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On Earth Day 2022, we renew our commitment to environmental protection and the decarbonization of healthcare facilities. The architecture of healthcare is only a small part of reducing the carbon footprint. It is the building and infrastructure, but it is much more than that. Sustainable architecture must be part of the systemic change that needs … Continued
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Parkin recently conducted a one-year warranty inspection of the Kinngait Health Centre in Nunavut. We were gratified by responses expressed by staff, patients, and community members, all of whom are enjoying their new space. Positive feedback was received from everyone during the walk-through inspection. The facility’s sophisticated design meets design goals. Waiting rooms are bright … Continued
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Parkin is pleased to report that construction of the Phil & Jennie Gaglardi Tower at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) has reached completion. Designed with direct input from local health-care workers, the nine-storey tower streamlines access to hospital services through a single main entrance. The spacious facility allows staff to provide world-class care in a space … Continued
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Following completion of the Advanced Medical Research Centre feasibility study for uOttawa, Parkin is finalizing a connected follow-up study of the university’s Roger Guindon Hall. The purpose of the studies was to identify opportunities and challenges associated with the expansion of medical laboratory capacity, and to explore how the Ottawa Health Sciences Centre and regional … Continued
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Parkin completed the design of the University of Guelph (UOG) Gryphon Fieldhouse in 2011. The 91 x 53m pre-engineered structure houses a 200m IAAF 4-lane running track, a 4-lane 60m sprint and hurdle track, pole vault, long jump and shot-put facilities, as well as training areas for high jump. The interior field is 28m x … Continued
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Parkin is looking forward to attending the European Health Design Conference, hosted in London, UK from June 13–15. Our team will make a presentation on Transforming Mental Health Design in Session #21. The exemplary project will be the Red Fish Healing Centre for Mental Health and Addiction in Coquitlam, BC. The Red Fish Centre for … Continued
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Following its opening on February 14, 2022, the Satellite Dialysis Unit at Georgian Bay General Hospital is providing a comfortable environment for patients who must attend the clinic for four-hour sessions, three times a week. The unit has nine dialysis bays including one segregated room with a washroom. The design ensures that the two care … Continued
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Over the past century, the development of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (“NICU”) has played a significant role in reducing the infant mortality rate. Before the first NICUs were built, premature and sickly babies were simply sent home with their families and assumed to be lost causes. Today, babies who are born at a gestational … Continued
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We are pleased to see one of our projects from our technology and research portfolio published in Archello. Wilfrid Laurier University (WLU) engaged Parkin to design a new research laboratory building to house the Centre for Cold Regions and Water Sciences. The new two-storey research building contains aquatic research labs and hydrogeology research labs on … Continued
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EllisDon Infrastructure Healthcare (EDIH) has been selected as the preferred proponent to design, build, and finance the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital redevelopment project. Parkin is excited to be the successful design team collaborating with EDIH. West Lincoln Memorial Hospital (WLMH) has been caring for West Niagara residents for over 70 years. As a community hospital, … Continued
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