As the year comes to a close, we take a moment to reflect on the achievements, milestones, and thought leadership that have defined 2024. From award-winning designs to impactful publications and innovative project advancements, this year has been one of growth, creativity, and collaboration.
We invite you to explore our year-in-review, highlighting the accomplishments and contributions that continue to shape our journey.
Awards and Appointments
- Royal Inland Hospital achieved LEED Gold Certification for its sustainable Patient Care Tower.
- Parkin received Gold at the International Interior Design Awards 2023 for a healthcare project.
- Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre won a Gold Award for patient-centered design and won a Rethinking The Future Award for innovative healthcare design.
- Robin Snell received the CSA Award of Merit and a Fellowship from the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada.
Publications, Speaking Engagements, and Thought Leadership
- Feature Highlights:
- Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex in The Globe and Mail for accessibility.
- York Regional Police 1 District Headquarters in SABMag for sustainable design.
- Red Fish Healing Centre on e-architect and Rethinking The Future for mental health design.
- Biindigen Well-Being Centre featured in Canadian Architect and The Globe and Mail.
- Juravinski Hospital Stem Cell Transplant Unit and Joseph Brant Hospital showcased on Archilovers.
- Taloyoak High School highlighted in Nunatsiaq News.
- Surrey Memorial Hospital and Cowichan District Hospital projects featured in Archinect.
- Conferences & Speaking Engagements:
- CHES BC Conference – Kyle Basilius spoke on infectious disease response.
- Healthcare Design Conference + Expo – Parkin shared insights on healthcare innovation.
- CCHF Vancouver and Healthcare Infrastructure Atlantic Canada – Thought leadership on healthcare advancements.
- 9th Annual Forum on Healthcare Infrastructure – Cameron Shantz shared expertise on future-ready spaces.
- Net-Zero Carbon discussions at the CHES Conference.
- Notable Insights & Articles:
- Transforming Patient-Centered Care, Indigenous Representation in Healthcare, Accessibility Consulting, and Healing Outpatient Environments.
Project Milestones
- Healthcare Projects:
- Cowichan District Hospital – Progress on design development, construction, and structural installations.
- Western Memorial Regional Hospital – Achieved LEED Silver Certification for sustainable design.
- South Niagara Hospital – Advancing construction of this sustainable, modern facility.
- Montfort Hospital – Development of a dedicated mental health ER zone.
- Surrey Hospital and BC Cancer Centre – A milestone project for British Columbia.
- University of Ottawa Advanced Medical Research Facility – Construction began, supporting medical innovation.
- Educational Design:
- Taloyoak High School – Recognized for its resilient, culturally inclusive design.
Team Milestones
- David Driscoll retired after 37 years, leaving a legacy of leadership and excellence.
Blog Highlights
- Arctic Construction Challenges and Educational Design in Nunavut.
- Cultural Inclusivity in Cowichan District Hospital.
- Providence Care Hospital and its healing environments.
- Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre and Eastern Canada’s healthcare innovation.
- Art’s Role in Community Healing at Cowichan District Hospital.