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2024 Design Excellence Finalists
The OAA is thrlled to highlight the 20 Finalists for the 2024 Design Excellence Awards. This year's collection includes projects in Ontario and beyond, ranging from sustainably designed community centres and learning facilities to residences and performing arts venues.


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2024/APR/24

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J. William Birdsell, OAA, FRAIC

About ten years ago, I was invited by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers to their Awards Gala at the Ontario Science Centre. I jumped at the offer. My memories of the OSC stretch back to my...

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2023/OCT/03

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OAA

Location: Toronto, Ontario Date of Completion: 2006 Architect: Architects Alliance with Behnisch Architekten Nominated by: Jessica Bell, MPP (University—Rosedale) Unlocking the advanced science of...

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2022/MAR/18

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OAA

Location: Oshawa, Ontario Architect: Montgomery Sisam Architects in joint venture with Architecture Counsel Inc. Shawenjigewining (pronounced “zha-wen-ji-GEH’-win-ing”) is an Anishinaabe word meaning...

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2022/MAR/14

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OAA

 Climate Action The architecture profession must play a role in stabilizing the climate change crisis, lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in favour of clean power. This is one of the...

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2020/MAR/12

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Ontario Association of Architects

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2017/MAR/09

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23319

Location: Waterloo, OntarioArchitects: KPMB ArchitectsDate of Completion: 2012OAA Awards 2017 Design Excellence Finalist The design of the Mike & Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre (QNC...

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2017/MAR/24

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23319

Location: Toronto, Ontario  Architects: Sweeny &Co. Architects Inc. (formerly Sweeny Sterling Finlayson &Co Architects Inc.) Project was commenced by Sweeny Sterling Finlayson...

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2024/MAR/22

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Ontario Association of Architects

Location: Boston, Massachusetts  Architecture Practices: KPMB Architects Chosen by a jury of respected design experts, the 20 projects comprising the OAA’s 2024 Design Excellence...

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2022/MAR/11

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OAA

Climate Action The architecture profession must play a role in stabilizing the climate change crisis, lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in favour of clean power. This is one of the reasons why...


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BLOAAG - Design Excellence Finalists

Check out our 2024 Design Excellence Finalists! This year's collection features a diverse range of building types.

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