KPMB Architects
322 King St West M5V 1J2 Toronto, ON, Canada

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Happy Holidays from all of us at KPMB! Wishing you a safe, healthy and happy holiday, wherever home may be | Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

KPMB Architects’ 2020 Project Openings - We are grateful to all our clients who led the way and kept us focused on the future through these nine months of uncertainty. They kept us going, with their dedication to the completion of strategic projects such as supportive platforms for education and culture that will be ready for the post-pandemic world, and several housing projects that are ready to be lived in immediately. Canary Block Condos (Block 16), Canary District ... The Wyatt (Block 26), Regent Park Robertson Hall, Princeton University 11 Wellesley Jenny Belzberg Theatre, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity CAMH, Phase 1 C See more

Canadian Architect - Four Tributes: Barry Sampson, 1948-2020 Adding to the obituary by colleague George Baird, a group of early colleaguesand lifelong friendspay tribute to the memory of architect Barry Sampson, who passed away on December 5, 2020. Joost Bakker, Bruce Kuwabara, Don MacKay and John van Nostrand were classmates with Barry at the University of Toronto’s school of architecture in the late 1960s. Upon graduation, they approached George Baird to work at his then-...solo practice. They would remain close for many years, even as each pursued their own paths of practice. At John van Nostrand’s invitation, each has offered a tribute to Barry Sampson. https://www.canadianarchitect.com/four-tributes-barry-samp/

In 2020, despite the global pandemic, the RAIC - IRAC, Ontario Association of Architects, Canadian Architect, Azure Magazine, The Architect's Newspaper and World Architecture News marched on with their awards programs recognizing that architecture matters and will matter even more in our post-pandemic future. The awards always give us an opportunity to celebrate the vision of our clients and the talent and expertise of our teams. Thank you and congratulations to all! https://www.kpmb.com//roundup-of-2020-architectural-award/

Remai Modern is a recipient of the 2020 Governor General’s Medals in Architecture & Governor General’s Medal in Landscape Architecture. A segment of Bruce Kuwabara (design partner) in detail at the RAIC - IRAC Virtual Awards: https://vimeo.com/491738727

The 11 Wellesley tower creates a counterpoint to the boxy condominiums permeating the Toronto condominium market. The 60-storey tower contains 700 units and is located above a five-storey, multi-level, mixed-use podium. Opened this Fall: https://www.kpmb.com/project/11-wellesley/

Explore the new Allied Music Centre at Massey Hall & Roy Thomson Hall - Etched in the psyche of both the country and the City, Massey Hall has survived with very limited patron, artist and performance support spaces for over a century. Triggered by a recent donation of land, this project represents the full transformation and revitalization of the heritage hall and includes a new addition. Exterior passarelles will connect the balcony levels to new patron amenities, two additional performance spaces, along with a recording studio and lounge. https://www.alliedmusiccentre.com/explore-the-allied-music/

Join the RAIC tonight from 6-7PM EST for the Governor General's Medal in Architecture Virtual Awards Celebration:

KPMB Architects / Stantec Architecture, Architects in Association - have garnered an editors’ pick in The Architect's Newspaper’s Best of Design Awards’ Institutional - Higher Education category for Isttaniokaksini / Science Commons at University of Lethbridge: https://www.archpaper.com///2020-an-best-of-design-awards/

University of Lethbridge Architecture & Design NOW show presents Bruce Kuwabara (JV partner/co-project director) of Isttaniokaksini / Science Commons - speaking to Architecture and Society. Tonight at 6pm MT! https://www.uleth.ca/notice/events/427

We are pleased to share that the CAMH Research Centre (with TreanorHL) and Boston University, Center for Computing & Data Sciences are winners of the 2020 Canadian Architect Awards of Excellence: https://www.canadianarchitect.com/canadian-architect-annou/

Isttaniokaksini / Science Commons at University of Lethbridge integrates a visionary research building into the majestic landscape. Designed with Stantec, we are honored to win gold for the WAN Awards in the Education category: http://ow.ly/lZF350CpxSz #WANawards20

Massey Hall & Roy Thomson Hall’s architectural photographer Salina Kassam has been awarded the Canadian Architect Photo Award of Excellence. Kassam has been documenting the Massey Hall Revitalization since the first day of the project: https://www.canadianarchitect.com/massey-hall-dance-floor/

Art Gallery of Nova Scotia: Thank you to the Sobey Family, The Donald R. Sobey Foundation, and The Sobey Foundation for their transformational $10 million gift in support of the development of the new Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. Their gift will shape the path in realizing the dream for a new Gallery. The Sobey Family’s generosity to the arts in Canada is unparalleled. We are so fortunate to have their support as we revolutionize the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia into a leading Canadian art museum.

This fall is the first anniversary of Canada’s Architects Declare initiative, and to mark the occasion, we’ve published three manifestos on the climate crisis: ...the original text of the declaration, a climate statement issued by KPMB Architects, and a text by recent Faculty of Architecture | University of Manitoba graduate Jessica Piper. https://www.canadianarchitect.com/manifestos-on-the-climat/

"We proposed a sinuous building surrounded by regenerative gardens that will signal a radical new beginning for the AGNS, the Waterfront, for Nova Scotians, and... the world of art. We want people to experience art in a great setting. We want people to feel welcome and at home. We believe we have created a place for everyone. - Bruce Kuwabara, KPMB Architects Congratulations to KPMB Architects with Omar Gandhi Architect, Jordan Bennett Studio, Elder Lorraine Whitman (NWAC), Public Work and Transsolar, the winners of international design competition for the new Art Gallery of Nova Scotia and Waterfront Arts District. View the winning conceptual design at artgalleryofnovascotia.ca/artsdistrict

The Landscape of Landmark Quality, University of Toronto will be the largest urban geoexchange project in Canada - Daily Commercial News: https://canada.constructconnect.com//u-of-t-urban-geoexcha

KPMB's Geoff Turnbull and David Constable's session for the Buildings Canada will be broadcasted on Tuesday, December 1st on the ‘impact of building orientation on building performance.’ #BUILDINGSWEEK Register here: https://l.feathr.co/buildings-week---custom-landing-page-sp

Luigi LaRocca and Paulo Rocha of KPMB standing in front of a performance Boston University, Center for Computing & Data Sciences mock-up built at the ULC labs, which tested the curtain wall assembly to determine if the system as built meets specifications for water tightness and air infiltration: https://www.kpmb.com//boston-university-data-sciences-cen/

Announcing the completion of the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity's Theatre Revitalization Project and the venue's official renaming as the Jenny Belzberg Theatre! From November 12 to December 12, they will be offering free, public tours of the new space hosted by legendary Banff Centre Ambassador Jim Olver. Register your spot to enjoy a sample of live music, information about the Theatre's history, and behind the scenes glimpses of the renewed space: https://www.banffcentre.ca/theatre-tours