Peter Guo-hua Fu School of 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.
Culture
Shining a spotlight on Generation X
The Globe and Mail once called him “Canada's most talented impressionist since Rich Little.” In his new play, Rick Miller, BSc(Arch)’93, BArch’94, takes on more than 100 different voices to examine the world in which Generation X grew up – as well as his own experiences at McGill.
People
City builder
As the executive director of the Société d’habitation et de développement de Montréal, Nancy Shoiry, MArch’92, is an important player when it comes to the availability of affordable housing in the city.
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.