The University of Waterloo School of Architecture takes pride in its tight-knit culture. Working collaboratively with all our peers, building relationships with upper-years, and running into students in the hall are among many of the perks mentioned at the school’s open houses. The great sense of family in Waterloo makes it like no other. The University of Waterloo School of Architecture Campus; a place we will have to wait a little longer to visit (image...
At the Waterloo School of Architecture, the art of making is integral. Model-making and fabrication is a component of every studio course, often with a required final model. For some students, their interest has veered further towards the craft component of architecture. We wanted to interview these students to ask them—how can craft influence the design process? For part three of this series, we interviewed Melody Chen, one of our 3A students who is a...
Welcome to My Crib reveals the worlds behind the doors of Waterloo Architecture faculty. Today we enter the office of Dr. John Straube, a professor at the School of Architecture and Architectural Engineering. In this week’s edition of Welcome to My Crib, undergraduate students Riling and Sparsh infiltrate the office of a Dr. John Straube, to find out if he really is all about building science. As one of the few engineers in the School...
While working through her masters thesis, recent graduate Liyang Zhang picked up pottery as a hobby. (more…)
Above: Katherine Chiles, Founder Nestled in a secluded spot on the Grand River, inside a restored red brick building, is Blackwing Coffee Bar. Blackwing is Galt’s new spot for locally roasted coffee, Ontario micro brews and a wide array of wines and whiskeys. (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…)
BRIDGE will be hosting a photography exhibition at the Storefront on March 21 at 7:30pm. (more…)
Welcome to My Crib reveals the worlds behind the doors of Waterloo Architecture faculty. Today we enter the office of Donald McKay. (more…)
Welcome to My Crib reveals the worlds behind the doors of Waterloo Architecture faculty. Today we enter the office of Professor Terri Meyer Boake. (more…)