How Movement Becomes a Tool for Design By Sara D’Amato, Intern Architect OAA Architecture is often understood through drawings, models, and digital simulations. But long before a design becomes a physical object, it is experienced as movement: the turn of the body at a corner, the rhythm of steps down a corridor, the shift of…
Building the West Calgary Recreation Centre + Public Library, One Piece at a Time There’s something deeply satisfying about watching a digital design come to life in physical form. For the West Calgary Recreation Centre + Public Library, we wanted to build more than a model — we wanted to build a story you could…
As part of ARC112: Design + Engineering I at the University of Toronto, a team of first-year engineering and architecture students were asked to explore the tensions between nature and human intervention through the design of a small floating structure in High Park. Acting as an external advisor and client for the project, BNKC Principal…
On September 20, we joined the annual global Park(ing) Day movement by transforming our parking lot at 672 Dupont Street into “MUTABLE SPACES,” a playful and thought-provoking commentary on urban transformation. Park(ing) Day invites designers and citizens worldwide to reimagine parking spaces as mini-parks and public places, encouraging dialogue about the use of urban space…
As the summer comes to a close, we reflect on the valuable contributions of our talented interns, Olivia Pires and Leyla Godfrey. Over the past few months, they have immersed themselves in our projects, bringing fresh perspectives and enthusiasm to the team. Here, we share some of their insights and experiences from their time with…
BNKC, in collaboration with The Working Centre and Perimeter Development, is excited to announce that construction is now underway at 97 Victoria Street North in downtown Kitchener. Part of the transformative “Making Home” initiative, this project reimagines an existing site into a comprehensive community hub designed to address the urgent needs of Kitchener’s most vulnerable…
At BNKC, we believe in recognizing and nurturing talent, and today we’re excited to celebrate the promotion of Miriam Altamiranda and Mehreen Mujib to the role of Associate. Both have been integral members of our team, demonstrating outstanding dedication, leadership, and a commitment to excellence in every project they undertake. We sat down with them…
We are excited to introduce Devrim Alan as BNKC’s new Digital Delivery Manager! With a wealth of experience in architecture, engineering, and manufacturing, Devrim brings a unique and comprehensive perspective to our team, seamlessly integrating technology with design to enhance our project management and delivery processes. In a recent conversation, Devrim shared his insights on…