The Quartek Quadranscentennial
25 Years Later, We’re Just Getting Started At the corner of Queen and St. Paul Streets in downtown St. Catharines, in the banking hall of a former branch of the Royal Bank of Canada, a dedicated team of design professionals are hard at work preparing drawings for a project near you. Since 2012, this has … Continued
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Every year, September 30 is observed as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This significant day pays tribute to the children who never returned from residential schools, as well as the Survivors, their families, and communities. Recognizing the sorrowful history and the ongoing repercussions of these schools through public commemoration is essential for the … Continued
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Quartek Group Welcomes New Employee James Stokes
We’re thrilled to announce the addition of a new employee to the Quartek Group team: James Stokes! With his extensive background as a mechanical engineer, particularly within the food and beverage industries of southern Ontario, James is poised to bring invaluable expertise and fresh perspectives to our team. His role will encompass a variety of … Continued
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of long-time Quartek Group Principal Architect, Rob MacKenzie.
With a career spanning over 4 decades, Rob was an ever vibrant and enthusiastic voice in the Niagara architecture and design community, with contributions well beyond those within his professional role as an Architect. Drawing on his extensive experience in heritage buildings, Rob lent his expertise for many years as a member of the Municipal … Continued
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Judges Tower at the Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course
Last year, we had the privilege of developing renovation concepts for the Judges Tower at the Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course in St. Catharines. We also extend our best wishes to all the athletes who competed in the World Rowing Championships last weekend; we hope you had an amazing experience!
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Quartek Group’s Award-Winning Contribution to Jarvis Street Reconstruction
Quartek played a crucial role in the reconstruction of Jarvis Street in Fort Erie. This project, a collaboration with the Town of Fort Erie, was recognized with the 2023 Public Works Project of the Year award for its significant impact on the community. The Vision Behind the Jarvis Street Revitalization The aim of the Jarvis … Continued
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First Nations Peace Monument
Quartek has been integral to the First Nations Peace Monument project at DeCew House Heritage Park in Thorold since 2017. The monument, conceptualized by the celebrated Canadian architect Douglas Cardinal, is a symbolic tribute to the Indigenous people’s contribution to the preservation of British North America, now known as Canada, dating back to the War … Continued
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Heritage Building Restoration
The most rewarding part about working on heritage buildings is having the opportunity learning the history of each place. First constructed between 1863 and 1865 by and for the Six Nations Confederacy Council, the Old Council House in Ohsweken, Ontario has been witness to a politically fraught and tumultuous 160 years. The building served as … Continued
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What About Colour?
What about colour in architecture? Look around, and the long history of muted colours in Canadian architecture becomes apparent. This means that, collectively and individually, we have accepted such buildings as the norm, while, over the decades, we have experimented with interior colours. There is sound logic why this has unfolded in this way, but … Continued
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SUSTAINABILITY – Part 2: SOME BASICS ABOUT BUILDINGS
This is Part Two of a series of articles on Sustainability that will consider how a prudent decision-maker working in the built environment might improve his/her insights and capabilities. They will appear periodically on Quartek’s website and will contain both reflections, and guides to the use of basic analytical tools. Decision-making is a key factor … Continued
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EMBODIED CARBON CONSIDERED
This is one of a series of articles exploring and explaining issues in creating and managing successful and sustainable buildings. The Quartek Group keeps informed on such matters to assist clients in their various initiatives. Embodied carbon is a concept that has emerged over the past couple of decades. “Embodied carbon is, to some extent, … Continued
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SUSTAINABILITY – Part 1: THE QUEST
This is Part One of a series of articles on Sustainability that will consider how a prudent decision-maker working in the built environment might improve his/her insights and capabilities. They will appear periodically on Quartek’s website and will contain both reflections and guides to the use of basic analytical tools. While perhaps the dominant theme … Continued
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RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
It is with best wishes (and some reluctance
) from the ownership, directors and all staff at Quartek, that we announce that Norman Ocampo, Director of Architecture, is retired from full-time practice. His distinguished career has included almost 21 years here at Quartek as designer, project architect, project manager, shareholder, mentor and leader. Norm has consistently … Continued
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Quartek handled my severance application in Niagara-on-the-Lake very proficiently and dealt with the continuous Town demands in a very professional manner, until all issues were satisfactorily resolved.
Mac MacSween (retired P.Eng)
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After a meeting with a Quartek representative to discuss the project and Quartek’s reputation and experience with our type of project we were glad to bring Quartek on board to manage the project. We are very pleased with what Quartek has accomplished so far and look forward to working with them in the development of the cottage subdivision.
Jim Nichols Trucking Ltd.
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Meridian Credit Union has a long-standing partnership with Quartek in varying capacities including building design, architectural drawings, and project management. They have brought our visions to life through their high-level of expertise and attention to detail. Their friendly and accommodating staff are always professional and provide expert advice.
Melanie Clement
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The team at Quartek is knowledgeable, creative and easy to work with. With any issues we encounter, I know I can always collaborate with them to find a solution and execute it in a timely and professional manner. I recommend the Quartek team.
Cindy Tsang, PMP
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Working with the team at Quartek Group has always been a pleasure. Their excellent organization and attention to detail have contributed to our project successes on staying on budget and schedule. We look forward to working with Quartek Group again.
Carrie Groff
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Quartek handled my severance application in Niagara-on-the-Lake very proficiently and dealt with the continuous Town demands in a very professional manner, until all issues were satisfactorily resolved.
Mac MacSween (retired P.Eng)
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After a meeting with a Quartek representative to discuss the project and Quartek’s reputation and experience with our type of project we were glad to bring Quartek on board to manage the project. We are very pleased with what Quartek has accomplished so far and look forward to working with them in the development of the cottage subdivision.
Jim Nichols Trucking Ltd.