My review of the Albert Campbell branch:
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/gif...2c0338e8e95eff563/5PQMY4ZSHZA4BGVK5DY6NFXDXM/
Originally designed by Fairfield & DuBois, the building recently got a remake by LGA Architectural Partners that retains some of its old labyrinthine complexity while adopting a new language of lightness, wood and transparency. It is one of 10 winners of 2024 design excellence awards from the Ontario Association of Architects, presented last week. The project has two clear lessons for governments everywhere: Renovation can be a powerful strategy, and hiring the right designers is crucial.