Janet Rosenberg & Studio

Kìwekì Point, Ottawa

Jury’s Award of Excellence, CSLA Awards of Excellence, 2025

Kìwekì Point re-envisions one of the most spectacular lookouts in Canada’s Capital Region into an inclusive and biodiverse 21st-century Canadian landscape. Located adjacent to the National Gallery, the destination park invites visitors to reconnect with the area’s layered natural and cultural heritage, shaped by the Kichi Zibi/Ottawa River.

The CSLA Awards of Excellence recognize preeminent examples of Canadian landscape architecture. “The jury was pleased to award the Jury’s Award of Excellence for this compelling project in the core of the capital, which demonstrates the impact of a strong underlying site concept. Kìwekì Point stands out because of the scope of its transformation, the inclusion of a critical link with Major’s Hill Park to the South and much improved accessibility in general. To those seeing this space for the first time, the main axis and connected spaces look timeless. In addition, the project’s sensitivity to Reconciliation, reflected in the interpretive and artistic site elements as well as in the apt handling of the Kichi Zibi Innini and Champlain statues, is to be commended. The project capitalizes on key panoramic views recalling natural and cultural history which significantly enhance the visitor experience. The environmental management strategies adopted for the site were also appreciated by the jury.”

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Alberta Legislature Grounds Revitalization, Edmonton, AB

Infrastructure Minister’s Award for Equality Innovation, Government of Alberta, 2024

The Alberta Legislature Grounds Revitalization, a collaborative effort by JRS and GEC Architecture, received the 2024 Infrastructure Minister’s Award for Equality Innovation from the Government of Alberta. The award acknowledges projects that incorporate unique strategies to accommodate the diverse needs of users and provide dignified, safe, and fair access to public facilities for citizens facing challenges, including vulnerable or marginalized populations, persons with disabilities, and seniors.

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The Royal Hotel, Picton, ON

Grand Prix du Design, Silver Certification, Landscape Architecture – Commercial & Office Project, 2024
Michelin Key Hotels, The Michelin Guide – One Key Hotel, 2023
Grands Prix du Design, Platinum Winner, Accommodation, Restaurant & Bar / Boutique Hotel, 2023
Top 20 Hotels in Eastern Canada: Readers’ Choice Awards 2023, Condé Nast Traveler, 2023
Hot List – Best New Hotels in the World, Condé Nast Traveler, 2023
AZ Awards, People’s Choice: Commercial & Institutional, Azure, 2023
Canadian Business – Best New Hotels to Visit During the Travel Renaissance, 2022

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City Hall Plaza and Fountain, Edmonton, AB

Edmonton Urban Design Awards, Civic Design Award of Excellence, 2023

The revitalized design carries forward the tradition of a vital civic space, serving as a gathering point for all Edmontonians. It offers a vibrant year-round experience, accommodating day-to-day activities while hosting a wide array of special events and festivals. The project is a welcoming and accessible public space thoughtfully designed to cater to the community’s diverse needs. It stands as a testament to the City’s commitment to creating inclusive and engaging spaces to enjoy for generations to come.

“The revitalization of city hall plaza is a highly successful reinterpretation of the original concept for today’s expectations of universal accessibility and seamless transformations between daily use and programmed special events.” – Juror comment

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Awards

2025 | CSLA Awards of Excellence – Jury’s Award of Excellence | Kìwekì Point

2025 | AZ Awards Longlist – Landscape Architecture | Kìwekì Point

2024 | UrbanToronto’s 11th Annual Year-End Readers’ Poll of Favourite New Buildings – 50-Plus Storeys | Toronto House

2024 | UrbanToronto’s 11th Annual Year-End Readers’ Poll of Favourite New Buildings – 10-13 Storeys | T3 Bayside

2024 | Grand Prix du Design, Silver Certification, Landscape Architecture – Commercial & Office Project | The Royal Hotel

2024 | Infrastructure Minister’s Award for Equality Innovation, Government of Alberta | Alberta Legislature Grounds Revitalization

2024 | Michelin Key Hotels, The Michelin Guide – One Key Hotel | The Royal Hotel

2023 | Edmonton Urban Design Awards, Civic Design Award of Excellence | Edmonton Civic Precinct

2023 | Edmonton Urban Design Awards, Heritage Projects Award of Merit | University Commons

2023 | City of Kingston Livable City Design Awards, Award of Merit | Victoria Park Revitalization

2023 | Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction, Holcim Awards Gold, North America | 1925 Victoria Park Ave.

