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We are proud to share that Kyle Basilius, AIA, ACHA, Principal at Parkin, has been appointed to the Board of the American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA). The announcement was made at the Summer Leadership Summit 2025 in Denver, co-sponsored by the AIA Academy of Architecture for Health and ACHA. This year’s summit explored the … Continued
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We’re excited to share that the Health Sciences Centre Women’s Hospital, designed by Parkin Architects in association with Architecture49, has been featured on Rethinking The Future! This landmark project — Manitoba’s first hospital with all-private patient rooms — sets a new standard for comfort, safety, and family-centered care. From bright, spacious rooms to spa-like birthing … Continued
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We’re excited to share that the new South Niagara Hospital has been featured in Niagara News for its innovative, wellness-focused design. In the article, Parkin Associate, Gina Martino, highlighted the hospital’s use of rooftop healing gardens and biophilic design to create strong connections to nature, while Sohail Akhtar, Senior Associate, emphasized the importance of outdoor … Continued
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We are excited to announce the launch of the Parkin University Virtual Speaker Series! This internal professional development initiative is designed to foster knowledge sharing and collaboration across our firm. Starting August 22, senior team members will host monthly sessions, sharing insights from their expertise in an open, engaging forum. These sessions are a great … Continued
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To acknowledge the progress of the South Niagara Hospital, Parkin Associate, Gina Martino shares her insights on the significance of contributing to Canada’s first hospital designed to achieve WELL certification. No longer is it enough to simply react to illness or injury in healthcare design. Today’s healthcare spaces are being created to proactively promote well-being … Continued
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The Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Project represents a transformative step in healthcare design—where state-of-the-art medical care is delivered in a space that prioritizes healing, connection, and cultural respect. Designed with a strong patient-centred focus, the seven-storey hospital is thoughtfully divided into a Diagnostic and Treatment (D&T) Centre and an Inpatient Unit (IPU) Tower, offering a … Continued
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Parkin Associate Jan Ian Go recently joined industry peers at a ZGF-hosted event in Vancouver focused on Building Information Modeling (BIM) innovation and collaboration. The event, “BIM at the New Surrey Hospital and BC Cancer Centre,” held on July 24, 2025, brought together BIM professionals from across the region to share project experiences, technical advancements, … Continued
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At Parkin, we believe that true sustainability is not an afterthought—it is a foundational design principle. From the very first conversation, our goal is to integrate sustainable thinking into every aspect of a project. As climate challenges intensify, the role of architecture in driving environmental resilience has never been more critical. We see this responsibility … Continued
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Join us in welcoming Ilinca Popa, as Principal in Parkin’s Toronto office. With over 18 years of experience in the healthcare architecture industry, Ilinca brings a wealth of knowledge and proven track record of project leadership to her new role at Parkin. Her diverse portfolio spans projects of varying scale and complexity Canada wide, —from … Continued
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We’re thrilled to share that the Globe and Mail has featured South Niagara Hospital, highlighting it as the first hospital in Canada designed to achieve WELL certification—a standard focused on occupant health and well-being. Parkin Senior Associate, Sohail Akhtar is quoted in the article, emphasizing the collaborative and wellness-driven design approach: “The WELL approach links … Continued
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