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{{Short description|Architecture school of the University of Waterloo}}
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⚫ The '''School of Architecture''' is one of the professional schools of the ]. It offers a professional program in architecture accredited by the Canadian Architectural Certification Board at the master's level (M.Arch.).<ref>http://www.cacb-ccca.ca/index.cfm?Voir=sections&Id=8355&M=1357&Repertoire_No=660386109 CACB Accredited Programmes in Architecture in Canada</ref> It is part of the ] and is located on a ] in ], ], ]. Some of Canada's most prominent architects are graduates of the school.{{citation needed|date=November 2011}}


⚫ The school moved to a former factory building in Cambridge in September 2004, to provide more space for the school as well as to spur economic activity in the downtown area.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bulletin.uwaterloo.ca/2004/jul/13tu.html|title = July 13, 2004}}</ref> It was designed by Levitt Goodman Architects.
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⚫ The '''School of Architecture''' is one of the professional schools of the ]. It offers a professional program in architecture accredited by the ] at the master's level (M.Arch.).<ref>http://www.cacb-ccca.ca/index.cfm?Voir=sections&Id=8355&M=1357&Repertoire_No=660386109 CACB Accredited Programmes in Architecture in Canada</ref> It is part of the ] and is located on a ] in ], ], ]. Some of Canada's most prominent architects are graduates of the school.{{citation needed|date=November 2011}}

⚫ The school moved to a former factory building in Cambridge in September 2004, to provide more space for the school as well as to spur economic activity in the downtown area. It was designed by Levitt Goodman Architects. The move has been criticized for isolating architecture students from the rest of the university.


==Academic programs== ==Academic programs==
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Waterloo offers an integrated two-degree professional architecture program, accredited by the CACB and ]. The majority of the professional coursework is completed in the '''Bachelor of Architectural Studies''' program, which is followed by a nominal one year, research-based '''Master of Architecture''' degree. Waterloo offers an integrated two-degree professional architecture program, accredited by the CACB and ]. The majority of the professional coursework is completed in the '''Bachelor of Architectural Studies''' program, which is followed by a nominal one year, research-based '''Master of Architecture''' degree.
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===Bachelor of Architectural Studies=== ===Bachelor of Architectural Studies===


The B.A.S. is a five year, pre-professional honours degree in architecture. Design Studios and courses in ], Building Technology and Environmental Design comprise the core of the curriculum. Students must complete five semesters of practical, architecture-related work experience as part of the university's ]. Students most often find employment in Canada, the United States, and Europe.{{citation needed|date=November 2011}} The B.A.S. is a five-year, pre-professional honours degree in architecture. Design Studios and courses in ], Building Technology and Environmental Design comprise the core of the curriculum. Students must complete five semesters of practical, architecture-related work experience as part of the university's ]. Students most often find employment in Canada, the United States, and Europe.{{citation needed|date=November 2011}}


===Master of Architecture=== ===Master of Architecture===
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The M.Arch. is the professional degree granted by the school. A design or research thesis is the core component of the program, preparing students for professional or academic careers. Students who have completed the B.A.S. program may enter directly into the M.Arch. program. The M.Arch. is the professional degree granted by the school. A design or research thesis is the core component of the program, preparing students for professional or academic careers. Students who have completed the B.A.S. program may enter directly into the M.Arch. program.


===Rome Program=== === Rome Program ===
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Founded in 1979 by Rick Haldenby, the Rome Program is offered to all undergraduate students in the fall term of fourth year. The studio is located on one floor of a 16th-century palazzo located next to Piazza di Santa Maria in ]. Since the foundation of the program the School has played an architectural role in Rome, involving Italian academics and practitioners, creating links with Italian and foreign institutions, and widely exhibiting and publishing the work of faculty and students. The Waterloo Rome Program shares an exchange program with the ]. Founded in 1979 by Rick Haldenby, the Rome Program is offered to all undergraduate students in the fall term of fourth year. The studio is located on one floor of a 16th-century palazzo located next to Piazza di Santa Maria in ]. Since the foundation of the program the School has played an architectural role in Rome, involving Italian academics and practitioners, creating links with Italian and foreign institutions, and widely exhibiting and publishing the work of faculty and students. The Waterloo Rome Program shares an exchange program with the ].
In the Spring and Summer semesters, the same studio is utilized by ]. In the Spring and Summer semesters, the same studio is utilized by ].


