News
October 31, 2008 –
Eat your heart out the United Way
ft3 kicks off another United Way drive. This years fundraiser includes bake sales and a wine and cheese finale.
September 24, 2008 –
Congratulations Robby, Rock, Jeanette and Joanne
Robby, Rock, Jeanette and Joanne should be congratulated on a nice job at the new Neuropharmacology Lab at the John Buhler Research Centre. The $548,000 lab fit-up project is near completion with a total of $780 in change orders (3). That’s 0.14%. Well done!
August 17, 2008 –
ft3 BBQ a hot event
On one of the hottest days of the year, ft3 staff enjoyed yet another summer BBQ. This year staff participated in the summer olympic games version ft3, complete with gold, silver and bronze medals. A lot of food, fun and water guns were had by all.
July 9, 2008 –
ft3 Remains Committed to the Environment
The FT3 offices at the Strand is registered for LEED CI and was constructed with 97% of construction waste diverted from landfill. The FT3 Recycling and Composting committee has recently added 2 automatic composters that can generate usable compost within a month.
June 26, 2008 –
Habitat volunteer days
On June 25th and 26th, FT3 employees volunteered their vacation time to take part in a Habitat for Humanity Pre-Build construction project. Working hard on 30 degree celcuis days, the teams built wood-framed basement floors in two homes that are part of an infill project in the Winnipeg’s West End. FT3 has had an ongoing relationship with Habitat that included the Canstruction Competition, and design work on other housing projects in the City. The construction of these new homes was a great community-building experience with the added benefit of some valuable hands-on construction skills.
June 3 & 5, 2008 –
The Amazing Race version ft3
In a fierce battle of brains and brawns, groups of 2 were unleashed downtown. A $3 one block bus ride and office supply catapolts were only the beginning. The experience was electrifying. And as one contestant put it: “It can only be discribed as… AMAZING”
May 29, 2008 –
A Grand Opening Celebration
Our grand opening on Thursday evening was a joyous occasion. The ft3 office, located on the second floor of the Strand on Waterfront drive, boasts a healthy “green” design and expansive views.
May21, 2008 –
Dauphin Community Health Centre’s Grand Opening
A new community services-based health centre connected to the existing Dauphin Community Hospital. The project is a two storey, 2,300 sq.m. (24,760 sq.ft.) facility which includes offices, interview rooms and multipurpose area for meetings and community outreach programs.
April 25, 2008 –
Announcing 3 New Partners
Delighted to welcome 3 outstanding professionals, John van Leeuwen, Ken MacKinnon and Joanne McFadden into our partnership. They bring management savvy, client care, inspired design and “green” sensibility to a changing world.
The ad that appeared in the Winnipeg Free Press on Saturday, May 3, 2008
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April 21 - 25, 2008 –
MS Walk Fundraiser - a delicious treat!
Like last year, Esther (Designer at Friesen Tokar) took part in the MS Walk. For the week preceeding the event, she baked treats for the office in exchange for donations. Esther raised $290 for MS this year. Way to go Esther, and thanks for the yummy treats!
January 15, 2008 –
First Production Meeting in the Strand
At 8am this morning, Friesen Tokar met for the first production meeting in their new space.
January 3, 2008 –
ft3 Opens its Doors
Welcome. ft3 opens its doors after a successful move to The Strand over the holidays. Over looking the river, the new office spans 7200 sq.ft.
December 3, 2007 –
Display Suite Now Open
After much anticipation, the Display Suite at The Strand on Waterfront Drive has opened its doors to the public. The suite is Winnipeg’s most recent example of luxurious, green living.
green. urban. chic.
August 28, 2007 –
ft3 Family Picnic a Summer Success
On a beautiful Sunday afternoon, the staff and their families of ft3 enjoyed exciting games and delicious food complete with a very intense bake-off. The games this year were polish golf and badminton with the exciting addition of a festive ft3 piñata.
July 18, 2007 –
ft3 joins Habitat for Humanity Winnipeg for National Competition Entry
ft3 has teamed up with Habitat for Humanity Winnipeg in the submission of a 'design-and-build' project with a unique way to feed hungry people.
April 30, 2007 –
Sod Turning Event at King’s Park for the Carol Shields Memorial Labyrinth
At the ground breaking in King’s Park, students from École St. Avila Elementary School share a story about labyrinths.
April 11, 2007 –
ft3 Partners and Staff Visit the Strand
As part of a “lunch and learn” session, staff were invited to visit the Strand’s construction site. During a walkaround tour, they were granted access to the second floor space (future home of the ft3 office) and third floor (typical condo units).
April 4, 2007 – Press Release (Excerpts)
Unveiling of Architectural Drawing for the Carol Shields Memorial Labyrinth
The Manitoba Labyrinth Network unveiled the architectural rendering for the Carol Shields Memorial Labyrinth at a public gathering at the Pembina Trail Library, today. Chantal Alary, our landscape architect, seen here explaining details of the labyrinth plan to the media.
Architectural Rendering
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January 25, 2007 – Press Release
New Winkler Library to Run Carbon Neutral
Friesen Tokar Architects + Landscape + Interior Designers (ft3) announced today that Winkler’s new public library will be running carbon neutral for at least ten years. The firm, which designed the new library opened on Saturday, January 27, 2007, has donated a carbon offset credit of 60 tonnes to the City of Winker.
Carbon Credit Certificate
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