smuncky
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Is anyone going to any of these lectures and events this year?
It runs the whole week from Sept 24-30 with Saturday being the most eventful day.
Spet 24
Visit CN Tower for a new AD "Architecture Days" display identifying some of Toronto's most important structures. Show any AD "Architecture Days" event ticket at the CN Tower ticket counter and save 30% off the Look Out and Glass Floor Experience!
The Architectural Digest Green Lounge by Gluckstein Design debuts at the Gibsone Jessop Gallery. The lounge, designed by award-winning Canadian designer Brian Gluckstein, showcases the exploding market in sustainable design for the home and provides a guide to achievable and environmentally sound home décor. Details
Ticketed AD "Architecture Days" events in Toronto are available for September 26-30. Use the above navigation to find event listings and purchase tickets for each day.
Check out our “Hot Spots†listings for recommendations on self-guided places to visit while you’re enjoying Toronto.
Sept 25
Same as the day before
Sept 26
Keynote: Bruce Kuwabara on “Living Torontoâ€
Wednesday, September 26; 6PM
Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park
The prolific Toronto-based architect shares insights about potential growth of the Toronto cityscape and on his own projects such as the Manitoba Hydro downtown office, which will create a model for energy efficient design in extreme climates, and the new home of the Toronto International Film Festival Group, set to open in 2009. $15
Sept 27
Panel: The Future Landscape of Toronto
Thursday, September 27; 12:30PM
IIDEX/NeoCon Canada, Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place
Architecture critic Christopher Hume leads a panel discussion on Toronto’s rapidly evolving skyline, and how its growth will impact both the city’s look and lifestyle. $15
Sept 28
Tour: Sustainability Tours at IIDEX/NeoCon Canada
Friday, September 28; 2PM
Special consumer access to the IIDEX/NeoCon Canada trade show is offered through this guided tour focusing on sustainable design and practices. $15
Tour: Design for Learning: the University of Toronto
Friday, September 28; 2PM
Discover the outstanding diversity of design—from historic Romanesque to cutting-edge Modern—through a walking tour of the University’s campus. $15
Sept 29
Behind-the-Scenes at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel
Saturday, September 29; 11AM
The world’s largest kitchen and a collection of secret corridors among a city-sized network of tunnels are just a few of the wonders revealed in this exclusive insider peek.$15
Inside Rosedale and Forrest Hill
Saturday, September 29; 2PM
Visit a selection of private homes in these exclusive neighborhoods with the architects and designers who created them. $50 SOLD OUT
Tour: Building a Culture of Architecture
Saturday, September 29; 2PM
From Daniel Libeskind’s striking new ROM addition to Bruce Kuwabara’s Gardiner Museum and a preview of Frank Gehry’s AGO extension, experience firsthand the current cultural projects that are putting Toronto on the architectural map. $50
Blueprint: Nightlife
Saturday, September 29; 5PM
Hop between the newest bars and the best-designed restaurants on this tour that includes refreshments, behind-the-scenes access and the perfect set up for a celebration of Nuit Blanche.$60
Scotiabank Nuit Blanche
Saturday, September 29; 7:03 PM – Sunrise
One night only, all night long. For one sleepless night Toronto will be transformed into an artistic playground for a series of exhilarating contemporary art experiences.
For more information, visit www.scotiabanknuitblanche.ca.
Sept 30
Innovations in Green Design
Sunday, September 30; 2PM
Explore sites that combine great architecture with a strong sense of environmental responsibility, including private homes, commercial properties and sustainable houses of worship.$50
Architects’ and Designers’ Own Homes
Sunday, September 30; 2PM
See how Toronto’s leading architects and designers create spaces when they are their own clients! Step inside their private homes in this one-of-a-kind tour.
$50 SOLD OUT
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Personally, I want to check out Bruce Kuwabara at the ROM on Wednesday. It would be interesting to see what he has to say.
Is anyone going to any of these lectures and events this year?
It runs the whole week from Sept 24-30 with Saturday being the most eventful day.
Spet 24
Visit CN Tower for a new AD "Architecture Days" display identifying some of Toronto's most important structures. Show any AD "Architecture Days" event ticket at the CN Tower ticket counter and save 30% off the Look Out and Glass Floor Experience!
The Architectural Digest Green Lounge by Gluckstein Design debuts at the Gibsone Jessop Gallery. The lounge, designed by award-winning Canadian designer Brian Gluckstein, showcases the exploding market in sustainable design for the home and provides a guide to achievable and environmentally sound home décor. Details
Ticketed AD "Architecture Days" events in Toronto are available for September 26-30. Use the above navigation to find event listings and purchase tickets for each day.
Check out our “Hot Spots†listings for recommendations on self-guided places to visit while you’re enjoying Toronto.
Sept 25
Same as the day before
Sept 26
Keynote: Bruce Kuwabara on “Living Torontoâ€
Wednesday, September 26; 6PM
Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park
The prolific Toronto-based architect shares insights about potential growth of the Toronto cityscape and on his own projects such as the Manitoba Hydro downtown office, which will create a model for energy efficient design in extreme climates, and the new home of the Toronto International Film Festival Group, set to open in 2009. $15
Sept 27
Panel: The Future Landscape of Toronto
Thursday, September 27; 12:30PM
IIDEX/NeoCon Canada, Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place
Architecture critic Christopher Hume leads a panel discussion on Toronto’s rapidly evolving skyline, and how its growth will impact both the city’s look and lifestyle. $15
Sept 28
Tour: Sustainability Tours at IIDEX/NeoCon Canada
Friday, September 28; 2PM
Special consumer access to the IIDEX/NeoCon Canada trade show is offered through this guided tour focusing on sustainable design and practices. $15
Tour: Design for Learning: the University of Toronto
Friday, September 28; 2PM
Discover the outstanding diversity of design—from historic Romanesque to cutting-edge Modern—through a walking tour of the University’s campus. $15
Sept 29
Behind-the-Scenes at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel
Saturday, September 29; 11AM
The world’s largest kitchen and a collection of secret corridors among a city-sized network of tunnels are just a few of the wonders revealed in this exclusive insider peek.$15
Inside Rosedale and Forrest Hill
Saturday, September 29; 2PM
Visit a selection of private homes in these exclusive neighborhoods with the architects and designers who created them. $50 SOLD OUT
Tour: Building a Culture of Architecture
Saturday, September 29; 2PM
From Daniel Libeskind’s striking new ROM addition to Bruce Kuwabara’s Gardiner Museum and a preview of Frank Gehry’s AGO extension, experience firsthand the current cultural projects that are putting Toronto on the architectural map. $50
Blueprint: Nightlife
Saturday, September 29; 5PM
Hop between the newest bars and the best-designed restaurants on this tour that includes refreshments, behind-the-scenes access and the perfect set up for a celebration of Nuit Blanche.$60
Scotiabank Nuit Blanche
Saturday, September 29; 7:03 PM – Sunrise
One night only, all night long. For one sleepless night Toronto will be transformed into an artistic playground for a series of exhilarating contemporary art experiences.
For more information, visit www.scotiabanknuitblanche.ca.
Sept 30
Innovations in Green Design
Sunday, September 30; 2PM
Explore sites that combine great architecture with a strong sense of environmental responsibility, including private homes, commercial properties and sustainable houses of worship.$50
Architects’ and Designers’ Own Homes
Sunday, September 30; 2PM
See how Toronto’s leading architects and designers create spaces when they are their own clients! Step inside their private homes in this one-of-a-kind tour.
$50 SOLD OUT
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Personally, I want to check out Bruce Kuwabara at the ROM on Wednesday. It would be interesting to see what he has to say.
