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Subject: *HCF / FHC Communiqué: HCF and RAIC*
*Announce Winner of Prix du XXe  siècle*
Date sent: *Tue, 15 May 2012 17:45:18 +0000*
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Communiqué
Prix du XXe siècle honours enduring excellence in architecture

Ottawa, ON, May 15, 2012 -- The Heritage Canada Foundation (HCF), in 
partnership with Architecture Canada | RAIC, is honouring the Hemingway 
Fitness and Leisure Centre < 
http://raic.org/honours_and_awards/awards_xxe/2012/index_e.htm > with 
the Prix du XXe siècle for its enduring excellence and the mark it makes 
as nationally significant architecture.

The Hemingway Fitness & Leisure Centre by Peter Hemingway was 
commissioned by the City of Edmonton as a project to mark Canada's 
centennial. The facility, completed in 1970, reflects the modern 
architecture movement of the 1960s in Canada's Prairie Provinces, but is 
unique in its referencing of the Rocky Mountains, the foothills and the 
rolling flatlands of the prairies through the flowing-wave in its roof 
structure and bold mix of materials.

The jury noted it is nationally significant as an example of the 
architectural creativity and confidence engendered by Canada's 
centennial celebrations.
"It expresses a delight in the potential of new technologies, with its 
inventive mix of glass, steel, heavy timber, and concrete. The flowing 
wave form, reflecting the pool within, gives a certain uniqueness within 
the more prevalent rectilinear Modernism of the time.?

"This prize recognizes the Hemingway Fitness &Leisure Centre as a modern 
landmark," said Natalie Bull, executive director of the Heritage Canada 
Foundation. "The Prix du XXe siècle helps bring national attention to 
the heritage of the modern movement and in the process broadens the 
public perception of heritage."

With this award, HCF and RAIC have joined forces to promote and raise 
awareness about nationally significant 20th-century architecture in 
Canada. Buildings in Canada designed by architects from any country, or 
buildings anywhere designed by Canadian architects are eligible for the 
award.

The Jury, chosen jointly by HCF and RAIC from distinguished scholars and 
members of the profession, was comprised of: Susan Bronson, Harold D. 
Kalman, and Julian Smith.

Details and downloadable images of all this year's awards are available 
at: Prix du XXe siècle. < 
http://raic.org/honours_and_awards/awards_xxe/2012/index_e.htm >

The Prix du XXe siècle will be presented jointly by the chair of HCF and 
the president of RAIC at the Presidents' Dinner & Awards Gala, June 15 
at the Delta St. John's Hotel and Conference Centre, St. John's, NL as 
part of the 2012 Architecture Canada | RAIC Festival of Architecture.

The Heritage Canada Foundation is a nationally registered charity 
dedicated to the preservation of Canada's historic places.

Architecture Canada | RAIC is a voluntary national association 
established in 1907 as the voice for architecture and its practice in 
Canada.

Representing more than 4,600 members, the RAIC is the leading voice of 
architecture in Canada whose mission is:

·      To affirm that architecture matters;

·      To celebrate the richness and diversity of architecture in 
Canada; and

·      To support architects in achieving excellence.

For more information:
Carolyn Quinn
Director, Communications
_cquinn at heritagecanada.org_
1-866-964-1066 ext. 229;
Cell: 613-797-7206


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