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Alumni News
Omar Gandhi (BEDS’03, MARFP’05) heralded as Canada’s next top architect
The 36-year-old alumnus, praised once again for his bold and unique designs, plans to expand his practice from Halifax to Toronto.
Andy Fillmore (BEDS’90, MURP’92) elected new MP of Halifax
The Dal alumnus from the Faculty of Architecture and Planning was elected as the Liberal MP for Halifax with 51.6% of the vote.
Range of alumni honoured as Top 50 Atlantic Canadian leaders under 40
Several Dal alumni have been selected as 2015 Top 50 Atlantic Canadian leaders under 40 for 2015. Congratulations!
Alumni team relying on collaboration and innovation to create Nova Centre
A group of engineering and architecture alumni spanning several decades is working together to creatively solve challenges that arise in bringing the Nova Centre project to life in downtown Halifax.
Alumni architect firm will design Pictou public library
Archibald and Fraser Architects Ltd., a firm led by alumni Dale Archibald (BArch (NSTC)’74) and Robert Fraser (BArch (NSTC)’79) has been awarded the bid for the design of the Pictou public library.
Susan Fitzgerald’s Live Work Grow project
Award-winning architect Susan Fitzgerald (BEDS (TUNS)’97, MArch(FP)’99) was interviewed by the Chronicle Herald about her Live Work Grow project, addressing sustainable urban density on peninsular Halifax.
Solterre Design architects build library in Ghana
The library that Dalhousie Architecture and Planning alumni, Jennifer Corson (BEDS’90, MARFP (TUNS)’91) and Keith Robertson (BEDS’91, MARFP (TUNS)’92), designed and helped build in Abetenim, Ghana has recently been completed.
Local architect a leader for the 21st century
Halifax’s Omar Gandhi Architect was named to the World Architecture News 21 for 21 list. Omar Gandhi (BEDS’03, MARFP’05) leads the firm, which specializes in custom-designed residential projects.
RAIC announces winner of 2015 Urban Marker competition
A team Dalhousie Architecture alumni with a design for an installation called The Public Speaker has been named the winner of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada’s Urban Marker competition for 2015.
Dalhousie Architecture honoured with 2014 Wood Design Award
Wood Design & Building magazine has announced the Dalhousie project, titled Refuge on the Bay of Fundy, is a recipient of the 2014 Wood Design Awards – North America Honor Award.