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  • Scoop is GEC's newsletter. Published periodically by a few dedicated 'GECers', Scoop informs our people and anyone else who's interested, what's happening at GEC, around town and beyond in the world of architecture, arts, culture and entertainment. Check it out here...

  • On March 15, 2013, we were thrilled to be presented with the Design Innovation Award from the Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada (AWMAC) for the Hockey Canada Head Office and Players Shrine. The award was given for exemplary "visual appeal, use of materials and execution". The spaces were created...

  • Congratulations to Cara Tretiak on becoming a Registered Architect with the Alberta Association of Architects. After completing more than 3,500 hours of prescribed experience, and completing the 10 exams of NCARB (the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards), Cara has met the requirements of design...

  • Scoop is GEC's newsletter. Published periodically by a few dedicated 'GECers', Scoop informs our people and anyone else who's interested, what's happening at GEC, around town and beyond in the world of architecture, arts, culture and entertainment. Check it out here...

  • GEC Interior Designer Lacey Pearn has decided to celebrate her 30th birthday by throwing a massive bash -- not for her own edification but to raise money for the Chrohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC). For the 'Love Your Guts' fundraiser on April 5th, she's rented the Yellowhead Brewery and hired 3 great bands....

  • Scoop is GEC's newsletter. Published periodically by a few dedicated 'GECers', Scoop informs our people and anyone else who's interested, what's happening at GEC, around town and beyond in the world of architecture, arts, culture and entertainment. Check it out here...

  • Scoop is GEC's newsletter. Published periodically by a few dedicated 'GECers', Scoop informs our people and anyone else who's interested, what's happening at GEC, around town and beyond in the world of architecture, arts, culture and entertainment. Check it out here...

  • As part of this years' Winterlude Festival in Ottawa, GEC’s Maria Landry and former U of C Architecture classmate Chris vander Hoek co-designed an interactive art installation, named UrDU after “Urban Diffuser”. They worked in conjunction with Urban Visuals to create a sculptural wall that changes lighting levels in...

  • December 2012 saw two major milestones met: on December 10 the West LRT line opened for service and on December 11 Bow Valley College's South Campus opened its doors to allow learners to register for January classes. At GEC, we couldn't be prouder to have been involved in the realization of these major projects.

  • Scoop is GEC's newsletter. Published periodically by a few dedicated 'GECers', Scoop informs our people and anyone else who's interested, what's happening at GEC, around town and beyond in the world of architecture, arts, culture and entertainment. Check it out here...