Awards
+VG AWARDS (60+)
2019 Gordon Couling Restoration Award
Architectural Conservancy Ontario (ACO)
Hillsburgh Library Adaptive Re-Use, Hillsburgh
2018 Award of Merit for Barrier-Free Design
Huron County Accessibility Advisory Committee
Royal Oaks Health & Wellness Centre, Wingham
2018 North American Copper in Architecture Award
Copper Development Association (CDA) & the Canadian Copper & Brass Development Association (CCBDA)
Union Station Fifth Façade (Roof Replacement), Toronto
2017 William Greer Craftsmanship & Conservation Award
Heritage Toronto Awards
St. Michael’s Cathedral (Nave & East Chancel Window), Toronto
2016 William Greer Award of Excellence
Heritage Toronto Awards
Old Don Jail/Bridgepoint Health Administration Offices, Toronto
2016 Governor General’s Medal in Architecture
Governor General’s Awards
Old Don Jail/Bridgepoint Health Administration Offices, Toronto
2014 Cornerstone Award
Heritage Canada
Old Don Jail/Bridgepoint Health Administration Offices, Toronto
2014 Best Commercial or Institutional Building of 2014
The People’s Choice Awards for Architecture (Pug)
Old Don Jail/Bridgepoint Health Administration Offices, Toronto
2014 Paul Oberman Award for Adaptive Reuse and Heritage Restoration
The People’s Choice Awards for Architecture (Pug)
Old Don Jail/Bridgepoint Health Administration Offices, Toronto
2014 “One of the Worlds Most Interesting Projects”
KPMG Infrastructure 100 Report
Old Don Jail/Bridgepoint Health Administration Offices, Toronto
2014 Award of Excellence
Canadian Architect Magazine
Old Don Jail/Bridgepoint Health Administration Offices, Toronto
2014 “Best of the Best Award”
Toronto Construction Association
Old Don Jail/Bridgepoint Health Administration Offices, Toronto
2013 William Greer Craftsmanship & Conservation Award (Honourable Mention)
Heritage Toronto Awards
St. Michael’s Cathedral (West Façade & Tower Conservation), Toronto
2012 Green Brick Award
Urban League of London
London Normal School, London
2012 PRO Award of Excellence in Design
Parks and Recreation Ontario
Milton Centre for the Arts, Milton
2012 Toby Award
(Office Building of the Year Award, Corporate Facility)
Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA Toronto)
Hamilton City Hall Renaissance, Hamilton
– with Garwood Jones & Hanham Architects & McCallum Sather Architects
2011 Award for Outstanding Achievement
Canadian Museum Association
County of Wellington Museum & Archives, Elora
2011 Award of Merit – Restoration
City of Hamilton Public Works Department
Hamilton City Hall Renaissance, Hamilton
– with Garwood Jones & Hanham Architects & McCallum Sather Architects
2011 Certificate of Excellence
Heritage Centre Wellington
County of Wellington Museum & Archives, Napanee
2010 Public Works Project of the Year
Ontario Public Works Association
Milton Civic Centre, Milton
2010 Ontario Masonry Award – Honourable Mention
Ontario Masonry Contractors’ Association
Huron Heights Secondary School, Kitchener
2010 North American Copper in Architecture Award
Canadian Copper & Brass Development Association
Toronto Old City Hall, Toronto
2009 Award of Merit
Hamilton Urban Design Awards
Prince of Wales Elementary School, Hamilton
2009 Award of Merit
Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP)
Adaptive Reuse of a Heritage Building
Wellington County Social Services, Guelph
2008 Urban Design Award
City of Kitchener
Huron Heights Secondary School, Kitchener
2008 Urban Design Award
City of Vaughan
Villa Charities Retirement Home, Kleinburg
2008 Liveable City Award
City of Kingston
Queen’s School of Business, Kingston
2007 Craftsmanship Award
Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP)
Restoration of Interior Ceiling Artwork
St. Michael’s Cathedral, Toronto
2006 Urban Design Award – Honourable Mention
City of London
University of Western Ontario Child Care Facility, London
2006 Award of Excellence
Heritage Toronto
MaRs Centre (College Wing, Toronto General Hospital), Toronto
2006 Recognition of Excellence
Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP)
Huntsville Civic Centre / Algonquin Theatre, Huntsville
2005 Architecture & Urban Design Award (Honourable Mention)
City of Toronto
Old City Hall (Gargoyle Elements)
2004 Recognition of Excellence
Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP)
Regional Municipality of Waterloo P.O.A. Courthouse, Kitchener
2003 Award of Merit
City of Cambridge
18 Main Street, Cambridge
2003 Architectural Excellence Award (Honourable Mention)
Ontario Association of Architects (OAA)
Goodes Hall, Smith School of Business, Queen’s University, Kingston
2003 “Mike Wagner Heritage Award” for Outstanding Achievement
City of Kitchener
Regional Municipality of Waterloo P.O.A. Courthouse, Kitchener
2002 Lighthouse Award
Council of Education Facility Planners International (CEFPI)
Central High School, Detroit
2002 Award of Excellence
Frontenac County Heritage Foundation
Goodes Hall, Smith School of Business, Queen’s University, Kingston
2002 Award of Merit for Design
City of Kitchener
Regional Municipality of Waterloo P.O.A. Courthouse, Kitchener
2000 Certificate of Commendation
Heritage Toronto
Toronto Old City Hall, Toronto
1999 Design Excellence Award for Neighbourhood Significance
Town of Markham
Swan Lake Village, Adult Lifestyle Community, Markham
1997 Architectural Excellence Award (Honourable Mention)
Ontario Association of Architects (OAA)
County of Lennox & Addington Administration Centre, Napanee
1996 Certificate of Commendation
Heritage Toronto
Toronto Old City Hall, Toronto
1996 International Illumination Design Award
Illuminating Engineering Society of Toronto
Lake Joseph Boathouse Restaurant, Muskoka
1995 Award of Merit
Heritage Toronto
Legislative Assembly of Ontario Building, Queen’s Park, Toronto
1994 President’s Award
The Ontario Historical Society
Presented to Carlos Ventin for Outstanding Heritage Conservation in Ontario
1993 Award of Excellence
Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation
Waterloo Regional Police Service, Detachment #3, Waterloo
1992 Innovative Design Award
Co-sponsored by: London District Construction Association
Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario
Construction Specifications Canada
A.S.H.R.A.E.
St. Thomas City Hall, St. Thomas
1991 Design Award, Toronto Masonry Project
Co-sponsored by:
The Toronto Society of Architects
The Toronto Masonry Industry Promotion Fund
Halton Hills Municipal Office, Georgetown
1991 Innovative Design Award
Co-sponsored by:
London District Construction Association
Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario
Construction Specifications Canada
A.S.H.R.A.E
Oxford County Board of Health, Woodstock
1990 Urban Design Award
City of London
Sir Adam Beck Residence, Scotts Building, London
1989 Heritage Awards
Guelph Arts Council
Wellington County P.O.A. Courthouse, Guelph
1989 Award of Excellence
Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation
The Galt Woollen Factory, Cambridge
1988 Personal Recognition Award
City of Cambridge
The Galt Woollen Factory, Cambridge
1988 Award of Merit
Heritage Cambridge
The Galt Woollen Factory, Cambridge
1987 Ontario Renews Award
Ministry of Housing for Non-residential Renovation (Public Sector)
Region of Peel Museum & Archives, Brampton
1987 Ontario Renews Award (Honourable Mention)
Ministry of Housing for Non-residential Renovation (Public Sector)
Oxford County Board of Health, Woodstock
1986 Ontario Renews Award
Ministry of Housing for Community Renovation (Public Sector)
Mackenzie Hall, Windsor
1986 Award of Excellence, Development Design Awards
City of Brampton
Region of Peel Museum and Archives, Brampton
1986 Ontario Renews Award
Ministry of Housing for Community Renovation (Public Sector)
Honourable Mention
Lawrence House / Suncor Centre for the Arts, Sarnia
1985 Ontario Renews Award
Ministry of Housing for Community Renovation (Public Sector)
Milton Town Hall Administrative Centre, Milton
1984 Design Award of Merit
Ontario Masons’ Relations Council
Wellington County Administration Centre, Guelph
1984 Award of Merit
Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation
Cambridge Arts Theatre, Cambridge
1984 Award of Merit
Heritage Cambridge
Cambridge Arts Theatre, Cambridge
1982 Heritage Award
Guelph Arts Council
Wellington County Administration Centre, Guelph
1978 Award for Design Excellence
Ontario Association of Architects (OAA)
Simcoe Town Hall
1974 Award of Excellence for Restoration
Heritage Canada
Lynnwood Arts Centre, Simcoe