/architecture/taxonomy/term/293/all en /architecture/article/stuart-wilson <p>Stuart Wilson was for many years in charge of both semesters of our third year studio, the equivalent of today’s second year. A good number of people in the chapel today probably remember very well those days - full-size corner isometrics, a complete set of working drawings, with details, of a small wood-frame house, rendered perspectives, and the framing model...the framing model... Schemes were designed and then re-designed.</p> Fri, 18 Oct 2019 20:26:11 +0000 David Covo 1855 at /architecture /architecture/article/norman-slater-0 <p>The obituary referred to Norm Slater as "Architect & Artist." Architects are easily produced but an artist is a rarity. Norman was, above all, an artist, in the fullest sense. That said, it becomes impossible to describe him - to come to grips with who and what he really was. Artists are different; they defy definition, and in many ways, Norm lived at a slight angle to the universe.</p> Fri, 18 Oct 2019 20:05:09 +0000 Harry Stilman 1851 at /architecture /architecture/article/eugenio-carelli <p>On May 8, 2019, the family of Eugenio Carelli marked the sudden, but peaceful passing of the Montréal-based architect.</p> <p>Eugenio was an architect at <a href="https://provencherroy.ca/en/" target="_blank">Provencher_Roy</a> for over 25 years, and was named partner in 2010. He was appreciated by peers and colleagues who recognized his talent and admired his humility, integrity, generosity and sensitivity.</p> <p>Eugenio’s versatility made him a valued collaborator, and his professional footprint is visible in Montréal’s urban landscape.</p> Fri, 18 Oct 2019 18:16:53 +0000 [from Canadian Architect] 1835 at /architecture /architecture/article/karl-fischer <p>Please see the<a href="https://montrealgazette.remembering.ca/obituary/karl-fischer-1073336639" target="_blank"> obituary </a>in the <em>The Gazette.</em></p> Fri, 18 Oct 2019 18:40:14 +0000 chido.makata@mcgill.ca 1841 at /architecture /architecture/article/maria-prus <p>Maria Fisz Prus passed away in her 98th year in Montreal on July 28, 2017. She was predeceased earlier this year by her spouse of 68 years, the architect Victor Prus, and leaves to mourn extended family and friends.</p> Fri, 18 Oct 2019 18:54:21 +0000 Montreal Gazette 1845 at /architecture /architecture/article/victor-prus <p>With the passing of Victor Prus, Quebec lost one of its important post-war architectural giants.  To appreciate his contribution to Canadian architecture, one must situate the man and his practice in the context of the time of his apprentice as a young practitioner in Europe and the professional circumstances of that time.</p> Fri, 18 Oct 2019 18:57:12 +0000 Adrian Sheppard 1846 at /architecture /architecture/article/rochelle-barr <p>Please see the <a href="https://montrealgazette.remembering.ca/obituary/rochelle-barr-1066089130" target="_blank">obituary</a> in the The Gazette.</p> <p>Also the Paperman <a href="https://www.paperman.com/en/funerals/2016-9-18-Rochelle-Barr" target="_blank">notice</a>.</p> Fri, 18 Oct 2019 17:49:25 +0000 chido.makata@mcgill.ca 1831 at /architecture /architecture/article/joe-baker <p>Please see the article in The Gazette by Linda Gyulai (13 January 2016): <a href="https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/obituary-montreal-mourns-a-pioneer-of-community-architecture" target="_blank">"Joseph Baker a pioneer of 'community' architecture"</a></p> <p>Plus: <a href="https://montrealgazette.remembering.ca/obituary/joseph-baker-1066085328">Obituary</a> in The Gazette.</p> Fri, 18 Oct 2019 17:43:53 +0000 chido.makata@mcgill.ca 1830 at /architecture /architecture/article/david-j-azrieli <p>Tribute to the late David Azrieli delivered by Prof. Martin Bressani on 23 March 2015</p> <p>Please read the <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/david-azrieli-canadian-israeli-real-estate-mogul-dead-at-92-1.2701001" target="_blank">notice </a>on the CBC website.</p> Fri, 18 Oct 2019 16:36:42 +0000 Martin Bressani 1829 at /architecture /architecture/article/catherine-chard-wisnicki <p>Please read the <a href="https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/okanaganvalley/obituary.aspx?n=catherine-chard-wisnicki&pid=173014314" target="_blank">obituary </a>in the Okanagan Valley Newspaper Group.</p> Fri, 18 Oct 2019 20:28:14 +0000 chido.makata@mcgill.ca 1856 at /architecture /architecture/article/bonnie-maples <p>From the Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) <a href="https://aibcenews.wordpress.com/2014/06/05/in-passing-bonnie-karen-maples-retired-architect-aibc-fraic/" target="_blank">eNews</a>:</p> <p>It is with great sadness that the AIBC acknowledges the recent passing of Bonnie K. Maples Retired Architect AIBC FRAIC. Bonnie was a tireless supporter of, and advocate for, the architectural profession in Canada and internationally.</p> Fri, 18 Oct 2019 18:41:55 +0000 Architectural Institute of British Columbia 1842 at /architecture /architecture/article/michael-ellwood <p>From the <a href="https://montrealgazette.remembering.ca/obituary/michael-ellwood-1066145114" target="_blank">obituary</a> in the The Gazette:</p> Fri, 18 Oct 2019 18:32:10 +0000 The Gazette 1839 at /architecture /architecture/article/harold-ship <p>Please read the <a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/art-and-architecture/architect-harold-ship-spent-decades-making-a-mark-on-montreal/article14459632/" target="_blank">obituary</a> in the <em>The Globe and Mail</em>  by Lisa Fitterman.</p> Fri, 18 Oct 2019 20:02:10 +0000 chido.makata@mcgill.ca 1849 at /architecture /architecture/article/melvin-charney <p>We write with the sad news that our friend and colleague Melvin Charney, legendary teacher and theorist and McGill graduate, died on Monday, September 17, 2012.</p> Fri, 18 Oct 2019 18:21:55 +0000 Professors Annmarie Adams and David Covo 1836 at /architecture /architecture/article/herb-stovel <p>Please read the <a href="http://whc.unesco.org/en/news/850/" target="_blank">memorial notice</a> on the UNESCO World Heritage Convention website.</p> <p>In Memoriam:  <a href="https://carleton.ca/heritage-conservation-symposium/herb-stovel-memorial-lecture/" target="_blank">Carleton website</a></p> <p><a href="https://carleton.ca/heritage-conservation-symposium/herb-stovel-memorial-lecture/2019-2/" target="_blank">Herb Stovel Memorial Lecture</a>:  Carleton, 26 April 2019</p> Fri, 18 Oct 2019 20:15:54 +0000 chido.makata@mcgill.ca 1853 at /architecture