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Feature
Illuminating Design
From Québec to Qatar, Ambiances Design Productions Inc. proves itself a leader in innovative approaches to structural illuminations.
In Profile
Although he started with schools, Shawn Lawrence has found success in sleek residential designs.
Twenty-five years after launching his career as an architect, Shawn Lawrence is about to begin his 700th project.
As a child, Doug Stollery visited his father at PCL. Now, Doug serves as general counsel there.
He discusses PCL’s legal team, its employee-ownership plan, and what’s required of a construction company’s general counsel.
Charles Caza knows construction. Find out why this general counsel is one of the best in the building industry.
Discover an unlikely career trajectory, as Caza shares his unique perspective on the challenges facing the construction industry.
DIYers risk extra costs and poor design when planning without professionals. One woman is their solution.
Tips and tricks from Heather Hodgson.
In Vancouver, one firm’s high-performing homes offer much more than rustic vistas and panoramic views.
Frits de Vries Architect Ltd. specializes in designing places where people want to be.
Offices aren’t normally classified as areas of inspiration and tranquility. But one firm is changing that.
Inside the work of Jerilyn Wright.
Sander Freedman has always been enchanted by the earth’s beauty. Now his career revolves around it.
On the journey to his own boutique firm.
Sports aren’t just for boys anymore. BaAM Productions’ president creates lively, large-scale sporting-event projects.
CBQ catches up with the firm’s president, Annemarie Roe.
Industry Insights
A New Haven for Home Buyers
With Toronto’s home prices soaring, Pratt Homes is making a statement with affordable housing in other communities of the GTA.
Beautiful by Design
Celebration Homes, Inc. makes luxury and elegance standard features for home buyers.
Business as Usual
How the University of Saskatchewan is finally getting recognized for what it’s been doing all along.
Customizing Calgary
The flourishes of Oxford Homes offer the city surprising options without breaking the bank.
Getting Away
The stunning residential construction of Agius Builders Ltd. takes on the remote coastal regions of British Columbia.
Greening Grande Prairie
Alcroft Homes Ltd. is bringing sustainable standards to a community in Alberta that has been without them.
Hands-on Design
Whether designing golf clubhouses or industrial plants, Pavan Architects Inc. prefers working up close and personal with its clients.
High-End City Living
Calista Homes builds legacy homes in Calgary’s most desirable neighbourhoods.
Tailored to Fit
Wolverine Custom Homes creates houses that match its clients’ needs and desires.
The Green Gambit
By banking on a new, sustainable initiative, Mohawk College has secured its long-term vitality.
Project Showcase
Calgary’s New Skyline
EllisDon Corporation's Eighth Avenue Place looks to inspire and invigorate Calgary's business leaders.
Master of the High-Rise
Rafii Architects Inc. makes a name for itself with a number of modern urban projects throughout Canada.
Small Firm, Big Results
Specializing in timber frames, Top End Homes brings warmth and character to every project it creates
Stunning Interiors
II BY IV Design Associates' striking interior-design projects are a result of the firm's elegant "signature" touches.
The Family Builders
Mike Odyjewski and his wife, Bozena, created White Eagle Homes in 1996, when they built their first show home in
The New Office Space
Westparks + Associates Inc.'s award-winning projects yield sleek, modern work environments.
Step By Step
How to Bring a Cultural Centre to Life
with Howard Rideout Architect Inc.
How to Build the Perfect Log Home
with West Coast Log Homes
How to Construct a Built Green Platinum Home
with Resolutions Enterprises Ltd.
How to Create the Perfect Timber-Frame Home
with Kettle River Timberworks Ltd.
How to Design for the Healthcare Sector
with André Ibghy Architectes
How to Revive an Interior
with S3 Interior Design Inc.
Supplemental
Canadian Homes
Despite its immense size, KB Design’s Armada House settles naturally into the landscape and surroundings of British Columbia.
Canadian Spaces
Saunders Architecture's Long Studio brings a contemporary design to Newfoundland
From the Ground Up
The construction of Okanagan College’s standout Centre of Excellence
Materiality: Wall Outlets
Reimagining the traditional wall socket with new and exciting designs
The Specialists
The Coloured-Quartz Creators
Cambria Canada’s close work with designers has helped change North America’s colour palette.
The Earth Movers
The name conjures visions of sabot-wearing workmen hauling wheelbarrows full of soil from one spot to another, but Dutchie Dirt
The Heating & Cooling Experts
Backed by just four employees in 1999, Brenmar Heating & Air Conditioning began under the leadership of two partners who
The Historical Conservationists
When Jane Burgess and Karl Stevens began Stevens Burgess Architects in 1978, the partnership combined Stevens’ large-scale urban-design skills with
The New Constructionists
How the Aecon Group Inc. is becoming the go-to developer for projects that matter.
The Restaurant Revivers
Cricket Design Company Inc. brings new life to historic restaurants with thoughtful interior-design philosophies.
The Sign Guys
Signs are a vital component to society, whether they’re informational or directional, LED or static. They tell us where to
The Window Makers
Few things turn a house into a home like windows.They add style and flare to the exterior while drawing natural
The Woodsman
One-man outfit Back Country Log Homes brings log living to the Saskatchewan prairie.
Through the Years
A Born Builder
David Ratzlaff's calling as a general contractor yields a storied history of success for HR Pacific Construction Management
A New Vision
Chinook Homes owner Mohsen Seyed Mahmoud brings a different perspective to building in Canada
Beating the Odds
British Columbia-based Murphy Construction Corp. completes difficult projects with quality craftsmanship, on time and on budget
Bridging the Gap
Freyssinet Canada Limitée moves into specialty markets where very few local companies have gone.
Destined for Success
Focusing on golf-course developments and residential communities, Burrard Group uses British Columbia's natural beauty to enhance the firm's real estate
Growing with the Times
With 30 years under its belt, TriBuild Contracting (Calgary) Ltd.'s diverse and loyal client base has kept it moving forward despite the rough economy
Transformed
A Sweet Renovation
Then: A generic loft with no style. Now: A distinctive home and cool party pad by BiglarKinyan Design Partnership.
From a Derailed Depot to a Revived Railway
Before: An abandoned railway station left in disrepair. After: A restored, historic depot and community mainstay.
From Historic Halls to Green Installs
Before: Centuries-old University of New Brunswick plays the part of a major resource consumer. After: A well-established sustainability program turns the campus green, resulting in substantial savings.
From Logs to Dream Homes
Before: Majestic timber from the Boreal Forest. After: Stunning, sustainable, handcrafted log homes by M&H Wood Specialties Ltd.
New Style on the Residential Spectrum
Then: A cookie-cutter design. Now: A home that evokes the resident’s deepest sense of style.
Raised as a Builder
Mathieu Fournier cut his teeth in the building trade by assisting his father, Francis, on jobs. Today, Mathieu spends his time running Alltrim Inc.