The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) has unveiled the 10th edition of its Queen’s Park Picks program and featured among the picks is a busy building in the heart of Kingston.

Each year, members of provincial parliament (MPPs) across Ontario nominate a favourite building in their riding, and a jury of architects creates a shortlist of highlights that showcase the profound impact of architecture on communities across our province.

According to a release from the OAA, which regulates the practice of architecture in the province for the public interest, the organization invited MPPs to nominate a building within their riding that highlights the community’s unique architectural heritage, celebrating the rich legacy of architecture in Ontario.

This year, the Calvin Park branch of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL) in Kingston, nominated by Kingston and the Islands MPP Ted Hsu, is one of the nine projects, chosen from 55 submissions, that fit the theme “Reshaping Communities.” According to the release, the theme aligns with the 2025 OAA Conference’s focus and reflects the Association’s commitment to regulating the practice of architecture to protect the public interest. It also highlights the essential role of adaptability in design, urging the profession to create or re-envision sustainable solutions for a rapidly changing world, the OAA said.