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Located on səmiq̓ʷəʔelə in Coquitlam, (formerly the Riverview lands), the 105-bed Red Fish Healing Centre (RFHC) is recognized as a “first of its kind in North America,” as it is believed to be the first, large, standalone centre dedicated to treating the concurrent disorders of mental health and addictions. Clients stay up to nine months, … Continued

As we look to the future of the practice, Parkin Architects is excited to announce eight promotions, including four new appointments to our Management Team, these promotions are in recognition of the significant contributions to team, projects and committee work. We welcome these leaders to their new roles and look forward to their contribution to … Continued

After 25 years with Parkin, Mark Michasiw has stepped down from his role as Director. Mark will continue to work for Parkin Architects in the role of Principal, providing his expertise and leadership across all of his current and upcoming projects. We are delighted to have Mark’s continued support and commitment. Mark Michasiw has played … Continued

Parkin had the pleasure of working closely with City of Ottawa building inspectors on Queensway Carleton Hospital’s (QCH) Hotel project.  At the time, Provincial orders allowed covid-related building projects to be fast tracked if building officials were included in the process.  Since hotels and hospitals are separately classified under the OBC, Parkin was retained by … Continued

Our November blog features the New Atrium at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) in Kamloops, BC. The blog details how a timely design query reconceived a merely functional space into a vibrant, multi-purpose atrium—an aptly metaphorical new heart for the hospital. Plans were unveiled in 2019 to address a much-needed patient-care tower. The $447 million, nine-storey … Continued

Parkin Senior Associate, Kyle Basilius, shares his thoughts on a net-zero future, new project delivery models, and healthcare’s role in Aboriginal reconciliation. A leading healthcare design professional, Kyle participated in Healthcare Design’s series Take 5, where leading design professionals tell us what’s caught their attention and share their ideas on the subject. To find out … Continued

At a recent Friday Morning Staff Breakfast Session, Parkin launched an internal staff design competition for Camp Couchiching “Windsurf Pavilion”. Camp Couchiching is a not-for-profit camp and is well known for a wide range of water sports and programs for children. The ‘wind programs’ include sailing, and windsurfing is a shared program area. Over the … Continued

North York General Hospital is a multi-site, healthcare provider located in Toronto. Their patient-centred approach is echoed throughout the organization and demonstrated within their care, performance, culture, employee engagement, and even their value statement, “Our patients come first in everything we do”. The goal of the Branson Ambulatory Care Centre relocation, further known as the … Continued