Earlier this week, the OAA marked World Architecture Day (October 3) with the unveiling of the 2022 selections for its annual Queen’s Park Picks (QP Picks). In the spring, the Association invited Ontario MPPs to nominate a favourite building within their riding. Submissions were received from across the province, with nominations by members of all parties. Nine projects have been selected by a jury of architects, and the profiles can be viewed on the OAA Website.
An emerging theme from this year’s QP Picks is community, with numerous buildings playing important roles as spaces where people gather. As public health restrictions continue to ease and members of the public find themselves sharing spaces once again, the important role of community-centred buildings has come to the fore. This year, nominations highlighted some of the province’s most beloved gathering spaces.