Building a Love of Architecture | Artists for Kids
Architecture Canada (Royal Architectural Institute of Canada) and Artists for Kids are bringing architecture to life for kids. In November, two dozen Grade 3 students had the opportunity to work with an architect to expand their understanding of space and forms. Running for three Mondays, the students who were selected by their teachers, were able to learn more about the power of architecture and the elements that make it effective as well an asset to our communities.
“We feel that Architecture should be one of the primary building blocks in a child’s early education,” says Wayne DeAngelis, Regional Director of Architecture Canada for BC and the Yukon. “In this way as they mature it will become an integral part of their environment and thinking, leading them to respect both the built and natural forms that surround us every day of our lives.”
The classes in November were taught by Kate Busby IA MAIBC of FormLine Architecture and Urbanism, and Candace Gillespie, a retired art teacher. “I wanted to introduce kids to architecture as a career choice,” says Kate. “I remember what it was like to have someone come in to my school to talk about their work. It was really inspiring and informative. I wanted to offer that to other kids, so they might consider architecture as a career, or at least understand what we do and how it impacts them.
In the three day-long classes, kids have learned about perspective, bubble diagrams, elevation drawings and the use of clay in formulating designs, to help them develop a sensitivity and appreciation for the built environment.
“We chose Grade 3 students, because that’s the year they study structures, so this enrichment program supports their curriculum,” says Yolande Martinello, Director of Artists for Kids. “The kids get profound benefits from having the first-hand insight of working professionals to enhance their understanding of the field and its impact on their own surroundings.”
In January 2012 Artists for Kids will welcome 24 more Grade 3 students, to be taught by architect Rafael Santa Ana. In addition, a group of Grade 8 students taught by Bo Helliwell MRAIC will participate in an enrichment class designed specifically for them. We thank Architecture Canada and the architects for their contribution to the education and inspiration of our students.
IMAGES OF ARCHITECTURE | John Fulker
Arthur Erickson And Geoffrey Massey Architects, 1962-1965, Demolished in 2007
November 16, 2011 to January 14, 2012
Opening Reception with the photographer: November 15, 2011, 7 – 9 p.m.
Photographer’s Talk: December 3, 2011 from 1:30 p.m.
John Fulker’s compelling architectural photographs first appeared in publications featuring modern design in the early 1960s. In subsequent decades, Fulker became a leading Canadian photographer through his intuitive approach to image-making. In North America, a burgeoning post-war building boom saw a flourishing period of innovative modernist architecture, particularly on the West Coast, and demand for photographers grew alongside it.
In 1958, while studying photojournalism at the New York Institute of Photography, Fulker realized that he could make a living photographing architecture and studied the work of prominent American architectural photographers, Julius Schulman and Ezra Stoller. Fulker’s images of iconic homes and buildings designed by Arthur Erickson, Barclay McLeod, Dan White, Clifford Wiens, Douglas Cardinal and Barry Downs among numerous others promoted innovative Canadian design to local and international audiences.
From the late 1960s until the late 1990s Fulker worked on international assignments photographing contemporary homes and historic buildings from around the world. Today in a time of rapid redevelopment and demolition, Fulker’s work is a lasting record of an important architectural legacy.
This is the first exhibition of John Fulker’s original photographs in over thirty years.
IOC/IPC/IAKS Architecture and Design Competition | Winners Awards | BRONZE
We are proud of our canadian winners of the IAKS Competition in Cologne Germany. Congratulations for winning the BRONZE award for “the Kit design project”.
