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After Modemism: An issue open for discussion

I e ModernismIPost­modernism issue seems to have corne of age. The debate which highlighted this year's OAA conven· tion (March 3-5) was

symptomatic of this fact: it reflected the need to take stock of the situation - to learn where to go by discovering where we are by reviewing where we have been - if I mayparaphrase]ohn Barth.

The choice of title for the debate suggests the problems involved in such an assessment which must start with a defini­tion of tenus: HAfter Modernism" pv~df>~ thp r('\ntr{)vp~j.'!'ll "Pn~t"

though it acknowledges a form of historical determinism. The assumption is that Modernism is over and that we are in the midst of the next "thing:' (The reason we eagerly gathered together to hear the debate is to try and find what that next IIthing" might be.) Therefore, we must not only define what Modernism was, but also we must state when and why it became extinct (if at all) and what exactly we are in the midst of - always a tough proposition as the proverbial lack of perspective inevitably compromises this reflective stance.

It is against this background then that we met our speakers. Some we heard at greater length, some only in the heat of the panel discussion. What insight did we gain?

Dr. Malcolm Quantrill chose to focus on the importance of architectural education as our hope for the future and proposed a revised curriculum based on a vertical structure with roots in Norberg-Schulz' Intentions in Architecture. In his view­which he confessed to owe to Reima Pietila - the modernist architectural shopping list (which includes such old friends like <Cspace and time," "canti­lever, shell and membrane structures") should be expanded to include poetry. We were not told how that might be achieved but the concept was certainly there. Colin Rowe, Robert Venturi, Michael Graves, Peter Eisenman represented the foils against which this proposal of a "reformed Modernism" took shape. Their neo·historicist approach, their pictorial architecture of intellectual games for the few and chosen was sharply taken to task and

rejected as wanting. Leon Krier was not mentioned but we all knew where he would have been placed.

Dr. Stanford Anderson picked a comparatively narrower start­ing point - a quote from Adolf Loos - but was able to cut through much deeper into the "Post-Modern pie:' Neither critical of contemporary efforts nor indiscriminately critical of the Modern Movement, he proposed what amounted to a truce modelled on Loos' own solution out of a similar dilemma between the nostalgia of the past and the demand for a new architecture. In his view a i:0~...!""' itment.to +-he pres.er..t should be accompanied by an acknowledgement of the con­ventions of culture and by innovation with criticism. He called this truce "Critical Conventionalism" and referred to Loos' philosophy: if some­thing is better than something existing then (and, we infer, only then) it deserves to replace it.

Michael Graves, the practising architect, followed as a counter­point to the two scholars. Whether one likes his architecture or not, the single· minded perseverance (in the face of often uncharitable criticism) and the doggedness with which he relentlessly pushes along his road, command respect. One has to give it to him: the man has the strength of his own convictions. One might have liked to question his commitment to regionalism which paradoxically seems to have allowed him to produce schemes with great uniformity of vocabulary (not to say repetitive) for such diverse sites as Fifth Avenue, Disneyland or Phoenix, Arizona. But notwith­standing all this it is clear that he is trying to address the issue of memory, poetry, image and culture and that he is searching. And that must take some courage.

George Baird's comments, like those of Stanford Anderson, tried to promote an objective assessment of Modernism while recognizing that, at the urban level, its object fixation had indeed led to failure - a view he shared with both Michael Graves and Edward] ones. Like Quantrill, he too saw the "Post­Modernists" in a dialectic relationship with authenticity even though he recognized their attempt at remedying this state of affairs.

It was probably Edward]ones

- even though he didn't define this or any other term - by sug­gesting that ilis not a style but an inclusive rather than exclusive phenomenon in which both Eisenman and Graves have an equal share in spite of vastly different vocabularies and even concerns. His short presentation which he illustrated with his own work (that is as an example of his own search for answers) was essentially a pro-humanism plea as well as a confession of the internal anxiety we probably all face when confronting the justi· fication demanded by Modernism (which to a greater or lesser extent was a part of all our educations) with the more melancholic memories of our culture.

