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t. e. The architecture of Canada is, with the exception of that of Canadian First Nations, closely linked to the techniques and styles developed in Canada, Europe and the United States. However, design has long needed to be adapted to Canada's climate and geography, and at times has also reflected the uniqueness of Canadian culture.
cca.qc.ca. The Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA; French: Centre Canadien d'Architecture) is a museum of architecture and research centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is located at 1920, rue Baile (1920, Baile Street), between rue Fort (Fort Street) and rue Saint-Marc (Saint-Marc Street) in what was once part of the Golden Square Mile.
Architecture of Toronto. Downtown Toronto from Front Street, with the CN Tower (left background), Union Station (left foreground), Simcoe Place (centre), and Fairmont Royal York (right) in view in 2007. Architecture in Toronto can be described as an eclectic combination of various architectural styles. The architecture of Toronto is an eclectic ...
The collection was created by John Bland, then director of McGill School of Architecture, in 1974. [2] To date, it contains more than 100 archival fonds documenting renowned Canadian architects such as Edward Maxwell, [3] Moshe Safdie [4] or Harold Lea Fetherstonhaugh [5] through their correspondence, architectural drawings, plans and photographs concerning their realizations.
Published. 1964 by University of Toronto Press Incorporated. Publication place. Canada. Toronto, No Mean City is a 1964 book by Canadian architect Eric Arthur covering the architectural history of Toronto. The book advocates for conservation of the city's architecture and helped to expand the city's heritage movement.
Raymond Junichi Moriyama CC OOnt FRAIC (October 11, 1929 – September 1, 2023) was a Canadian architect. [1] [2]The private practice in Toronto he co-founded with Ted Teshima, Moriyama & Teshima Architects, was renowned for designing many major buildings across the world, including the Canadian War Museum and the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo. [3]
Canadian Museum of History. This building, opened in 1989 as Canadian Museum of Civilization at the time, is another project that is very representative of Cardinal's architectural style. Influenced by his indigenous heritage it focuses on the response to its surroundings. It is located on the banks of the Ottawa River, facing Parliament Hill ...
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is a not-for-profit, national organization that has represented architects and architecture for over 100 years, in existence since 1907. The RAIC is the leading voice for excellence in the built environment in Canada , demonstrating how design enhances the quality of life, while addressing ...