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March 24th Issue
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Photo courtesy of the 2025 Winter Stations team taken by Marko Jovanovic |
In this issue: Solair Installation Open Until March 30, 2025 | Chris T. Cornelius Guest Lecture | Book Launch & Conversation with Andrew Frontini & More! |
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Students’ Solair Wins at Winter Stations 2025! |
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Photo courtesy of the 2025 Winter Stations team taken by Lucas Kuo |
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Winter Stations is an annual international design competition in Toronto, transforming unused lifeguard towers at Kew and Woodbine beaches into temporary winter art installations. Now in its 11th year, the 2025 theme, Dawn, explores transformation and renewal. We’re thrilled to announce that our undergraduate team—Jade Yu Tung Wong, Arjun Jain, Finn Ferrall, Marko Sikic, and Nick Kisil, guided by Professor Vincent Hui—has won with Solair, an installation that uses light, wind, and reflection to create a dynamic, interactive experience, capturing the ephemeral beauty of dawn. Visit the exhibition before it closes on March 30th, 2025.
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MArch Student Ely Torrenueva Wins YSGPS Creative Contest |
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The Yeates School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (YSGPS) holds annual contests to showcase the creativity, talent and experiences of Toronto Metropolitan graduate students beyond their scholarly activities. This year, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows were invited to show a day in their life at TMU through video, audio or written submissions. Congratulations to our MArch student, Ely Torrenueva, for winning this year! |
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Stantec Award: New Application Deadline April 1, 2025 |
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The new Stantec Award is now confirmed and available on AwardSpring. This award provides financial support for a 3rd or 4th year student in the Department of Architectural Science who identifies as being part of an equity-deserving group and demonstrates financial need. Apply soon! |
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Upcoming Events |
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This Thursday! Final Lecture of the 2024/25 Series:
Chris T. Cornelius on studio:indigenous |
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Thursday March 27, 2025 | 🕡 6:30 PM EDT
Join us for the final lecture in our 2024/25 series before we return with a new lineup next fall! Chris T. Cornelius, citizen of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and founding principal of studio:indigenous, challenges conventional narratives of Indigenous architecture, weaving cultural memory, storytelling, and materiality into his visionary designs. From the Venice Architecture Biennale to the Chicago Architecture Biennial, his work redefines contemporary Indigenous expression in the built environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the leading voices in the field. |
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All lectures will run from 18:30 – 20:00 in ARC-202 (“The Pit”), located at 325 Church Street, Toronto unless otherwise noted.
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Our lecture series events qualify for 1.5 OAA Structured Con Ed hours (only for those working towards an OAA Certificate of Practice).
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Choose TMU: Open House on Saturday, March 29th |
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Join us on Saturday, March 29, 2025, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. for Choose TMU: Open House. We invite you to visit the Ask Me Anything tent on Gould Street starting at 10:30 a.m., to ask questions, explore the vendor market and connect with student groups. |
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Book Launch & Conversation with Andrew Frontini |
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Monday March 31, 2025 | 🕡 12:00 PM EDT
ARC 202 (the Pit), 325 Church St.
Join us for a special book launch and discussion with award-winning architect Andrew Frontini, as he presents his newly released book, Episodes in Public Architecture . This engaging monograph blends professional autobiography with candid reflections on the creative and collaborative forces shaping public architecture.
Through illustrated project narratives, Frontini offers rare insight into the personal and professional challenges of mentorship, client dynamics, and succession—shedding light on the realities behind the polished images of architectural work. Spanning two decades and featuring 11 award-winning public projects, the book invites readers into the often unpredictable journey of design. Praised for its honesty and storytelling, Episodes in Public Architecture is as much a “letter to the next generation” as it is an exploration of the evolving role of architecture in society.
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Extracurricular |
Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC) International Conference 2025 - EMERGING CHALLENGES: Technological, Environmental, Social
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The ARCC 2025 International Conference will take place April 2–5, 2025, hosted by the University of Maryland and Howard University. With the theme "Emerging Challenges: Technological, Environmental, Social," the conference invites researchers, designers, educators, and students to submit papers and posters addressing critical global issues in architecture.
Join workshops, plenaries, keynote sessions, and networking events!
Registration is open - limited accommodations available.
