog post, we explored some of the technologies that will create the smart hospitals of tomorrow. This month, we’ll look at how, as designers, we can plan for future innovation while also addressing some of the potential pitfalls to which adopting new technologies can lead. In one of our recent company-wide Friday … Continued
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Construction for the high school expansion of Canada’s northernmost Francophone school, École des Trois-Soleils in Iqaluit, NU, is well underway this spring with the completion of rock socketed foundation piles. These are necessary so that the building is elevated above the ground, due to the challenging geotechnical conditions of Arctic bedrock and permafrost soil. The … Continued
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We are pleased to announce that Parkin Director, Robin Snell will be participating in an interactive roundtable discussion for the upcoming Healthcare Design Conference + Expo at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, October 8-11, 2022. Robin’s interactive roundtable discussion session with Cliff Harvey, Chief Planning Officer, Niagara Health is titled … Continued
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Parkin is delighted to have been appointed to design Taloyoak High School in Nunavut, another addition to our northern portfolio. The community of Taloyoak or Talurjuaq, formerly known as Spence Bay, is the northernmost community in mainland Canada. The region and local Inuit population known as Netsillingmiut carry a rich tradition of trapping, hunting, and … Continued
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