BNKC Newsletter – November 2024

    Happy updates from BNKC. Project Update Our Bold Vision for Toronto’s Golden Mile 8 Buildings | 10-53 Storeys | 2.3 Million sq ft | ~2,775 Units | ~10,640 Residents We are thrilled to share that our community plan for Eglinton Avenue’s Golden Mile has been officially submitted for OPA and ZBA approvals, offering the public…

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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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Building a New Community Hub at 97 Victoria Street: Project Update

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…

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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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BNKC Newsletter – June 2024

    People, Projects, and Ideas. Project Update Counting Down to Clockwork’s Grand Debut Tick-tock, tick-tock! Can you hear it? That’s the sound of excitement building as Clockwork Condominiums gears up for occupancy. Building 1 and the underground parking garage are sprinting towards completion, aiming for a grand reveal by November 2024. We’ve got floors…

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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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Project Spotlight: Topping Out at East City and Clockwork

Two projects, currently under construction, have topped out this year. East City Condos in Peterborough is nearing completion, and Clockwork at Upper Joshua Creek in Oakville has reached full height in one of its two buildings.

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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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