Architecture and Stakeholders: Improving the Built Environment
Robert Labonte is an Associate and Architect with Group2. Through several years of involvement in the design of built environments, Robert has gained experience in the role of project and design architect, urban designer, university campus planner, and owner representative. He has led many projects to successful outcomes through a collaborative hands-on approach, decisive leadership, […]
Construction in Whitby is officially underway!
FROM BLUEPRINT TO CONSTRUCTION After months of planning and preparation, the Nordik Spa-Nature | Whitby project is finally coming to life. Over the past 3 months, our team has achieved several major milestones for the project while adapting to the diverse geographical area and fast-tracked schedule. We are excited to present the results of our […]
A New Home for Scotty, the World’s Largest T-Rex
The Royal Saskatchewan Museum needed a space large enough to house its newest resident: Scotty the T-Rex Scotty is recognized as the largest Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton ever discovered. Standing 4 metres tall and 12 metres in length, it was an impossible task to fit the T-Rex skeleton into the existing single-storey space. The integrated team […]
A Fresh Perspective on Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)
In Spring 2019, the pre-validation and validation phases began for East Chappelle School in Edmonton, Alberta; this marks the tenth project our team has undertaken through Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). If you’re familiar with traditional project delivery methods, pre-validation and validation may seem foreign, but as IPD continues to gain traction within North America, […]
St Josephs High School
St. Joseph High School elevates the learning landscape, broader community, and economic development of Red Deer, both as a product of its completion and as a result of its holistic design process. The new space functions as a cornerstone for the Catholic School Board, and as part of an innovative campus, integrating with public and […]
Edwin Parr Composite School
Executive Summary Edwin Parr Composite School, in Athabasca, Alberta, was the result of extensive collaboration between the School Division, Alberta Education, Alberta Infrastructure and the bridging architect to explore the potential connections that would result from locating a junior/senior high school on a local Multiplex site and partnering with potential post-secondary institutions, local industries and […]