By eba
Phase 2 will be in joint venture with Entuitive (structural engineers). Having won the Best Use of Labels award in the 2016 Canstruction Toronto competition, the (Entuitive/PCL/Parkin) submission was also named as the recipient of one of eight Canstruction International awards! Our creation (Cappuccino Cup) was chosen from a pool of over 1200 submissions across … Continued
By eba
Parkin has been producing 3D prints to enhance client communications, providing a tangible product to enhance project development. To familiarize staff with the new technology, the firm has acquired a 3D printer, and posed a 3D design challenge. Phase 1 of the challenge was to encourage development of people’s software and hardware skills. … Continued
By eba
For over 15 years, Parkin has been at the forefront of advancing new trends in the design of correctional facilities. As a result, we have been asked to highlight our work in a number of publications and to present award-winning designs at national and international conferences.
By eba
Cornell Institute for Healthy Futures is hosting its first roundtable with a specific focus on Mental and Behavioral Health Design. The impact of the physical environment on individuals with mental and behavioral issues has emerged as a topic of concern that has environmental designers thinking in new ways to develop a more sensitive approach to … Continued
By eba
Parkin has enjoyed designing another great new facility in the far north. This 5,000 sq.ft. RCMP building in Arviat will be complete at the end of October, 2017. The building is a steel structure built on steel piles with an arctic foundation system. The building envelope is designed to exceed the requirements of the Good … Continued
By eba
Research has demonstrated the positive influence daylight has on human health, specifically in terms of reducing depression, decreasing fatigue and improving alertness.
By eba
Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital has retained the services of Parkin Architects Limited to design the new Emergency Department. “Parkin is thrilled to be working with the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital team and the local community to develop the new Emergency Department. We look forward to working together on this exciting project.” … Continued
By eba
Parkin participated in a post occupancy evaluation (POE) study to examine the effectiveness of three specific design innovations in a mental health facility. The facilities involved were Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Healthcare and Parkwood Institute. The study provides a model for the implementation of POE approaches in a mental healthcare context. For a summary … Continued
By eba
There is no denying the role nature plays in the patient experience and rehabilitation process. In the past few decades ‘healing gardens’ have become widely incorporated into the design of healthcare facilities as an area where patients can be fully immersed in nature under the watchful eyes of their care team, and reap the benefits. Some … Continued
By eba
Welcome back to our Architectural Blog Series, where we highlight some of the great work happening at Parkin. In this blog, we’ll take a look at the recently opened York Regional Police (YRP) Training Facility in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
Unlock your potential and advance your career with Parkin. We’re committed to providing our employees with the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to achieve personal and professional growth.