2023 | WAN Awards (World Architecture News), Bronze, Future Projects – Multi-Use | Mirvish Village

2023 | Grands Prix du Design Award, Platinum Winner, Accommodation, Restaurant & Bar / Boutique Hotel | The Royal Hotel

2023 | Top 20 Hotels in Eastern Canada: Readers’ Choice Awards 2023, Condé Nast Traveler | The Royal Hotel

2023 | Hot List – Best New Hotels in the World, Condé Nast Traveler | The Royal Hotel

2023 | AZ Awards, People’s Choice: Commercial & Institutional, Azure | The Royal Hotel

2023 | Unilock Award of Excellence | Montgomery Square

2023 | BILD Awards, Project of the Year, Mid/High-Rise | Cielo Condos

2023 | BILD Awards, Best Community – Built | Waterworks, 505 Richmond

2022 | Excellence in Commercial or Institutional Design, Waterfront Toronto Design Review Panel Awards | T3 Bayside

2022 | Adaptive Reuse Winner, Heritage Toronto Award | Waterworks, 505 Richmond

2022 | AZ Awards Urban Design Visions and People’s Choice: Urban Design Visions | Mirvish Village

2021 | Toronto Urban Design Award of Excellence – Small Open Spaces | SQ2 POPS

2021 | ULI Global Award of Excellence | Alexandra Park Revitalization Phase 1 (including SQ & SQ2 Condos & POPS)

2021 | ULI North Americas Award of Excellence | Alexandra Park Revitalization Phase 1 (including SQ & SQ2 Condos & POPS)

2020 | City of Mississauga People’s Choice Urban Design Awards – Top Selection, Public Projects Category | Mississauga Celebration Square

2019 | The Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP), Award for Planning Excellence – Urban Design | Mirvish Village

2019 | Architizer A+ Awards Popular Choice Winner in the Residential-Unbuilt Category | Mirvish Village

2018 | Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Design Excellence Award, Intensive Residential Green Roof | Two Old Mill

2017 | National Trust for Canada, Ecclesiastical Insurance Cornerstone Awards | Rock Garden Redevelopment, Royal Botanical Gardens

2017 | City of Hamilton Urban Design and Architecture Award of Excellence for a Public Building | Rock Garden Redevelopment, Royal Botanical Gardens

2017 | CSLA National Award of Excellence | Rock Garden Redevelopment, Royal Botanical Gardens

2017 | CSLA National Award of Excellence | High Point Private Residence

2017 | Toronto Urban Design Award of Excellence – Small Open Spaces | Joel Weeks Park

2016 | Landscape Performance Series Case Study Brief | HTO Park

2015 | Americas Property Award, Commercial Landscape Category, Canada | Guelph Market Square

2015 | Margaret and Nicholas Hill Cultural Heritage Landscape Award | Guelph Market Square

2015 | The Architectural Conservancy of Ontario Provincial Award | Guelph Market Square

2015 | ENR Global Best Projects Award, Merit, Bridges and Tunnels Category (Team Lead: RFR Group & WSP/Parsons Brinckerhoff) | St. Patrick’s Pedestrian Bridge

2015 | Toronto Urban Design Awards, Public Buildings in Context (Team Lead: Kearns Mancini Architects & Patkau Architects) | Fort York Visitors Centre

2014 | RAIC National Urban Design Awards, Certificate of Merit, Civic Design | Guelph Market Square

2014 | APPQ Awards, Milan-Havlin Award | Historic Montreal Estate

2014 | Toronto Construction Association (TCA) 2014 “Best of Best” Awards, Certificate of Excellence (Sub-consultant) | Pan Am and Parapan Am Aquatic Centre and Field House

2014 | Mississauga Urban Design Awards, Award of Merit for Community Scale | Cooksville Four Corners

2013 | CSLA Award, Regional Merit | Joel Weeks Park

2013 | CSLA Award, Regional Citation | Devonian Gardens

2013 | CSLA Award, Regional Honour | Guelph Market Square

2013 | Calgary Mayor’s Urban Design Awards (MUDA): Civic Design Honourable Mention | Devonian Gardens

2013 | CSLA Award, Regional Merit | Riverwalk Commons

2012 | 49th International Making Cities Livable Conference | Riverwalk Commons

2011 | Mississauga Urban Design Awards, Award of Excellence | Mississauga Celebration Square

2011 | CSLA Award, National Honour | RED/ARC

2010 | 48th International Making Cities Livable Conference: Green Places Commendation | Franklin Children’s Garden

2009 | CSLA Award, Regional Merit | Franklin Children’s Garden

2009 | ASLA Award, Honour Award | HTO Park

2009 | Urban Plazas Certificate, 47th International Making Cities Livable Conference (IMCLC) | Markham Centre Park and Civic Mall

2009 | Urban Plazas Commendation – 47th International Making Cities Livable Conference (IMCLC) | Courthouse Square

2009 | Nature Spaces Award – 447th International Making Cities Livable Conference (IMCLC) | HTO Park

2008 | CSLA Award, Regional Honour | HTO Park

2007 | CSLA Award, Regional Merit | 30 Adelaide Steet East

2007 | Toronto Urban Design Awards, Award of Excellence | 18 Yorkville

2007 | DX Awards, Gold | HTO Park

2006 | CSLA Award, National Citation | Subterranean

2006 | CSLA Award, Regional Honour | Town Hall Square

2005 | North York General Hospital Foundation, Cornerstone Society Certificate of Honour | North York General Hospital

2006 | CSLA Award, National Merit | Hesperides, Canada Blooms Festival

2005 | National Post DX Award, Bronze | Franklin Children’s Garden

2005 | Sheridan Nurseries Award, Best Small Garden | Canada Blooms Festival

2005 | Vaughan Urban Design Awards, Honourable Mention | Pierre Berton Resource Library

2005 | Toronto Architecture & Urban Design Awards, Honourable Mention | Schulich School of Business