architecture News Archive
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Celebrating UM’s 2025 Emeriti
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.
Faculty of Architecture
In the News: Exploring Woven Relations
August 25, 2025 —
Woven Relations, designed and built by the Faculty of Architecture students, is an Indigenous medicine and plant garden, honoring Indigenous teachings, wild harvesting traditions, and the spirit of learning together.
Faculty of Architecture
Interior Design Students Reimagine the Future of Extended Reality Spaces in Collaboration with StudioLab xR and New Media Manitoba
April 23, 2025 —
Fourth-year students in the Department of Interior Design's Interior Environments studio, led by Jason Shields and Heather Wallis, recently concluded an innovative term-long project. The students collaborated with New Media Manitoba's StudioLab xR to envision expanded facilities for the cutting-edge extended reality (xR) hub.
Faculty of Architecture
Faculty of Architecture launches Community Design and Planning Centre to foster engaged design and planning initiatives
October 22, 2024 —
The Community Design and Planning Centre (CDPC) is a pilot project of the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Manitoba aimed at delivering equitable and inclusive design and planning assistance in partnership with communities.
Research and International
Introducing the 2024 Falling Walls Lab Manitoba winners
September 12, 2024 —
Twelve contestants presented their groundbreaking ideas at the Falling Walls Lab Manitoba competition.
Faculty of Architecture
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
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
Student Work Showcase Finalist Shirin Ziaei: New Residence in Guatemala City
May 21, 2024 —
Master of Architecture student Shirin Ziaei had her visionary project titled "New Residence in Guatemala City" chosen as a finalist for the House Projects category of the CASA-ACEA 2024 Student Work Showcase.
Master of Landscape Architecture Students Awarded National Recognitions
April 1, 2024 —
Master of Landscape Architecture student receive national awards!
Faculty of Architecture
Global Winnipeg: Architecture students show their warming hut at The Forks
January 26, 2024 —
Global Winnipeg: Architecture students show their warming hut at The Forks