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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...

  • It gives us great pleasure to announce that David Swanson, GEC's Director of Business Development, has been elected as the Chair of the Board of the Calgary Airport Authority (YYC). David has been on YYC's Board since 2007, and is an accomplished community leader, having held such positions as Chair of the Calgary Chamber...

  • The Professional Services Management Journal (PSMJ) has recognized GEC Architecture in its 2012 Circle of Excellence. The Circle "highlight[s] firms that are successfully managed, based on 13 key performance metrics that demonstrate outstanding achievements in profitability, overhead, cash flow, productivity, business...

  • GEC's recent rebrand was featured in Design Edge Magazine. A magazine for graphic designers in Canada, Design Edge focuses on design news and trends.  Look for our profile in the “Relogo” section of the 2012 May/June Issue.

  • 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...

  • Since joining us in 2007, Natalie Weiss has been a key contributor to the growth and success of GEC architecture. In recognition of her tremendous design talents, professionalism and her leadership of GEC's interiors group, we are very pleased to announce Natalie's appointment as an Associate. Congratulations Natalie!...

  • On July 4, 2012, GEC joined the Town of Drumheller to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Badlands Community Facility, a new multi-purpose home for artists studios and gallery; field house, fitness centre and running track; community library; and 450 seat sub-dividable banquet and meeting space with outdoor balconies...

  • Banff Recreation Centre continues to garner attention from the design community and industry. It is featured on the cover of the June 2012 issue of Athletic Business, as part of their 25th Annual Architectural Showcase. For a look at the cover and associated article, click on the link below.

  • The Banff Recreation Centre was recently featured in a Canadian Wood Council Case Study highlighting its extensive use of wood as both a structural and finish material. The project also uses a large number of curved glued-laminated (glulam) timber beams that were salvaged from the original arena -- part of an extensive...

  • On May 3, 2012, The Calgary Downtown Association presented their annual Vitality Awards. GEC is the proud recipient of an award for Bow Valley College's North Campus. The Association stated that "The North Campus renovation transformed an existing structure into a more useable and inviting space. The changes were an...