If you’ve ever walked in the forest, or watched the sun rise over the sand, or tasted the sweet scent of ocean mist, you’ll know that nature, regardless of when and where you meet it, heals and energizes us. The simple act of just being in it deepens our breaths, and calms our worries. After spending time in the city, you begin to crave the silence of nature and the sweet smell of natural space....
As per usual, deadlines are fast-(ish) approaching. Don’t panic! Instead of stocking up on instant ramen or getting a little too familiar with the boys down at Bombay Sizzler, why not try out our recipe for these quick Thai Green Curry Noodles? Ready in less than 30 minutes, this dish is a simple, healthy alternative to whatever garbage you usually try to post-rationalize as a deadline meal. (more…)
Samuel Ganton’s thesis wrestles with the complexity of the Maracaibo Basin through storytelling and design. Through the speculative design of a thunderstorm observatory sited near the epicentre of the Catatumbo Lightning, it asks: what kind of architecture might participate in cycles of transience and change, rather than obscuring them? How might architecture extend sensory perception and become an instrument for connecting humans more completely to the storm that is our world?
On May 8, On Empathy invited freelance photographer Paul Gains to share with us his backpacking trip in the Simien Mountains in Ethiopia in late 2017, where he captured moments of encounter with the people, landscapes and wildlife. (more…)
Coffee, that morning magical elixir that renders everything I see in colour. Making coffee forms a special relationship I have with my tools—my huge mug and French press—that have been sitting on the studio desk since first year. It is a ritual of taking a few minutes off work to immerse myself in this personal journey to make the perfect cup. It is an experience I share with friends whenever a snoozing studio calls for...
To eat or not to eat? Dear beloved foodies, look no further than a GO transit ticket to find delicious treasures from across the world. Toronto, a city filled with hipsters, hype beasts and ripped jeans. Not that different from Cambridge but with better food. (more…)
BRIDGE had a conversation with alumnus Aidan Mitchelmore about design studio. (more…)
Architecture school is full of intriguing characters – big minds, lots of wit, familiar faces that mask a stranger’s untold story. As a response to this great individuality and as a nod to the famed Humans of New York series, the Humans of Waterloo Architecture project was conceived. This week, Danielle and Melody got to know Rain Mäki. (more…)
At Waterloo Architecture, the admissions process calls for a – very memorable, honest, embarrassing, and often nerve-wracking – interview. For a week, the building crowds with hopeful candidates, alongside their supportive friends and families. The current students at Waterloo Architecture recognize that there is no right way to go about the interview, and in turn, have decided to share their own personal and unique stories. (more…)
Welcome to My Crib reveals the worlds behind the doors of Waterloo Architecture instructors. Today, we go down to the workshop to visit Dan and Heinz. (more…)
