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S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 1 | 3 Cover Photo: Munich RE, Toronto, ON Photo by: Richard Johnson Photography Inc./Courtesy SGH Design Partners 33 8 projects 53 GloveBox Kitchener, Ontario 57 Women And Families Centre Expansion – Union Gospel Mission Vancouver, B.C. 61 Deloitte Summit Vancouver, B.C. 65 HOUSS Vancouver, B.C. 68 Nechako Residence And Commons Block – UBC Okanagan Kelowna, B.C. 71 Grandview Heights Secondary School Surrey, B.C. 73 Walnut Park Elementary School Smithers, B.C. 75 The Beacon at 1400 Quadra Victoria, B.C. 76 St. Joseph Morrow Park Catholic Secondary School North York, Ontario 77 Donna Gabriel Robins Elementary School Langley, B.C. 79 Schools Addition & Renovation – University of Toronto Schools Toronto, Ontario 81 Robert G. Kuhn Building – TWU Langley, B.C. 83 Willow Square Continuing Care Centre Fort McMurray, Alberta 85 Métis Crossing Boutique Lodge Smoky Lake, Alberta features CONTENTS 5 RAIC PERSPECTIVE Jury confirmed for the 2022 RAIC International Prize. 6 BUILDING WORKPLACES OF THE FUTURE SGH Design Partners remains committed to authenticity and designing spaces that evoke emotion. 9 WRAP UP Versatility remains key as building envelopes face some material shortages. 17 UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT Curtain wall and window wall experts are more than ready to meet aggressive efficiency goals. 25 TESTING TIMES Metal roofing and cladding face high prices and short supply, but new solutions continue to be highly sought. 33 KITCHEN COOL Natural inspiration meets high-tech construction in today's trendiest kitchen designs. 39 BRIGHT FUTURES It may have been a dark time for the lighting world this past year, but things are starting to look a little brighter. 43 STAND YOUR GROUND Reinforcing steel experts carefully tackle increasing prices and skilled labour shortage. 47 STAY CONNECTED Experts in the electrical and communication systems world prove anything is possible. 49 AGE DEFYING Masonry stands the test of time and works perfectly to complement various building styles.