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Region of Waterloo History Museum: Moriyama & Teshima and the Walter Fedy Company of Kitchener have been hired to design the Region of Waterloo History Museum, to be built at Doon Heritage Crossroads, off Homer Watson Boulevard in Kitchener. On March 28, 2008, it was announced to the press. Click on the link below for an article from The Record.  Links:
Ontario Helps Expand Toronto Reference Library: From Ontario Ministry of Culture News Release, March 28, 2008 TORONTO - Ontario is providing $10 million to help expand the Toronto Reference Library, one of the world's busiest libraries. The funding supports the library's $30 million expansion project, which includes: - A new event centre with capacity to seat 650 people
This investment is part of the government's commitment to training and skills development announced in the 2008 Budget earlier this week. QUOTES: "In 30 years, the Toronto Reference Library has assisted more than 33 million people to find the resources they need to excel in school, business and their communities," said Aileen Carroll, Minister of Culture. "This investment will help the library promote lifelong learning and contribute to skills development in Ontario." "The Toronto Reference Library is an iconic landmark in the City of Toronto, one that stands for literacy and lifelong learning," said George Smitherman, Deputy Premier and MPP for Toronto-Centre. "The renovation will enable this outstanding library to truly stand out with a new exterior, event centre and a host of new research services that will engage learners of all ages." "The Toronto Public Library thanks the Ontario Government for this significant contribution to the revitalization of the Toronto Reference Library," said Kathy Gallagher Ross, Toronto Public Library Chair. "As part of a broader partnership between the City of Toronto, the Ontario Government, and the Toronto Public Library Foundation, this investment will help achieve our shared vision of a flagship public reference library for all Ontarians."   Ajon Moriyama explaining the design. Photos courtesy of Toronto Public Library. QUICK FACTS: - The Toronto Public Library is the world's busiest urban public library system.
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Aga Khan Wynford Drive Projects Featured in Canadian Architect and The Toronto Star: Quotes: "The 17-acre site bounded by Wynford Drive, Eglinton Avenue, the DVP and Don Mills Road will be transformed by the addition of two significant projects: the Ismaili Centre and Jamatkhana designed by Mumbai-based Charles Correa Architects, and the Aga Khan Museum, designed by architect Fumihiko Maki of Maki & Associates in Tokyo. Inserted between each of these 10,000- square-metre projects will be a series of landscaped gardens designed by the Beirut-based landscape architect Vladimir Djurovic, who received a 2007 Aga Khan Award for Architecture for his Samir Kassir Square project in Beirut. And overseeing construction of the site are Moriyama & Teshima Architects of Toronto, the architects of record. Collectively, the construction costs for the two buildings will exceed $200 million. The Ismaili Centre will be completed by late 2010, with the Aga Khan Museum completed approximately one year later." Click on the link below for the full article from Canadian Architect. "The three-part project consists of a museum and a community/religious centre surrounded by gardens. Though work won't begin until later this year, drawings show a complex of rare beauty that, even more amazing, is rendered in the language of contemporary architecture. Unlike most such religious/culture centres that have appeared recently in these parts, this one looks to the future, not the past." Click on the link below for the full article from The Toronto Star. Links:
Delegation Building Being Noticed: As the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat building takes shape on Sussex Drive in Ottawa, Canada leading up it's completion later in 2008, it is being noticed. A recent article on Canada.com by Ottawa Citizen writer Maria Cook details the progress and the symbolic significance of the project. Link:
Moriyama & Teshima On Short List For Sheikh Zayed National Museum Competition: Press Release: November 4, 2007 FOUR GLOBAL ARCHITECTURAL FIRMS SHORT-LISTED FOR UAE'S SHEIKH ZAYED NATIONAL MUSEUM
Four of the world's leading architectural firms have been short-listed as part of the second stage of the international design competition to select an iconic concept for the planned Sheikh Zayed National Museum in the Cultural District of Saadiyat Island, which lies just 500 metres offshore the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The short-listed candidates have been selected from 13 invited entries in a competition conceived by Their Highnesses Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. The short-list includes designs by: the UK's Foster & Partners, Norway's Snohetta, Shingeru Ban of Japan and Moriyama & Teshima of Canada. "In staging this competition we are seeking an architectural design worthy of a tribute to the father of our nation," said HE Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) and Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), which manages and develops ADTA's tourism assets. "In the short-listed designs we have a range of inspirational concepts from which the finalist will fulfil our ambitions. The short-listed candidates have been responsible for some of the most note-worthy architecture of recent times and their competition designs live up to their well-earned reputations." The competition winner is due to be announced on the 3rd December this year, during UAE's national day celebrations. Links:
