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June 5, 2025

Mass Timber Arrives at the New Central Library Site

A major milestone has arrived—literally—for the New Central Library in Saskatoon. The first truckload of mass timber has made its way to the project site, marking a significant step in bringing this landmark cultural space to life. As a key material in the building’s structure and sustainability strategy, the mass timber represents more than just form and function—it reflects the Matis and indigenous culture.

 

 

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Formline Architecture has received a Governor General’s Award for the UBC Indian Residential School and Dialogue Centre

Alfred Waugh Nominated for the 2014 BC Premier’s Award

Squaxin Island Tribe Natural and Cultural Resource Centre Completed

First Peoples House Recognized with 2011 CEFPI International Project of Distinction Award

UBC’s Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre Nominated for 2022 Mies Crown Hall Americas Emerging Award

Alfred Waugh Hosts The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival’s Big Picnic

Formline Architecture, Chevalier Morales, and Architecture49 Reveal Vision for Saskatoon’s New Central Library

Alfred Waugh Named on Maclean’s “The Power List” of 50 Canadians

Breaking Ground at Elliot Bay: A Fresh Step Forward for Seattle’s Waterfront

Formline Architecture to Lead Design of Rock Bay Lands Master Plan

Formline Architecture Honored with 2013 BC Aboriginal Business Award

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for University of Toronto Scarborough’s Indigenous House

The Globe and Mail Features Alfred Waugh and Formline in “Indigenous Architects Design Spaces for All”

Alfred Waugh Speaks at the First Indigenous Architecture Symposium in Ottawa

Alfred Waugh Leads Discussion on “Indigenizing Housing in British Columbia” at AHMA’s 2014 Spring Gathering

UBC’s Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre wins 2019 NACIA Award

Mass Timber Arrives at the New Central Library Site

Formline Architecture in Association with LGA Architectural Partners Awarded Canadian Architect 2023 Award of Merit

Alfred Waugh Selected as 2022 Atlantic Architectural Design Excellence Awards Juror

Cowichan Tribes Administration Building Wins Top Award of Excellence at VIREB Awards

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We respectfully acknowledge that our offices are located on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation.

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