MUTABLE SPACES: Rethinking Urban Space at BNKC’s Park(ing) Day

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…

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Summer Internship Reflections: A Journey of Growth and Learning at BNKC

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…

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Celebrating New Associates at BNKC: A Conversation with Miriam Altamiranda and Mehreen Mujib

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…

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Welcoming Devrim Alan: Leading Digital Innovation at BNKC

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…

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Studio Life: Rolling into the Past

On a crisp and sunny Friday in February we gathered to unroll 50 years of architectural history! For decades, we’ve stored the drawing rolls for projects spanning the history of the firm. From the 1960s onward, BNKC, in its different iterations, has played a role in shaping the GTA’s architectural fabric with projects like College…

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Studio Life: Dogs of BNKC

  On any given day we’ve got a furry friend (or two) keeping us company at the studio. Everyone gets along and all take their jobs very seriously; be it mooching treats, giving snuggles, or fostering general happiness. Poppy milking a lil boo boo. Lola commuting by subway. Leo is ready to help! Soda waiting…

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Studio Culture: Yay for New People!

    2023 was yet another year of growth at BNKC. The following fantastic people (couldn’t be more true!) joined our (already amazing) team in 2023.   Judy Gervais, our accounting and finance manager, officially joined BNKC in 2022 but started with us full time at the beginning of 2023.   Yvette Jancso, project manager,…

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People: BNKC welcomes Vaughn Miller to the partnership.

Was it luck? Maybe. Serendipity? Absolutely! In 2020, Vaughn Miller embarked on his journey with BNKC, unaware that he’d be working remotely for the next two years. Starting with a new firm amidst a global pandemic was no small feat, but Vaughn embraced the challenge wholeheartedly. His unwavering passion for design and natural leadership qualities…

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People: New Promotions!

We’re pleased to announce the recent promotion of two team members whose dedication has contributed to BNKC’s exceptional success over the past year. Chris Mascarenhas (left) has been promoted from Project Architect to Project Manager Daniel Garnier (right) has been promoted from BIM Specialist to Manager, Digital Delivery + BIM Lead Our ability to deliver…

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People: Sajith Sabanadesan’s Inktober Inspiration

Every October, the Inktober Challenge encourages people to create 31 drawings in as many days. BNKC’s Sajith Sabanadesan is a talented member of our architectural and urban design team but he’s also a gifted artist. Saj’s Inktober creations demonstrate his whimsical sensibility as much as his technical expertise. We hope you enjoy this selection of his drawings…

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