GEC Architecture

Behind every great experience is a great host.
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[GEC Architecture @gecarchitecture]

GEC is presenting at the 2026 ITE Canada District Conference in Victoria on Monday, June 1!

"A Tale of Two Stations" - Come and learn about the simultaneous redevelopments of Calgary's #Stampede LRT Station and Edmonton’s #Stadium LRT Station!

https://t.co/TBTiqYBkrN

[GEC Architecture @gecarchitecture]

Behind every great experience is a great host.

GEC Architecture + @DIALOG are proud to reveal the design of @NAIT's new Advanced Skills Centre, with @PCLConstruction as builder—a $384M investment in Alberta’s skilled trades future. Find out more on our website!

Warm Regards.

[GEC Architecture @gecarchitecture]

By bringing sports, arts, and civic services together, Heavy Metal Place creates a place for connection and belonging for everyone in @citysprucegrove. Whether it’s in a hockey game, the art gallery, or the black box theatre, the centre comes alive with the energy of community.

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More than a place to live, Holyrood Supportive Housing is designed with purpose and empathy. Developed by @HomewardTrust and @CityofEdmonton, the project integrates cultural spaces, outdoor gathering areas, and programs that help residents rebuild.

[GEC Architecture @gecarchitecture]

This holiday season, we're celebrating the talent that makes our work so meaningful. We're learning, collaborating, and creating innovative design together, as one firm.

Happy Holidays from the GEC team!

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[GEC Architecture @gecarchitecture]

Congrats to one of our talent architects Berfin, on earning her PhD!
She has advanced research in bistable materials, textile-based systems, and digital fabrication. Her work’s been published and even featured at MoMA.

[GEC Architecture @gecarchitecture]

Congratulations to our new Senior Associates and Associates— Andrew, Véro, Ethan, Emma, Shea, Ashli, and Shayne.

We are truly proud to celebrate this talented group and grow our leadership team.

Discover more about our team at https://t.co/CasvRTVgX7.

[GEC Architecture @gecarchitecture]

We believe in investing in the future of our cities—and that starts with empowering young leaders. As a proud sponsor of #1UPLeadersLab2025, we supported 28 youth as they explored what it means to become future city-builders. Learn more: https://t.co/Bq4Yv0uFTk: Urban Minds

[GEC Architecture @gecarchitecture]

Behind every great experience is a great host.
We’re stoked to launch GEC’s new brand and website—a fresh reflection of who we are, how we work, and the kind of future we’re helping to build.
Come see what we’ve been up to at https://t.co/CasvRTVgX7.

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A new way to experience GEC. Launching soon.

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We are proud to announce the appointment of Ellen Penner and Tia Watson as Associates at GEC Architecture.

Please join us in celebrating Ellen and Tia’s achievements and wishing them continued success in their new roles as Associates.

[GEC Architecture @gecarchitecture]

The Station at Cochrane Crossing was honoured with a @CDNWoodCouncil #WoodWorks Prairie Award at the 2024 WoodWorks Summit in Toronto! We're thrilled to receive this recognition in partnership with @TownofCochrane and extend our congratulations to our fellow award recipients.

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The 17 Avenue S.E. Extension & Victoria Park/Stampede Station Rebuild officially opened to the public on October 10th! This transformative project is in the heart of @CEdistrictYYC .
Thanks to @calgarymlc @cityofcalgary @calgarystampede 🤠

#exploreyyc #calgarytransit

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[The Elks Herd @TheElksHerd]

The City Of Edmonton has recently approved a Commonwealth Stadium Modernization Project that would see wider concourses, windows replacing metal panels and other updates in and around CWS.
The project still requires funding in order to move forward.
As per @CityofEdmonton
#GoElks

[GEC Architecture @gecarchitecture]

Okanagan College’s new Kelowna residence is opening this September!

This six-storey wood-framed building will add 216 bedrooms, offering students access to fantastic indoor and outdoor spaces.

#OkanaganCollege #StudentLife #Kelowna #NewResidence #HomeAwayFromHome

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We were honored to host Larry Wayne Richards for our GEC Lecture Series. His talk on 'Extended Realities' explored his pioneering work from the 1980s to today. He provided thought-provoking insights with his message: 'In this new era, we need patience, cooperation, and generosity

[Alberta Infrastructure @AlbertaInfras]

Have you added the #ABLeg grounds to your list of places to visit and stay cool in #YEG this summer? #ABLegReveal Photo credit: @gecarchitecture @JRStudio_news

[MacEwan University @MacEwanU]

The golden shovels are in the ground!
This groundbreaking moment is the next step toward a bright future for students!

Thank you to everyone who joined us today, including:
• The Honourable Minister of Advanced Education Rajan Sawhney (@RajanJSaw)
•The Honourable Minister of Finance Nate Horner (@NateHornerAB)
•His Worship Mayor Amarjeet Sohi (@AmarjeetSohiYEG)
•Carolyn Graham (@ccgraham6)
•John Day
•Rob Seidel
•Students’ Association of MacEwan University Vice President Governance & Finance Joseph A. La Torre (@SAMacEwan)
•Russell Zirnhelt from Ledcor (@LedcorGroup)
•Peter Osborne from GEC Architecture (@gecarchitecture)

[Erik Backstrom @e_backstrom]

Exciting to see the new Stadium LRT Station win a National Urban Design Award! Kudos to @gecarchitecture @ISLengineering and the others who were part of the design team. https://t.co/G8RDMVqoAT

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We're honoured to announce that @CityofEdmonton Stadium Station was awarded an @RAIC_IRAC 2024 National Urban Design Award! #UrbanDesignAward #Edmonton #Alberta #Canada #Architecture #RAIC #transit #transportation