Faculty of Architecture News Archive

Faculty of Architecture News
In the news: From Nuclear Physics to Fashion Runways: The Innovative World of Kolye TJN
October 8, 2024 —
Kolye TJN is set to unveil its latest collection in Toronto during its annual Startup Fashion Week.

Faculty of Architecture News
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.

Faculty of Architecture News
FAUM Co-op Program celebrates another successful year with strong alumni and employer support
September 9, 2024 —
Twenty-nine students from the Faculty of Architecture secured work terms in summer 2024 – including positions in Winnipeg; Steinbach; Toronto, ON; Victoria, BC and Vernon, BC.

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.

UM to formalize freedom of expression guidelines
July 31, 2024 —
Community feedback and participation welcome

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.

Faculty of Architecture News
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.

Faculty of Architecture News
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.

Faculty of Architecture News
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.

Faculty of Architecture News
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.