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Video of the public debate on school architecture in the city center!

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“From business districts almost exclusively reserved for commercial and professional activities, Canadian downtowns are increasingly becoming living spaces. Yet there are few elementary schools, which are essential to inclusive urban development. And for good reason: the traditional model of the single-purpose, low-rise school building, with a large playground at ground level, is at odds with ... Read more

ARCHITECTURAL COMPETITIONS, PROMOTION OF EXCELLENCE AND CRITICISM OF OUR INSTITUTIONS: THE ROLE OF THE RAIC THROUGHOUT HISTORY

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  How can we simultaneously promote quality in architecture, represent the interests of Canadian architects, and criticize our democratic institutions, especially when a federal government chooses to overturn a competition jury’s decision in favor of a public vote? This research essay examines the historical role of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) in addressing … Read more

LEAP Round Tables @UdeM (2024/10/17): Raising awareness of the issues and principles of universal accessibility in public spaces

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DOWNLOAD THE DETAILED PROGRAM IN PDF FORMAT As part of the Entretiens du Centre Jacques Cartier, an international student workshop (France-Quebec) and three round tables to devise concrete short- and medium-term awareness-raising initiatives in architecture, landscape and design. Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm Location: Room 1150, Faculté de l’aménagement, Université ... Read more
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