85 Queen Series - Patricia Patkau: Shifting Perspectives

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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The Grand Valley Society of Architects in partnership with Kitchener Central Library is excited to announce the internationally celebrated Canadian architect, Patricia Patkau, as the fall 2015 speaker for the GVSA/KPL Architecture Talks public lecture series.

Patricia is a partner in the firm of Patkau Architects in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In over 30 years of practice her firm has insisted on a practice that integrates architectural, urban, social, environmental and cultural concerns. Projects range in scale from gallery installations to urban planning. The work focuses on the intricacies of local cultures, the specificities of places and the material imaginations of construction. Their designs are known for their sculptural quality, multifaceted expression of material, and clear delineation of detail. Patkau Architects has received numerous national and international awards, including 15 Governor General's Awards and Medals in Architecture for their buildings. One among them is Waterloo’s Clay and Glass Gallery.

Patkau Architects also has a research arm, Patkau Studio. Research ranges in scale from industry based investigations into cladding systems, to innovative material based processes, to the design of reproducible products.

Throughout her career Patricia has been engaged in both teaching and professional practice. She is currently Professor Emerita at the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture at the University of British Columbia. She was a recipient of the prestigious Tau Sigma Delta Gold Medal for exemplary commitment to architectural education and the practice of architecture. In conjunction with her partner, John Patkau, she received the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada’s Gold Medal in 2009. She is also a Member of the Order of Canada.


Event Type(s): Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Adult (P)
Age Group(s): Adults

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