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NEW - Province Prepares to Open New Women's Correctional Centre - Manitoba News Release
January 26, 2012
A new correctional centre for women is set to open as early as the end of this month and will offer female offenders more opportunities to participate in programming that will help them prepare to be integrated back into the community, Justice Minister Andrew Swan announced today.
"The new facility adds much-needed capacity in our province but, aside from that, female offenders will have access to more space to be able to participate in programs that give them an opportunity to turn their lives around," said Swan.
The province has invested $79.5 million in the new facility, the minister said. With the increased space offered by the new jail, program delivery will be improved for inmates, enabling them to maximize their time in custody and become valuable members of the community, he added.
Programs offered will include:
addictions counselling and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings,
programs to help women develop coping skills and battle substance abuse, and
life-skills and education programming.
The province proceeded with plans for a new facility for women in Headingley on the advice of an independent committee. The new facility is closer to the courts, legal counsel and other supports.
The new structure has 193 beds, 25 of which will be used by Correctional Services of Canada for federal female inmates.
The Women's Correctional Centre will provide a mixture of low- to high-security beds and the 120,000‑square-foot facility will provide room for programming, training, medical assistance, video court appearances, a child-friendly visiting area and space for outside agencies to work with offenders before their release.
Since 1999, a total of $202.2 million has been invested by the province to increase the number of adult beds by 584 in provincial correctional facilities in Headingley, Brandon, Milner Ridge and Dauphin, said Swan.
In addition to this new facility in Headingley, another 160 beds will be added at Milner Ridge Correctional Centre and 40 beds at The Pas Correctional Centre this year, he said.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION WOMEN'S CORRECTIONAL CENTRE
Sound security, environmental building practices and design elements were an important part of the facility and its construction. It is anticipated the building will achieve a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver ranking. The centre features high-efficiency building systems, a maintenance-free exterior envelope and uses geothermal systems. A comprehensive stormwater management system ensures the facility does not affect the surrounding environment including a nearby creek. Energy-efficient appliances were used wherever possible.
Recycled materials were also used whenever possible in construction. Daylight and light sensors help make the building as energy efficient as possible. The vast majority of waste produced during construction went to recycling plants or was reused at other sites rather than going to a landfill, resulting in a waste diversion rate of over 90 per cent.
U of W Science Building and Richardson College for the Environment nearing completion
Manshield Construction, general contractors for the new Science Building, hosted a Project Team Appreciation Luncheon on Friday, April 15th for all construction sub-trades, design consultants and the University of Winnipeg. The event took place in the building’s bright, daylit atrium and was appreciated by all of the over 130 team members in attendance. Lloyd Axworthy, president of the University of Winnipeg, stopped by to thank everyone for their impressive work in constructing the state of the art facility. The new building is scheduled to officially open to students in the fall of 2011 and is slated to be one of the most energy efficient research laboratories in North America.
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Centre Square Place Condominium
Kirk Banadyga in our Regina office is leading a condo project in downtown Regina called Centre Square Place. Ron Tolentino from our Regina office did the renderings for the building exterior and floor plans using Revit BIM software.
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Brandon's Westman Lab Opens
Nunavut Justice Centre Featured in the 2010 AIA Justice Facilities Review
Number TEN’s Nunavut Justice Centre is featured on the cover of the AIA’s prestigious Justice Facilities Annual Journal.
Congratulations to everyone involved on the project.
Dennistoun Condominium Project Underway in Winnipeg
Number TEN is leading the design of a new urban lifestyle condominium in Winnipeg. “The Dennistoun” is a Sunstone Development and is located in the heart of the Osborne Village District. The village is Winnipeg’s most active and diverse urban living neighbourhood. The site is located adjacent to a multitude of active and public transportation systems and is within walking distance of daily necessities and neighbourhood amenities. The design incorporates sustainable features such as a sophisticated energy management system, green vegetated roof areas, drought resistant landscaping and water-use reduction strategies including dual flush toilets. The 12 storey building also features a dynamic exterior LED lighting display as well as a rooftop terrace, fitness centre and lobby gallery.
Dennistoun Project Website
Number TEN Celebrates 55 years!
