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7 RAIC Perspective A year of opportunities. 8 In A New Light Zeidler Partnership Architects stay true to a unified vision. 14 Sealing The Envelope Architects and engineers are the driving force behind green building design. 23 Rock Solid The concrete sector continues to pursue a strong sustainability agenda. 33 Vanity Fair Personalizing your space with kitchen and bathroom sinks. 39 What's Hot Underfoot? Layered colours and soft textures create a daring statement. 43 Seat Yourself A perfect marriage of classic elegance, performance and ergonomics. 47 Growth Spurt A cultural shift toward viewing architectural woodwork as the first choice for construction. 51 In With The New New technologies and production methods for walls and ceilings. 54 Fire Fighters Better standards, stronger coatings and enhanced training help builders and owners snuff out fire risks. december 2014 contents projects 57 Eighth Avenue Place – West Tower: Calgary, Alberta 59 Congregation Beth Israel Synagogue: Vancouver, B.C. 61 Newmarket Place: Tisdale, Saskatchewan 63 Mulgrave Senior School Addition: West Vancouver, B.C. 65 Kitchener Public Library Central Branch and Civic District Parking Garage: Kitchener, Ontario 67 Capstone: North Vancouver, B.C. 69 Library and Learning Commons – Canadian Mennonite University: Winnipeg, Manitoba 71 Cardston Elementary School Modernization: Cardston, Alberta 73 Martensville Athletic Pavilion: Martensville, Saskatchewan 75 Century Downs Racetrack and Casino: Balzac, Alberta 77 Rideau Centre Dining Hall: Ottawa, Ontario 79 Hudson Bay School: Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan 80 St. Andrew's College – CMP II: Aurora, Ontario 82 The Massey Tower: Toronto, Ontario 84 No. 210 Residences on Simcoe: Toronto, Ontario features on the cover Assuta Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel Architect: Zeidler Partnership Architects Cover photo: Tom Arban 8 59 57 CoURTESy HINES CANADA MANAGEMENT Co. PHoTo: RoBERT STEfANoWICZ 43 VARIABLE GUEST CHAIR By TEKNIoN december 2014 /5