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It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of one of our firm’s Principals and Lead Architects Marten Duhoux. Marten passed away on June 9th, 2022, at the age of 49. Our firm and the architectural community will forever remember him as a passionate and dedicated designer, leader, and friend.

Our In Memorium can be read on our website at:

https://ft3.ca/news/remembering-marten-duhoux

We continue to feature our favorite projects for our 45th anniversary celebration! Today we reflect on Thermëa by Nordic Spa-Nature.
“Located on the edge of Crescent Drive Golf Course in Winnipeg, Spa Thermea is a outdoor thermal experience that offers heat therapy treatment as well as indoor spa services. The spa welcomes visitors to pause, reflect and relax as they move in and out of the pools, cold plunge, sauna and steam rooms to activate the thermal cycle.
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The project explores the relationship between inside and outside space and created the opportunity for the 3 disciplines of architecture, interior design and landscape architecture to closely collaborate together. Through the use of natural materials, connecting views, an intimacy of scale, and a sensitivity for adjacency - spa patrons navigate through the procession of indoor and outdoor areas. Considerations for luxury and comfort were balanced with the necessities of durability and safety.
Each of the senses are engaged in the diverse variety of environments – the falling water sound of the basalt columns, the humidity of the wet rooms, the warmth of the saunas, the taste of the herb infused water in the relaxation room and the smell of the crackling fire outdoors. It was a rewarding experience to share these design considerations with local Winnipeggers and tourists alike who flock to this establishment for rest and rejuvenation.” - Erika Sammons, Associate + Professional Interior Designer
Stay tuned tomorrow when our video celebration goes live!
@ Thermëa - Winnipeg

As our 45th anniversary celebration continues, today we feature Lord Nelson School ✏️
“Hard to pick a favourite project but I am very fond of the Lord Nelson gymnasium addition that we completed in 2012. It was the first project that I worked on from schematic design and throughout construction. The design group and client were so pleasant to work with and seeing how much the kids enjoyed their new space was great to see!” - Igor Cabrilo, Architect
Stay tuned this week for an exciting announcement, including the relaunch of our website! @ Lord Nelson School

Leading up to our 45th anniversary, we are featuring some staff favourites from our history as a firm. Over the next few days, we will share some projects that have captivated our imaginations, challenged our way of thought and connected us to our clients and our communities!
Today we are featuring work in progress at the Ronald McDonald Children’s Charities House. “I really like how the overall design of this building comes together. It’s appealing contemporary architectural exterior design, the carefully planned interior space that caters to the needs of the user and the splendid landscape of the outdoor spaces makes a person like me, proud to be part of it.” -Emerson Gonzales, Architectural Technologist
Stay tuned this Thursday for a link to our virtual celebration and the relaunch of our website! @ Ronald McDonald House Charities Manitoba