An important project contributing to local jobs and built for long-term durability. Watch the video to learn more about the military base being built in Quebec. m.youtube.com/watch?v=tn2U...

An important project contributing to local jobs and built for long-term durability. Watch the video to learn more about the military base being built in Quebec. m.youtube.com/watch?v=tn2U...

When your French comes out… but maybe it should’ve stayed in 😅 At least the message was right! You should care about public procurement reform!

What if thinking differently was actually one of architecture’s greatest strengths? 🧠 #DyslexiaAwareness Week is a good reminder that we often see dyslexia as a challenge with reading or writing, but in architecture, it can mean strong visual thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.

The job never really ends when you’re the owner.

#Reconciliation is not a single day, but an ongoing journey of learning, #listening, and #action. Today, we reflect on the #histories and truths that continue to shape our #communities. For more information: ncc-ccn.gc.ca/projects/kiw...

So shiny! 😮‍💨 #Polishing the #floors and getting ready for opening day. #construction #projectupdate

Meeting the client’s #design standards means layered ceilings and geometry that project their brand image; that takes layered support to make sure it comes together. Thanks to the #drywall crew for pulling it all together 👏

One for one. Not every #architect is #24kgold, but this one is. 💎 #labubu #trend

Ottawa’s #riverfront is finally getting the love it deserves. Toon Dreessen shared his thoughts with @cbcnewz.bsky.social on why this is the kind of vision our city needs. A big step in putting #publicspace to good use. 👏 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Ahhh… the 2000s. 😮‍💨 From launching his practice in a basement to leading Architects DCA, Toon Dreessen has built a career dedicated to design and advocacy for architecture.

Becoming an architect is a marathon. In Canada: 5–7 years uni 5,600H internship Licensing exams Architects face layers while balancing design, budgets, community needs & regulations. It can drive you a little “crazy” 😅 Architects don’t just design buildings, they shape the communities we live in.

Architecture is #political. #Elections remind us that #design decisions shape #housing, #climate resilience, & #community well-being. #Australia’s architects entered their election with a clear advocacy paper, #Canada’s voice was less defined. 👀 www.architectsdca.com/news/raic_ne...

I’m not like a regular architect, l’m a cool architect 💅 If you know, you know. 😎 #MeanGirls #CoolMom #architecture #womeninarchitecture

Calling #lanewayhomes the solution is like putting a band-aid on a broken bone. 😬 If we’re serious about the #housingcrisis, we need bigger, smarter moves. What would you do instead? Originally published in @thestar.com www.architectsdca.com/news/what-ma...

What was once a #singlehouse is now 6 new homes in Craig Henry. 🙌 #gentleinfill can add homes within existing #neighbourhoods without pushing people to the edges of the city. More homes in the same neighbourhood. That’s the future.

#Kiweki Point is a beautifully reimagined lookout, guided by the NCC's international #designcompetition, which selected the award-winning "Big River Landscape" proposal by Janet Rosenberg & Studio. That #competitive process brought forward bold innovation and deep respect for #Algonquin heritage.

We got selected! #architecture #competitive #womeninarchitecture #architectureproposal #ottawa #youcanasktheflowers #prettylittlebaby

When you’re the architect and the talent 💅 #nickyminaj #trend #worklife #ottawa #womenimarchitecture #architecture

Nothing better than a little love in the inbox 🫶

$10.8 BILLION is a big gap. But what if we could fix Ottawa’s #infrastructure and save money doing it? We could be #spending smarter, the #guide exists. Let’s use it. 🔗 www.architectsdca.com/news/can-the... Originally published in @ottawacitizen.com

À La Poubelle: Architect Edition 🗑️📐 Couldn’t have done it better than Gstaad Guy

What are we doing here?? 🤷‍♀️
City Hall is a public space. Let’s keep it that way. www.architectsdca.com/news/keeping...

Rain rain go away! Come again another day. ☔️ At this point, it feels like part of the tradition. HAPPY CANADA DAY from Architects DCA! 🇨🇦 If you’re looking for something to do in Ottawa today, here’s a link. 🔗 www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...

