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The Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat Wins Two OAA Awards: On Friday May 7, 2010 at the 2010 OAA (Ontario Association of Architects) Annual Conference in Windsor, Ontario, the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat building not only received an award for Design Excellence but also won the People's Choice Award which was voted on by members of the public. Diarmuid Nash represented Moriyama and Teshma. Zool Samji and Allaudin Bhanji attended on behalf of the client Imara. The Delegation Building, located in Ottawa, Ontario was completed in late 2008. Moriyama & Teshima worked in collaboration with Fumihiko Maki & Maki and Associates of Japan to create the award winning project. These awards are the result of a supreme effort from the entire Design Team, including all sub-consultants and specialist consultants, and the appreciation of the finely detailed architecture by the people.  Links:
Doors Open Toronto 2010: The hugely popular Doors Open Toronto will be held on Saturday May 29 and Sunday May 30, 2010. Our office here at 32 Davenport Road will be part of the event on Saturday only from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Staff will be on hand to tour people around and answer questions about the building and our projects. Currently we are expecting to no longer be at our home since 1966 after June 2011 so this may be the last chance for the public to see inside the building before demolition occurs. One of our recently completed projects is on the tour for the first time. The U of T Scarborough - Science Research Building is open on Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Visitors will be shown through the collaborative research facilities on all floors. Another M&T designed project that is included is the Canadian Music Centre - Chalmers House open on Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.  Links:
Off The Boards and Off The Walls Exhibit at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre: From Sunday April 4 until Sunday May 16, 2010 a selection of work by Moriyama & Teshima from 1958 to the present is on display at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre in Toronto. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday 9AM to 4PM / Saturday and Sunday 9AM to 3PM. The exhibit was created since Raymond Moriyama was being honored with the Sakura Award at the second annual Sakura Ball on Saturday April 10, 2010. Lisa Rochon of the Globe and Mail wrote an article Honouring a revered Canadian architect that describes the speech presented to a capacity crowd at the JCCC. "Off the Boards and Off the Walls" allows us to reflect upon our history and our future through the images and artifacts that reside at 32 Davenport. A selection of these pieces, which for years have been part of the fabric at Moriyama & Teshima, has been integrated with current work to express the spirit of our office: past, present and future. Though the intent is not to create a distinction between then and now, we carry a strong sense of our heritage and Raymond Moriyama's founding principles and values remain etched in our design DNA. From recent competition panels hung in our office lobby, to hand drawn sketches of our earliest projects, we let the continuum of work and objects tell our story. Defying the constraints of organizational paradigms, we present a body of work from 1958 to the present that collectively communicates our passion for design.  Links:
Raymond Moriyama honored with the Companion of the Order of Canada: On November 5, 2009, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean, Governor General of Canada, presided over the Order of Canada investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa. The Governor General, who is Chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order, bestowed the honour on three Companions, eleven Officers and twenty-one Members. The Order of Canada, our country's highest civilian honour, was created in 1967 during Canada's centennial year, to recognize a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to community and service to the nation. Over the last 40 years, more than 5,000 people from all sectors of society have been invested into the Order.   What follows is from the web site of the Governor General: "Raymond Moriyama is one of the world's most innovative architects and urban planners. His design of the Canadian War Museum inspired by the resilience of humanity and the environment in the face of the ravages of war, stands as a sombre, yet elegant, salute to the Canadian Forces and to veterans. He has elevated Canada's reputation for architectural excellence through his signal designs and plans for the National Museum of Saudi Arabia, as well as the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo, which serves as a monumental symbol of the Canadian spirit. His architectural legacy will continue to influence and inspire young architects and planners for generations to come. This is a promotion within the Order." Link:
