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Parkin will be assisting the City of Waterloo demonstrate the virtual reality (VR) experience at the Mayor’s Breakfast on April 2, 2019 at RIM Park (designed by Parkin in 2001). The City of Waterloo is enjoying the VR experience working with Parkin on the Waterloo Recreation Complex addition. We are looking forward to sharing the … Continued
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Building Information Modeling (BIM) brings architecture and design into the digital age with an intelligent 3D model-based process that offers digital representations of physical and functional elements of spaces. For Parkin, it provides tools to more effectively plan and design innovative, intuitive, and functional institutions, especially those as critical and complex as healthcare facilities.
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Parkin’s PDC/compliance project is listed as one of the many completed healthcare projects in Ontario. In early 2018, ErinoakKids opened three new facilities in Brampton, Oakville and Mississauga. They are recognized as comprehensive regional centres offering coordinated care and support—in modern, fully accessible facilities—for children and youth who have disabilities and special needs. For more … Continued
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Bernadette Searle, Manager of Capital Projects with York Regional Police, has over 13 years of experience managing their capital projects and facilities. She is involved from land purchase through to the maintenance and upkeep of the buildings. Below, Bernadette shares how she evaluates and selects architects for new builds and renovations.
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Parkin worked with William Osler Health System to develop a world class vascular interventional radiology hybrid suite at Brampton Civic Hospital. This highly specialized space is the centerpiece of the program—allowing traditional (open) surgical techniques to be used in combination with minimally invasive procedures to treat peripheral vascular and aortic disease. Hybrid ORs of other … Continued
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Set on a brownfield site adjacent to the existing campus, this Parkin Architects Limited and Architecture 49 project is undergoing the commissioning process, prior to the building being turned over by the contractor to the users. The extensive process includes the commissioning of all building systems, equipment and technology, to ensure that all systems are … Continued
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Back by popular demand, Parkin kicks-off the fifth annual massage clinic for employees. Studies have shown that massage lowers stress, increases “feel good” hormones, and increases white blood cells, effectively boosting the immune system and its ability to function. Massage helps employees to feel rejuvenated, relaxed and energized, ready to approach their workload. We are looking forward … Continued
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We are delighted to announce that Robert Boraks has been made a Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Robert is Parkin’s lead designer for justice, education and northern design. He has received appointments to government agencies focusing on environmental and heritage issues and has lectured at several universities. He has won a number … Continued
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Parkin recently completed an ophthalmology clinic at The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) to ‘improve’ the existing layout, using existing clinic boundaries and code compliant solutions. The new clinical design addresses the client’s needs for identical clinical rooms―following the latest trends of triangular shaped rooms ―in order to allow for improved Barrier free access, … Continued
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In addition to being away from home, treatments, procedures and an abundance of strangers can make hospitals a scary place for anyone, not to mention children. It’s vital that a healthcare facility designated for youth prioritizes positive distractions, like play spaces, visual stimulation, and technology, in addition to efficiency and operational purposes in the design … Continued
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