Whether more or less critical of Modernism (which is now beginning to be classified as true/early vs degenerateilate) all speakers agreed on the impor' tance of poetry, fiction and memory both at the level of the individual building and at that of tbf' citv. Ts Vpntnri , T)olp.rni(';:11 ~~ he might have been'(and he has to be, back then) or Eisenman, as far from sharing in these concerns or only superficially so as Dr. Quantrill presented them? Eisenman's work since 1979/80 such as his 1985 Venice Biennale entry and his more recent Long Beach Museum has been increasingly addressing the issue of memory, time and fiction. His dialectic with Modernism may not take the nostalgic 1 historicist form of Robert Stern's but it nonetheless has to do with meaning or the anxiety of the void of meaning which he feels he shares with AldoRossi.

And how about Charles Moore's The Place of Houses where amongst the order of machines and other "functional­isms" he introduced the "order of dreams" as fundamental components of the design of any house? And for that matter, could Christopher Alexander's The Timeless Way of Building be seen as somehow a part of this Post-Modern phenomenon? It is clear that stylistic divergence is the order of the day in spite of coincidence of concerns. It is also clear that this fact engenders most of the controversy. What are the best means to achieve our new, noble ends? Maybe we should ponder again the fact that we are in the midst of changes, in a position unlikely to allow detached assessments.

The issues are beginning to emerge with greater clarity and many are trying to come to terms with them. The plurality of tentative solutions stands witness to this fact and has to be ultimately its inevitable and necessary corollary. -AlinaPayne

Winners of the OAA/Ontarlo Uvlng Magazine Residential Design Awards. Standing: Barry.oJ. Hobin and Christopher C. Browne. Seated: Ritchie Aguilar representing U Architects Inc., and her client, Charna Nightingale, representing Harbour Terrace. The awards were presented at the OAA convention held March 3-5.

Elizabeth J. Davidson, chairperson of the OANs Centennial Committee and Jlanet Dey, councillor, review the presentation of the Ideas CompeUtlon awards before the Honours and Awards luncheon at the OAA's recent convention. Dey's skill as Master of Ceremonies ensured the presentations ran on schedule.

President's report ...... 2

George Baird on competitions . ......... 2

Letters to the editor ..... 2

Slight decline in construction predicted ... 3

OAA Convention photos .3

People ..... 4

April 1988

No convention is complete you don't like the jury. Of course without giving recognition to George Baird on competitions you don't want a jury to railroad those colleagues who have made a competition, but we in Canada a significant contribution to our have a tendency to select profession. Special thanks to the PersjJectiV€SEditor Alina Payne and the administration costs are balanced, I<stale-mate" juries. Honours & Awards Committee interviewed Toronto architect practically negligible. The result is no strong state· (Irving D. Boigon, Chairman, George Baird, a participant and On the other hand one should ments because they are ruled Richard Booth, Ruth Cawker, advisor on numerous competi- not be too critical of other out in favour of compromises. William Gibson, Derry tions, and asked him to comment competition methods - the One extreme is as risky as the Robertson, James Strasman, on some of the more controver- developer proposal call for other. I think a bias needs to S. Arthur Townend, Council sial issues raised by the instance. One must be realistic emerge. Liaison Michael H. Ross) for competition round table discus- about what is at stake. In this Q: How do you see cutting the organizing a successful awards sion featured in our last issue. case design excellence is not the Gordian knot of open vs limited luncheon and for launching the

Q: Whether the route taken to primary issue. In my experience, competitions? Design Excellence, Community

select an architect is the com- design evaluation as a GB: I believe both are useful. Service and Allied Arts awards petition or not is the client's component of proposal call The real issue here is that of programs. We are pleased to choice. How can the profession assessment, whilst not giving time: where there is an anxiety feature photographs of all our influence this choice in favour of design first priority, does ensure over time the limited compe-winners in this issue of the competition? a certain minimum level of tition wins out. The other factor Perspectives. design performance. It is is competence. The reservations GB: It seems to me that one unrealistic to expect that design

Centennial must first of all be clear about should be the number one I have with respect to the pre-

Nineteen eighty-eight will be a one's intentions and distinguish criteria every time. qualification pbase of the limited

very busy year preparing for our between an ideas competition Q: The problem of minimum competition is that the key

centennial celebrations in 1989. and a competition for the design criterion is previous experience

Our Centennial Committee, of a building which will be built. client! architect interface was with the building type. This is

p"'~m,mori'oI= under the direction of Elizabeth They are fundamentally dif-raised as one of the drawbacks unfortunate and I think inessen-

recent convention (March Davidson, has developed an ferent. Theformer is less formal, of the competition process. How tial: If previous experience

3-5) are fresh in my mind. impressive program of comme- wider ranging and has to do can this be resolved? really is essential nobody would This was the best attended morative events, the highlight of more with brainstorming a set of GB: This is of course the ever do anything for the first assembly we have had in which will be our convention in ideas. The latter should not be classical reason not to have a time.

