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An inclusive space for membership engagement, the blOAAg is a section of the OAA Website for posting content and ideas to share with the entire OAA community. The views and opinions expressed in these posts are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Ontario Association of Architects or the OAA Council.  

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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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2023/AUG/24

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William Kachmaryk

Having designed a new addition to the Superior Court in Windsor, another interesting request by the local Law Society was to present an option to the Government for a new Windsor Provincial Courts...

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2023/AUG/24

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William Kachmaryk

After nearly 61 years in private practice, I've been called upon by various sources to engage in projects that have either come to fruition or have been relegated to the archives. This project was...

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2023/AUG/11

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Marwa Tawfiq

These are a few hand sketches I made while traveling this summer. Athens, Greece Athens, Greece Pisa, Italy Rome, Italy Vatican City Barcelona, Spain London, England   This blOAAg post...

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2022/MAR/25

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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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2022/MAR/24

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OAA

Location: Vaughan, Ontario Architect: Diamond and Schmitt Architects Incorporated The SmartVMC is a mixed-use community emerging in Vaughn. Positioned at the terminal station of the Toronto-York...

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2021/JUL/16

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Ontario Association of Architects

At the 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in June, the Association honoured its newest Members of Long Standing—individuals who have reached the milestone of 50 years of membership with the OAA as part...

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2019/AUG/15

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Photo Credit : Martin Tite, concept, NA, Canada, Digital Art, 2019Architectural Credit : Martin Tite...

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2019/AUG/13

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Photo Credit : J Ronald Mar, The Sault Area Hospital (SAH), Ontario, Canada, Pen Paper, 2005-6Architectural Credit : J Ronald Mar...

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2019/AUG/06

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Photo Credit : Marwa Tawfiq, The Mansion 1 and 2, Pen & Watercolour on Paper, Summer 2017. Using various techniques of drawing, and referencing the fragmented architectural depictions, a more...


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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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