New Commissions: Recently we have been awarded an number of new exciting and challenging projects. The most recent is the Cape Breton University: Centre for Sustainability in Energy and the Environment (in association with Barrie and Langille Architects). Others include the Lundy's Lane Historical Museum, Sainte Marie Among the Hurons Visitor's Centre, Angus Morrison Elementary School Addition and Renovation, and the Surrey Civic Centre in association with Kasian. More details will be posted on this site once the designs develop. At our Ottawa location a new project, the Guigues Residence in the Byward Market district is underway. The Bram & Bluma Appel Salon at the Toronto Reference Library Opens: The Toronto Public Library opened The Bram & Bluma Appel Salon on the second floor of the Toronto Reference Library on September 23, 2009. This new addition designed by Moriyama and Teshima creates a unique public space for cultural programming, civic discourse and community engagement. The space will give Torontonians the opportunity to meet, see and engage with top local, national and international writers, thinkers and newsmakers. Notable guests appearing at the Salon in the fall of 2009 include singer Measha Brueggergosman, retired Chief of the Defense Staff Rick Hillier, journalists Peter Mansbridge and Rex Murphy, and authors Tim Flannery (The Weather Makers), Antony Beevor (Stalingrad) and Francine Prose (Blue Angel). On October 16, 2009, The Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper announced in the Salon a $3-million stimulus grant for the Toronto Reference library. As reported in the Globe and Mail: "The PM stood in the centre of a new 16,800-square-foot, natural light-filled "salon" designed by Moriyama & Teshima Architects, replete with sleek wood-slat panelling, high-definition televisions, two outdoor terraces, full catering kitchens and a wall-mounted garden. First-class architectural renovations, like the addition Mr. Harper visited, have also been warmly received by the public."   Links:
Scott Pilgrim Features Toronto Reference Library: Scott Pilgrim is a 23 year old who lives in Toronto, he is in a band and likes to play video games. Scott likes the new girl in town, Ramona Flowers, but to win her heart, he has to defeat her seven evil ex-boyfriends. Scott Pilgrim is the main character in a series of graphic novels by Bryan Lee O'Malley, an award-winning Canadian cartoonist. They are a Canadian take on the popular hand drawn anime style, like Japanese manga, aimed at readers age 13 and up. What is really interesting is that the stories are set in Toronto, and many recognizable locations are illustrated. In Volume 2, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World published in 2005, Casa Loma, Lee's Place and the Toronto Reference Library are evident. One of the epic battles between Ramona Flowers and Scott's ex-girlfriend Knives Chau takes place in the TRL. When Knives comes after Ramona for stealing her boyfriend, Ramona grabs a "giant metal art object" which looks like part of the framing for the former information desk canopy to defend herself! Filming has now been completed for the first Scott Pilgrim movie, live action not animated, shot appropriately here in Toronto. In 2010, Volume 6 of the printed series will be released. You can get your copies at the Silver Snail on Queen Street West or the big box Chapters or Indigo in the manga section.     Links:
Master Planning The Holy Cities of Makkah and Madinah, and The Holy Sites in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Moriyama & Teshima is developing a Comprehensive Master Plan for the two holy cities, Makkah and Madinah, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is a project that manages the effects and demands of both growth and intensification in an integrated and holistic manner. The Comprehensive Master Plan takes into consideration complex environmental and religious issues while ensuring quality urban design. This project builds upon a strategic vision that outlines key master plan components while mapping locations for city growth, intensification, and city systems. The Comprehensive Master Plan for Makkah and Madinah address issues related to: Strategic Vision; Goals and Regulatory Policies; Land use; Housing; Economic Development; Natural and Cultural Resources; Services and Facilities; Open Space Dedication; Circulation and Transportation, and Implementation. Both Architectural and Urban Design Guidelines are an integral part of the Comprehensive Master Plan. It is hoped that with each succeeding generation, planning and development of these two Holy Cities will preserve and enhance the natural and cultural resources of the Muslim faith. It is envisaged by Moriyama & Teshima, in this Master Plan, that the growth of this region will respect the balanced connections between place, built form, and natural topography that have rendered this setting unique.   Link:
Moriyama and Teshima - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED): The LEED Green Building Rating System encourages and accelerates global adoption of sustainable green building and development practices through the creation and implementation of universally understood and accepted tools and performance criteria. Below is a list of M&T designed sustainable green projects: + New Biology Building at Acadia University in Wolfville (designed to LEED Gold and currently in the certification process), Wolfville, Nova Scotia
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