12 years and it featured one of Kingston in June of 1989. I run as an ideas competition, but competition. It goes back to the I think one can get around this the largest manufacturers' encourage our members to plan more formally. When the inten- choice of type of competition. problem by having a technical exhibitions in recent history. now to participate in what tions overlap, the problems If the client provides a program review committee. This would The theme After Modernism, promises to be the most begin. The building competition he must have confidence that it certsinly boost the confidence in was intricately woven into enjoyable and memorable get- needs precise conditions, spelled reflects his intentions. If the the open competition as selec-everything from the panel together in 100 years. out, and a very clear sense of programme is vague, then the tion mechanism. discussion at Convocation Hall At our annual meeting, we cost. This is quite possible. For competition is essentially an Q: Do you see the competition to the clever multi-coloured play annoU{lced the commencement the Mississauga City Hall, the ideas competition and one as having a place, a role in our blocks integrated with flower of our Centennial Fund Raising 'Technical Review Committee shouldn't necessarily expect a society? arrangements at the President's Campaign to raise $200,000. I performed this function of building to result. Of course GB: As I see it, the most dinner and dance. Congrat- am pleased to report that we assessing both cost and technical flexibility is not ruled out. Look significant contribution of the ulations to the Convention have received our first major components of the proposals. at the Mississauga City Hall open competition is raising the Committee: (Chairman Michael pledge of $lO,OOO from Michael As far as convincing a public where an entire floor was cut out level of public awareness. One McClelland, Norman Kroetsch, Ogus and his wife Carol in (government) client, the finan- of the central building without will not have a Golden Age until Walter Maceluch, Leo honour of their friend and cial arguments against the compromising the design. the literate public has a familiar-Makrimichalos, Edward Shore, colleague Peter Caspari on the competition process generally Q: What is your reaction to the ity with the issues. The public Jill Taylor, Council Liaison occasion of his 80th birthday and brought in as a deterrent do not other traditional argument that must realize tbat there are alter-Ronald Hershfield) and the in recognition of his contribution reflect reality: competitions jury decisions are too subjective natives, that judgements are Exhibitors' Committee to the profession. represent a marginal cost of the to make a competition made, that the environment we (Chairman Walter Maceluch, This year the OAA Council building. The first prize usually worthwhile. live with is the result of choices. Roger Arkwright, BPCO and staff will direct considerable becomes part of the winning GB: My answer to this would Architectural competitions are Limited; Mike Emiglio, ICC attention to professional devel- architect's fee; the other prizes be: so what? In an open compe- the best vehicle [know for Reprographics Ltd., Peter opment programs and the add up to that of the first prize tition you don't have to enter if making this clear. Fowler, Fiberglas Canada Ltd., potential establishment of a peer Ronald Hamilton, Dow Chemical review program to assist in the ment at both ends olthe policy would over time dramat-Canada Inc.; Robert Simpson, improvement of practice Letters spectrum. ically increase the quality of Color Your World Inc.) standards and to help reduce The ultimate value of an open submissions, jurors and client Congratulations are especially potential claims agsinst our to the editor design competition would seem response. Most importsnt, the due to OAA staff members Indemnity Plan. to be its ability to go beyond this new forum of discussion would Phyllis Clasby, Director of Also on the agenda are dis- debate. While as a method of engage and educate a somewhat Communications, Kelly Ayres cussions with different levels of Dear Editor: selection the system may have bemused, puzzled or indifferent and Inge Juneau who worked so government to ensure that our While conceding that Toronto imperfections, the concept of an public. In this way projects such hard to organize and control interests in free trade, copyright, is one of the most disciplined open competition still produces as Harbourfront, Toronto, would everything, expertly. the limitations act, tax reform and tightly organised cities of the best results. Even our become anachronisms under the

