P3A is proud of the recently completed repointing and façade repair at the John Hopkins Regina Soundstage. This comprehensive project addressed issues with deteriorating mortar and damaged stone elements. With the help of advanced scanning technology, P3A conducted a thorough analysis of the building’s exterior, ensuring precise rehabilitation. Additionally, damaged stone was repaired where possible and otherwise replaced. New stone was meticulously hand carved by the masons to match the original shape and profile of the original elements. The stones were then discreetly pinned and epoxied in place to maintain and extend the structural integrity of the entrance arches and window quoining and stringcourses, enhancing both strength and aesthetics of the facade.

 A huge thank you to our dedicated team and the skilled masons at Brxton.

Architect and Associate Piper New attended the International Downtown Association Conference in Seattle. This year’s theme, “Inspiring Innovation & Impact,” brought together visionary leaders dedicated to shaping cities worldwide.

One highlight was a tour of Climate Pledge Arena, the world’s first arena to achieve Zero Carbon certification by the International Living Future Institute. This venue exemplifies the possibilities of sustainable design.

Professional development opportunities such as this spark ideas for our own urban landscapes and creating innovative, impactful designs that resonate with the unique identity of Regina.

September 29^th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. P3A respects the goals of Reconciliation and is proud to have collaborated with many First Nations and Indigenous communities. We look forward to future partnerships and to continuing to learn how design can thoughtfully reflect their history, culture, and experiences.

There is no better way to savour the last few weeks of summer than by cooling off at Regina’s cherished Maple Leaf and Wascana Pools. Both pools, steeped in decades of community memories, were thoughtfully redesigned with extensive public input to enhance their roles as vibrant gathering places. The upgrades elevated these beloved spots, offering new opportunities for fitness, fun, and family bonding. P3A is proud to have been the local architecture firm behind these transformations and to have contributed to the evolution of these recreational, social, and cultural hubs! Dive in and relish the summer warmth before it fades!

With the Saskatchewan Day long weekend approaching, there is nothing better than setting up a tent or parking your trailer in one of Saskatchewan’s provincial, national, or regional parks.

Hiking or biking through the vast terrain, visiting the beautiful beaches, and sitting around a fire looking up at the stars is the best way to disconnect from technology and reconnect with family and friends. Saskatchewan offers so much to see and do in the summer months.

If you happen to be at Douglas Provincial Park, Cypress Hills Provincial Park, or Batoche National Historical site this summer make sure you check out the visitor centres that P3A designed.

Enjoy the beautiful, warm summer days!

P3A’s James Youck attended the American Library Association Annual Conference & Exhibition in San Diego. This conference brings together 16,000 librarians, publishers, authors, architects, and designers from across the globe to share ideas, challenges, and solutions. James participated in a tour of public libraries where the importance of specificity to a community was emphasized as was the importance of engaging the local design community in the development of libraries.

Libraries are more important today than ever before, not as repositories for books, but as forums for civic discourse. P3A is committed to the role of libraries as civic building blocks, and centres of broad-based, life-long, learning.  

Congratulations to Landon Lucyk on his appointment as an Associate! Landon joined P3A after graduating from the University of Manitoba in 2017 and is a positive contributor to the culture of the firm. Throughout his internship, he accumulated a wealth of valuable experience, culminating in his registration as an architect in 2021.

He has worked on a variety of projects in Saskatchewan and Alberta. One noteworthy accomplishment is his contribution to the award-winning Conexus Credit Union Head Office in Regina, where he was involved from the project's inception to its construction administration phase.

Landon is on the board of the Saskatchewan chapter of Association for Learning Environments (A4LE), furthering his proficiency within the education portfolio.

Landon is excited to expand his role within the firm, the profession, and the community.