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SCALE 1:1 LIGNEOUS ARTEFACTS FOR LAKE MANITOBA FIRST NATION’S NEW GREEN HEART

September 25, 2024 — 
Ligneous Artefacts is the title of the ARCG 7102 studio during the summer term of 2024. The goal was to design and build a series of non-standardized site-specific features for the Shared Path, that turns a site on Lake Manitoba First Nation land into a gathering place where young and old can meet, share, and create new stories.

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President Michael Benarroch speaking on stage the Faculty Recognition Reception 2023.

Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News

Announcing the Merit Award Recipients of 2023

September 5, 2024 — 
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2023 Merit Awards. Merit Awards are awarded to faculty members for their outstanding achievements in teaching, research, scholarly work and creative activities, and service in three different categories.

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An aerial look of Fort Garry campus buildings and people walking on walkways.

UM to formalize freedom of expression guidelines

July 31, 2024 — 
Community feedback and participation welcome

Photo of tyndall stone quarry under a partly cloudy sky.

Faculty of Architecture News

Building a Rockstar Resume

July 23, 2024 — 
Joy Bajwa, 3rd year Environmental Design student, co-op placement at Gillis Quarries Limited helps supplement his education by developing and enhancing various skills to hands-on learning and skills with practical experience.

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Preliminary photogrammetry (3D scan) of John A. Russell staircase.

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UM/SSHRC Explore Grant Announcement: 3D Scanning Technology in Interior Design Preservation

July 18, 2024 — 
The adoption of 3D scanning technology in architectural practices has seen significant growth across both academic and professional sectors. The discipline of interior design is particularly interested in this technology due to its ability to preserve and record building data. During the summer of 2023, initial research conducted with undergraduate researcher Vyas Gopal enabled Assistant Professor of Interior Design, Jason Shields, to explore the potential of 3D scanning for interior environments. This early-stage research delved into the complexities of photogrammetry and the integration of 3D scans into game engines to create virtual reality simulations.

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Professor Rae St. Clair Bridgman Wins Two Prestigious Next Generation Indie Book Awards

June 27, 2024 — 
Department of City Planning Professor Rae St. Clair Bridgman was awarded two top honours from the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group for her latest book.

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5468796 Architecture Inc. honored with a 2024 Governor General’s Medal in Architecture

June 22, 2024 — 
5468796 Architecture Inc. honored with a 2024 Governor General's Medal in Architecture for their Winnipeg Pumphouse project.  

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CBC Manitoba: Emeka Nnadi Park becomes 1st in Winnipeg named after member of African community

June 16, 2024 — 
Emeka Nnadi, 2000 M.L.Arch., was recently honored for his work in the Bridgwater neighborhood. 

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Woman with short dark brown hair, black glasses with a dark brown infinity scarf on, wearing a dark brown jacket with cream and red accents. She is standing outside in a park.

Faculty of Architecture News

Media coverage of a new report saying, Winnipeg’s inner city is in crisis mode

June 11, 2024 — 
Media coverage of a new report saying, Winnipeg's inner city is in crisis mode

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Faculty of Architecture News

Master of Landscape Architecture Program revised for students admitted in Fall 2024

June 10, 2024 — 
Following the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Council (LAAC) feedback, the Master of Landscape Architecture has updated their program requirements for students starting in Fall 2024.

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