Author Archives: CanadaConstructed

Building profile: The Empress Hotel

Designed by Francis M. Rattenbury, the Empress Hotel was built between 1904-08 in Victoria, British Columbia as part of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) hotel network. Cornelius van Horne, the general manager of the CPR beginning in 1888, helped develop the Canadian tourism industry during the late nineteenth century, building a network of hotels acrossContinue reading “Building profile: The Empress Hotel”

Interview: In conversation with Alexis Cohen

What does it take to work in heritage conservation? Find out in this interview! Here, we chat with Dr Alexis Cohen, U of T alumna and Associate at ERA Architects about her work as an architectural historian in the world of heritage conservation, her training in art and architectural history, why the humanities matter, andContinue reading “Interview: In conversation with Alexis Cohen”

Building profile: The Aga Khan Museum

Toronto’s Aga Khan Museum, opened in 2014 and designed by Maki and Associates in partnership with Moriyama & Teshima Architects, is an educational museum on the contributions of Muslim civilizations to the global community throughout history. The museum’s mission is to promote dialogue, tolerance, and mutual understanding through its exhibitions and programming, including educational sessionsContinue reading “Building profile: The Aga Khan Museum”

Architecture and the Public

Did you miss the event “Architecture and the Public” on March 9? We’ve got you covered! The full recording is available below or on our YouTube channel. Part of the Canada Constructed Conversations Series, this panel focused on architecture and journalism with discussants Alex Bozikovic (Globe and Mail), Elsa Lam (Canadian Architect), and Adele WederContinue reading “Architecture and the Public”

Internship opportunities for summer 2021

Interested in architecture and heritage? Then take part in one of our internships! These arts-based internships are open to students at the University of Toronto through the Department of Art History. Offered as a course credit (FAH 481 H1/Y1), these internships are provide advanced students with the opportunity to work with local organizations for aContinue reading “Internship opportunities for summer 2021”

Event announcement: Architecture and the Public

Join us on Tuesday, March 9 at 4:00pm (EST) for the online event “Architecture and the Public,” as part of our Canada Constructed Conversations series. Use the Zoom meeting ID and passcode above to join. No RSVP necessary!  We look forward to seeing you there! To download a copy of the poster, click here.Please feel free to share widely!