Thank you also to Detlef and other issues are fully under- the western world, writer Jan judicial system is not perfect but intelligent eye of an informed Mertins for his stimulating stood and considered in up- Morris finds the promise of does that mean we should public watchdog. introduction to the panel coming legislation. Also, we Toronto somewhat more diffuse abandon it. This may sound somewhat discussion, After Modernism, expect to devote considerable and tentative. While there are The idea of an open competi- naive and idealistic but we can and for his role as moderator of attention to clarifying our glimpses in this metropolis of tion is simple. It is a contest of only refer to the political will the panel. Those firms that relationship with the various the size, scale and sheer power knowledge skills, talents etc., shown by the administrators of arranged and conducted the public and private groups of this northern continent, the open to anyone and it guarantees the city of Barcelona in the building tours for our members involved in the design, financing city is unassertive as a haven of the highest level of performance. recent recovery of urban terri-also deserve special mention and construction of housing opportunity. " ... there are no It is inspiring, stimulating, tory by Barcelona architects, or and our gratitude. They are: AJ. in Ontario. teeming slums or sweatshop demanding, exciting, the newly awakened tradition of Diamond and Partner, Architects ghettos, still less any passionate challenging and fair. By opening innovation through competition with Bregman and Hamann TSAhistory convictions about Dew earths itself to participation by all in Germany and France. Should Architects (The Earth Sciences Finally, I would like to congrat- and heavens." members of the profession and contemplation of such an Building, University of Toronto); ulate the Toronto Society of This outsider's perspective having as its objective the best unsettling proposition give Shore Tilbe Henschel Irwin Architects on the publication of may seem a curious starting solution to a particular problem, cause for alarm we have nothing Peters, Architects with Mathers its centennial history, 1887-1987. point for a discussion of open the open competition to fear. If it is not initiated south & Haldenby, Inc., Architects Our societies take an active role competitions and their relevance immediately raises the level of of the border, it probably won't (The Metropolitan Toronto in the communities in which to architecture and yet it does debate within the profession happen here. Police Headquarters at College they are located and contribute seem to reflect on our current itself. As Morris writes, "Whatever and Bay Streets); Jones and substantially to the public condition. The arguments in The competition structure can has happened to you, destiny has Kirkland, Architects appreciation of architecture and favour of and against open be adjusted to deal with a whole not dealt you a bad hand in bring-(Mississauga Civic Centre); the architect. Future issues of competitions have been clearly range of situations from the ing you to this city by the lake. Robbie/AdjeleianlNORR Perspectives will profile the expressed and polarized into two preliminary realm of speculation You are a free as we mortals can Consortium, Robbie Architects activities of some of our positions. to those where conditions are reasonably expect, there are Inc. with Young & Wright, societies so that all members can The one, reflecting the older reasonably fixed and deter- dumplings on your dinner plate Architects, NORR Partnership be aware of the contributions of established profession, sees the mined. It should not be confined and a TV in your living-room, if Limited Architects Engineers these organizations. open competition as under- to the occasional large scale not classic fluted columns in a (Skydome). Generally, the profession of mining its own evia ble position institutional project, but sunken conservatory. Your heart

I would also like to thank the architecture in Ontario is fairing and cites such flaws in the extended to include the every- may not be singing, as you Toronto Society of Architects well and on course, but the system as the potentially day realm of condominiums, contemplate the presence and the following practices that waters around us have a steady horrendous costs, clients' dislike strip malls, gas stations etc. that around you of Toronto the Good, opened their offices to our chop and some large swells. I am for competition, and the form the architect's normal and but it should not be sinking delegates and generously gave honoured to have been elected to problem of who should decide sometimes disappearing work- either. Cheer up! You have of their time and knowledge for serve as your president this year on excellence.'Theyounger load. Who knows? In this way drawn a second prize, I would the benefit of the profession: and I will do my best to keep a profession sees the open architects may be able to say, in the Lottario of Life." Alter Ireland Architects; Brown steady hand on the helm. Please competition as one of the few rediscover new pleasures and Ryszard Sliwka, Assistant Professor, & Storey, Architects; Clarke call me or your local Council opportunities to get established. bring intelligent thought to School of Architecture Darling Downey, Architects; representative if you have any Of course neither side has projects often relegated to the University of Waterloo

Oleson Worland, Architects; concerns or suggestions for us. monopoly on design excellence mundane and repetitive. A Richard Szegidewicz, associate Quadrangle Architects Limited. - Robert Stiff, President and there is room for improve- commitment to competition Beinhakerllnvin Associates Toronto

Economists predict slight decline in constftlction

A slowdown in the construction industry hefore the end of this decade is inevitable. That's the consensus from

a group of economists who spoke recently at the Toronto Construction Association's Boom or Bust seminar.

