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DIALOG Takes Home Three Architecture MasterPrize Awards for Design of Hospital Tower and Higher Education Building

October 28, 2024

On October 10, DIALOG was announced as the recipient of three Architecture MasterPrize awards – a testament to DIALOG’s leadership in the industry. Earning these awards are DIALOG’s UHN Toronto Western Hospital New Surgical and Patient Tower, and Centennial College A-Building Expansion.

The annual Architecture MasterPrize is an international architecture award recognizing design excellence. The award was created to generate exposure of quality architectural design worldwide. The prize celebrates creativity and innovation in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, architectural product design and architectural photography, with submissions from all around the world.

UHN Toronto Western Hospital New Surgical and Patient Tower received an Honourable Mention in the category of Interior Design: Conceptual Interior, while Centennial College A-Building Expansion received an Honourable Mention in the category of Architectural Design: Educational Buildings, and a win in Interior Design: Other Interior Design.

DIALOG is proud to be embody global excellence through the designs we create, continuously creating wellbeing for all.

UHN Toronto Western Hospital New Surgical and Patient Tower

Currently in construction, the University Health Network (UHN) Toronto Western Hospital (TWH) New Surgical and Patient Tower is a landmark 15-storey, 380,000-square-foot project, enhancing TWH’s status as Ontario’s top Neurosciences Centre and leader in performing complex surgeries. It features 82 single patient rooms, 20 leading edge operating rooms, and progressive facilities to foster positive experiences for patients, visitors, and staff. The design provides calming, biophilic interiors, natural light, outdoor spaces, and inclusive healing environments, reflecting UHN’s commitment to comprehensive care and wellbeing.

DIALOG was responsible for the architecture, electrical, mechanical and structural engineering, interior design, planning & urban design, and landscape architecture.

See all honourable mentions HERE.

UHN Toronto Western Hospital New Surgical and Patient Tower.

UHN Toronto Western Hospital New Surgical and Patient Tower.

Centennial College A-Building Expansion

Completed in 2023, the Centennial College A-Building Expansion, in collaboration with Smoke Architecture, is a celebration of the Mi’kmaq concept of “Two-Eyed Seeing” which harmonizes Indigenous wisdom and Western perspectives. The design of the centers on inspiring innovative thinking while allowing the building to be the primary storyteller. As Canada’s first LEED Gold, net-zero carbon, WELL certified, mass timber, higher-education facility it exemplifies an unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability and social responsibility.

See all winners HERE.

Centennial College A-Building Expansion. Photography by James Brittain.

Centennial College A-Building Expansion. Photography by James Brittain.

Congratulations to all those involved in the projects and to all other recipients!

 

About Architecture MasterPrize

The mission of the AMP is to advance the appreciation of quality architectural design worldwide. Celebrating creativity and innovation in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, and interior design, the prize is open to submissions on a global level, accepting entries from architects all around the world.

Winners are selected by our esteemed jury of architects and leaders in the architecture world, and will receive the AMP trophy, extensive publicity showcasing their designs to a worldwide audience, and more.