Architecture
Culture
Bringing a Montreal icon back to life
The ninth-floor restaurant at the Eaton's store on Sainte-Catherine Street was renowned for its Art Deco style and officially recognized as a historic monument by the Quebec government. Georges Drolet, an architect with expertise in heritage buildings, played a leading role in the downtown landmark's rebirth.
Culture
Creating culturally appropriate architecture for the North
Award-winning architect Alain Fournier has worked on dozens of projects for Indigenous communities in the North, creating distinctive buildings and structures that reflect the communities they serve. (Cet article est disponible en français.)
On Campus
Remembering Derek Drummond
One of a kind. Genuine and fun. A very special human. A steady and kind presence. A glance at the tributes flooding Derek Drummond’s Facebook page in the wake of his passing on November 17 tells you just how beloved he was in the McGill community and beyond. If you didn’t know him, you wish you […]
People
“My career started here”
Moshe Safdie, BArch’61, LLD’82, is one of the world’s most celebrated architects. It all began with Montreal’s iconic Habitat 67, a bold housing complex that started off as a McGill thesis project. It made Safdie a star – but it almost derailed his promising career.
People
Redefining architecture for a new era
Thanks to her firm’s imaginative designs, her focus on the implications of climate change, and her inclusive vision for her profession’s future, Amale Andraos, BSc(Arch)’94, BArch’96, has been winning acclaim as both an architect and an educator.
People
Affordable student housing is his specialty
Werkliv founder Daniel Goodfellow, BSc’07, is a real estate developer with a very specific focus – student housing. He is out to make a profit, but he is also committed to an approach that emphasizes reasonable rents and sustainable practices.
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Honouring the woman who saved Old Montreal
If you have ever enjoyed a stroll through Old Montreal, you owe Blanche Lemco van Ginkel, BArch’45, DSc’14, a debt of thanks. One of the driving forces behind Expo 67, she was the recent recipient of Canada's top prize for career achievements in architecture.
People
Wind engineer reaches dizzying heights
What do the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the Petronas Towers in Malaysia, and the Freedom Tower in New York have in common? Aside from their incredible heights, the correct answer is, Peter Irwin, PhD’74.
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A developer focused on building community
Natalie Voland, BA’95, BSW’99, never set out to become a major player in the Montreal real estate sector. When it happened anyway, she decided to use her position to promote an out-of-the-ordinary approach to community development.
On Campus
A new blueprint for the School of Architecture
A landmark $12-million gift from renowned Canadian-Chinese architect Peter Fu, DipMinHous’91, to the McGill School of Architecture will create new support for students, along with academic chairs, professorships, collaborative research opportunities and more.
People
The grande dame of heritage architecture
One of Montreal’s defining characteristics is its architecture. Julia Gersovitz has devoted much of her career to preserving and repairing the city’s distinctive buildings.
On Campus
International housing competition puts students to the test
The McGill and Concordia students and faculty taking part in the 2018 Solar Decathlon not only have to design and build a solar-powered home, they have to figure out how to bring it to China.