Dal architecture and planning alumni are making a difference in communities around the world. Learn about the variety of work featured here. Got a tip? Email your profile ideas to Zein Alsaka in the alumni office at zein.alsaka@dal.ca.
Evoke International Design: David Nicolay (BEDS’92, MArchFP’93)
David Nicolay (MArch’93) is the founding partner and principal of Evoke International Design Inc. Formed in 2000, Evoke has extensive experience in a variety of design disciplines including building and spatial design, interiors and graphic design.
Mutuus Studio relaunched in Seattle: Kristen Becker (BEDS’97, MArchFP’00)
Mutuus Studio is a rekindling of Kristen Becker’s like-named solo practice, founded in 2008 in Brooklyn, New York. We were excited to learn from Kristen herself, through the following Q&A, about this unique partnership and the journey she has been on to arrive here.
Making cities spaces for play: Jeremy Banks (BCD’17)
After several years working in community art and theatre, Jeremy Banks decided to turn his attention to a new canvas: urban life.
Celebrating 50 years of architecture: Andy Lynch (BArch’67)
In fall 2017, the 1967 class of Dalhousie’s School of Architecture will celebrate 50 years of architectural brilliance. Award-winning architect Andy Lynch will lead the celebration.
Drawing triumphant: Emma FitzGerald (MArch’08)
Doors Open Halifax enlisted brilliant local artist, Dalhousie alumna Emma FitzGerald (MArch’08) to sketch iconic city doors to commemorate event’s 5th year.
Stan Kochanoff (MURP ’94): Not ready for retirement yet!
Stan Kochanoff (MURP ’94) is the founder and principal of Environova Planning group. He has over 40 years of experience as a Landscape Architect, Planner, and Horticulturist in the landscape and environmental planning industry in Nova Scotia.
PLANifax Production Co-operative Limited (PLANifax)
In January 2014, Uytae Lee (BCD, Honours ’16) and Byung Jun Kang (MPS ’17) created a YouTube channel called PLANifax. Motivated by the discovery that there are more videos on YouTube about astrophysics than municipal planning, the pair of third-year Bachelor of Community Design students decided to take matters into their own hands – and video cameras.
30 years of transformation: Barry Johns (BArch’72)
For over 30 years, Barry John’s has shown passion and commitment to using his talent for architecture to affect positive change.
Inspirational architect: Kelly Hayes McAlonie (BEDS’92, MArchFP’94)
Kelly Hayes McAlonie (BEDS’92, MArchFP’94) has focused her career on the question: How can architecture be a vehicle for education? Throughout her career Kelly has championed women’s issues, working on various special projects to further her goal of equality.
Susan Fitzgerald Architecture
Susan Fitzgerald (MArch’99) is a partner at Fowler Bauld & Mitchell Ltd. and founding director of the design-build research practice Susan Fitzgerald Architecture. Originally from the UK Susan has been widely published internationally and the recipient of many awards. Susan was made a fellow of the RAIC in 2015 and is a Professor of Practice in the School of Architecture.