| People, Projects, and Ideas. |
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Project Update
Counting Down to Clockwork’s Grand Debut |
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| 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 framed and boarded, finishes waiting to dazzle, and the upper levels are reaching for the sky. |
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| Plus, let’s not forget Mattamy’s epic topping-off celebration – over 100 workers and 175 hungry souls breaking bread together. Now that’s what we call teamwork! This Instagram Reel captures our fun tour!
Read more about Clockwork here. |
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Collaborations
A Bonsai Pavilion in High Park: A Student’s Dream |
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Picture this: bonsai trees, a serene pond, and architectural dreams taking flight. Our collaboration with U of T Architecture students turned a theoretical client scenario into reality (conceptually, at least) with a bonsai pavilion design for High Park. Vaughn Miller (BNKC) and Jennifer Davis (WZMH) led the charge, hosting crits, and unveiling a bouquet of brilliant designs.
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“Thanks to instructor, Jennifer Davis, for the opportunity to participate in ARC112 Design + Engineering. Working with such talented and enthusiastic students was a very rewarding experience!” – Vaughn Miller, Principal
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Project Update
East City: Where Dreams Settle In |
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Drumroll, please! 🥁 We’re thrilled to announce that East City Condominiums has reached partial occupancy! Picture this: 93 units nestled in a 9-storey mid-rise including charming townhomes and a corner coffee shop at street level. It’s not just a building; it’s a community in the making. Huge kudos to our stellar design team and the hardworking contractors for bringing this vision to life.
Learn more about East City on our website.
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Archiving Adventures
Preserving Memories, Building Legacies |
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For decades, BNKC has stored rolls of drawings from historic projects like College Park, the Richmond Hill Civic Centre, Toronto City Hall Library, and many others. Founder Joe Bogdan pledged original drawings to the Toronto Archives, so BNKC volunteers, alongside Joe and his daughters, sorted through memories in a whirlwind day, deciding which drawings to archive, keep, or discard. It was a poignant journey, filled with nostalgia and the joy of preserving history.
Click here to see a video of our adventure.
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Projects
Building Dreams at The Working Centre |
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Demo days are here again! We’ve swung the wrecking ball at 97 Victoria, with our hearts set on creating a space that cares for those who need it most. And guess what? We’re not just building structures; we’re building hope. Kudos to all involved, including our amazing clients and all the consultants who’ve generously donated their expertise to this worthy cause.
Click to learn more about this project that mixes transitional housing with clinical services and a community kitchen.
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Community
Mentoring Minds at TSA Portfolio Day |
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Lights, camera, portfolio! Vaughn Miller (L) stepped into the spotlight at Toronto Society of Architects‘ Portfolio Day, championing professional development and inclusivity in the architecture industry. It’s not just about blueprints; it’s about nurturing the next generation of architectural superstars (like our Summer Intern Leyla, in photo two). Here’s to guiding, inspiring, and shaping futures, one portfolio at a time.
Photos: Yianni Tong, courtesy of Toronto Society of Architects
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Fun Committee
Escape to creativity, BNKC style! |
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Who says architecture can’t be an adventure? Our fun committee organized a brain-teasing team outing at Escape Casa Loma. Team “Substantial Completion” emerged victorious, but hey, it’s not about the trophy, right? 😉
Want to join us for adventures like these? We’re always looking for engaged and enthusiastic people to join our team. Connect with us at hr@bnkc.ca.
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Sneak Peek
New Projects on the Horizon |
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Hey there, want the inside scoop? We’ve got four exciting projects simmering away in the BNKC pot. Picture high-quality, affordable housing with a twist – because why settle for ordinary when you can have something truly remarkable? Don’t miss out – follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn for all the latest updates!
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People
Welcoming Baby Nathan to the BNKC Family |
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| Drumroll, please! 🍼🎉 Join us in congratulating BNKC project architect Chelsea Campbell and family on the arrival of baby #2! BNKC just got a little bigger and a whole lot cuter. Here’s to sleepless nights, endless cuddles, and a lifetime of love. Welcome to the world, little one! |
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| And there you have it, folks – a peek into the ongoing adventures at BNKC.
We’d love to hear from you! If you have any feedback, questions, or comments about our newsletter or our projects, please feel free to reach out to us at info@bnkc.ca or follow us on Instagram @bnkcarchitects.
We appreciate your support and interest in our work. Thank you for being part of the BNKC community! 🙌 |
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