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* ] - Designer of the 2010 Winter Olympic medals (Vancouver) * ] - Designer of the 2010 Winter Olympic medals (Vancouver)
* ] - ] winner, ] (London) * ] - ] winner, ] (London)
* ] - Architect, ] Temple in ], ] (Toronto) * ] - Architect, ] Temple in ], ] (Toronto)
⚫ * ] - ] winner, Paul Raff Studio/RVTR (Toronto)
* ] - ] Finalist , Associate at ] (Toronto)
* ] - ] winner, ]/RVTR (Toronto) * ] - Governor General's Award winner, ] (Toronto)
⚫ * ] & ] - Governor General's Award winner, ] (Toronto)
* ] - The ] ] in Architecture, ] (Toronto)
* ] - ], Partner (New York), Thomas W. Ventulett III Distinguished Chair in Architectural Design, ] ].
* ] - Governor General's Award winner, ] (Toronto) * ] - Governor General's Award winner, ] (Toronto)
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==References== ==References==
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==External links== ==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.uwaterloo.ca/architecture}} * {{Official website|https://www.uwaterloo.ca/architecture}}
* - BRIDGE - Waterloo Architecture Student Organizations & Initiatives * - BRIDGE - Waterloo Architecture Student Organizations & Initiatives
* - F_RMlab - Waterloo Architecture Computational Design Group * - F_RMlab - Waterloo Architecture Computational Design Group


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School of Architecture
TypeSchool
Parent institutionUniversity of Waterloo Faculty of Engineering
AffiliationUniversity of Waterloo
DirectorMaya Przybylski
Academic staff20
LocationCambridge, Ontario, Canada
43°21′30″N 80°19′00″W / 43.35833°N 80.31667°W / 43.35833; -80.31667
Websiteuwaterloo.ca/architecture/

The School of Architecture is one of the professional schools of the University of Waterloo. It offers a professional program in architecture accredited by the Canadian Architectural Certification Board at the master's level (M.Arch.). It is part of the Faculty of Engineering and is located on a satellite campus in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. Some of Canada's most prominent architects are graduates of the school.

The school moved to a former factory building in Cambridge in September 2004, to provide more space for the school as well as to spur economic activity in the downtown area. It was designed by Levitt Goodman Architects.

Academic programs

The school sites by the banks of the Grand River

Waterloo offers an integrated two-degree professional architecture program, accredited by the CACB and NAAB. The majority of the professional coursework is completed in the Bachelor of Architectural Studies program, which is followed by a nominal one year, research-based Master of Architecture degree.

Bachelor of Architectural Studies

The B.A.S. is a five-year, pre-professional honours degree in architecture. Design Studios and courses in Cultural History, Building Technology and Environmental Design comprise the core of the curriculum. Students must complete five semesters of practical, architecture-related work experience as part of the university's co-op program. Students most often find employment in Canada, the United States, and Europe.

Master of Architecture

Inside the Cambridge studio

The M.Arch. is the professional degree granted by the school. A design or research thesis is the core component of the program, preparing students for professional or academic careers. Students who have completed the B.A.S. program may enter directly into the M.Arch. program.

Rome Program

Waterloo studio in Rome is located in the Trastevere neighbourhood

Founded in 1979 by Rick Haldenby, the Rome Program is offered to all undergraduate students in the fall term of fourth year. The studio is located on one floor of a 16th-century palazzo located next to Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere. Since the foundation of the program the School has played an architectural role in Rome, involving Italian academics and practitioners, creating links with Italian and foreign institutions, and widely exhibiting and publishing the work of faculty and students. The Waterloo Rome Program shares an exchange program with the D'Annunzio University of Chieti–Pescara. In the Spring and Summer semesters, the same studio is utilized by Pratt Institute.

Notable alumni

References

  1. http://www.cacb-ccca.ca/index.cfm?Voir=sections&Id=8355&M=1357&Repertoire_No=660386109 CACB Accredited Programmes in Architecture in Canada
  2. "July 13, 2004".

External links

  • Official website
  • - BRIDGE - Waterloo Architecture Student Organizations & Initiatives
  • - F_RMlab - Waterloo Architecture Computational Design Group
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