Aga Khan Museum Treasures On Display: From July 14 to August 31, 2007 at The Ismaili Centre in London, England, the Islamic treasures that will be on display in the Aga Khan Museum that will be built in Toronto, Canada are showcased in an exhibit under the title of "Spirit & Life: Masterpieces of Islamic Art from the Aga Khan Museum Collection." Continuing a successful collaboration initiated on the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat project due to open in Ottawa, Canada in 2008, Maki and Associates of Tokyo, Japan (Design Architect) and Moriyama and Teshima Architects (Architect of Record) are creating this world class museum. Also being built on the Wynford Drive site in Toronto is the Ismaili Centre, a collaboration between Charles Correa from India and Moriyama and Teshima Architects, with landscape design for the entire site by Vladimir Djurovic Landscape Architecture from Lebanon along with Moriyama and Teshima Planners.  The opening of the Spirit & Life exhibit coincides with the start of the Aga Khan's Golden Jubilee celebrations which will occur over the next year. Fifty years ago, at the age of 20, the Aga Khan succeeded his grandfather, Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan, as the 49th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims. "This exhibition of artistic masterpieces from the Islamic world underlines that the arts, particularly when they are spiritually inspired, can become a medium of discourse that transcends the barriers of our day-to-day experiences and preoccupations," said His Highness the Aga Khan. "Many questions are currently being raised in the West about the Muslim world, with countless misconceptions and misunderstandings occurring between our contemporary societies. I hope that this exhibition will hold a special significance at a time which calls for enlightened encounters amongst faiths and cultures." Links:
Dan Aykroyd Winery Announced: At the official launch on June 13, 2007 held at the Roots flagship store on Bloor Street in Toronto, Canada, Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits announced their plans to build the Dan Aykroyd Winery in the Niagara Region of Ontario designed by Moriyama & Teshima Architects and Planners. Along with the wine production and hospitality facilities, the 45,000-square-foot building will pay tribute to Aykroyd's career housing a collection of memorabilia. At the official launch, Dan Aykroyd entertained the media as samples of two Dan Aykroyd Discovery Series wines available now, a Chardonnay and a Cabernet Merlot blend were served. An Icewine that will be part of a Dan Aykroyd Signature Reserve Series was also offered.  The hospitality and production facilities will be designed with many environmentally sustainable elements. The design of the building draws upon the metaphor of the grape and of the fine wine that it yields: Like the vine firmly rooted in its soil, the building has been designed for long term sustainability; Just as grapes are harvested directly on site, so too does the building harvest sunlight, rainwater and wind, harnessing these elements to minimize its environmental impact; and, just as the hidden complexity and beauty of a wine reveals itself through an evolving exploration of aroma, colour and taste, so to will the building reveal itself to the visitor moving from first impressions driving along the highway, to a revelation of spaces, materials, colours and textures, light and shadows, to interaction with the minutiae of carefully crafted details. Link:
M&T Selected For Sheikh Zayed National Museum Design Competition: Moriyama & Teshima is one of thirteen architectural practices from 11 countries entered the international design competition launched to secure an inspirational concept for the planned Sheikh Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The museum, which will be built in the Cultural District of Saadiyat Island - the tourism, cultural and residential destination being created 500 metres offshore Abu Dhabi city - will honour the late Ruler of Abu Dhabi and UAE President, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Link:
Twenty + Change Exhibition: Twenty + Change is an exhibition of contemporary architecture, landscape, and urban design projects held in conjunction with the City of Toronto's Festival of Architecture and Design. It is being be held at The Gladstone Hotel, at the intersection of Queen and Gladstone, in the Arts and Design district of Queen Street West, between June 8th and July 8th, 2007.  The project on display from Moriyama & Teshima is the recently completed Multi Faith Centre at the University of Toronto. The purpose of the Multi Faith Centre is to support the spiritual well-being of students, staff and faculty and to increase the understanding and respect for religious beliefs and practices. Project Architect Carol Phillips, partner-in-charge Jason Moriyama and Philip Silverstein are to be commended. Links:
RAIC Centenary Stamps Issued: Four architect's and one of their iconic projects are featured on postage stamps that were issued on May 9, 2007 by Canada Post, to commemorate the centenary of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC).  The stamps feature the works of world-renowned architects Arthur Erickson, Douglas Cardinal, Raymond Moriyama and Moshe Safdie, all of whom received RAIC's prestigious gold medal as well as the Order of Canada. The marvelous edifices and their corresponding opening dates are: the University of Lethbridge (Erickson), 1971; St. Mary's Church (Cardinal), 1969; the Ontario Science Centre (Moriyama), 1969; and the National Gallery of Canada (Safdie), 1988. The stamps were designed by Ivan Novotny of Taylor|Sprules Corporation. Links:
Building on Past Experience for a Sustainable Future: On Thursday, May 11, 2007 from 10:45 am until 12:15 pm under the title "Building on Past Experience for a Sustainable Future" Raymond Moriyama will illustrate thoughts, attitudes and actions that could affect architecture and planning for a healthier future world. Raymond will present case studies of both personal and professional projects including the following: Meewasin Valley
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Raymond Moriyama Receives RIBA International Fellowship:
