AIA Canada Social in Toronto, at Hariri Pontarini Architects (HPA)
Annual AIA Canada Design Awards 2025
The AIA Canada Design Awards celebrate best practices, innovative thinking, and design excellence in the work of AIA Canada members. This annual program highlights projects that embody innovation, resilience, equity, and beauty—recognizing architecture that is shaping Canada’s future.
The 2025 Awards program launched on 7 September. Submission categories include: Architecture, Interior Architecture, Special Projects, Urban Design, Community-Engaged Design, Open International, Unbuilt, and Residential. The submission deadline is 31 October.
AIA Canada Collaboration
As a supporting partner for Facades+ (26 September 2025, Toronto) and the CTBUH International Conference (6–8 October 2025, Toronto), AIA Canada continues to promote these events to members while fostering professional networking and collaboration across the industry.
AIA Canada Webinars and Tour
AIA Canada, in collaboration with WoodWorks Ontario, offered members an exclusive tour of the Academic Wood Tower at the University of Toronto—currently under construction and set to become one of Canada’s tallest mass timber buildings.
In addition, AIA Canada hosted several webinars:
Common Pitfalls of Building Classification presented by Kelsey Love and Andrew Nylen
Waterworks Toronto led by Donald Schmitt and Duncan Bates of Diamond Schmitt Architects (award-winning)
Accessible Architecture delivered by Ron Wickman
These programs provided valuable insights into building codes, award-winning design, and inclusive practice.
AIA Canada Social in Toronto – 11 September 2025
In partnership with Hariri Pontarini Architects (HPA), AIA Canada hosted the Toronto Social on 11 September 2025. The event, titled The Art of Creating Public Space – Tall Buildings for the Public Good, featured presentations by Michael Conway and Michael Attard (HPA), Guillaume Paradis (CCxA), and Robert Ng (NAK Design Strategies).
The speakers explored two transformative projects in downtown Toronto—Artists’ Alley and 88 Queen, Elm-Ledbury—which are reshaping how public space integrates with new development.
The evening welcomed over 80 architects and designers, who enjoyed French hors d’oeuvres and beverages while engaging in meaningful conversations and strengthening connections across the architectural community.
Dora Ng, OAA, AIA, PMP, SAA, AAA, AANB, NLAA
AIA Canada Society Chapter Director, AIA International
