AIBC Announces the Recipients of its 2019 Recognition Program
The Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) is pleased to announce the names of those being honoured as part of its 2019 Recognition Program.…
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Editorial: From Zardini to Borasi
On September 11, the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) announced a major change in its leadership. Director Mirko Zardini will be stepping down at the…
Change in leadership at the Canadian Centre for Architecture
Founded in 1979 by Phyllis Lambert, the Canadian Centre for Architecture has pursued its mission of making architecture a public concern for 40 years. As a…
Coming this Fall: Canadian Modern Architecture, 1967 to the Present
Co-published by Canadian Architect and Princeton Architectural Press, the book Canadian Modern Architecture, 1967 to the present, will be released on October…
Letter to the Editor: Star Struck
How can we expand the discussion of women architects beyond the boundaries of the star system?
U Montreal gains new architecture-focused Canada Research Chair
This summer, Canada’s science minister, Kirsty Duncan, announced the results of this year's Canada Research Chair Awards. Among the recipients is a new…
Exhibition Review: Our Happy Life
The CCA's current exhibition examines the spatial effects of the global happiness industry.
Controversial Chateau Laurier Expansion Not Good Enough, McKenna says
OTTAWA — Environment Minister Catherine McKenna wants the owners of the iconic Chateau Laurier by Parliament Hill to come up with another plan for an addition…
Ottawa City Council Gives Controversial Chateau Laurier Addition Go Ahead
OTTAWA — A controversial addition to the historic Chateau Laurier was approved Wednesday, but Ottawa's city council will meet again Thursday to vote on it one…
Book Review: Concrete Montreal Map
Map by France Vanlaethem (Blue Crow Media, 2019)
While hard-copy maps may seem retrograde in the age of smartphones, they’re still an invaluable tool for…