Parkin Architects

Parkin Architects Limited is a Canadian architectural firm with a rich history dating back to 1938. Originally founded by John B. Parkin in Toronto, the firm became known as John B. Parkin Associates in 1947 and was the largest architectural practice in Canada until 1969. Today, Parkin Architects is an employee-owned firm with over 100 staff members and offices in Toronto, Ottawa, and Vancouver. It is recognized for its expertise in institutional architecture.

The firm specializes in various sectors, including healthcare, education, recreation, justice, research, and cultural institutions. Parkin Architects is noted as the most healthcare-specialized architect in Canada. The firm offers a comprehensive range of services, including engineering, specifications writing, LEED accreditation, and Evidence Based Design. With a hands-on approach, the Directors and Principals are directly involved in every project, ensuring that technology needs and operational requirements are met.

Parkin Architects has completed over 1,000 projects in the last decade, including notable landmarks such as Ottawa Union Station and Terminal 1 at Toronto International Airport. The firm serves both Canadian and international institutional clients, many of whom have partnered with Parkin for over 20 years.