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We understand your focus is elsewhere right now, but as an attempt to bring a little extra positivity to your Twitter timeline, we'll share one of our 20 2020 #DesignExcellence Award finalists on the blOAAg over the next 20 days.
First up is the Wilson School of Design at Kwantlen Polytechnic University ( @WilsonDesignKPU) in @VisitRichmondBC by @kpmbarch and @PUBLICVancouver. Photos by Adrian Williams. #DesignExcellence https://oaa.on.ca/bloaag-detail/Wilson-School-of-Design,-Kwantlen-Polytechnic-University/635
Another #DesignExcellence finalist is Woodhouse by @superkul in @GreyHighlands1. Photos by Alex Fradkin. For more on this country home, visit https://oaa.on.ca/bloaag-detail/Woodhouse/634
This #DesignExcellence finalist is the @TrentUniversity Student Centre in Peterborough, Ont. ( @CityPtbo), which was designed by @teeplearch. Photos by Andrew Latreille ( @LatsAP) https://oaa.on.ca/bloaag-detail/Trent-University-Student-Centre/632
With photos by Tom Arban, here's another #DesignExcellence finalist. The @SenateCA Building, by @DiamondSchmitt and @KWC_Architects in joint venture, called for the restoration of Ottawa’s historic Union Station. https://oaa.on.ca/bloaag-detail/Senate-of-Canada-Building/631
Another #DesignExcellence finalist! Here's the Ronald O. Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics at @penn. The @kpmbarch project allows the @PennSAS departments of poli science and economics to share a building. Pics by Adrian Williams. https://oaa.on.ca/bloaag-detail/Ronald-O.-Perelman-Center-for-Political-Science-and-Economics/629
With photos by @2spacephoto, here's a look at another #DesignExcellence finalist: Semi Semi, a small-scale residential intensification project, self-initiated by a pair of young architects--COMN Architects--seeking to put down roots in Toronto. https://oaa.on.ca/bloaag-detail/Semi-Semi-/630
The renovation of Toronto's @holyblossom Temple transformed the entire campus, restoring its historic buildings and resolving navigation challenges. The @DiamondSchmitt work is a 2020 #DesignExcellence finalist. Photos by Tom Arban Photography. https://oaa.on.ca/bloaag-detail/Holy-Blossom-Temple/624
Continuing our look at #DesignExcellence finalists, here is another @superkul project. What Remains to Be Seen is a Toronto residential project for clients who wanted to optimize the display of their art collection. Photos by Ben Rahn| @aframestudio https://oaa.on.ca/bloaag-detail/What-Remains-to-be-Seen/633
Today's #DesignExcellence finalist: The Rob and Cheryl McEwen Graduate Study and Research Building for @SchulichSchool of Business at @YorkUniversity in Toronto. Architects are Baird Sampson Neuert Architects Inc. ( @BSNarchitects). Photos by Tom Arban. https://oaa.on.ca/bloaag-detail/The-Rob-and-Cheryl-McEwen-Graduate-Study---Research-Building,-Schulich-School-of-Business/628
"An expression of architectural variety within a framework of sober-sided city planning," Toronto's River City Phase 3 condo is today's #DesignExcellence finalist. Work by @SaucierPerrotte in a joint venture with @ZASArchitects. https://oaa.on.ca/bloaag-detail/River-City-Phase-3/627
One more #DesignExcellence finalist for the week. In Waterloo, Lazaridis Hall ( @DiamondSchmitt w/David Thompson Architect) allows Wilfrid @Laurier University to merge School of Business & Economics w/ Dept of Mathematics. Pics by Tom Arban & @2spacephoto. https://oaa.on.ca/bloaag-detail/Lazaridis-Hall/626
This #DesignExcellence finalist, by @RDHarch, adapts a heritage post office in Galt ( @cityofCambridge) to accommodate @IdeaXchng—a progressive bookless library program comprising studio spaces for public creation. Photos by Tom Arban. https://oaa.on.ca/bloaag-detail/The-Idea-Exchange-Old-Post-Office/625
The Government of @Canada Visitor Welcome Centre is a two-level underground complex that serves as the new entrance to Parliament Hill. This #DesignExcellence finalist is by @ibigroup in association w/ @moriyamateshima. Pics by James Brittain. https://oaa.on.ca/bloaag-detail/Government-of-Canada-Visitor-Welcome-Centre/623
One more #DesignExcellence winner before the weekend. @GH3architects' work on Borden Park Natural Swimming Pool, located in Edmonton. The first chemical-free public outdoor pool to be built in Canada. https://oaa.on.ca/bloaag-detail/Borden-Park-Natural-Swimming-Pool/617
