Brian Rudy (BES '89, BArch '93) partner at Moriyama Teshima Architects, joined the Behind the Build podcast this week to discuss the recent decision by the Province of Ontario to close the Ontario Science Centre.

In the episode, Brian provides insights into the history, the experience, anecdotes, the practice's commitment to the resolution, and insights into the engineering report created by Rimkus.

This appearance follows the firm's official statement and Brian's comments in an article published in the Globe and Mail on Friday.

On Tuesday, June 25, 2024, Moriyama Teshima Architects released a statement that they would provide pro-bono architectural services for whatever would be required of the provincial government of Ontario, Canada, to repair the Ontario Science. This came in the wake of the sudden closure of the facility by the provincial government on Friday, June 21, 2024.

Behind the Build is a new podcast hosted by Jonathan Jacobs, interviewing Design Professionals about them, their design practice and more.

More on the Science Centre closure from Waterloo Architecture alumni

Elsa Lam (BES '01): Ontario Science Centre doesn’t require full closure: A close reading of the engineers’ report, Cost of Ontario Science Centre temporary location exceeds cost of roof repairs

Carol Phillips (BES '90, BArch '92): Toronto Sun (video), Global News