Faculty of Architecture News Archive

December 11, 2025 — 
Jason Shields, an assistant professor in the Department of Interior Design in the Faculty of Architecture is leading a project to preserve a 400-foot concrete mural crafted by late Canadian artist Bruce Head and titled “The Wall.”.

December 9, 2025 — 
AECOM chief strategy officer, Asia, Scott Dunn credits his six years at UM for his humanistic approach to master plans and landscapes across Asian cities

November 18, 2025 — 
On November 5, the University of Manitoba hosted its annual Emeriti event at the SmartPark Innovation Hub, recognizing members of our community who have been awarded the title of Emeritus or Emerita.

November 7, 2025 — 
The Department of Landscape Architecture is thrilled to announce a very special (and rather solid) donation: a custom-made concrete chessboard!

October 17, 2025 — 
Dr. Orly Linovski, an associate professor in the University of Manitoba's city planning department, penned the Thursday letter, which was endorsed by 16 groups, including the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, the U of M's city planning department, the Manitoba Eco-Network, the North End Women's Centre and the Social Planning Council of Winnipeg.

October 10, 2025 — 
Leanne Muir, a University of Manitoba architecture instructor filed an affidavit in support of the court injunction application. She said in court papers the hedge carries “significant ecological and cultural value,” but any disturbance to the roots could kill it

October 7, 2025 — 
In March 2025, the Science Courtyard was nominated for the German Landscape Architecture Prize, a biennial competition organized by the Federation of German Landscape Architects (Bund Deutscher Landschaftsarchitekten, BDLA). On May 1, 2025, it was awarded the Prairie Design Award of Merit in the Landscape Architecture category, with the celebration held at the Remai Modern in Saskatoon.

October 3, 2025 — 
As managing director of luxury boutique design specialist Atelier Pacific, Glory Wang views UM as a solid foundation for professional practice in Asia

September 19, 2025 — 
Twelve Faculty of Architecture students earned Undergraduate Research Awards this past summer. Valued at $7000 each, these competitive awards enable students to work with researchers of their choice on projects that develop skills, drive discovery and inspire ideas for their future studies and careers.

September 9, 2025 — 
Fabricating Otherwise, a graduate studio taught by Associate Professor Shawn Bailey will participate in this Superstudio, which meets a momentous pedagogical challenge: To prepare tomorrow’s designers to meaningfully contribute to improving housing for all.