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The Indigenous Peoples' Space building in Ottawa, Ontario
Monday, January 9, 2023

An Indigenous sense of place

Dr. David Fortin shared that Indigenous design is finally receiving the recognition it deserves.  

Public and private institutions alike are looking for designers to include Indigenous “elements” in the design of buildings and landscapes. But Fortin, a citizen of the Métis Nation of Ontario, cautions that Indigeneity isn’t an aesthetic.  

Alison Brooks portrait in office
Thursday, January 5, 2023

Building her ideals: Alison Brooks on expressing identity, forming relationships, and an architect's duty

Alison Brooks (BES, 1985, BARCH, 1988, DENG, 2016) is one of the UK’s most highly awarded and internationally acclaimed architects, she has produced works encompassing urban design and housing, higher education buildings, private houses and public buildings for the arts. In a recent interview with Madame Architect, Alison discusses self-sufficiency, creativity, and professionalism, advising those just starting their careers to make time for creative thinking.

illustation of a girl holding balloons floating away from a building
Thursday, December 22, 2022

Christina Vogiatzis' Unreachable wins ASAI Award

The ASAI have announced the winners in their 2022 competition. Recent School of Architecture graduate Christina Vogiatzis (BAS 2020, MArch 2022) has been selected as the winner of the Student Juror Award from Fabio Palvelli. We connected with Christina over email to discuss the award, her recent work and time at the School of Architecture.

William Woodworth seated among sumac bushes
Thursday, February 2, 2023 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

The Role of an Elder

On Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 12:45pm in the Auditorium, Elder In Residence William Woodworth of the Bear Clan, Mohawk, Six Nations of the Grand River. will be speaking on the role and nature of a native Elder based on his experience with Chief Jacob Thomas, perhaps the most important Haudenosaunee Elder of the twentieth century.