From Left to right: Veronique Allard-Buffet, John Kotsampouikidis, Niven Ibrahim, Colin S. Ripley (Director, Master of Architecture), Dr. Kendra Schank Smith (Chair, Department of Architectural Science, Ryerson University), David Craddock (RAIC First Vice-President / President-Elect), Yew Thong Leong (Associate Professor & Project Supervisor), Mohammed Siddiqui, A. Nima Ahmadi ( Project Leader), Emma Lee
From Left to right: David Craddock (RAIC First Vice-President / President-Elect), Dr. Kendra Schank Smith (Chair, Department of Architectural Science, Ryerson University)
From Left to right: Veronique Allard-Buffet, John Kotsampouikidis, , Niven Ibrahim, David Craddock (RAIC First Vice-President / President-Elect), A. Nima Ahmadi ( Project Leader), Emma Lee, Mohammed Siddiqui
From Left to right: David Craddock (RAIC First Vice-President / President-Elect), A. Nima Ahmadi ( Project Leader)
From Left to right: John Kotsampouikidis , Veronique Allard-Buffet, Niven Ibrahim, A. Nima Ahmadi ( Project Leader), Yew Thong Leong (Associate Professor & Project Supervisor), Mohammed Siddiqui, , Emma Lee
From Left to right: A. Nima Ahmadi ( Project Leader), John Kotsampouikidis, Veronique Allard-Buffet, Niven Ibrahim, Yew Thong Leong (Associate Professor & Project Supervisor), Colin S. Ripley (Director, Master of Architecture), Dr. Kendra Schank Smith (Chair, Department of Architectural Science, Ryerson University), Mohammed Siddiqui, , Emma Lee
Advocates for Architecture: ANNUAL ADVOCACY AWARDS – October 12th, 2011
‘Celebrating contributions made by architects, emerging practitioners and the general public in the advocacy of architecture in Metro Vancouver and BC.’
Download the Media Release: 2011 ARCHITECTURE CANADA AWARDS BC
Download Event Photos: Architectural Awards Event Photos
The Metro Vancouver Chapter of Architecture Canada will be holding its annual Advocacy in Architecture Awards again this coming October 12 2011.
The goal of the Advocate for Architecture Awards is to recognize architectural professionals, emerging practitioners and members of our community whose efforts have increased society’s awareness and appreciation of the significant role architecture plays in our lives. With these awards, we celebrate those whose work and dedication to improving the built environment have made a difference and who might not be recognized through traditional architectural award programs. Nominees should have furthered the public’s awareness and appreciation of design excellence through their leadership or outstanding service to the community in the area of architectural or environmental design advocacy.
Award Categories:
“Professional” Awarded to an individual trained in Architecture who, through their influence as a client, project manager, volunteer, teacher or approving authority, has encouraged the profession and fostered the creation of good architecture.
“Emerging Practitioner” Awarded to a student, intern architect or recently registered professional whose work or other activities has furthered the appreciation of architecture and the built environment.
“Community” Awarded to a member of our community whose appreciation and advocacy for architecture and architects have improved the environment and our communities.
Location: The Metro Vancouver Chapter of Architecture Canada
Date: 2011-10-12
Downloads:
- Nomination form: 2011 Advocates Nomination Form
- Annual Awards Sponsorship Request Form: 2011 Advocacy Sponsorship
- Advocates for Architecture Dinner Registration Information: 2011 Dinner Registration Information
WORLD DAY OF ARCHITECTURE 2011
ARCHITECTURE AND HUMAN RIGHTS IS
Architecture and Human Rights is the theme of the 2011 World Day of Architecture that will be celebrated by the UIA on Monday, 3rd October. This theme invites reflection and action and raises a series of questions on the part of architects worldwide.
How does the architectural profession contribute to equity amongst people? Through what type of action can the architect facilitate peoples right to access to shelter, to water, to work but also to the city, education and culture?
How can architecture and urban planning facilitate the expression of universal rights for all citizens?
In what way can architecture and urban planning contribute to a strategy against exclusion and discrimination?
Louise Cox, UIA President, addressed a message to the architects of the world for the 2011 WDA:
“Retention of dignity is essential to a healthy city. We must not forget people nor lose sight of their universal rights.”
“The architects must work on this issue at community and local government levels as well as on the level of large city governments.
Through its programme Action without Borders, the UIA is orienting its actions and reflections towards these issues.”
