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What do you think is most important for Lansdowne?

We joined the Lansdowne 2.0 Public Forum. The conversation touched on community priorities, green space, arena use, & city planning, giving residents the chance to share.

It was a great reminder that shaping our city takes community voices.

POV: You’re finishing drawings while the ghosts of deadlines lingers behind you 👻

Happy Halloween!

When your camera roll is all architecture 😮‍💨

When the floor plan backfires and there’s no place to hide 👀

An important project contributing to local jobs and built for long-term durability. Watch the video to learn more about the military base being built in Quebec.

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When your French comes out… but maybe it should’ve stayed in 😅
At least the message was right! You should care about public procurement reform!

This RIBA article explores how neurodiversity can make architecture stronger and how small changes at work can help every kind of mind thrive.

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What if thinking differently was actually one of architecture’s greatest strengths? 🧠

#DyslexiaAwareness Week is a good reminder that we often see dyslexia as a challenge with reading or writing, but in architecture, it can mean strong visual thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.

The job never really ends when you’re the owner.

#Reconciliation is not a single day, but an ongoing journey of learning, #listening, and #action. Today, we reflect on the #histories and truths that continue to shape our #communities.

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So shiny! 😮‍💨 #Polishing the #floors and getting ready for opening day.

#construction #projectupdate

Meeting the client’s #design standards means layered ceilings and geometry that project their brand image; that takes layered support to make sure it comes together. Thanks to the #drywall crew for pulling it all together 👏

One for one. Not every #architect is #24kgold, but this one is. 💎
#labubu #trend

A floating sauna on the Ottawa River? The NCC wants to build one | CBC News The National Capital Commission has put out a request for proposals to build a floating sauna next to the century-old River House in the Rockcliffe area. It's hoping to have it open by the end of the ...

Ottawa’s #riverfront is finally getting the love it deserves. Toon Dreessen shared his thoughts with @cbcnewz.bsky.social on why this is the kind of vision our city needs. A big step in putting #publicspace to good use. 👏

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Ahhh… the 2000s. 😮‍💨

From launching his practice in a basement to leading Architects DCA, Toon Dreessen has built a career dedicated to design and advocacy for architecture.

Graph paper sketches at 8? That’s dedication! Do you still sketch sometimes, even just for fun?

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Becoming an architect is a marathon.

In Canada:
5–7 years uni
5,600H internship
Licensing exams

Architects face layers while balancing design, budgets, community needs & regulations. It can drive you a little “crazy” 😅

Architects don’t just design buildings, they shape the communities we live in.

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Originally published in @archpaper.com

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Royal Architecture Institute of Canada needs to better advocate for design, culture, and the future of our profession • Architects DCA Inc. Architecture is political and advocacy matters. Toon's recent article compares how Australia and Canada approached their 2025 elections, highlighting the need for stronger architectural advocacy in Ca...

Architecture is #political.

#Elections remind us that #design decisions shape #housing, #climate resilience, & #community well-being.

#Australia’s architects entered their election with a clear advocacy paper, #Canada’s voice was less defined. 👀

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The green space in front of the townhomes is mostly city right-of-way along with required front and corner yard setbacks. Since the homes are rentals, the property manager and landlord take care of maintaining it. ☺️

I’m not like a regular architect, l’m a cool architect 💅

If you know, you know. 😎

#MeanGirls #CoolMom #architecture #womeninarchitecture

I'm an Architect and this is what Mayor Chow and Toronto are getting wrong about laneway homes • Architects DCA Inc. Architect Toon Dreessen critiques Toronto’s pre-approved laneway home plans, warning they sideline architects, risk poor design, and miss bigger housing solutions. Toon is calling for quality, accessi...

Calling #lanewayhomes the solution is like putting a band-aid on a broken bone. 😬

If we’re serious about the #housingcrisis, we need bigger, smarter moves.

What would you do instead?

Originally published in @thestar.com

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You can see the plans here!

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Totally fair question! Each of the three townhouses has its own parking, and the three SDUs aren't required to have any.

What was once a #singlehouse is now 6 new homes in Craig Henry. 🙌

#gentleinfill can add homes within existing #neighbourhoods without pushing people to the edges of the city.

More homes in the same neighbourhood. That’s the future.

The spot has walking paths, stunning lookouts, and unique features like the whispering structure & ha-ha wall. Well done 👏
Stay tuned for pt 2, where we discuss the Algonquin cultural and Indigenous aspects that inspired the design.

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#Kiweki Point is a beautifully reimagined lookout, guided by the NCC's international #designcompetition, which selected the award-winning "Big River Landscape" proposal by Janet Rosenberg & Studio. That #competitive process brought forward bold innovation and deep respect for #Algonquin heritage.