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Register Now for TO the Loo! Toronto Toilet Design Challenge
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TO the Loo! is an international design competition calling for innovative and inclusive public washroom designs for Toronto. Addressing the city's urgent need for public washrooms, the challenge focuses on accessibility, sustainability, and spatial justice in the Parkdale neighborhood. Early bird registration ends March 27, 2025.
Prizes:
First Prize: $1,500 CAD
Second Prize: $500 CAD
Winners will be featured in Spacing Magazine and an exhibition at 401 Richmond (July 2025).
Submission Deadline: May 27, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST
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External Events & Opportunities |
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Ontario Building Code
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Many of you may know that the Ontario Building Code and some of the documents related to the National Building Code are now available in their full version as digital PDF files for free.
If you have not already accessed them here are some useful links:
2024 - Ontario Building Code (for permit applications after Jan. 1, 2025)https://www.ontario.ca/page/2024-ontario-building-code
2012 - Ontario Building Code (for permit applications that were done prior to Jan. 1, 2025 and in some cases up to Mar. 31, 2025)https://www.ontario.ca/page/request-digital-copy-2012-building-code-compendium
National Building Code - Illustrated Guide to Part 9 and other Code Documentshttps://nrc.canada.ca/en/certifications-evaluations-standards/codes-canada/codes-canada-publications/illustrated-users-guide-national-building-code-canada-2020-part-9-division-b-housing-small-buildings
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CASA-ACÉA 2025 Student Work Showcase
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Calling all Architecture Students! The Canadian Architecture Student Association (CASA-ACÉA) would like to celebrate the excellence of our architecture students. CASA-ACÉA is calling for work to be showcased at the 2025 RAIC Conference this June in Montreal to continue our efforts to profile student work to potential employers, colleagues, and the public.
Eligible participants must be current students or recent graduates of an accredited Canadian architecture school. All projects must have been completed in 2024.
The submission form and competition brief can be found here: https://www.casa-acea.org/2025-sws-call-for-submissions. Competition entry closes May 1st 2025 at 11:59pm EST.
Please email questions to submissions@casa-acea.org. We look forward to seeing your work!
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2025 ACSA Steel Competition |
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Registration deadline: April 9, 2025
The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) is pleased to announce the 25th Annual Steel Design Student Competition for the 2024-2025 academic year. Administered by the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) and sponsored by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), the program is intended to challenge undergraduate and graduate students, working individually or in teams, to explore a variety of design issues related to the use of steel in design and construction. Steel must be used as the primary structural material and contain at least one space that requires a long-span steel structure, with special emphasis placed on innovation in steel design.
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mcCallumSather Presents “Building for a Living Planet: Exploring the Role of Architecture in a Sustainable World" with David Suzuki |
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Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025
Time: Doors open at 5:30 PM | Event begins at 6:00 PM
Location: Sanford Hall, Westinghouse HQ | Hamilton, ON
Registration Opens: February 26 at 10 AM
This event offers students a unique opportunity to hear from leading experts in sustainable design and engage with industry professionals.
We are honored to feature Dr. David Suzuki as our keynote speaker, along with a distinguished panel including:
Joanne McCallum – Co-founder of mcCallumSather & sustainability advocate
Lisa Bate – Global Sustainability Leader
John Peterson – Senior Architect & Sustainability Expert at mcCallumSather
Moderated by Alex Lukachko, Building Science Consultant & Educator |
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AIA Canada Student Design Awards Competition |
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The AIA Canada Student Design Awards celebrate outstanding student work in architecture across Canada, offering national recognition, monetary prizes, and industry exposure.
Launch Date: April 1, 2025
Why Participate?
National Exposure – Winning projects featured in Canadian Architect
Monetary Prizes – Recognizing talent and dedication
Industry Visibility – Connect with top architectural firms
This prestigious competition, hosted by AIA Canada Society, the Canadian chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), provides students with valuable career-building opportunities. For more details or to get involved, contact rommy@aiacanadasociety.org.
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Student Competition:
Retrofit of an Existing Institutional Building |
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The 2025 Student Retrofit Competition, launching February 3, challenges students to redesign the enclosure of a 40+ year-old institutional building on their university campus. Participants will enhance thermal performance, energy efficiency, and aesthetics while maintaining the building’s original functions. The competition involves performance analysis, design proposals, and a 10-minute video presentation outlining solutions. Winning teams will present at the BSAO Fall Seminar & AGM on October 8, gaining industry recognition and networking opportunities. Submissions are due June 27—register your Intent to Submit today! |
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2025 RAIC Foundation Scholarships & Awards – Apply Now! |
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The RAIC Foundation has unveiled its 2025 portfolio, featuring new and expanded scholarships and awards for architecture students and interns across Canada.
