News
2021
Happy Holidays and warm wishes for the New Year!
DECEMBER 2021
As the holiday season is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and those who have helped to shape our business. It’s been quite a year for us all! We hope that your year has been filled with joy and great memories. We look forward to working with you in the years to come.
Phase Three of Imperial Theatre renovation completed
NOVEMBER 2021
The third and final phase of construction of BGAI’s design for Imperial Theatre’s washroom and lobby renovations has been completed. This phase included the relocation and updating of the men’s first floor washrooms and adjoining service spaces.
For more project information on this project or other ones like it, see our projects.
You can read an article about the project here.
BGAI has moved!
JULY 2021
BGAI is very excited to announce that we have moved! We have had the pleasure of renovating our new office space and are very excited for this to be our new home.
Looking for our new address, please contact us.
LKDSB Great Lakes Secondary School’s The Den Fit-out
JANUARY 2021
BGAI is proud to have completed the fit-out of Great Lakes Secondary School’s “The Den”. This space was designed to create a supportive environment for the FNMI students attending GLSS. BGAI assisted in the fit-out of the millwork, furnishings, and custom flooring design to reflect the Medicine Wheel.
2020
BGAI celebrates the holiday season
DECEMBER 2020
Happy Holidays!
BGAI would like to thank our staff, clients and the Lambton community for supporting each other during this year. In addition to this we send out wishes of happiness and safety to all, as we step into the new year.
BGAI hires new Senior CAD Technician
DECEMBER 2020
As of December 2020, BGAI is excited to welcome Jeff Currie to the BGAI team as our new Senior CAD Technician. Jeff is bringing over 40 years of experience in the field from working at various firms within Southwestern Ontario.
If you would like to provide a resume for future employment opportunities, please contact us.
Phase Two of Imperial Theatre renovation completed
NOVEMBER 2020
BGAI provided architectural services for the Imperial Theatre to improve accessibility and patron amenities to their first-floor washrooms, box office, Capitol Bar and entry spaces at this 600-seat performing arts facility. Architectural design is completed, and two of three phases of construction have been completed to date.
For more project information, see our projects.
BGAI volunteers to assist with local design challenge
JUNE 2020
In the fall of 2019, Burkhart Gilchrist Architects Inc. was asked to be a part of the High School Engineering Design Challenge to redesign the pavilion and bandstand area in Canatara Park. BGAI volunteered to provide modelled renders of the students’ projects to help them visualize their design. The students finished their projects and the winners were announced this month.
For more information on the challenge, see PEO Lambton.
For more project information, see our projects.
2019
BGAI sends holiday wishes
DECEMBER 2019
During this holiday season, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our success possible. It is in this spirit that we say thank you and best wishes for the holidays and New Year.
BGAI coop student returns
JULY 2019
This summer, one of BGAI’s previous coop students will be returning to continue her roll at the office. She will be continuing to learn the ins and outs of an architecture firm and will be involved in BGAI’s upcoming projects.
If you would like to provide us with a resume for future employment opportunities, please contact us.
Errol Russel Park has been completed
JULY 2019
BGAI is happy to announce that Errol Russel Park’s baseball diamond, located in Sarnia ON, has been completed. Burkhart Gilchrist Architects Inc. has worked with the City of Sarnia and the Sarnia Braves to upgrade the park with a new grandstand complete with accessible seating and washrooms and a small concession area, as well as new netting, poles and a backstop.
For more project information, see our projects.
BGAI develops renderings for Indonesian school
MARCH 2019
Burkhart Gilchrist Architects Inc. is proud to be asked to produce renderings for Indonesian Theological Seminary to help fundraise for the construction of a boy’s dormitory in Indonesia.
To donate to this project, see the project fundraising page at the Fellowship.
BGAI welcomes Brazilian exchange architect
FEBRUARY 2019
In February 2019, Burkhart Gilchrist Architects Inc. is happy to welcome Brazilian architect, Karen Tiemii, to the BGAI team for three months. BGAI worked with the Sarnia Rotary Club to coordinate Karen’s time in Canada to ensure that her transition and overall experience was as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Karen will be exploring the world of Canadian architecture by assisting BGAI on various projects.
For more information on the Sarnia Rotary, see here.
BGAI hires new Administrative Assistant
JANUARY 2019
As of January 2019, BGAI is excited to welcome Cheryl Pilon to the BGAI team as our new Administrative Assistant. Cheryl will be helping to make sure that BGAI continuously runs smoothly and provides the best service possible.
If you would like to provide us with a resume for future employment opportunities, please contact us.
2018
BGAI hires new CAD Technologist
SEPTEMBER 2018
Burkhart Gilchrist Architects Inc. welcomes an addition to the team, Kennedy Plumbe, as a CAD Technologist. Kennedy is coming from Conestoga College where she studied Architecture-Project and Facility Management.
If you would like to provide us with a resume for future employment opportunities, please contact us.
2016
The journey of Burkhart Gilchrist Architects Inc. begins
JUNE 2016
Ruth Burkhart has decided to continue the architecture firm of David Gilchrist Architect, after the passing of her mentor David Gilchrist. Ruth will be moving forward with Burkhart Gilchrist Architects Inc and continue to lead her team to design projects that will continuously create a positive relationship with their community.
David Gilchrist Memorial
JUNE 2016
DGA regrets to announce the passing of David William Gilchrist.
In 1981 David returned to his hometown and founded David Gilchrist Architect – a sole proprietor Architectural firm that would serve the Sarnia-Lambton community for the next 36 years. During this time, his business transformed with the changing requirements of the design and construction industry. The architectural projects that David led through his firm have had a broad and deep impact on the built environment of the Sarnia-Lambton community.
Outside of work, David’s family was paramount. He loved to share the achievements of his five children and extended family with colleagues and friends. David will be missed by all who knew him and by those who had the honour of working with him.
2015
CANstruction at the end of a rainbow
MARCH 2015
David Gilchrist Architect teamed up with Steeves and Rosema to participate in the Inn of the Good Shephard’s CANstruction to create a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. Through their hard work, DGA won Best Use of Labels and Structural Ingenuity.
For more information on the CANstruction Event, see here.
2013
A very hungry CANstruction
MARCH 2013 On March 2-3, 2013 CANstruction returned to Lambton-County. David Gilchrist Architect teamed up with Collins-Ferrera Engineering and T.W. Gray engineering to participate along with 17 other teams to build a can structure through donations provided to the Inn of the Good Shepherd. Our team utilized cans to recreate the very hungry caterpillar. We were honoured to have been awarded three awards for our work, including Best Use of Labels, Structural Ingenuity and Judge’s Favourite. For more information on the CANstruction Event, see here.2012
CANstruction Inn Design
MARCH 2012
David Gilchrist Architect is happy to announce that they were able to team up with Collins-Ferrera Engineering and T.W. Gray Engineering to be involved in Lambton-County’s CANstruction event. DGA constructed a replica of the Inn of the Good Shephard which was awarded two awards, Best Use of Labels and Structural Ingenuity, for their hard work.
For more information on the CANstruction Event, see our here.
