In Memoriam: Geoffrey Massey
We are saddened to mark the passing of Geoffrey Massey, age 96, on December 1, 2020.
Massey worked in partnership with architect Arthur Erickson from 1963 to…
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Barry Sampson: 1948-2020
Barry Sampson, my former partner in the firm Baird Sampson Neuert, died on Saturday, December 5. He is survived by his partner Judi Coburn and their two…
In Memoriam: Peter Cardew, 1939-2020
For good, and sometimes for ill, Vancouver’s Peter Cardew has become Canada’s definitive ‘architect’s architect’ over the past several decades. For good, he…
Propaganda of Optimism: A tribute to Michael Sorkin (1948-2020)
What makes cities not just livable but lovable is their capacity to generate happy accidents. They are also sites of struggle and misfortune.
In Memoriam: Clifford Wiens
Saskatchewan architect Clifford Wiens has passed away at the age of 93.
Wiens is known for his iconic structures in the province, including John Nugent’s…
In Memoriam: Bill Neish
Architect Bill Neish—the "N" in NORR—passed away peacefully on January 6, 2020, from complications of Lewy Body Disease.
Bill, as he was known, was…
In Memoriam: David Penner
The Winnipeg architecture community is marking the sudden passing of architect and advocate David Penner, FRAIC (1958-2020). Penner was born and raised in…
In Memoriam: I. M. Pei
The Chinese American architect's work made an impact on many parts of the world—including Canada.
In Memoriam: Eugenio Carelli
On May 8, 2019, the family of Eugenio Carelli marked the sudden, but peaceful passing of the Montréal-based architect.
Eugenio was an architect at…
Eminent architecture historian Vincent Scully dead at 97
Yale University scholar Vincent Scully, a revered architecture historian and professor who inspired generations of students ranging from David McCullough to…
Dan Hanganu: An Appreciation
The architecture of Dan Hanganu has a strong and authentic presence. In contrast to the weak, mealy-mouthed or too-clever-by-half developer projects, or the…
In Memoriam: Phyllis Lambert renders tribute to architect Peter Carter
Phyllis Lambert, architect and founder of the Canadian Centre for Architecture, pens a tribute to architect Peter Carter (1927–2017).
Editorial: Visionary Leaders
The Canadian architecture community has recently lost two giants of the profession: Bing Thom and Ted Teshima.
Editorial: Zaha’s Unbuilt Canadian Projects
On two occasions, Canada came close to having a Hadid design. Had the jurors taken a leap of faith with the exuberant renderings and models, would Canada have…