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Parks & Recreation 2026

Perched High Above the Ottawa River, Kìwekì Point Showcases Sweeping Views of the Canadian Capital Region

Ottawa, Canada

June 23, 2026

This once uninviting and tricky-to-access scenic overlook has been smartly woven into the urban fabric of Ottawa by Patkau Architects and Janet Rosenberg & Studio.

Building Technology November 2025

Patkau Architects Delivers a High-Performing Biomedical Building for the University of British Columbia

Vancouver, British Columbia

Katharine Logan

November 7, 2025

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As Canada’s first purpose-built school for the integrative discipline of biomedical engineering, the new Gordon B. Shrum Building prioritizes collaboration.

Record Houses 2024

A Luminous Residence by Patkau Architects Celebrates the Found Potential of its Coastal Cascadian Setting

Victoria, British Columbia

Katharine Logan

September 5, 2024

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With its pleated, open-weave wood canopy, Arbour House takes full advantage of water views and natural light.

Meet the 2023 Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize Finalists

RECORD Editors

February 13, 2023

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Recognizing the best built work in the Americas completed between December 2018 and June 2021, the prize spotlights six projects including a Mexico City museum expansion and an earthen housing block in Paraguay.

Temple of Light by Patkau Architects

Kootenay, British Columbia

Katharine Logan

January 3, 2019

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An experimental sanctuary in Canada invites and intrigues with its flowerlike form.

Continuing Education: Acoustics

Katharine Logan

December 1, 2017

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Four new community gathering spaces raise the bar on acoustics.

Audain Art Museum by Patkau Architects

Whistler, British Columbia

Adele Weder

December 1, 2016

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In Whistler, British Columbia, a new art museum, like the work it houses, takes its cues from nature.

Gleneagles Community Centre

Green community center provides airy, sunlight space for fun and games.

March 1, 2007

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The Gleneagles Community Centre combines innovative green design with commonsense to provide a communal recreation facility for the citizens of West Vancouver, in British Columbia.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 ICC CEU

Explore how privacy curtain systems can enhance occupant comfort, operational efficiency, and sustainability across healthcare, education, hospitality, and senior living environments.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 ICC CEU

Examine waterproofing strategies for water containment structures that enhance durability, prevent failures, and support long-term building performance.