2010 marks the 55th Anniversary of Number TEN. The firm is a modern, technologically-advanced practice proud of its collaborative spirit and distinguished portfolio of projects. The firm has grown in size, and the spirit of the founding partners: Morley Blankstein, Douglas Gillmore, Allan Waisman, Isadore Coop and Alan Hanna, still lives on. Number TEN is now three offices strong with locations in Winnipeg, Victoria and Regina. The firm is committed to design excellence, sustainability and the continued application of knowledge and management best practices. Number TEN has much to celebrate after 55 years and looks forward to many more years of challenging and rewarding architecture.
Number TEN Leads Application for Condo Development in Regina
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Construction of the Assiniboine Park Family Centre Starts!
For more than a century Assiniboine Park has been the crown jewel in Winnipeg’s regional park system. Designed by Canada’s pioneer landscape architect and Olmsted apprentice, Frederick Todd, it takes its place alongside the great urban parks in Canada. After decades of declining maintenance, the riverside green space is undergoing a modern transformation that will see it reclaim its place as a social, educational and recreational hub in the city. The focus for the park’s development will be to re-connect visitors to its spectacular landscape through recreation, learning and discovery opportunities. New nature playgrounds and pathways will celebrate the unique natural environment providing an interactive experience in every season. The ‘Family Centre’ will be the architectural heart of the new development located along the shore of the park’s iconic ‘duck pond’, forming a transition between the water’s edge and the surrounding burr-oak forest. The 900 square metre building will function as a focal point and gathering place, offering the modern amenities long absent from the park. A primary focus for the form of the new building is to support and enhance the design principles of all the new components of the park by celebrating a connection with the outdoors while offering a protected indoor environment in all seasons. The sights, sounds and smells of the park will permeate through every room of the Family Centre enhancing the visitor’s relationship with the landscape at all times.
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August 30, 2010, Winnipeg Weather Protected Walkway System Opens
The Winnipeg Weather Protected Walkway System is Up and Running
A ribbon cutting ceremony on August 30th marked the grand opening of the Winnipeg Weather Protected Walkway System. The new pedestrian link is now complete between cityplace, 330 St. Mary Avenue, an elevated walkway outside the Delta Hotel and the Convention Centre. The $6.2 million project was financed by the City of Winnipeg, The Province of Manitoba, the Federal Government, cityplace, 330 St. Mary and the Delta Hotel. Participating in this morning’s ceremony were federal Conservative Cabinet Minister Steven Fletcher (Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia), NDP Provincial Minister Ron Lemieux, Deputy Mayor Justin Swandel and Robert Eastwood, Senior Partner of Number TEN Architectural Group.
Mr. Robert Eastwood described the project as “difficult for its size, as each span required unique engineering plans and the work had to be conducted at night to avoid disrupting traffic and business. The skywalk section along the Delta Hotel offers a new view of St. Mary’s Cathedral, and all of the new walkways are glassed-in to minimize the obstruction of the downtown streetscape and to provide a safe environment. The elevator and staircase at the northwest corner of the Delta Hotel, a glass structure called The Gateway, will allow easier access to and from the skywalk.”
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Winnipeg Weather Protected Walkway System Expansion Completed
The Weather Protected Walkway System (WPWS), introduced in the mid 1970’s, was originally intended to attract residential development downtown. Since then, the WPWS has grown into an under and above ground system of bridges, tunnels and walkways. It is accommodating unprecedented user demand for longer hours of operation and more stringent requirements for accessibility and safety. It is meeting the pedestrian demands of the MTS Centre, the Manitoba Hydro Building and the Millennium Library.
Besides the participation of the three levels of Government, the implementation of the final phase of the Walkway required the support and financial commitment of City Place , 330 St. Mary Avenue, the Delta Hotel and the Convention Centre. The Walkway could not have been implemented without the efforts of the North Portage Development Corporation and the City of Winnipeg in drawing all partners together.
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Number TEN's Bossi House project featured in Vibrant Victoria
Vibrant Victoria, the blog that discusses urban issues in Victoria, has recognized The Bossi House. The house was constructed in 1885 and is a distinguished example of Italianate architecture. Three Point Properties, with the design expertise of Number TEN Architectural Group, have turned a nine-unit neglected boarding house into a 16 modern, studio/one bedroom suites, designed to bring affordable housing to the downtown. The objective was to provide the units below a $200,000 sale price (Victoria average price for a detached bungalow is $520,000). The Bossi House is in easy walking distance to the downtown, local transit, the Market on Yates and Wellburn’s Market.
