The John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design

06/01/2026

Professor Brigitte Shim and A. Howard Sutcliffe, founding co-partners of Shim-Sutcliffe Architects Inc, have been recognized with the Lifetime Design Achievement Award by the Ontario Association of Architects.

The award, presented biennially by the independent regulator of the architectural profession in Ontario, honours architects for a career dedicated to excellence and innovation in architectural design, recognizing a legacy of outstanding work.

Supplied photo by Younes Bounhar

26.05.26 - Brigitte Shim recognized for Lifetime Design Achievement by the Ontario Association of Architects Photo: Younes Bounhar Brigitte Shim, professor in the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design, and A. Howard Sutcliffe, founding co-partners of Shim-Sutcliffe Architect...

05/30/2026

The Art Museum is pleased to announce the online launch of the 2026 University of Toronto Shelley Peterson Student Art Exhibition! Every year, the Shelley Peterson Student Art Exhibition celebrates the diverse artistic excellence of undergraduate students enrolled in visual studies programs from across the University of Toronto’s three campuses. This year's online showcase is guest curated by Dallas Fellini, Curator of Programs at Art Metropole.

Congratulations to Daniels undergraduate, Mitsuko Noguchi (Visual Studies), for their award-winning work, SISTERSISTER.

View the exhibition online:

2026 Shelley Peterson Student Art Exhibition An annual exhibition celebrating the diverse artistic excellence of undergraduate students enrolled in visual studies programs across the University of Toronto’s three campuses. Guest curated by Dallas Fellini Works by Sofia Lebovics, Alaya Le, Phynn Sa...

05/29/2026

Daniels graduate Yanlin Chen reviews “The Story of Ontario Architecture: What We Built and Why We Built It” by Shannon Kyles.

Building on her website OntarioArchitecture.com, launched in 1999, Kyles undertakes the immense task of providing a comprehensive history of architecture in the province.

05/29/2026

Prof. Peter North and landscape architecture graduate Rebecca Martin (MLA 2025) have been recognized by the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA).

North received the 2026 CSLA Teaching Award, recognizing an individual who has made substantial and enduring contributions to the advancement of landscape architecture education.

Martin received 2026 CSLA Student Award of Excellence (thesis or practicum category) for her master of landscape architecture thesis, Opaque Ground: Reimagining Human-Soil Relations in the Lower Don.

26.05.26 - Peter North and Rebecca Martin (MLA 2025) recognized by Canadian Society of Landscape Architects Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, Peter North and landscape architecture graduate Rebecca Martin (MLA 2025) of U of T's John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design have....

05/28/2026

Two projects from Daniels were selected by the Local Learning Studio's 2026 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Action global gallery. The work debuts at the World Urban Forum (WUF) in Baku, Azerbaijan, May 17-22.

17.05.25 - Daniels work featured by Local Learning Studio at World Urban Forum Two projects from the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design were selected by the Local Learning Studio's 2026 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Action global gallery. The work debuts at the....

05/28/2026

University of Toronto bachelor of architecture alumni Chris Babits (BArch 1994), Michael Leckman (BArch 1988), Paul Stevens (BArch 1987) and Michel Trocmé (BArch 1983) have been named Fellows of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC).

13.05.26 - Four U of T alumni named Fellows of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Clock wise from top left: Babits, Leckman, Stevens and Trocmé (photos courtesy of the awardees / RAIC) University of Toronto bachelor of architecture alumni Chris Babits (BArch 1994), Michael Leckman (BArch 1...

05/27/2026

Carbon Confessions: The Architecture of Understanding Emissions: On June 4, Nathalie de Vries, Founding Partner of MVRDV, and Sanne van den Burgh, Head of MVRDV NEXT, will take part in a keynote conversation at Daniels (Mail Hall), moderated by architecture critic Alex Bozikovic.

On June 4, Nathalie de Vries, Founding Partner of MVRDV, and Sanne van den Burgh, Head of MVRDV NEXT, will take part in a keynote conversation at the John H. D...

05/25/2026

End of Year Show is on now until June 3!

23.05.26 - Explore our End of Year Exhibitions All events are free and open to the public. No registration required. End of Year Show 2025/26 A Daniels tradition encompassing a wide range of projects, this exhibition showcases student work from across our degree programs in architecture, forestry, l...

05/19/2026

This weekend! Visit us during Doors Open Toronto, May 23 & 24.

Toronto Society of Architects will host a family-friendly 'Paper City' activity both days and a special panel discussion on Sunday.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/48uZyTx

Photo by Alice Xue Photography

05/14/2026

Daniels undergrads returning in September 2026: Consider U of T’s Minor in Global Leadership; the first tri-campus, interdisciplinary leadership program.

📌 Second-round applications are due this Friday, May 15, 2026 (11:59 PM)

🔗 Learn more: https://uoft.me/MGL

Take the next step toward becoming a globally minded leader!

Now, more than ever, the world needs principled, inclusive, and empathetic global leaders. The Minor in Global Leadership is U of T’s first tri-campus, interdivisional, multidisciplinary undergraduate community of diverse […]