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Accessibility in Planning and in Practice

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By Mark Michasiw, Director, Parkin Architects Limited The implementation of accessibility in the provision and execution of facility planning is one of the great challenges of the day. Our institutional clients are, by mandate, on the leading edge of the correct provision of service delivery to meet without limitation the needs of a client group … Continued

Parkin receives award – makes front cover of Behavioral Health

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Parkin Architects Limited, in joint venture with architects Tillmann Ruth Robinson, is the proud recipient of an Award of Merit for Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care bestowed by Behavioral Health Magazine (pages 77-78).  We are delighted to have been selected to have our project displayed on the front cover! The team also submitted … Continued

Parkin Short-Listed for MacKenzie Vaughan Hospital Project

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The second phase of the DBFM process kicked off with the release of the Request for Proposals on June 29, 2015 to the three proponents short-listed in the first phase. In the EllisDon team, Parkin Architects Limited is the lead architect, in Joint Venture with Adamson Architects.

Sustainable Design is an Important Component of our Architectural Philosophy

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By Brent Whiteley, Vice President, Parkin Architects Limited At Parkin, we evaluate integration of sustainable materials and systems on a project-by-project basis, and incorporate them where feasible. The evaluation process requires early engagement with the consultant team to analyze materials, products and contemplated system upgrades to find the balance point between capital expenditure and long-term … Continued

Infection Control Through Healthcare Design

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Applying informed design and construction best practices for infection prevention and control in healthcare settings. The design of an acute-care facility is a crucial factor in infection prevention and control. There is a balance in designing a healthcare facility which is open and accessible to the public, yet can reduce the risk of acquiring an … Continued

Working Cooperatively with Local Authorities

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“We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.” ~ Winston Churchill We believe in an integrated approach, working cooperatively with key stakeholders, construction companies and local authorities to ensure all building and user requirements, current and future, are not only reflected in the design but also adhere to all federal, provincial and local building codes … Continued

Awards from The London & District Construction Association

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Parkin Architects Limited in joint venture with architects Tillmann Ruth Robinson is honoured to be the recipient of London & District Construction Association’s Project Excellence 2015 Awards for both the Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care and Parkwood Institute Mental Health Care buildings.  The awards are granted in recognition of the team’s contribution to … Continued

Using Pretty Pictures to Help Clients Understand Design and Space Requirements

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By Lynne Wilson Orr, Principal, Parkin Architects Limited Architects love to draw. We draw detailed plans complete with grid lines, floor elevation references, partition types and room layouts. We draw elevations and detail the bricks, the precast, the windows and the hoohaws (that’s a technical term for ‘architectural gestures’). We understand what these drawings illustrate … Continued

Visioning with Clients

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By Lynne Wilson Orr, Principal, Parkin Architects Limited How do we assist clients to see beyond what they currently have as space and re-imagining what it could be? Not just bigger, but actually better. It can be challenging for many healthcare clients to see beyond their current accommodation and understand how the architecture shapes the … Continued

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