Founded in 1979 by Phyllis Lambert, the Canadian Centre for Architecture has pursued its mission of making architecture a public concern for 40 years. As a center for research in the field as well as a public museum with a singularly extensive collection, the institution is recognized nationally and internationally for its incisive voice in the discourse on the built environment. Marking a change in leadership, Mirko Zardini will step down as Director at the end of December 2019, after leading the CCA for nearly 15 years.
Portraits of Mirko Zardini and Giovanna Borasi. Photo by Richmond Lam
Bruce Kuwabara, Chair of the Board of Trustees has announced that Giovanna Borasi, Chief Curator of the CCA since 2014, will assume the directorship in January 2020, commenting that ?The CCA will continue to grow its intellectual field, building on the critical excellence and impact that has been developed under the directorship of Mirko Zardini. I am very excited to have the opportunity to work with our next director, Giovanna Borasi, who has been integral to the curatorial vision of the CCA as its Chief Curator.? Lambert’s insight and vision and her commitment to architecture and the urban realm at large were embraced and extended by Zardini during the course of his directorship. He succeeded in broadening the CCA?s international reach and stimulating the local audience through provocative public initiatives and programs, refocusing its curatorial and publication strategies to e...