Kìwekì Point, Ottawa, ON

CSLA Jury’s Award of Excellence, 2025

Kìwekì Point – Big River Landscape was recognized with the 2025 Jury’s Award of Excellence from the CSLA. The award is given to one project annually that best demonstrates the CSLA’s vision of advancing the art, science, and practice of 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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1925 Victoria Park Ave., Scarborough, ON

Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction, Holcim Awards Gold, North America, 2023

The jury was highly appreciative of several remarkable aspects showcased by the project. They acknowledged the extensive research that informed the design, demonstrating a deep understanding of a complex program. The project’s holistic approach, which accounted for the entire building life cycle and optimized operational efficiency through passive design solutions was especially acknowledged. The integration of nature-based elements and solutions, and the creation of a large central courtyard were commended for fostering biodiversity and creating a pleasant living environment. Furthermore, the implementation of water recovery mechanisms and the use of balconies that break the thermal bridges demonstrated a strong commitment to achieving excellent energy performance while showcasing the project’s dedication to responsible resource management and thermal comfort for the occupants. Overall, the project’s excellence and scalability positioned it as a promising solution for sustainable housing production, within the Canadian context and beyond.

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Victoria Park Revitalization, Kingston, ON

City of Kingston Livable City Design Awards, Award of Merit, 2023

The jury thought that the design of this park was playful and balanced. The redevelopment of the park reimagines a public gathering place in the heart of the city. The accessible pedestrian paths are designed in a playful manner that allow for seamless connections to and from recreational and public facilities. From the street looking in, the space feels very open and is canopied by a variety of native trees. The Park is further enhanced by water, namely, a splash pad and river feature that allows for interesting play for its users. The Park is well loved by the community year-round and further enhanced by a new visual identity – both from the ground and from a bird’s eye view.

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Mirvish Village, Toronto, ON

AZ Awards Urban Design Visions and People’s Choice: Urban Design Visions, 2022

Honest Ed’s, a beloved discount store that anchored Toronto’s Mirvish Village neighbourhood for almost seven decades, was known for its eclecticism, which was expressed in both its wild marquee signage and its diverse product assortment. Impressively, the planning strategy for the building’s successor promises to maintain that trademark spirit of dynamic variety. By understanding the value of human-centred design, Mirvish Village promises to feel much more akin to a traditional village than to a typical development of its scale.

The Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP), Award for Planning Excellence – Urban Design, 2019
Architizer A+ Awards Popular Choice Winner in the Residential-Unbuilt Category, 2019

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Alexandra Park Revitalization (Phase 1), Toronto, ON

ULI Global Award for Excellence, 2021

JRS is pleased to share that the Alexandra Park Revitalization has received a Global Award for Excellence in the Equitable Development Category from the Urban Land Institute. Of the nine Global Awards winners, Alexandra Park was the only Canadian community to earn this prestigious honour. The project team also won the ULI North Americas Award of Excellence earlier this summer. The award was the result of overall excellence, including achievements in community partnerships, marketplace acceptance, design, planning, technology, amenities, economic impact, management, community engagement, innovation, and sustainability.  Press Release.

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Rock Garden, Royal Botanical Garden, Hamilton, ON

City of Hamilton Urban Design and Architecture Award of Excellence for a Public Building, 2017

A high quality urban environment contributes to economic and social benefits, improves the image of the City, and creates a sense of pride. The biennial Urban Design and Architecture Awards recognize and celebrate excellence in the design of our urban environment. The Public Building category recognizes a building or composition of buildings, with a primary function to serve the public and/or is largely accessible to the public.

National Trust for Canada, Ecclesiastical Insurance Cornerstone Awards, 2017
CSLA National Award of Excellence, 2017

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