FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OTTAWA, April 16, 2024 – The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is honoured to announce the recipients of the RAIC Annual Awards.
The RAIC Annual Award recipients consist of architectural practices, projects and initiatives that illustrate the dynamic environment of Canadian architecture today.
This year’s recipients are as follows:
Architectural Practice Award:
The Architectural Practice award recognizes a Canadian architectural practice that has consistently produced distinguished architecture. Click here to learn more.
Emerging Architectural Practice Award:
The Emerging Architectural Practice Award recognizes an emerging Canadian architectural practice that shows exceptional promise for contributing significantly to the future of architecture. Click here to learn more.
RAIC Advocate for Architecture Award:
The RAIC Advocate for Architecture Award celebrates an individual, or collective of individuals, who has acted as a public champion for the advancement of Canadian architecture through their advocacy, patronage, and/or other forms of support. Click here to learn more.
RAIC Research and Innovation in Architecture Award:
The RAIC Research & Innovation in Architecture Award recognizes an architect, architectural practice and/or academic researcher who has demonstrated excellence in research and/or innovation in architectural practice, technology, or pedagogy. Click here to learn more.
RAIC Architectural Journalism and Media Award:
The RAIC Architectural Journalism and Media Award recognizes an architect, architectural practice or individual that presents a narrative about architecture which promotes public understanding and awareness of architecture, the role of architects and their impacts on society, and/or the value of design and design excellence. Click here to learn more.
Check out the recipient webpages linked above to learn more about the award recipients, see pictures of their work, and read jury comments.
Congratulations to our Annual Award winners!
Jury members for the awards:
- Renée Daoust, OAA, OAQ, FIRAC
- D’Arcy Jones, DJA, AIBC, SAA, MAA, MRAIC
- Shane Laptiste, OAA, OAQ, AAA, MRAIC, LEED-AP BD+C
- Susanne Marshall, PhD
- Kate Thompson, AAA, FRAIC
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is a not-for-profit, national organization dedicated to representing architects and architecture since 1907. The RAIC is the only national voice for excellence in the built environment in Canada focused on providing Canada’s architectural community with the tools, resources, and education to elevate their practice. The RAIC is committed to showcasing how design enhances quality of life, while advocating for important issues of society through responsible architecture. The RAIC’s purpose is to create a better world for all by empowering Canada’s architectural community. Through our work, the organization envisions a strong architectural community that is valued and empowered to create change. The RAIC’s national office is based in Ottawa with a growing federated chapter model. Current chapters and networks are based in British Columbia, Alberta, and Nova Scotia.