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Welcome to the blOAAg (the OAA blog)!

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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2020/OCT/22

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Loghman Azar, M.Arch.UD. AIBC. OAA

CitAzar A Vision for Future Ci...

Introduction: The future is up in citazar.  How long will it take for us to build our cities completely differently using the technology we have?   Wheels are ancient inventions, but...

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2023/OCT/03

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OAA

Kingston City Hall

Location: Kingston, Ontario Date of Completion: 1844 Architect: George Browne Dates of Renovations/Additions: 1865, 1909, 1956, 1960s, 1971, 2001 Architects of Renovations/Additions: Harry P. Smith...

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queens park picks 2023
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2019/MAY/08

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SHIFT 2019 Infrastructure/Arch...

Honourable Mentions Revitalizing Suburbia: Build Integrated Communities | Connie Lei | Intern ArchitectUrbanization has dragged workers to the city centre, day after day, to get to and from...

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2021/OCT/04

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OAA

Dominion Wheel and Foundries C...

Location: Toronto Date of Completion: 1917-1929   Architect: N/A Nominated by: Suze Morrison, MPP (Toronto Centre)        “The property is a landmark within the West Don...

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2017/JAN/05

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Spotlight on OAA Awards - Fema...

s blOAAg post will look at the female recipients of the OAA Service Awards –G. Randy Roberts Service Award, Order of da Vinci Award, and Lifetime Design Achievement Award– since...

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2020/DEC/02

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Ontario Association of Architects

No. 11 McIntyre Headframe

Location: Timmins Date of Completion: 1924-1927 Architect: N/A Nominated by: Gilles Bisson, MPP (Timmins) “Thus we have the American grain elevators and factories, the magnificent FIRST FRUITS of a...

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2021/OCT/04

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Barrymore’s Music Hall (former...

Location: Ottawa Date of Completion: 1914  Architect: Walter Herbert George Nominated by: Joel Harden, MPP (Ottawa Centre)   “Formal Opening [of the Imperial Theatre] on Monday a Unique...

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2020/DEC/02

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Ontario Association of Architects

Cabbagetown

Location: Toronto Date of Completion: Area developed from the 1840s onwards  Architect: Various Nominated by: Suze Morrison, MPP (Toronto Centre) “They built up the city in a personal sense, in...

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2019/JUN/20

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Advocating for Architecture in...

Due to its intense and lengthy post-secondary academic requirements, the profession of architecture is often perceived as “exclusive” … and sometimes even...

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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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