Architects DCA

08/27/2026

A good team has no age limit 🕺✨

08/21/2026

Why does “can we talk?” feel like a threat 😭

08/12/2026

Sonia’s villain origin story starts here 💀

08/05/2026

The future of Ottawa is being shaped by the decisions we make today. 🙌

We’re proud to support the Ottawa Infrastructure Forum 2026. Looking forward to conversations about city-building, housing, mobility, placemaking, and the infrastructure that will help our communities thrive for generations to come.

07/30/2026

Architects 🤝

07/28/2026

Reforming procurement is key to better engaging small businesses, a goal shared by many politicians.

The challenge is that most definitions of a “small business” include companies with up to 500 employees. In architecture, however, more than 90% of firms have fewer than 100 employees, yet our profession contributes 17% of Ontario’s GDP.
It’s time for procurement to reflect the realities of our industry.

Thanks to Ottawa Business Journal for highlighting this important conversation.

Toon Dreessen shares why procurement reform is key to helping small and mid-sized Canadian architecture firms compete for major projects.

07/21/2026

The betrayal is real… she chose productivity 💔

07/15/2026

With The Ottawa Lookout, Toon Dreessen discusses the opportunities ahead for one of Ottawa’s fastest-changing corridors, from better transit connections and mixed-use neighbourhoods to creating streets that work better for everyone.

“ We already have the land. We already have the paving. We just need to make better use of the spaces we have.”

🔗 Read the full article in The Ottawa Lookout.

Ottawa Lookout

In this feature with The Ottawa Lookout, Toon Dreessen shares his perspective on the future of Carling Avenue and the opportunities shaping one of Ottawa’s...

07/01/2026

Nothing says Canada Day like celebrating in the rain.
Happy Canada Day everyone! 🇨🇦🍁

06/30/2026

Teamwork makes the dream work 💀