There probably won't be a recession, the economists say, but there's no doubt that a drop in activity will occur in 1989, said Alex Carrick, economist! editor with Southam Communications, and Frank Clayton, president of Clayton Research Associates. Carrick and Clayton point to the cyclical nature of the economy and

question whether growth can continue into a sixth year since the recession of the early 1980s.

"The major player in the business cycle so far has been consumer spending and this may be about to lose steam," Carrick said. The very fact an investment boom is underway is a signal that the cycle is in a mature stage.

The economists also cite the strenghtening of the Canadian dollar as a reason for concern. Ontario's strong economy has been fuelled partially by export growth (especially in the auto industry) which has been encouraged by the declining dollar. But now that the dollar is

Winners of the Design Excellence Awards and their clients: standing (left to right): John R. Hlx, John a. Stark, Francesco Scolom, George A. Robb, John G. Harrison. Seated (left to right): Ken McCleary, manager, Development and Planning, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources; Andrew Clarke, president, Market Block Toronto Property Ltd.; Alfonso Lanni, president, Banca Commerclale Itallana of Canada; G~rge Ross, headmaster, Country Day SChool; Gerry Zwaal, viee-presldent administration, Allstate.

Winners of the Design Exeellenee Awards and their clients: standing peft to right): Steven Robinson, Paul M. Cravlt, Donald 0. Moffat, Andrew S. Mathers, Edward II. Jones. Seated peft to right): Anita Sallss, vice-president, Saffer Advertising; Gordon Hutehlnson, Commissioner of Parks and Reereatlon, City of North York; Dr. Cuyler Young, dlreetor of the Royal Ontario Museum; George Roger, vice-president, Facility and Financial Management, YMCA; Hazel McCallion, mayor, City of Mlsslssauga. Missing: Jerome Markson.

John W. Haag. recipient of the Order of Da Vinci In 1981, with James A. Murray, the 1988 recipient. The award was established by Past President Alfred C. Roberts and Is given annually to a person who has made a significant contribu­tion to architecture In Ontario. James was the first editor of Canadian Architect and con­tinues as editor emeritus today. His other accomplish­mentslnclude starting the first housing eo-operative In Leaslde In the 1950's, serving as visiting professor of Town DeSign and Housing at Yale University and serving as president of the OAA. His publications, lectures and enthusiasm have given recog­nition, respect and vitality to Canadian arehltecture.

Stephen Harris, winner of the Allied Arts Award.

Eberhard H. Zeidler, chairman of the Design Excellence Awards Jury, prepares his

notes on the winning projects for presentation at the

Honours and Awards luncheon.

rising, export trade may slow down.

Other reasons given for a projected decline in construction were: 1) Construction is a one­time affair for most companies. Therefore, a high level of activity within a short period of time will eventually come to an end. 2)The Oct. 19 stock market crash has made it much more difficult for firms to raise funds for capital expansion. 3) The rate of growth in the labourforce will decline in the 1990's and the result will be a decline in productivity.

But there are exceptions to this general outlook, the speakers said. For example, the

institutional sector, which has been in steady decline since 1970, may begin to show some growth. With the aging population, there will be a need for more hospitals, clinics, retirement homes etc. In fact, almost every hospital in Ontario is in the midst of a major capital fundraising drive. Carrick is less optimistic about the education sector (despite the mini baby boom) because of a tendency for growing suburbs to make use of existing, underutilized schools.

The engineering sector, having suffered through the drop in world oil prices in early 1986, should now show greater

promise, Carrick said. For the commercial sector, he predicts a slight decline in 1989 as business and construction cycles turn downward. As for the housing sector, Clayton and Carrick agreed that the boom in starts has run its course.

"The real growth sector" for the 1990's is refurbishing and renovation, Clayton said. He also predicted that the next geographic centre of growth will be Durham region because of the planned extension of GO Transit, the widening of highway 401 toward Oshawa, and tentative provincial plans for a massive housing project near Pickering. - Karen Black

Jon F. Hobbs, vlce.presldent; Martyn R. Dab"." counclllori Anthony Butler, past-president; Peggy Ann Brock, councillor; James M. Wright, president (1987) at the convention.

Exhibitor Mlchael.J. Emlgllo, ICC Reprographics; talks with RonJ. Hamilton of Dow Chemical Canada Inc., and his wHe, Louise Hamilton.

Robert Sampson reeeives the Raymore Medal from OAA President James M. Wright. The Raymore Medal, established In 1971, In memory of Professor Gerald Raymore who rendered distinguished senlee to the OAA, is given to the eandldate who aehleves the highest mark on the Admission Course.

