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2018 Parkin Architects Year In Review

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It has been an exciting and rewarding year for Parkin Architects Limited. We continued our work on a number of cutting-edge projects for the foremost healthcare, educational, recreation, justice, and research institutions across Canada. Thank you to our staff, partners and team members for their hard work, passion and dedication over this past year. We … Continued

Parkin 2018 Ugly Sweater Competition

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Parkin’s annual gingerbread competition was replaced by an Ugly Sweater Competition on December 18, 2018. Thanks to all participants for making it a fun event!

Innovation And People Are At The Heart Of Our Designs

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Innovative technologies in architecture Technology has changed the way most industries do business, and architecture and design are no exception.  Advances in design technologies have allowed architects to better demonstrate their proposed designs to clients, and clients to more easily visualize the end product. Architects are able to display multiple design options with ease and … Continued

Parkin Welcomes Minden Hills Mayor

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Parkin hosted a meeting at its Toronto office with the Mayor of Minden Hills, Brent Devolin. The team discussed the progress of the S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena Renovation & Expansion Project with the mayor and the next steps for the upcoming arena renewal open house.  Working in the collaborative IPD model, the project is currently … Continued

Salvation Army 2018 Santa Shuffle

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On December 1st, Parkin’s Ottawa staff joined in the Salvation Army’s 28th annual 5kms Fun-Run to help fight poverty, homelessness and hunger this Christmas.  Each year, the Salvation Army teams up with the Running Room sporting goods store to host the Santa Shuffle in communities across Canada.  This year, the event took place in 38 … Continued

The Impact of Aging

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Geriatrics is the medical specialty that adapts healthcare to fit aging bodies and minds. Reaching advanced years is a process that many of us will experience, and the design of our environments needs to facilitate caring attention from caregivers. Visit our YouTube channel to get a glimpse of facilities that provide environments to facilitate caring … Continued

Parkin Promoting Workplace Health and Wellness

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Back by popular demand, Parkin’s social committee hosted the 2nd annual massage clinic for employees.  After their massage, employees felt rejuvenated, relaxed and energized.   It was appreciated after weeks of intense work.

2018 Parkin Holidays Ornament – 3D Printing Competition

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In October 2018, Parkin hosted a 3D competition for a holiday ornament. There were 14 submissions. All ornaments were all so imaginative that it was difficult one! After much deliberation, the top three pieces were chosen to be printed for attachment to Parkin’s annual client gift baskets.  The top 3 were:         … Continued

The Benefits of Pet Therapy

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It’s common knowledge that owning a pet can improve the quality of life for the owner, providing companionship and often encouraging a more active lifestyle, but recent studies show that pets can also provide a therapeutic benefit for patients in a healthcare context.

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