Fifth Town is a Platinum LEEDer!
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) today confirmed that after a rigorous audit process, the Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Factory has...


Three County Projects Receive a Building Permit
Lapointe Architects is proud to announce that three of our projects have recently been granted a building permit by the Building...


Lapointe Architect selected for Twenty + Change
Lapointe Architect has been selected to exhibit our work at the Twenty + Change exhibition, opening in Toronto on June 3, 2009, in...


Francis to Speak at WoodWORKS Luncheon
The principal of Lapointe Architects, Francis, has been asked to present some of his work at the upcoming 2009 Wood Design Conference to...


Now is the Time to Consider Renovating
Lapointe Architects has noticed an increase in the number of inquiries regarding addition and renovation projects. This is supported by...


Fifth Town Wins Fourth Award!!!
The Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Factory has won a fourth design award. The 2008 Ontario Concrete Architectural Merit Award is awarded to...


Fifth Town Wins National Design Award!
Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Factory has won the Staff Choice Design Exchange Award. The awards were announced on November 25, 2008 at a...


Fifth Town Cheese Wins Wood WORKS! award
The Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Factory has won the 2008 Wood WORKS! Green Building Wood Design Award. The Wood WORKS! Awards (by the...


Lake Simcoe House setting for announcement
Lake Simcoe House was the perfect setting for the launching of the new Lake Simcoe Research vessel, christened Ouentironk, which means...


Fifth Town Grand Opening!
The Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Factory held its grand opening this past Saturday and Sunday. The festivities included a Wine and Cheese...


Lake Simcoe House ready for move in!
The stone and timber house is set on a peninsula in Cooks Bay, at the south end of Lake Simcoe. The house includes a 4,000 sq/ft , 9ft...


Remember Slinkies?
The installation of the geothermal 'slinky' loops for the ground source heat pump is underway at the Fifth Town Cheese Factory. Once the...


Golden House Rising!
The timber frame of the Golden House was delivered a few days ago, and should be assembled within a week. The Douglas Fir beams will form...


Fifth Town Take Shape!
The structural framing for the Fifth Town Cheese factory was completed earlier this week, and the floor slab for the underground cheese...


Copper Anyone?
The exterior of Blythdale House is nearing completion this week as the copper flashing installation is completed. The spanish cedar and...