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Signage with Strategy: Wayfinding Services, are now available inhouse, supporting clients with strategic navigation solutions tailored to complex, evolving environments such as healthcare campuses, long-term care facilities, civic buildings, and institutional settings. Our wayfinding approach is rooted in planning, accessibility, and user experience, ensuring navigation systems are intuitive, resilient, and aligned with both day-to-day operations … Continued
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Come visit a whimsical and colourful children’s healthcare facility that promises adventure and exploration! Principal Lynne Wilson Orr and Associate Rachael Newbury of Parkin Architects will be participating in the Video+Poster Gallery at European Healthcare Design 2026 showcasing our work at the Grandview Children’s Treatment Centre, titled, “Beyond Treatment: Creating a Holistic Health Ecosystem for … Continued
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The completion of the new Jim Pattison Acute Care Tower and first patient day at Royal Columbian Hospital, Phase 2 marks a remarkable milestone in this transformative healthcare project. As Architect of Record for the interior fit-out, Parkin is proud to have contributed to a facility that will strengthen care delivery, support patients and providers, … Continued
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At Parkin, we see wayfinding as more than a signage strategy. It is a core component of human-centered healthcare design that shapes how patients, families, and staff experience a space. In complex healthcare environments, intuitive navigation can reduce stress, improve accessibility, and support a more positive experience of care. The Emotional Experience of Navigation Hospitals … Continued
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We’re proud to see West Lincoln Memorial Hospital featured in Canadian Architect. Designed by Parkin for Hamilton Health Sciences, the new 192,135 sq. ft. community hospital reflects our commitment to creating healthcare environments that are clear, efficient, and deeply responsive to the people who use them. Shaped by a complex phased build and guided by … Continued
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Parkin is pleased to share the publication of Designing Human-Centered Journeys: Design Strategies for Enhancing Wayfinding in Complex Healthcare Environments in the HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal. The paper explores design strategies that support intuitive navigation in complex healthcare settings, helping to improve the experience of patients, visitors, and staff. Drawing on insights from industry practitioners, … Continued
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An iconic addition to Winnipeg’s healthcare landscape, the Women’s Hospital at Health Sciences Centre reflects a thoughtful, patient-centred design approach delivered by Parkin Architects Limited and Architecture49. We are excited to see it on Archilovers. Click on Archilovers and read more.
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Parkin staff attended the Form Follows Light Architectural Trivia Night, organized by ORSA and Flux Lighting. Congratulations to Parkin’s own Art Williamson, who won the trivia night competition. Let’s just say the competition didn’t stand a chance.
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Our work on the Grandview Kids Childrens Treatment Centre – The Jerry Coughlan Building (Grandview Kids) is featured in Healthcare Snapshots! The article spotlights Parkin’s design approach and shares photos of this bright, welcoming environment created to support children, youth, and families. Explore the feature and see the space come to life: Grandview Kids Children’s … Continued
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It was great connecting with healthcare leaders in Vancouver—and welcoming clients and colleagues afterward for an evening reception. Parkin attended and participated in the Canadian Centre for Healthcare Facilities (CCHF) Vancouver Conference this week at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver, joining sector leaders to share ideas and explore innovations shaping healthcare planning, design, and operations. … Continued
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