Our Corner Brook Hospital video series covers a variety of design components that were developed to reflect the client specific objectives.  The project team worked with primary planning drivers that were understood and addressed in the planning process. The client’s most essential driver was quality of care, as used in their care model.  They sought … Continued

Parkin and G architects are collaborating in joint venture with PCL Constructors Canada Inc. in the rapid construction of a 320-bed facility in Ajax, for Lakeridge Health. The project is part of the provincial accelerated build pilot program, led by Infrastructure Ontario, which aims to have the home planning, designed, constructed, and available for senior … Continued

As the COVID-19 virus spread into our communities in March 2020, Parkin took steps to protect the health and safety of our staff, their families, our clients, consultants, and the community. We implemented a work-from-home policy that replicates “normal” operations, enabling us to maintain our consistently high level of service. We are monitoring current developments … Continued

We congratulate the entire team on recent recognition from the Canadian Council of Public-Private Partnerships by way of a Project Development Silver Award.  Newfoundland & Labrador partners in the project include the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, the Department of Health and Community Services, Western Regional Health Authority, and Corner Brook Health Partnership. Using the … Continued

Parkin is delighted to be working on the new Corner Brook acute care hospital in Newfoundland & Labrador, together with B+H and PCL Construction.  The Parkin team and its director, Robin Snell, share their experience and design insights in a new video series on YouTube. Each short video focuses on different aspects of the project … Continued

Penticton Regional Hospital opened its new emergency department in Phase 2 of renovations to the existing building.  The expanded emergency department and support areas provide quieter and private patient rooms providing a new level of comfort for patients.  The staff is excited to host new technology that will increase workflow efficiencies.  Patients will also benefit … Continued

Parkin Associate, Shannon Wright, is quoted in Award Magazine’s feature ‘Socially Conscious’, (subtitled ‘Green building design gains more traction as a result of the pandemic’). “What’s challenging and exciting…”, she says, is that the building industry must, “…rethink the design of built environments and how we can minimize our impact globally and contribute positively to … Continued

Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre (part of Hamilton Health Sciences) awarded Parkin the design of a Stem Cell Transplant Unit. The Centre is one of just three such facilities providing all forms of stem cell transplants to adult cancer patients in Ontario. As Prime Consultant, Parkin was involved in all stages: initial functional programming, design … Continued

Construction of the Community Centre has been completed.  Parkin enjoyed bringing this project to fruition together with McDonald Brothers and Stephenson Engineering Ltd.  Our team is fortunate to have collaborated this expanding facility since 2007, as well the second arena in 2010! Sincere thanks to the team for delivering another successfully completed project in Caledon.