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Alumni News
MacKay-Lyons wins big
Architecture alumnus wins the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada’s highest honour.
International Design Competition in Alberta showcases Dal Architecture talent
Architecture alumni organized “Space for Social Actualization,” an international ideas competition for students and recent graduates to redesign Hillhurst United Church space in Calgary.
Architecture grad wins top thesis prize in Canada for work on Sable Island
Matthew Griffin-Allwood (MArch’14) has been honored by Canadian Architect magazine for his thesis on Sable Island. Griffin-Allwood’s work proposes National Park infrastructure remodels that support the interaction of humans and the environment.
Omar Gandhi wins $50k prize
Omar Gandhi (BEDS’03, MARFP’05) has won the Canada Council 2014 Prix de Rome prize.
A world-class collection
Frank Kamermans (BEDS’79, BARCH’85) may not like toast, but his collection of vintage toasters is world-class.
Right place, right opportunity for Cuttell Busby
Patty Cuttell Busby (BA’92, MURP (TUNS)’98) looks ahead to opportunities and challenges as new executive director of Halifax’s North End Business Association.
Architecture firm earns more accolades
MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple founders earn more recognition for excellence in design.