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Number TEN introduces Up Front - Capital Project Advisory Services
Number TEN Architectural Group is very pleased to introduce our new Capital Project Advisory Services. This new service gives clients the advantage of assessing projects and business opportunities before design begins. It is suitable for anyone considering:
- Site or property development: retail or commercial
- Facility and space consolidation
- Master planning
- Building assessments and Condition Reports
- Capital project assessment
- Business planning
- Finance options.
For a full service description of Capital Project Advisory Services please click here
Please contact John Hudohmet, CFO directly at 204 946-3307 or jhudohmet@numberten.com
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Number TEN supports the sustainable building industry with the Manitoba Green Building Products Directory
Nunavut Justice Centre to be published in the 2010 American Institute of Architects Justice Facilities Review
Arviat School Wins Engineering Award
Arviat Senior School won an Award of Excellence in the “Building Engineering” category at the Consulting Engineers of Manitoba (CEM) 2010 Awards of Excellence Gala in Winnipeg. Accutech Engineering received the award accompanied by Number TEN partner Greg Hasiuk, who was the design architect for the school. The school featured many innovative integrated architectural and engineering features that addressed the harsh arctic climate, challenging material shipping constraints and energy performance requirements. The school is one of the largest of its kind to use a structural insulated panel (SIP) wall system.
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Doug Hanna Presents on: Number TEN and The Integrated Design Process
Doug Hanna, Partner at Number TEN Architectural Group and Randy Storoschuk, Risk Manager with PCL discussed the Integrated Design Process at the January 2010 lunch program with the Manitoba Chapter, Canada Green Building Council. They looked at the perspective of an IDP process; the benefits of the process; tips for effective facilitation; and the role of subcontractors. Some of the language and terms such as IDP and IPD were explored and evaluated. In addition to describing the process Doug and Randy looked at case studies and projects they had worked on including the University of Winnipeg College for the Environment and Science Complex, the Manitoba Hydro Downtown Office Tower and the MTS Centre. Each described how the IDP process had resulted in better, more streamlined and satisfactory projects.
Doug Hanna is a Partner at Number TEN and leads the firm’s Education and Recreation Studio. Doug has led some of Number TEN’s recent LEED® certification projects including the Winnipeg Humane Society, the University of Winnipeg Richardson College for the Environment and Science Complex and Garden City Collegiate. Doug was also awarded research funding by Manitoba Hydro to develop a sustainable and energy efficient school model suitable for the Prairie climate. He has served on various MAA committees. His community involvement includes Big Brothers and the United Way.
Randy Storoschuk has 30 years experience in the construction industry, 26 of those years has been with PCL. Randy’s experience ranges from estimating, construction management, project scheduling and the administration of construction activities. His experience, along with his involvement with Trade Definition of the Manitoba Bid Depository, equips him as a Risk Manager to evaluate and consider all aspects of a project. Randy offers PCL’s clients the practicality and benefit of value engineering and a review of alternate means of construction.
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St Theresa Point Phase Two Education Campus
On July 1st, 2009 Number Ten was awarded the new schools which form part of the St Theresa Point Phase Two Education Campus. The Campus is located in a remote community in northern Manitoba, only accessible in winter by a winter road. Number Ten designed the Phase One High School and teacherages in 1998 and prepared a Master Plan for the future additions. The Phase One work was undertaken with LM Architectural Group (LM) as Associate Architects.
The Phase Two project is a fast track project under the Federal Infrastructure program. In order to meet the very difficult schedule, Number TEN again teamed with LM as Associate Architects.
The Phase Two project includes:
- A 1889 s.m. addition to the high school for the Kindergarten to Grade 4 program.
- A new 3383 s.m. free standing Middle School
- Nine new teacherage units totaling 973 s.m. in area.
- Related expansion of site and landscape work with new play areas for the K-4 school.
- Due to the remote location in winter, the project had to be awarded by early December in order to have all materials on trucks on the winter road in February and March of 2010.
