As part of a series of selected projects from this past summer’s 2B studio (ARC 293), Brenda Reid proposes [UN]ZOO – a strategy to repair the Don’s ecosystems in conjunction with human presence. The site for this studio was the the Don Valley, a ravine in Toronto that forms part of the Don River watershed. From site strategy to façade details Brenda designs the buildings to be a structure respectful to human and animal needs.

BRIDGE is pleased to be a part of ArtCOP21 Waterloo Region as we celebrate the efforts of the UN Climate Change conference with a global initiative of the arts. This is a Call for Submissions for an art show we will be hosting – Inspired by Change: The People’s Climate Art – opening on November 30th. Submission deadline is November 16th.

On October 29th, several members of BRIDGE hosted an Art Battle at the storefront on 37 Main Street, opening it up to the community of Cambridge and the School of Architecture as an opportunity to showcase creative talent and to foster support and inspiration between local artists. The BRIDGE Centre for Architecture + Design was […]

Want to get involved with the BRIDGE Centre for Architecture + Design? Here are the people you need to contact, for information, event ideas, social media inquiries and interest in writing for our website. We look forward to hearing from you!

The University of Waterloo School of Architecture will host the first of the series of lectures sponsored by Arriscraft on Thursday Oct 22 at 7pm at the Lawrence Cummings lecture hall. The lecture is titled ‘The Illusion of Stasis in Structures: Recent Findings from Mark West and Pressure Building Laboratories’.

BRIDGE is pleased to announce the annual OAA Society Visit this October 20th 2015 at our Storefront, marking the celebration of Grand Valley Society of Architects’ own book launch entitled ‘Architects Talk: Interviews with Grand Valley Architects’. Please join us at 8pm in the BRIDGE Storefront where OAA President, Toon Dreessen, will address local issues regarding architectural progress in the area and address any concerns from members and the community at large.

In this article, Samuel Ganton explores Robert Wood’s 1753 book on Palmyra, Syria and reconnects us with Palmyra’s archeological sites that are currently being lost to IS terrorist attacks. He reminds us how important it is to let history inform our attitude towards current events.

BRIDGE gives you all the information you need to register and vote in the 2015 Canadian Federal Elections. Make sure your voice is heard!

This week the BRIDGECast hosts get into discussions about how reading to your child before bed either improves literacy or doesn’t; what the line between being a DJ and Producer has become in this day in age, and we also get into a discussion about how Canadian scientists and researchers are being further censored and muzzled by the Canadian government.

BRIDGE is hosting an Art Battle event at the BRIDGE Storefront on October 29th! We are currently looking for artists and art lovers from the University of Waterloo School of Architecture and the community of Cambridge. Read the post to find out more!