The OAA celebrated this year?s World Architecture Day with its fourth annual visit to Queen?s Park, hosting a reception with Members of Provincial Parliament.
At the December 10 event, the OAA underscored the importance of architects and architecture while also discussing the profession?s contribution to Ontario?s economy and the roles that architects play in addressing issues such as housing affordability and climate change.
Earlier this year, the OAA invited Ontario MPPs to reflect on the province?s architectural legacy?both old and new?and nominate their favourite building within their riding.
?We were so pleased to see MPPs come out and share their excitement about Ontario architecture,? says OAA President Kathleen Kurtin. ?Architecture is a small profession, but an important one. I believe architects are ideally suited to make valuable, creative contributions to public conversations about important concerns like housing affordability and improving our buildings to be sustainable and resilient in a time of climate change, as well as helping ensure a vibrant economy in sectors like construction and tourism.? A record number of 40 submissions were received from across all political parties, representing areas from Windsor to Timmins to Ottawa.
Eight of these projects were then selected for this year?s QP Picks exhibit, which highlights the diversity of architecture across the province.
MPP Tom Rakocevic (Humber River?Black Creek) nominated York University?s new B...