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The joint-venture team of Parkin and G Architects is excited to see construction begin this spring on the new long-term care home in Limoges, Ontario. We’re thrilled to see the project taking shape and honoured to be part of the team bringing this important new home to the community. The project will add 128 long-term … Continued
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Parkin Vancouver recently folded, flipped, and laughed their way through an origami session, and it was a blast. As team members turned simple sheets of paper into cranes, stars, and all kinds of creative shapes, the group picked up new techniques, sparked fresh curiosity, and left excited to explore even more in the world of … Continued
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A rise in remand populations, short stays, and increasing mental-health needs are reshaping how correctional facilities must be planned, staffed, and designed. For decades, many provincial correctional facilities were primarily planned around sentenced populations—individuals serving longer, more predictable periods of incarceration. This reality informed everything from housing units and circulation to programming, clinical space, and … Continued
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Erinn Haley-Stevenson, Senior Interior Designer at Parkin, was recently interviewed by Eric L. Pines for Authority Magazine as part of the “Beyond Accommodation” series, exploring how organizations can create workplaces where neurodivergent employees can thrive. With more than 20 years of experience across healthcare, recreation, and commercial projects, Erinn brings deep expertise in programming, space … Continued
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Good news for Taloyoak’s New High School, construction on the community’s new high school remains on track, and the Government of Nunavut says classes are expected to begin in the $87‑million building this fall. For students, it means the chance to leave behind the aging, overcrowded Netsilik School and step into a space designed for … Continued
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Fresh air, fast turns, and even better company, our team recently hit the slopes for an awesome Ski Day at Blue Mountain. Huge thanks to our colleagues at HH Angus for the invitation, and to everyone from HH Angus, EllisDon, and our team for coming out and making it such a great day. Looking forward … Continued
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We are proud to announce that the Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Project, now operating as Quw’utsun Valley Hospital / Quw’utsun Hulitun-ew’t-hw, has received Gold Recognition in the 2026 Touchstone Awards from The Center for Health Design, one of the highest distinctions in evidence-based healthcare design. The Touchstone Award recognizes excellence in the intentional use of … Continued
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Exciting news! Parkin Principal Robert Boraks is presenting at the International Research in Corrections Conference (IRCC) on March 5, 2026, hosted by the International Corrections and Prisons Association. Robert’s paper, titled Designing and Building Effective Short Term Detention Facilities, will be presented under the conference sub‑theme Innovation Driving Safer Correctional Environments. The paper reflects Parkin’s … Continued
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Across our client community, we’re seeing meaningful steps toward sustainability in everyday operations. Our project, West Lincoln Memorial Hospital was recently featured in Hospital News (March 2026) for efforts focused on reducing food waste as part of broader initiatives to lower greenhouse gas emissions. Click here to read more. Initiatives like this highlight how healthcare … Continued
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In an era where healthcare needs are rapidly evolving, thoughtful design has never been more important. In the recent Convo by Design podcast episode, hosted by Josh Copperman, Parkin Architects principals Rebecca McDonald and KyleBasilius joined the conversation to explore the future of healthcare architecture that blend human-centred design with technological innovation to shape more … Continued
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