Architecture & Planning

Jonathan J. Cohn (BArch’84) has been elevated to the American Institute of Architect’s prestigious College of Fellows, which recognizes architects who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession and made significant contributions to architecture and society.

Don Lohnes (BArch’71) has recently published his second book, a novel titled “Architect”. It takes place primarily in Nova Scotia and involves friendship, a family tragedy, construction, schools, the practice of architecture, marriage, family, a court case and an attempted murder.

After attending Dalhousie, Michelle Rippon (BED’66) went on to complete MA and JD degrees in North Carolina, finding that her studies at Dal put her ahead of the curve. Last year, Michelle celebrated her 55-year Dal graduation anniversary.  

Like many events that had to be delayed because of COVID, Frank Hilbich (MARCH’91) and his team, at Frank Hilbich Architect Inc., were going to throw a party in the fall of 2020 to celebrate 10 years of successful practice and also show off their new office space that they had just moved into after renovating it themselves.

Chelseay Rudolph (BCD’18) is now a Registered Professional Planner with the Alberta Professional Planners Institute (APPI).

Bruno Weber (BEDS’98, MArch’00) joins the leadership team of KPMB Architects as partner. He started with the company in 2000.

John Devlin (BEDS’77) has work in three concurrent exhibitions in three venues in three countries. This planetary alignment continues until May 23 when the German show closes.

Jenn Powley (MPlan’09) has revamped interactive fiction to make it for adults.

Jonathan Cohn (BArch’84) has recently joined AECOM as Principal, New York Transportation Architecture Lead, Buildings + Places Americas.

Jonathan Castro (MArch ’11) has taken over as principal architect at award-winning Bermuda architecture and design firm, Cooper Gardner.