Arthur W. Davidson, Irving II. Bolgon, Julius Bartha at the OAA Convention.

Ideas Competition winners Gordon W. MacKenzie (left) and Mark Bunting (right) with members of the jury, 'n'evor Wilson, alderman, City of Kingston; Joyce Wieland, artist.

George A. Robb and Stephen G. McLaughlin, winners of the OAA Community Service Award. Absent Is Bruce A. Etherington.

G. Douglas Neville, vlee-presldent; Michael H. Ross, councillor and past-president; Robert B. Stiff, president (1988, at the convention.

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1988 OAA Executive takes office

The OMs 1988 Executive Committee took office March 4. The two new members of the Committee are Vice-President Douglas Neville, from North Central Ontario, and Vice President Eliseo Temprano from Ottawa Centre. Returning to the Executive Committee are Robert Stiff, presidentfor 1988, Ronald Hershfield, senior vice­president and Jon F. Hobbs, vice-president.

Douglas Neville Doug is a vice-president of

Dunlop Farrow Aitken Cansfield Inc. of Toronto and project partner for a number of major institutional projects including St. Joseph's Health Centre in London and Doctors Hospital in Toronto. Before joining Dunlop Farrow, Doug was a partner in the firm Bregman and Hammann of Toronto and was responsible for the management of several major commercial and health care projects. He has served as a member and as chairman of the OMs Services and Fees Committee and as member of the Conduct Committee.

General notes

Honours and awards book for sale The OMs second annual publi­cation highlighting awards and honours received by Ontario architects is included in this mailing; extra copies are available from the OAA at $5 (each) for the first five. Each additional copy is $3.50.

UIAandOAQ jOin forces for 1990 celebration The OAQ (Ordre des Architectes du Quebec) will celebrate its 1 OOth anniversary in 1990 and part of the celebrations will include the hosting of thefirst UIA (I:U nion Internationale des Architectes) World Codgress to be held in North America. From May 26 to June 1,1990, architects from all over the world will meet in Montreal to discuss topics related to the theme Culture and Technology. The fee for architects who register for the congress in 1988

Calendar

Intemational Ughting Exposition sponsored by the Illuminating Engineering society of North America, Toronto Section, will be held at the Metro Convention Centre, Toronto, May 25-27,1988. Call 746-7360.

Eliseo Temprano Eliseo has had his own practice, Eliseo Thmprano Architect Inc., in Ottawa since 1983 and has worked on a variety of institut­ional, commercial industrial projects, renovation/feasibility studies and master plans. Eliseo considers travel an integral part of his development and has worked and travelled through North and South America, Europe, Africa and Asia. He is qualified to practise architecture in Spain and speaks fluent Spanish. His professional activities have included serving as chairman of the Otta,va Regional Society of Architects and president of the Ottawa Valley Bid Depository. He is currently a member of the City of Ottawa Design Review Committee.

RobertStiH Bob is a director of Allward &

Gouinlock Inc., a firm which specializes in large commercial, institutional and industrial

is $400. After 1988 the fee will be $500. To obtain more infonnation, write to: Architecture 1990, 1825 Dorchester Blvd. West, Montreal, Quebec, H3H 1R4.

Safdie chosen to design ballet-opera house

Montreal architect Moshe Safdie has been chosen to design Toronto's new centre for ballet and opera. Safdie came to public notice as the designer of the Habitat housing project at Expo '67 and was the architect for the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa.

Sixth name wins fir.st prize Five unlucky people missed out on $500 because they left the Products and Services show at the OAA convention before 6:30 p.m. Five names were called for the Eatons gift certificate draw before a winner was found. Linda Troxel's name was the sixth name drawn and she won the $500 first prize. The other winners were Timothy Murray ($200) and Diana Lee Osborne ($300).

Indian Architectural Stud, Tour sponsored by the Architectural Travel Corporation will conduct an architectural tour of India Aug. 8-22, 1988. Write to: Architectural Travel Corporation; 6, Vithalnagar Society; 10th Road, Juhu Scheme; Vileparle west, Bombay - 400 049; India.

projects. Before joining his present firm Bob had his own practice established in 1978, which undertook industrial, commercial and public housing projects as well as major renovation and expansion programs at Elgin House and Windermere House in Muskoka. Robert Stiff Architect Inc. merged with Allward & Gouinlock in 1987. Bob has served on the OMs Profes­sional Development Task Force, Convention, Public Information, and Complaints committees. He first became a councillor in 1986 and represents Toronto Centre.