Highlights include the new Bing Thom Award, an essay competition for students in Canadian architecture programs, and the updated College of Fellows Centennial Fund, now offering two awards. Explore sustainability-focused scholarships, leadership awards, and bursaries tailored to support your academic and professional journey. |
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2025 Lyceum Competition:
A Community for the Future of Food |
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Submission Deadline: Thursday, May 22, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT.
https://competition.lyceum-fellowship.org/
Calling all architecture students! The 2025 Lyceum Competition, A Community for the Future of Food, challenges participants to reimagine two reclaimed buildings along Bridgetown, Barbados’s iconic Carlisle Bay. Guided by Program Author and Jury Chair Pierre Serrao (Black Star Barbados, Ghetto Gastro), this year’s theme focuses on sustainable design rooted in the region’s culinary heritage.
Your mission: transform these beachfront spaces into dynamic hubs for culinary innovation and community connection. Highlighting the disparities in the Caribbean's food system, this competition encourages designs that promote ecological farming, local consumption, and cultural pride. Don't miss this opportunity to shape the future of food in the world’s youngest nation!
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Apply for DIALOG’s Architectural Scholarship in Honour of Michael Evamy |
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DAS students are invited to apply for the Architectural Scholarship in Honour of Michael Evamy, a prestigious opportunity for Canadian architecture students in the year prior to their final year of study.
Valued at $5,000, with an additional $3,000 available for project-related expenses, the scholarship supports research projects that enrich the candidate’s personal and professional knowledge in architecture. The recipient will also present their findings at a public talk organized by DIALOG.
Applications are due April 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. MT.
For full details and submission requirements, visit DIALOG’s website.
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TMU Programming |
Intersections: Primary Care at a Crossroads |
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Connect, learn, and network with healthcare professionals on April 16 in Brampton! Join the TMU community for a special Intersections talk on family medicine, featuring TMU's Dr. Jobin Varughese. 🩺 Whether you're working in healthcare, education or simply curious about the future of care, this event is for you!
Learn more and register today: https://ow.ly/yijG50VcE4X
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Health Promotion Programs |
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Graduate Peer Groups (Winter 2024): Monthly sessions (online and in-person) focus on goal-setting, resilience, and work-life balance.
Thursday, Mar. 27 / 2:30-3:30PM / in-person / POD 50B
Register here.
GRAD Art Hive: Creative drop-in sessions for relaxation and peer support.
Date/time: April 2nd from 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Modality: In-person drop in group. New students are welcome at every session
Where: DCC 7TH Floor
Session 1: Vision Boards
Session 2: Paper Flower Making
Session 3: Open Studio
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Graduation Photo and Composite Information for all Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 Graduates |
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Bookings are now open to take your Grad Photo!
You must have your photo taken by Lassman Studios Photography to appear in your respective Graduating Class Composite. All Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 graduates are eligible for a free class composite from the TMSU (formerly RSU).
Available for pick up at your convocation ceremony and at the TMSU starting in June 2025!
Click here book your appointment:
You can also book by following these 2 easy steps:
1. visit: https://www.lassmanstudios.com/dcs_sched/
2. enter tmu25 in the school ID to access the schedules
Both Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 are welcome to attend the sessions. New sessions get added weekly as the schedules fill up so please check back to the site if you cannot find an appointment that works with your schedule.
Questions? Contact info@yourtmsu.ca or questions@lassmanstudios.com
Grad Photos and Class Composites are a service of the Toronto Metropolitan Students' Union in Partnership with Lassman Studios.
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Nominations Now Open for the Viola Desmond Awards |
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The Viola Desmond Awards are here! Recognizing the outstanding impact of Black women and gender-diverse people in our community. #ViolaDesmondAwards
The 2024 Viola Desmond Awards and Bursary Program is led by the Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion (OVPECI). This year, OVPECI is partnering with the Lincoln Alexander School of Law, with contributions from campus partners serving on the Viola Desmond Planning Committee.
Submit a nomination to the Viola Desmond Awards by June 10.
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