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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, has 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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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
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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
Awards
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
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
2005 | CSLA Award, Regional Citation | Landmark Park
2005 | National Post DX Awards, Honourable Mention | Town Hall Square
2005 | CSLA Award, Regional Citation | Light Forest
2004 | CSLA Award, National Citation | CAMH Open Ideas Wall Competition
2004 | National Post DX Awards, Merit | Taboo Golf Course
2004 | National Post DX Awards, Silver | Barrel Warehouse Park