E. Ronald Hershfield Ron is partner-in-charge of the

Toronto office of the firm Murray, Murray & Hershfield, having joined the Ottawa firm of Murray & Murray in 1981. Previously, he was a project manager with the Department of External Affairs, travelling the globe acquiring accommodation for Canadian representatives abroad. Ron has been a member of the OAA Act Task Force and Registration Board. He was first elected to Council in 1984 and represents Toronto Centre.

JonF.Hobbs Jon has his own firm, Jon Hobbs, Architect, in Peterborough which undertakes a variety of commercial, residential, industrial and urban design projects. He was instrumental in establishing the Trent Society of Architects and served on the Streetsville CAUSE team. He has represented the East Central Ontario region on Council since 1985.

Awards

Municipal Arts Society International Design Competition for the New York Waterfront Second prize: Jose I. Gil Honourable mention: Michael Nimz aodJason Grant, third year undergraduate students in Carleton University's School of Architecture. Media Park, Cologne West Germany competition First prize: Eberhard Zeidler of Zeidler Roberts Partnership Architects. Premier's Awards for Accessibility Amethyst Award: Larry Glazer of L.E. Glazer Architect, for the 1Oronto Real Estate Board, Don Mills. Award of Merit: O.J. Baleshta of 1Ownend, Steiura, Baleshta and Nicholls Architects, for Fielding Memorial Park and Community Centre, Regional Municipality of Sudbury. Award of Merit: James A. Murray of Murray, Marshall, Cresswell Architects, for changes to Bellwoods Park House, Metro 1Oronto. Award of Merit: Roger du Toit of Roger du Toit Architects, for the Windward Housing Co-operative, Toronto. Award of Merit: Robert 1bpping for the Israel home, North York. Award of Merit: Raymond Moriyama of Moriyama and Teshima Architects for the North York Central Library. Award of Merit: Murray R. Ross of Brown Beck and Ross Architects, for an addition to St. Matthew's Anglican Church, Islington. Award of Merit: Doo L. Fraser of the City of Toronto Property Department, for restoration, renovations and accessibility to the MasarykfCowan Avenue Commtulity Recreation Centre, 1Oronto. Honourable mention: Ernest Annau of Annau Associates Architects, for the South Common Leisure Pool, Mississauga.

People

Anthony Eardley has been appointed dean of the University of Toronto School of Architectural Science and Design, effective July 1,1988. Eric Haldenby has been appointed director. University of Waterloo School of Architecture, effective Jan. 1, 1988. Eugene Janiss has been elected to the Sculptor's Society of Canada in recognition of his achievements in work with relief and sculptural art form in bronze casting. John Parkin, has been chosen to receive the Order of Ontario, the province's highest honor for his achievements in architecture. Larry Richards has been appointed guest curator and editor at the Canadian Centre for Architecture in Montreal and is assisting Phyllis Lambert, director of the CCA with planning for the 1989 opening festivities at the centre's new facilities. Gilbert Fraok Sutton has been appointed director, Carleton University School of Architecture, effective July 1, 1987.

Elizabeth Ann Wilson

Elizabeth Ano Wilson has been appointed a member of the Council of Ontario Association of Architects. Ms. Wilson, B.A., M.Ed., is director of Public Relations and Develop· ment, Faculty of Arts and Science, University of Toronto. Henry Wong has been appointed by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada as the Canadian rep­resentative to the International Union of Architects (DIA) Sports, Leisure and Tourism Working Group. Licences issued: Abel, J obo N.; Ania-Blecua, Juan; Balind, David A.; Brandt, Mark T.; Burgener, Peter G.; Carrier, Fredric; Ceppi, Guillermo L.; Chmiel, Richard A.; Ciaofrone, Angelo R; Clark, Allan; Clarridge, Ana; Coates, Kenn A.; Dolan, Paul E.; Dung-Yuen, Doreen; Eng, Mary; Erskine, J. Gordon; Esco, Laurie I.; Farrow, Deborah Levine; Fischer, Karl; Gardynik, Anthony; Gerrard, William E.; Joboson, Ian R.; Joboson, Kenneth B.; Khan, Sikander Y.; Labt, William V.; Lam, PeterC.F.; Lawrence, Douglas S.; Littlewood, Gail; Lobb, Bill D.; Louie, Benjamin Y.B.; Macdonald, James W; MacFarlane, Keith J.; Mackinnon, Paul; MacKenzie, Gordon WS.; Mailing, David M.; Mo, Julie K.; Nadeau, Jacques; Nokes, Christopher; Overstrom, Carl-Eric; Peetz. Uwe; Ramsay, Robert B.; Rosier, William E.; Rusz, Mary E.; Swartz, Jeffrey M.; Sweeny, Dermot}.; Tanaka, Susan R; Teeple, Stephen R; Thkar, Brian W.; Van Straien, Floris E.; Vinois, Michel v,F.; Wilson, Jeffrey J.; Wood, Edward H.; Wormsbecker, Eric c.;

