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Expanded Leadership for Group2
Edmonton, Red Deer, Calgary, October 26, 2009 - Group2 Architecture Engineering Ltd. is pleased to announce a new Principal in our Edmonton Studio. The new Principal further augments the depth of our organization and service to our current and future clients.
Douglas Ramsey is assuming the role of Principal in the Edmonton Studio. Douglas joined Group2 in 2007 with over 20 years of experience in the design of public buildings in both the private and public sectors with a particular focus on educational facilities. During the past two years with Group2 he has continued to focus on collaborative institutional projects delivered with a commitment to client service.
Group2 is also pleased to announce three new Associates to the Red Deer and Calgary studios.
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United Way Campaign Kick Off
September marked the United Way kick off in Central Alberta. This is Group2’s fifth consecutive year supporting the United Way. The official campaign community kickoff was held on September 10th, at the Red Deer Lodge with Trish Jevne, Karlee Hohn, Ray Kluk, Siggi Ropte, Lisa Brown, Robert Oldford, Kevin Mullin and Ashley Grote from the Red Deer Group2 studio in attendance. The luncheon included entrepreneur, philanthropist and TV personality, Brett Wilson, as the keynote speaker as well as the much anticipated announcement of this year’s fundraising goal of $2,103,103. Approximately 79% will be re-invested back into the community and 21% will go to support ...
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Hot Firm 2009
Red Deer, July 27, 2009 For the second year in a row Group2 is one of the Hot Firm Winners in 2009. Every year since 2000, The Zweig Letter has recognized the 200 fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting firms on the basis of percentage growth and dollar growth. This year Group2 is ....
Grand Opening: RDC Centre for Trades & Technology
Red Deer, June 18, 2009
Red Deer College is ready for the future with four new state-of-the-art centres of learning. About 250 people toured the Centres for Trades and Technology, Innovation in Manufacturing, Corporate Training and Visual Arts at the official grand opening on Thursday. Group2 principals Dave Cheetham, Pat Romerman, and Nancy Vruwink together with Glenna Armitage, Isaac Martinez, Ian Douglas, Randy Klassen, Milo Bersani, and Jarrett Laramee attended the Ceremony. ...
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Triffo Hall gets GOLD!
On May 26 Triffo Hall received LEED® Gold Certification with 39 points! The client - the University of Alberta, and the user groups - the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research and the Graduate Students’ Association are delighted with the final result. “Just in case you need reminding, we LOVE this place. Even those who were hesitant at first have warmed up and love to hear the compliments we get from visitors.”
Triffo Hall represents the rebirth of South Lab, one of the oldest buildings at the University of Alberta, originally constructed in 1915. The historic two storey structure is composed of two bays with a unique saw-tooth roof configuration including clerestories. Sustainable design strategies include reuse of an existing historic structure, maximal use of daylighting, minimal application of additional materials, capture and re-use of rainwater, and high performance heating & cooling strategies. Triffo Hall is both the first project and first major renovation at the University registered with LEED®.
Congratulations to the whole team!
More publicity for Triffo Hall
Triffo Hall (University of Alberta) is one of six projects selected as a winner of the 2009 SAB (Sustainable Architecture & Building) Canadian Green Building Awards! As part of the awards recognition, the project was presented at the Canada Green Building Council National Summit in June in Montreal and will also be published in the special awards edition of the magazine in July/August.
Group2 Winner of the Steel Design Awards
Edmonton, March 26, 2009 - Group2 is excited to have been awarded the Sustainability Award for Triffo Hall at the Steel Design Awards hosted by the CISC (Canadian Institute of Steel Construction) Alberta Region. This year’s theme “Advantage Steel: Strength in Innovation + Sustainability” launched a highly coveted award for Sustainability, making it an even greater honour to receive.
Winner of the 2009 Sustainability Award recognizes steel structures in which ...
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CLC Fine Arts and Multi Media Centre Grand Opening
Olds - February 26 , 2009 - Community Learning Campus (CLC) - Fine Arts and Multi Media Centre Grand Opening
The grand opening of the Fine Arts & Multi Media Centre on Thursday, February 26, marked a lively celebration of community talent and collaboration with nearly 200 people participating in the Community Arts Showcase.
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Craig Webber (4th from left), Deanna Shewchuk, and Art Willard among other guests during the unveiling of the grand opening plaque.
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Group2 School in Kenya – 2009 Commitment
Red Deer, February 10, 2009 - Last year our contribution to A Better World project, Male (pronounced Mahlay) Primary School, was so successful that we have decided to continue being involved in the development of the school. This year, Group2 has committed to Phase II of the project – to build 3 more classrooms to add to the school. Group2 will again partner with students from Notre Dame High School in creating more classrooms for the over populated Male Primary School. To learn more about our project, click here.
Left to right: Pat Romerman; Mike VanLanduyt (Notre Dame High School Teacher); and Eric Rajah (Co-founder of “A Better World”) making a presentation to Notre Dame High School in appreciation for the $6,000 donation received from this project.
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CivicCentre Project Open House
Red Deer, January 29, 2009 - Group2 presented at the Red Deer City Hall open house for the Civic Centre Project on January 29, 2009. The open house began at 5:00pm and ended at 7:30pm. City Manager, Craig Curtis and project Principal-in-Charge, Craig Webber presented at 5:30pm to group of 60 people consisting of community members, City Hall staff, Councillors, and the media. Red Deer Mayor Flewwelling was also in attendance. Project Manger Kari Anne Gaume and Intern Architect Janice Kong, were also present and interacted with the crowd answering questions about the project. They brought along presentation boards and a physical model to exhibit the progress of the project. Overall the feedback was positive and the evening was a success.
Civic Centre Project: Exterior Rendering View from 48th Avenue.
See related article:
http://www.albertalocalnews.com/reddeeradvocate/news/local/Big_bucks_for_civic_centre.html
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