BIG 5: Architectural sites in York Region

YorkRegion.com
March 21, 2017

Ryerson University architectural science professor Marco Polo provided a top five list of architectural “wonders” in York Region.

1. Vaughan City Hall
This building was designed by Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg Architects and was created in 2012. This architecture firm won the Governor General's Medal in Architecture.

2. Richmond Hill Central Library
This library is at 1 Atkinson St. in the Yonge Street and Major MacKenzie Drive area.

Diamond and Schmitt Architects created the building, which dates back to 1993. It received a Governor General's Award for Architecture.

3. York Region Administrative Centre
Architect Douglas Cardinal created this centre. The Newmarket building, created in 1992, reflects his signature style of curvilinear form. He also designed the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, Que.

4. The Kingbridge Centre
Arthur Erickson designed The Kingbridge Centre in King City. The centre was created in 1989. It was renovated by Diamond and Schmitt Architects in 1993. Erickson and Diamond Schmitt are among Canada's most celebrated architects.

5. McMichael Canadian Art Collection
Leo Venchiarutti was the architect on this Kleinburg  project  from 1954 to 72.

Markson Booroah Hodgson Architects worked on the McMichael in 1994.

This building contains an important Canadian art collection. A unique feature is that the building is integrated into the landscape.