B H Architects

At B H, we believe design thinking, innovation, and human ingenuity are the keys to unlocking a better future. That's why we're thrilled to share our recent 2nd place win in the Architecture Competitions // Buildner ‘Under Bridge’ international design competition. This award is a testament to the power of multidisciplinary teams. Our Surbana Jurong Group Architecture & Design Council brought together a powerhouse team of urban planners, architects, engineers, sustainability experts, and interior designers from across SJ's member companies (Atelier Ten, B H, CHIL Interior Design, Robert Bird Group, and SAA Architects Pte Ltd). This amazing group transformed a challenge into a human-centred solution: The HiveWay! This innovative design utilizes #biomimicry with modular hexagon-shaped housing units, creating a #sustainable and innovative housing solution right in the heart of #Toronto. Hear from the B H design team as they share their experience designing for this competition! https://lnkd.in/gRzdt2Ep

🏆 We're thrilled to announce that our CABN Vision Plan has been named a finalist in the prestigious World Architecture Festival's Future Masterplanning category and recognized as a winner of the #WAFX Values and Ethics Award! 🏆 Led by Jamie Miller and B H Biomimicry, we worked with CABN to integrate their sustainable technology with sustainable planning methodologies. The CABN Vision Plan is rooted in our "Living Story" approach, which fosters a deep connection to the land. By understanding the land's needs and characteristics, we're designing a development that harmonizes with nature while addressing the region's growing housing demand. The CABN Vision Plan is built on two core principles. First, it demonstrates how to create sustainable and affordable housing by integrating with the natural landscape. Second, it showcases the power of innovative design and technology to build resilient communities. We envision the CABN Vision Plan as a blueprint for redefining urban development, where sustainability is at the heart of the design process. Read more about it: https://lnkd.in/gusUhWWy #biomimicry #masterplanning #naturebaseddesign

The key to B H’s long-term success lies in cultivating the next generation of talent who will reflect our new values and ways of working. Now more than ever, clients are looking toward firms that offer new consulting models that combine strategic thinking and bold design to rethink their spaces for the future. We’re so proud to announce the promotion of the following individuals as our new Senior Associates and Associates. https://lnkd.in/gQru4DDG

Exciting news! Our CABN Vision Plan, led by Jamie Miller, has been shortlisted by the World Architecture Festival! The CABN Vision Plan is all about creating sustainable, innovative housing solutions. We want to meet the growing need for housing while protecting our environment. By utilizing our B H Biomimicry "Living Story" approach, we’re trying to understand the land and its needs to create a development that benefits both residents and the environment.

Very proud of our entry getting 2nd place in the Buildner ‘Under the Bridge’ international design competition. The competition provided a great opportunity to give some thought to the affordable housing crisis in our hometown of Toronto. The design team reimagined the new stretch of the rerouted Gardiner expressway as being encapsulated within a modular structure. The elevated highway is surrounded by and buried within a community of affordable housing units, amenity, and green spaces. The modular geometry is informed by the structural shape of the very box girders used to construct elevated highways. The design was also inspired by the hexagonal geometry of bee hives. We believe that this centrally located stretch of elevated infrastructure in Toronto can be leveraged to do more than benefit commuters. Read more about our competition entry here: https://lnkd.in/gRZPKV-K Shout out to the talented B H core design team Annie Wang, Kurin-Qianhui Wang, Lyric Barnik, Sparsh Ghandi, Brian Tien, and Ogulnabat Jumayeva for pulling together the design over pizza lunches, evenings, and weekends, outside of full time project obligations. We are also grateful for the cool opportunity to collaborate with the sister companies within the global SJ group. We enjoyed bouncing conceptual ideas during virtual pinups with the SJ Global Design Council, and appreciated the informed feedback and sketches from Robert Bird Group Structural Engineers.

Congratulations on our incredible design team’s win at the Under Bridge Competition with a concept that reimages Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway. We believe design thinking, innovation, and human ingenuity are the keys to success. TheHiveWay utilizes biomimicry with modular hexagon-shaped housing units, creating a sustainable and innovative housing solution right in the heart of the city. This award-winning concept is the product of a powerhouse team - urban planners, architects, engineers, sustainability experts, and interior designers from Surbana Jurong Group's member companies (Atelier Ten, B H, CHIL Interior Design, Robert Bird Group, and SAA Architects Pte Ltd). This transdisciplinary approach is what's needed to address complex global problems. See more of the HiveWay! https://lnkd.in/emgaz-gk

🌈 Happy Pride! 🌈 Pride Month is about more than just rainbows and glitter (although we had plenty of that too!). It's about celebrating the LGBTQ community and fostering a workplace where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. Our incredible team came out in force to celebrate with a showstopping performance from Toronto's drag royalty, Sofonda! The energy was electric, the outfits were fierce, and the dance moves were undeniable. We're all about love, laughter, and celebrating the beautiful diversity that makes us who we are.   We stand with the LGBTQ community and are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates love, diversity, and being true to yourself! See more of Sofonda! https://lnkd.in/g8-N8zNY

Want to learn about the latest in innovative mixed-use developments? Check out the Real Estate News Exchange (RENX) feature on the ULI Toronto webinar! This insightful piece dives into the collaborative process behind these projects, featuring a panel discussion moderated by Gail Shillingford, Principal of Planning and Landscape at B H. The discussion explores how these developments redefine mixed-use spaces, leverage public-private partnerships, and benefit communities and businesses. Read more about it: https://lnkd.in/gmQ7j-Ev

Did you know the Library and Archives Canada | Bibliothèque et Archives Canada (LAC) boasts the first net-zero carbon archival facility in the Americas? The Gatineau 2 building is a shining example of innovation and sustainability, perfectly aligned with Canada's investment in green infrastructure and cultural preservation. This impressive feat goes beyond environmental benefits. Gatineau 2 is also the world's largest automated archival facility, ensuring efficient storage and retrieval of our nation's treasures. The project's success is a testament to the strong collaboration between the public and private sectors. As Lisa Mitchell, president and CEO of The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships, said, "It's an excellent example of how partnerships elevate infrastructure and deliver lasting benefits for Canadians." Learn more about this incredible project here! https://lnkd.in/ger4sHi5