Baird Sampson Neuert Architects

09/01/2021

Baird Sampson Neuert Architects is proud to share the following posting and publication of the McEwen Graduate Study & Research Building which is featured in this month’s Canadian Architect magazine. Thank you to the project team at York University for pushing the boundaries of what a building can be and to our engineering and contracting team for making it become a reality! This LEED Gold project was recognized by a 2020 Canada Green Building Award, and the 2020 Ontario Association of Architects Award of Excellence.

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Photographer: Tom Arban

04/09/2021

Baird Sampson Neuert Architects is proud to announce Passive Laneway Housing Prototypes were nationally recognized with a 2021 Green Building Award from Sustainable Architecture & Building Magazine (SABMag [Sustainable Architecture and Building Magazine])

The vanguard of up to 50 laneway and infill housing planned for a historic neighbourhood adjacent to the University of Toronto downtown campus, these three prototypes demonstrate the concept of Passive House + Pre-Fabrication + Net Zero Energy. Confirming high performance / low impact construction can be less complicated and delivered without a cost premium over traditional construction, the prototypes improve sustainability and affordability – making compact laneway living more accessible.

A special thanks to our design partners Local Impact, MTE Consultants, Runge & Associates Inc., Index Construction, and the Client University of Toronto.

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03/10/2021

Baird Sampson Neuert Architects is advancing work on the Multi-Purpose Agricultural Centre, a unique destination that brings together rural and urban communities. Facilities include a multi-purpose events space that accommodates riding and other agricultural events and competitions, as well as market and trade shows. Other facilities include multi-use stabling, outdoor riding arenas, trails, and camping facilities. The 14,500sm project includes 145 acres of siteworks – construction is anticipated to begin in 2021.

Strathcona County, Riddell Kurczaba Architecture, WSP in Canada

12/23/2020

Tribute to Barry Sampson, 1948 - 2020
Canadian Architect Magazine Baird Sampson Neuert Architects

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Adding to the obituary by colleague George Baird, a group of early colleagues—and lifelong friends—pay tribute to the memory of architect Barry Sampson, who passed away on December 5, 2020. Joost Bakker, Bruce Kuwabara, Donald McKay and John van Nostrand were classmates with Barry at the Univers...

12/22/2020

BARRY SAMPSON 1948 - 2020

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The Globe and Mail
University of Toronto, Baird Sampson Neuert Architects, Alex Bozikovic - The Globe and Mail

Through his work as a professor at the University of Toronto, he had a broad influence on students entering the profession

12/09/2020

Baird Sampson Neuert Architects and the Sampson family deeply appreciate the many heartfelt and warm words of condolences and tribute to Barry Sampson. We thank all our friends, colleague and clients for sharing your stories and memories with Barry. Those wishing to donate to the Barry W. Sampson Scholarship Fund which was set up at the time of Barry’s all to recent retirement The John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design, can do so online at https://lnkd.in/gZvckJ9, or by downloading the Scholarship Fund Pledgeform from https://lnkd.in/gZ9FSzq

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12/07/2020

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

It is with great sadness I must share the news of Barry’s passing. The suddenness came as a surprise to his family and the office. He had been successfully battling cancer for a number of years but was recently diagnosed with a new strain which rapidly overtook him this weekend. Words cannot express the loss, which has been rendered surreal by the pandemic. Thank you for the calls and heartfelt notes of support that have already begun rolling in ahead of this announcement.

When his health situation became apparent a few weeks back he sent a note to members of the office requesting we not feel sorry for him - but rather channel our energy and passion into our work. His request is a true example of his mentorship and unwavering quest for excellence even as his body was failing him.

Barry was a leading figure in everything he did - influencing generations of architects. He was first my teacher and guide – remaining my personal standard and inspiration - leading and teaching by example with integrity, passion, and curiosity. It is fitting that the two projects that Barry led, the 1995 NPC Butterfly Conservatory and the recently completed McEwan Graduate Study and Research Building at York University were both nationally recognized in 2020. These projects represent a trajectory of research, experimentation, and innovation which was initially prototyped for a fringe project and ultimately developed and integrated back into the mainstream.

It has truly been a great honour to collaborate and share many years with him in the studio, as an intern, project architect, and later as a collaborator and partner. He has left us far too soon and will be greatly missed. We will carry forward his passion and torch for holistic, synthetic design, and continue to advance solutions to the defining challenges of our age.

Messages of condolence can be shared on BSN architects’ website or social media pages (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter). Details will be forthcoming regarding a planned Celebration of Life with the Daniels Faculty, as well as opportunities to direct donations to the Barry W. Sampson Scholarship Fund that was set up at the time of Barry’s all to recent retirement from The John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design.

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12/04/2020

We are proud to announce that Partner Barry Sampson Baird Sampson Neuert Architects, who has been a longtime professor at the Daniels Faculty has received a 2020 Arbor Awards from the University of Toronto. The award was created to recognize extraordinary volunteer services of an individual to the University. Barry has bestowed this honour for inspiring and mentoring successive generations of students as well as for his service as an advisor to the Dean during the construction of the Daniels Faculty Building. Thank you University of Toronto and The John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design for recognizing and appreciating Barry’s work!

11/24/2020

Introducing the future of - ‘Prototype Laneway Housing’ designed by Baird Sampson Neuert Architects for University of Toronto.

These three prototypes homes are the first of over 50 laneway and infill houses proposed within the historic Huron Sussex district neighborhood. The homes realize deep environmental and cost-saving measures alongside major social and community benefits related to the intensification of land use - without transforming the size, scale, and character of the neighbourhood.

Designed to be net-zero energy and net-zero carbon using ‘Passive House’ principles, they utilize super-insulated prefabricated wall panel, window, and foundation insulation systems, with on-site renewable energy generation using rooftop photovoltaics. An earth tube system preconditions and moderates the temperature of ventilation air which is delivered to a high-efficiency heat recovery system. No VOC paints and finishes were utilized throughout to maximize indoor air quality. In addition to improving the overall sustainability and energy efficiency of the houses, the prefabrication approach results in major reductions to on-site construction waste and landfill, as the majority of construction materials are pre-manufactured to required dimensions.

To learn more about the project visit our website www.bsnarchitects.com !

10/06/2020

We are currently looking for a number of talented individuals with an interest in high quality sustainable design to join our office in downtown Toronto. Head to the ‘join our team’ section of our website for more information https://www.bsnarchitects.com/joinourteam