Prof. Radoslav Zuk exhibition opens in Kyiv
A photographic exhibition of built architectural projects of Ukrainian churches in Ukraine, Canada and the USA, designed by Emeritus Professor Radoslav Zuk, has opened at the Museum of the National Academy of Visual Arts and Architecture in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv. The exhibition entitled “The Creative Path of Radoslav Zuk” opened on May 24 and runs to May 31.
Prof. Michael Jemtrud wins Faculty of Engineering Outstanding Academic Service Award
Prof.
Gül Kale wins Getty/ACLS Postdoc Fellowship
[from the McGill Reporter, 17 May 2018:]
M.Arch. student Valeria Nuyanzina wins Michael Evamy scholarship
Professional M.Arch. student Valeria Nuyanzina has won the 2018 Scholarship in Honour of Michael Evamy for her research proposal entitled Stitched Imprints of Living Memory. Nuyanzina writes, “Through studies of casting, montage and narrative, I hope to understand in detail how architecture and memory have the ability to bring citizens together.
Ph.D. student Meltem Al receives IJURR Foundation Studentship
Ph.D. student Meltem Al has been awarded a studentship from the International Journal of Urban and Regional Research (IJURR) Foundation in the amount 12,000 pounds sterling (approx. $21,000 CDN) for her project, “Spaces of capital, religion, and ideology: Fundamentalist housing enclaves in Istanbul.”
Saucier + Perrotte and Atelier TAG / Jodoin Lamarre Pratte win 2018 Governor General’s Awards in Architecture
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) and the Canada Council for the Arts have announced the recipients of the Governor General’s Medals in Architecture. Amongst the 12 winning projects are two by Saucier + Perrotte Architectes and one by Atelier TAG and
Prof. Vikram Bhatt named RAIC Fellow
Prof. Vikram Bhatt has been named to the RAIC College of Fellows. The College of Fellows of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) bestows Fellowship to RAIC members in recognition of outstanding achievement.
TeamMTL wins Catalyst Award for Research & Education
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@McGill_Architecture Instagram Group wins Special Recognition Award
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Hanna Salameh ranked among most influential architects in the Middle East
Jordanian architect Hanna Salameh (B.Sc.(Arch.) 2008, M.Arch. 2012) is featured as one of the "50 most influential architects in the Middle East" in the January issue of Middle East Architect magazine (p.
Prof. Robert Mellin wins 2017 Newfoundland and Labrador Lieutenant Governor's Award in Architecture
On January 25, 2018 at Government House in St. John’s, Prof. Robert Mellin received a Lieutenant Governor’s award for his design of a private residence in Middle Arm, Newfoundland.
McGill student team wins second prize at Ice Hotel
A McGill student team won second prize in the Architecture Éphémère competition at the Ice Hotel outside Quebec City in Valcartier at the opening celebration on Friday, January 19. The team of U1 students Shengkun Tommy Yang, Hongwon Antony Suh, and Marina Dentico won second prize for their room Voler la vedette.
Prof. Robert Mellin named to the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador
Prof. Robert Mellin has been named to the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador for his dedication to the architecture of the province involving heritage conservation, research, and architectural design. The investiture will take place on January 31, 2018, at Government House in St. John’s. From the website of the Order: "The Order of Newfoundland and Labrador is the highest honour of the province.
Prof. Salmaan Craig joins faculty of School
Prof. Salmaan Craig has joined the faculty of the School at the rank of Assistant Professor as of January 1, 2018.
Prof. Craig will make an excellent addition to our school as an outstanding researcher in the field of environmental technology, design engineering, materials and material systems.