Reinstatements: Jobo H. Fisher; David J. Lane; Rona!d}. Milne; Norris Mitchell; Vima! Sarin; V. Tamhane;

Retired Members elected: George S. Abram; D:Arcy Audet; BruceS. Crowther; Luigi Fillipo Galassi; L. A. Halko; Roger Charles Hammond; Martha Jean Stewart Leitch; Lorne Arthur Oxley; Robert }. H. Richardson

Graduate Associates Shary Adams, Craig Applegath, Donald Ardiel, Ronald Awde, Darrel Babuk, Doreen Balabanoff, Franco Bandiera, Marie Black, Leonard Brown, Brad Cameron, Katie Chau, Thng Meng Chow, Mark Conley, Lorna Day, David Eckler, John Fraser, Mel Gedruj, Joboathan Harper, James Hettinger, Sandra Iaboni, JoboJeffery, Geoffrey Kendall. Susan Korrick, Patrick Kusmider, Maryanna Lui, John McKenzie, John Merkley, Aamer Daniel Mitta, Mohammad Mohebbi, David Nelson, Robin Ng, Thomas Paoe, Mark Pesner, Michael Poitras, Constantin Radev, Stuart Reid, Roger Rizzardo, Samy Saif, James Schiefer, Rolf Seifert, Nehad Sherazy, Michael Sherman, Igor Siotor, Paul Stafford, Mark Stringer, Thomas Sutherlaod, Henry Swinkels, Thomas Tilbnan, Jonah Turk, Christine Urszenyi, Mitchell Vance, Alfredo Verdicchio, Alan Vihant, Ben Wegg, Joe Wong, Athos Zaghi, Malgorzata Zalewska

Student Associates: Dorothy Sarna

Associate Members elected: 0. C. Black; Shanti P. Ghose;

ute Members elected: Louis Silver; Olgierd Tarnowski; James Aird Woollven

Certificates of Practice Issued: Barry-Bryan Associates Limited; Pedro Bevelander; Ana Clarridge; Frederic Carrier; Climans Green Liang Shoom Architects Inc.; The Colborne Architectural Group Inc.; Craig and Beckett; Da Roza Architect; Descan Limited; Jean H. Emmell; Karl Fischer; Freeman & Mason, Architect & Engineer Inc.; Akos Frick, Architect, Inc.; Govan Azzalino Architect Inc.; Brian Hall; John Henry & Co. Ltd.; IDN International Design Network Corporation;}.G. Architectural Designs Inc.; Kenneth B. Johnson; R.A. J uknevicius, Architect Ltd.; Kilpatrick Architects Limited; M. Kohn; Gastons Kornlis; Boris A. Lebedinsky, Architect Inc; W K. Lim Architect Inc.; G. Edward Lutman Architect Inc.; Om Prakash Madao; F. Manteghi, ArchitectInc.; Martin + Ho Ltd.; Seguin Matte Architectes; Milne Slauenwhite Stevenson; Michael Mohelsky; Murray & Murray Associates Incorporated; Jacques Nadeau; Nexus Architects; Peterson + Habib Consultants Inc.; Pye & Richards, Architects Inc.; John C. Rankin; Paul Reuber Incorporated; Yip RidsdaleArchitects Inc.; Rieder, Hymmenand Lobban, Duncan Ross; Henno Sillaste, Architect Inc.; Donald E. Skinner Architect Inc.; Jeffrey M. Swartz; Dermot). Sweeny Inc; Tangram Architect Inc.; Vaughan Street Architect; L. D. Warren; Johnathan Weizel Architect Inc.; Richard Wolfe; Yamamoto Architects Inc.;

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