Vote for The Bata Shoe Factory for Archdaily’s Building of the Year Award
The Bata Shoe Factory has been nominated for Archdaily’s Building of the Year Award!
The Bata Shoe Factory, located in Batawa, Ontario, stands as a testament to adaptive reuse and sustainable urban development. Once a bustling center of industry and community life, the factory has been meticulously transformed into a modern exemplar of rural living and working. Designed collaboratively by BDP Quadrangle and Dubbeldam Architecture + Design, the revitalized facility now hosts a diverse array of amenities including ground-floor commercial spaces, educational incubators, a daycare with outdoor facilities, and 47 high-quality residential units designed to support varying household needs and promote community engagement.
This transformation not only preserves the factory’s historical significance but also enhances its role as a catalyst for sustainable practices and community cohesion in rural Ontario. Nominated for ArchDaily’s Building of the Year Award, this project is celebrated for its innovative design approach and its profound impact on environmental stewardship. The nomination acknowledges the project’s potential to inspire future sustainable developments globally, reaffirming its status as a landmark of adaptive reuse and community-focused architecture.
To cast your vote visit the voting page HERE.