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Parkin and B+H Architects are part of the winning team selected to design, build, finance, and maintain a portion of the long-awaited—and long-promised—new hospital in Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador. Premier Dwight Ball announced the Corner Brook Health Partnership as the consortium selected to execute the $750 million contract. The consortium comprises the Plenary Group … Continued
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When it comes to education, the days of the strict three Rs of education (reading, writing and ’rithmetic) are thankfully becoming a thing of the past. Today’s students grew up in a world of digital content that is curated toward their strengths and interests. These “digital natives” are bringing new expectations into the classroom with … Continued
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David E. Kampe Tower – Penticton Regional Hospital in BC opened its doors to resident of Penticton and surrounding areas on April 29, 2019. The state-of-the-art building is a six-storey facility consisting of 84 single patient rooms with private washrooms, five operating theatres, satellite medical imaging and a rooftop helipad. For more information, please click … Continued
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Lynne Wilson Orr, a Parkin Principal, shares her experience with Healthcare Innovation Magazine on “Rethinking Patient Care Facility Design”. Lynne participated in a question and answers session addressing: design for patient and families with choices; environments in patient care delivery; creating a nurturing environment for patients, families and staff; and the built environment in the … Continued
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Jain Malkin, the Grande Dame of Healthcare Interiors, once asked a provocative question: “Are healthcare architects phobic about colour?” She argues, “The brain perceives the environment consciously and subconsciously, causing it to increase or decrease the concentration of physiologically active hormones that have the capacity to negatively impact the healing response. Even when a person … Continued
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According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada, about one in five Canadians experiences mental health issues at some point during their working years. It is estimated that mental illness costs the Canadian economy more than $50 billion per year in terms of healthcare service use, lost workdays and work disruptions. A healthy Canadian economy—and a … Continued
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Our expertise includes advanced uses of technology as a pillar to the design process–especially as facilitators of communicating design to clients, stakeholders, and the public. We use 3D renderings to create photorealistic visuals of the end product. This allows us to illustrate ideas before finalizing design concepts. For a glimpse of our photorealistic visuals, visit … Continued
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Robert Boraks, a Director of Parkin Architects Limited, will participate in a panel discussion on Behavioral Health within Correctional Facilities at the 2019 American Institute of Architects annual conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Robert specializes in the fields of Justice, Healthcare and Education, and has helped define the Parkin practice as providers of Social Architecture. … Continued
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The Michael Lee-Chin and Family Patient Tower at Joseph Brant Hospital in Burlington has achieved LEED Silver certification under LEED Canada for New Construction and Major Renovations. The Tower features several sustainability features, including: Low-flow and low-flush plumbing fixtures; Optimized building envelope with less than 40% window to wall ratio; High-efficiency pumps, fans, and other … Continued
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Most of us know intuitively that our surroundings can affect our sense of well-being. If we’re feeling stressed or anxious, for instance, a walk in the park or near a lake or even just sitting in a garden can make us instantly feel better. Science confirms that exposure to green space lowers our heart rates, … Continued
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