- The initial budget was for $27.4 M but the final approved building area was 20% greater than the initial program, primarily teacherages. The Class B approved budget was $29.62M.
The project team met all milestones for the schedule, met all of their meeting deadlines with the education authority , client team, and project manager, and met the budget. Following are key achievements in this process;
- Started project July 1 2009 and met with client team.
- Completed program changes and design schematics – July 30th
- Completed M&E&S schematics and Design Development by August 28.
- Pre-tendered boilers by Nov 6.
- Completed 158 –( 1200 X 900 mm) working drawings for tender by Nov 6.
- Closed tenders on Dec 8.
- Project awarded at $29.85M- within 0.8% of the Class B budget.
The project team included:
SMS Engineering – M&E
Crosier Kilgour & Parnters Engineering – Structural
Hilderman Thomas Frank Cram – Landscape Architects
MMM Engineers –Civil
The project is awarded and the general contractor is marshalling materials for the winter road.
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Bronx Park Community Centre, Home of Good Neighbours Active Living Centre Grand Opening
The new Bronx Park Community Centre, home of Good Neighbours Active Living Centre officially opened its doors in September 2009. Number TEN is proud to have been involved throughout the process including more than two years of close consultation with the City of Winnipeg, the facility’s user groups, and local area residents. The new facility is unique in its level of partnership - the two community groups will share over 80% of the facilities in the new 25,000 sq.ft. building, including a gymnasium, multi-purpose fitness space, kitchen facilities, canteen, dressing rooms, a wood shop, creative arts lab, computer classroom and offices. Each group also has an unofficial “homebase” in the building at the heart of the design. The design of the building provides an open and inviting facility for the broader community; and a sustainable, flexible and durable facility that will serve the area’s population for generations to come. The project is nominated for a design award by the City of Winnipeg Access Advisory Committee for providing an exceptional level of universal access for all members of the community.
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Manitoba Chapter, Canada Green Building Council
Number TEN sits on the Board of the Manitoba Chapter, Canada Green Building Council. The firm continues to be instrumental in organizing educational seminars on topics that move Manitoba forward as a design community committed to sustainable development.
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Gjoa Haven School nearing completion in Nunavut
Number TEN’s new addition to the elementary school in Gjoa Haven, Nunavut is nearing completion after over 2 years of construction. The school addition will provide a much needed gymnasium, stage and community gathering area. When arriving in Gjoa Haven from the airport, the new gymnasium is the most visible building in the hamlet. Number TEN worked with the community to develop a perforated aluminum super-graphic on the outside of the gymnasium representing the owl: the community’s most important symbol. This large owl with Inuit figures below now greets all visitors to Gjoa Haven.
Prime Consultants: Accutech Engineering
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Number TEN on display at 86th Annual CEFPI World Conference & Expo
Greg Hasiuk, one of the educational facility design leaders at Number TEN, attended the 86th Annual CEFPI World Conference & Expo, Sept. 27-29 in Washington D.C. Number TEN submitted its design for the new West Kildonan Collegiate, Seven Oaks School Division in Winnipeg, to the 2009 School Planning & Architectural Exhibition Awards.
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The conference featured seminars on how schools of the 21st Century respond to new mobile technologies, multi-task learners, multiple learning modalities and flexible learning strategies. Keynote speakers Per Havgaard from Denmark and Christian Long from the US shared inspiring stories of their commitment to reaching the needs of diverse learners -- visual, auditory and kinesthetic.
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Number TEN Opens Office in Regina
Number Ten is very pleased to officially inform you of an exciting change to our architectural practice that has just occurred. Effective July 16, 2009 Banadyga Eldred Mitchell Partnership (BEMP) has amalgamated with and has formally become the New Regina Office of Number TEN Architectural Group. Number Ten Architectural Group is a national practice that has been in business for over 55 years. This exciting amalgamation now brings together nearly eighty (80) very talented professionals to deliver thoughtful, workable designs for our clients throughout Canada and internationally. The addition of the Regina Office now gives us three offices in major centers across Canada, in addition to the already existing Winnipeg and Victoria offices.
The New Regina Office will continue to be managed by Kirk Banadyga and Roger Mitchell. Kirk and Roger lead a talented staff of design professionals and look forward to building on the mutual strengths of all three offices
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