Awards recognize important contributions to Kitchener’s future success

The Urban Design Awards and Mike Wagner Heritage Awards took place in a joint ceremony at Kitchener’s city hall Wednesday night.

Well considered urban design, built environments that enhance quality of life, along with active conservation of the city’s heritage buildings were recognized as critical to the City of Kitchener’s future success.

The ceremony celebrated projects that were completed over the past two years.

The Urban Design Awards celebrated seven winners in five award categories that represent a commitment to design excellence and a built environment that enhances the quality of life in the city.

The Mike Wagner Heritage Awards recognized four award winners for rehabilitation and adaptive reuse projects contributing to the conservation of Kitchener’s cultural heritage.

A video was also shown at the ceremony which marked 25 years of the Urban Design Awards program in the city.

Urban Design Award Winners

Student Project: 

• Kitchener Innovation District Urban Redesign Project

Low Rise Buildings:

• Williamsburg Goodlife Building, 315 Max Becker Drive

Low Rise Buildings:

• BMW Mini Grand River Building, 1800 Victoria Street North

Mid to High Rise Buildings:

• Chartwell Seniors Housing, 200 David Bergey Drive

Urban Elements (2 award winners)

• Townhouses at Eby Estates, 2-8 & 3-9 Isaiah Drive
• The Boardwalk – Fashion Village, 200-230 The Boardwalk

Civic Projects:

• Waterloo Regional Courthouse, 85 Frederick Street

Mike Wagner Heritage Award Winners

Rehabilitation / Adaptive Reuse Award (4 winners)