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It's hard to believe that 35 years have passed since Figurr Architects Collective (originally Rubin & Rotman) was founded. It feels like just yesterday that two young architects partnered up and dove into business together, building their reputations on meaningful relationships and hard work....
Figurr Architects Collective is pleased to launch the Figurr Architects Cree Education Fund in partnership with the Eeyou Eenou Community Foundation. This fund establishes opportunities for educational success and empowerment of Indigenous youth in the Cree Nation of Eeyou Istchee. It provides financial assistance for resources and programs that will enable youth to pursue their academic and caree...
As Figurr Architects Collective commemorates 35 years of innovative architectural design and excellence, it’s an opportunity to reflect on our journey and blaze the path ahead. Figurr is about more than just creating buildings – it's about crafting experiences, shaping communities, and leaving a lasting impact on the world around us. Our legacy extends beyond bricks and mortar; it's about the ...
Figurr Architects Collective is pleased to announce Marco Marini’s appointment as Senior Technical Lead. This new role is an important part of the growth of the office and our team. Marco will be responsible for the team's technical development regarding construction norms and standards, quality control processes and the evolution of design and construction practices....
As a new year unfolds, the team at Figurr Architects Collective reflects on the past year and what 2024 may hold. While we are all ready to 'get back to normal,' there is a lot of uncertainty about what that actually looks like. The world looks different from what it did in 2019 and early 2020 as the pandemic took over our lives. Coming out of the pandemic, interest rates, house prices, and inflat...
That was the question of the day at the University of Waterloo’s Sustainable Aeronautics Summit 2023. In the keynote address by Dr. Suzanne Kearns, the audience was challenged to envision a future of air travel that is vastly more innovative in its approach to sustainability....