We designed sheds as part of the daycare space for the MFRC at CFB Petawawa, & thanks to an incredible collaboration between M Sullivan & Sons Ltd., the local carpenters union, & the Ottawa Catholic School Board, these sheds were brought to life by high school #students who got hands-on experience

New Brunswick is growing fast. Where’s everyone going to live?!?
 We look at how mass timber + smart design = faster builds, lower costs, and sustainable homes people actually want to live in. 👀 Page 11, New Brunswick Builders 
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“Just a girl” ✨ #womeninarchitecture

Front side: 100 km/h 💨 Back side: 5 km/h and a good playlist🚶‍♀️ Last year we wrapped up the Hillpark project in #Orleans. What better way to celebrate than with drone shoots.

Ceiling framing is coming together, accent ceiling is taking shape, and retail areas are starting to define the space. Progress is picking up! 👏 #accentceiling #constructionupdate

Front page news! The debate is on: cars or community? 🚗 Thanks to the @ottawacitizen.com for featuring Toon’s perspective on making #Ottawa more #walkable. www.architectsdca.com/news/ottawas... @strongtowns.org

What’s your favourite? Let us know in the comments! #architecture #iconic #habitat67 #office

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Why doesn’t #Canada have an #architecturepolicy? 🤔 In the 1960s, we built thousands of #iconic public buildings that brought #communities together. Today, we’re facing an #infrastructure crisis, and still no national design #policy. www.architectsdca.com/news/canada-... @theglobeandmail.com

Happy Mother’s Day from Architects DCA. To all the mothers, mother figures, and caregivers. Thank you for the care, strength, and perspective you bring to the world. ♥️

When you get to #travel for #work and the view is amazing 😍

Corners DESERVE love too. 🫶 We played with orientation and #materials, and let the shadows do their thing.

Great event hosted by @ottarchfoundation.bsky.social Martin Tite gave an inspiring presentation on the #CentralParkway proposal and how we can rethink the #Queensway. #UrbanDesign #betterOttawa #BigBoldIdeas #PlacesForPeople @seandevine9.bsky.social @strongtowns.org @betterottawa.bsky.social

Hopefully that wasn’t an important phone call 👀

Well-put @shawnmicallef.bsky.social 🙌

@thestar.com has got it right! Why do so many of Toronto’s public spaces feel... meh? 👀 Because “best value” too often means cheapest, not best #design. As Toon Dreessen puts it:
“#Procurement is everything.” www.architectsdca.com?p=3980&previ...

BOLD ideas, NOT baby steps. Ottawa has great bones, but bureaucracy & red tape are holding us back. We spent $112 million to widen 3.3km of road. But one public washroom? That’s a pilot project. 🧐 This isn’t about money, it’s about priorities. www.architectsdca.com/news/rethink...

Architects DCA #StarterPack Toon Includes:
• Passion for public space
• A speech about #procurement
• Plenty of #architectureLEGO 🔊 Pull string for: “It’s not just a building—it’s a place for people.” ❌ Not available in stores.

UNDER CONSTRUCTION?! More like practically finished and waiting for its big glass debut. 💅

What’s everyone’s MUST have at home?? 🤔

NO Compromise: 🙂‍↔️ What’s Nonnegotiable in Your Home? #architecture #kitchendesign #bunker #masstimber #hvac #outdoorkitchen #birdsafeglass

When the control #joints and siding reveals align this perfectly… chef’s kiss 👌🎯

Where would you like to see more investment in Ottawa’s public spaces? 🤔 🔹 Lansdowne Park 🏟️ 🔹 ByWard Market 👩‍🌾

Give her a round of applause because she is coming together! 👏 🙌 #Cladding and finish materials are going up, and the vision is coming to life

Are we robbing Peter to pay Paul? 🤔 #lansdowne #bywardmarket

We have the talent, the vision, and the resources. So why aren’t we making it easier for #localbusinesses to lead the way? 👀 Procurement reform isn’t just about “buying local.” It’s about shaping a better city. 🔗 obj.ca/op-ed-more-p...