We have received 26 awards in heritage architecture and accessible design -- to our knowledge, more than any other architectural firm in Manitoba. Our work includes community centres and recreational facilities, health and wellness facilities, early childhood education centres, cultural facilities, commercial buildings, museums, historic sites, residential projects and public art, as well as private commissions.
2019 Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce SPIRIT OF WINNIPEG Design & Building Award "The team behind the local sensation that was the POP-UP TOILETS this past summer, BridgmanCollaborative has left its mark on Winnipeg with a number of notable projects."
Plan Canada Award Awarded for our article PUBLIC TOILETS, ACCESSIBILITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS: A WINNIPEG POP-UP CAMPAIGN published in Plan Canada (fall 2018). The Plan Canada Awards were established to recognize the best articles published in Plan Canada the preceding year. The articles are evaluated by the Plan Canada Awards Jury and judged according to: "the extent to which the article serves the needs and interests of Plan Canada readers; writing style and clarity; good journalism (including insight, imagination, depth of reporting and analysis); and demonstrated leadership and innovation." Heritage Winnipeg Preservation Award for Excellence Awarded to BridgmanCollaborative Architecture for their sensitive work undertaken for the maintenance and upgrades at the ST. VITAL LIBRARY, located at 6 Fermor Avenue, working in collaboration with the City of Winnipeg to develop and execute a successful rehabilitation.
2018 Heritage Winnipeg Conservation Award for Excellence, Commercial Conservation Award Awarded to BridgmanCollaborative Architecture for the conservation of the INGLIS BUILDING (NWTCA) located at 291 Garry Street. For the complete review for façade and preventive maintenance. This included a sensitive restoration of the lavishly adorned white Terra Cotta façade (originally designed by Ross & McDonald of Montreal), involving re-pointing, re-glazing and replacing Terra Cotta units, with primary focus on the top cornice, crest and parapet.
Heritage Winnipeg Conservation Award for Excellence, Institutional Conservation Award Awarded to BridgmanCollaborative Architecture for the addition to University of Winnipeg's WESLEY HALL - LEATHERDALE HALL - located at 515 Portage. For our work regarding the restoration of Wesley Hall through the development and construction of Leatherdale Hall, restoring the only remaining original stonework and wood windows, which date back to 1894. For constructing future connections through Leatherdale Hall, between Sparling Hall and Wesley Hall.
2017 City of Winnipeg Award of Excellence in Accessible Architectural Design Awarded to BridgmanCollaborative Architecture for the design of University of Winnipeg's LEATHERDALE HALL.
2015 City of Winnipeg Leadership Award for the Advancement of Accessible Environmental Design Awarded to Wins Bridgman for LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT.
City of Winnipeg Award of Excellence in Accessible Architectural Design Awarded to BridgmanCollaborative Architecture for EAST ELMWOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE (EECC).
Heritage Winnipeg Preservation Award for Excellence, Commercial Conservation Award Awarded to BridgmanCollaborative Architecture for our work and vision for the historic former UNION STATION (now VIA RAIL STATION) built in 1911 and located at 123 Main Street. For the restoration of the historic rotunda, the enhancement of the passenger area, and augmenting the exterior at the back entrance, therefore strengthening the connection of the building from the Forks and Saint Boniface.
2014 City of Winnipeg Award of Excellence in Accessible Architectural Design Awarded to BridgmanCollaborative Architecture for the design of MAYFAIR RECREATIONAL CENTRE.
2012 Heritage Winnipeg Preservation Award for Excellence, Commercial Conservation Award Awarded to BridgmanCollaborative Architecture for our pivotal role in the rehabilitation process of the HISTORIC BARBER HOUSE (circa 1865) at 99 Euclid Avenue in Winnipeg, for their commitment and expertise in working with the owners and the community of North Point Douglas, to successfully rehabilitate and integrate a heritage structure into a community building and a daycare.
2011 Heritage Winnipeg Preservation Award for Excellence, Institutional Conservation Award Awarded to BridgmanCollaborative Architecture for the historic rehabilitation of the MANITOBA INDIGENOUS CULTURAL EDUCATION CENTRE (MICEC), and our excellent approach to the sympathetic preservation of a historic exterior and visionary plan for the interior.
City of Winnipeg Accessibility Award Awarded to BridgmanCollaborative Architecture for the restoration of the HISTORIC BARBER HOUSE in North Point Douglas, Winnipeg.
2010 Caza Baines Award Winnipeg's Assiniboine Park Zoo's new ASIATIC LION EXHIBIT AREA, designed by BridgmanCollaborative Architecture, received this national award.
Winnipeg Accessibility Award Awarded to BridgmanCollaborative Architecture for accessible aquatic features used in the NORTH CENTENNIAL RECREATION AND LEISURE CENTRE.
Winnipeg Accessibility Award Awarded to BridgmanCollaborative Architecture for the accessible features used in the MANITOBA INDIGENOUS CULTURAL AND EDUCATION CENTRE (MICEC).
2009 Winnipeg Accessibility Award Awarded to the PATH TO FULL CITIZENSHIP, the accessibility ramp to the Manitoba Legislature, designed by BridgmanCollaborative Architecture.
Winnipeg Accessibility Award (Honourable Mention) For the use of best practices and universal design principles in the development of the ASSINIBOINE PARK DUCK POND PAVILION.
Heritage Winnipeg Preservation Award for Excellence, Institutional Conservation Award Awarded to BridgmanCollaborative Architecture for the A.A. HEAPS BUILDING (254 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg) as a fine example of a historic restoration and rehabilitation of the dome, exterior cornice and building face.
2008 Prairie Design Award of Merit Awarded to DALNAVERT MUSEUM, an interpretive centre attached to the historic house-museum of Hugh John Macdonald. The visitor centre was built under the auspices of the Manitoba Historical Society and was the first “green” heritage building in Canada.
Heritage Winnipeg Preservation Award for Excellence, Commercial Conservation Award Awarded to BridgmanCollaborative Architecture for the OLD DOMINION BANK BUILDING (678 Main Street, Winnipeg), recognizing bold rehabilitation that has contributed to the re-invigoration of the North Main neighbourhood and surrounding area.
Heritage Winnipeg Preservation Award for Excellence, Institutional Conservation Award BridgmanCollaborative Architecture, for a successful intervention, which retains the heritage values of the MANITOBA LEGISLATURE, while making the main entrance universally accessible.
2006 Heritage Winnipeg Preservation Award for Excellence, Institutional Conservation Award Awarded to BridgmanCollaborative Architecture for our sensitive and sympathetic expertise in the addition to the DALNAVERT MUSEUM VISITORS' CENTRE (61 Carlton Street, Winnipeg), which achieves excellence as a building, while sustaining, and not detracting from, a historic site.
2005 Heritage Winnipeg Preservation Award for Excellence, Institutional Conservation Award In recognition of Wins Bridgman’s coordination of the CITY CROSSING INTERNATIONAL DESIGN COMPETITION for the redevelopment of Portage Avenue and Main Street in Winnipeg.
2003 Heritage Winnipeg Preservation Award for Excellence, Institutional Conservation Award In recognition of Wins Bridgman’s coordination of the WATERFRONT DRIVE INTERNATIONAL DESIGN COMPETITION for the City of Winnipeg Waterfront Housing.
2001 Heritage Winnipeg Distinguished Service Award Recognizing Wins Bridgman, then Principal of DAPR Architecture (now known as BridgmanCollaborative Architecture), for initiating and organizing INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH, an exhibition of student work from the University of Manitoba Faculty of Architecture.
