The sharing economy

A Blog by Miranda Paquette Ottawa is rarely on the cutting edge of trends. By the time a trend gets here it seems to be…

August 2, 2017

In layman’s terms (a non-architect’s point of view)

A Blog by Miranda Paquette Our Twitter account ArchitectsDCA has been chatting about procurement with regards to Public Service, and DCA President Toon Dreessen asked…

July 18, 2017

Exploring design trends: what’s up next? The linen look  

We’ve been keeping our eyes on the ever-evolving design styles and changing trends, and (you heard it here first) we feel the “wood-look” tile might…

June 30, 2017

A walk down Wellington Street: exploring Ottawa’s contentious communism memorial

A walk down Wellington Street: Exploring Ottawa’s contentious communism memorial Parliament Hill, the Supreme Court of Canada … and the Memorial to the Victims of…

June 5, 2017

Does architecture tell a story?

Simply put: yes! With each concept, design and building, architects tell a story. Whether the building is a new home, an apartment building, or just…

May 1, 2017

The Harriet Brooks Canadian Nuclear Lab

Built in 2016, the Harriet Brooks building is a two-storey, Class C radioisotope laboratory, named after Canada’s first female nuclear physicist. Architects DCA was integral…

April 25, 2017