Moriyama & Teshima Ottawa Office Now Open: Moriyama & Teshima have opened an office in a second location. In our nation's capital city of Ottawa, we now have a space on Murray Street in the historic ByWard Market district where you will find museums, cafés, specialty food shops, boutiques, galleries, restaurants and pubs. Current projects being administered from the Ottawa location are the University of Ottawa Multi Disciplinary Facility and The Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat for the Aga Khan. Links:
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Canadian War Museum Captures International Awards: Around the time official opening of the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa on May 8, 2005, the Moriyama & Teshima Architects / Griffith Rankin Cook Architects in joint venture designed project garnered much attention. The opening ceremony, led by Prime Minister Paul Martin, was carried live coast to coast in Canada on the CBC Newsworld television network. The design was featured on a commemorative postage stamp, and many articles were published in the local and national media. In the ensuing year, the Museum has received unparalleled coverage in the international media and has been the winner of numerous domestic and international awards.    Held in Dubai on Saturday September 16, 2006 The LEAF Awards 2006, the first European awards programme that honours the players, products and designs setting benchmark standards within the build and design marketplace, were presented. The Canadian War Museum won the "Best Public Building Award." The award recognizes design projects that are specifically used for community and/or general public usage. This year's award finalists were the Des Moines Public Library in Iowa, USA by David Chipperfield, and the phæno Science Center in Wolfsburg, Germany by Pritzker Prize winner, Zaha Hadid. The Canadian War Museum was bestowed another award during the 2006 Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) ceremony which took place on June 23, 2006 at the London Hilton. The Museum actually won two RIBA prizes. The first was a 2006 RIBA International Award. Three finalists for the inaugural prestigious Lubetkin Prize were chosen from the ten winners of the International Awards. As one of the three finalists the Museum was visited by the judging panel. It was chosen as the official runner-up. This is a quote from the RIBA press release; "The Red Location Museum of the People's Struggle (in New Brighton, South Africa by Noero Wolff Architects) beat off stiff competition from two other outstanding international buildings, The Canadian War Museum in Ottawa by Moriyama and Teshima Architects/Griffiths Rankin Cook Architects in joint venture; and the Terrence Donnelly Centre in Toronto, by Behnisch Architekten with architects Alliance." Earlier in the month, on June 7, 2006 the Museum won an RIAI Irish Architecture Award. The awards were presented at the Dublin City Council's Civic Offices. Award winners were on display at the Member's Room at the RIAI before traveling to twenty different locations around the country. Links:
Toronto Buddhist Church Opens: On Saturday August 20, 2005 the Toronto Buddhist Church has it's official opening. The design for this small temple arose from the desire to transport its congregation from a hectic worldly environment into a place for quiet contemplation and cultural activities. Visitors approaching from the busy street are drawn past a frosted glass screen, illuminated at night to partly reveal a secluded garden. They are then led through a number of spatial manipulations that compress, release, and redirect. Finally they arrive in the double-height worship space which is articulated with natural light that streams through the translucent glazing located high on the walls to eliminate distracting views of the world outside. Located at Sheppard Avenue W. and Allen Road in the northern part of the city, the church will be increasing it's presence in the community by welcoming new people to come in. Check out the article linked to below for more of the story.    Link:
Two Exciting New Projects: In June 2005, M&T was selected to design two new projects. The first was the Civic Administration Centre Complex for the City of Guelph. M&T is in association with Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. The Complex will incorporate existing historic buildings within the new design. A dynamic outdoor open public space will be created. The second was the University of Toronto at Scarborough, New Science Building. This is a new institute that will contribute to the international reputation of research at the U of T. Facilities will be provided for physical, environmental and life sciences. There will be 16 labs with support spaces, about 45 offices, a science showroom, a large lecture theatre and a few meeting rooms. M&T is working on this project in association with lab specialists Watson MacEwen Architects. Phase One, 5,000 SM out of a planned total area of 10,000 SM, will go to tender in March 2006 and be open to students early in 2008. Canadian War Museum Stamp Issued May 6, 2005: To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe, the Canadian War Museum had it's official opening on Sunday May 8, 2005. Just prior to that on May 6, Canada Post issued a stamp featuring the new museum. Designed by Tiit Telmet and Marko Barac the stamp's central image is a Memorial Cross GRV or Silver Cross which was awarded to wives and mothers of fallen servicemen. In the background is a handwritten letter representing the private experience of war while a lit candle signifies remembrance. Along the top and bottom edges of the stamp are lines of Morse code repeating a significant architectural element found in the soaring walls of Regeneration Hall depicted on the stamp saying "lest we forget/n'oublions jamais."  Links:
Aga Khan Receives 2005 Vincent Scully Prize: Washington, DC, January 26, 2005 - His Highness the Aga Khan received the 2005 National Building Museum's Vincent Scully Prize, in recognition of his contributions to promoting design excellence, urban and rural revitalization, and historic preservation in countries where Muslims have a significant presence. Honoured guests included our own Ted Teshima, George Baird, dean of architecture, landscape and design at the University of Toronto, Charles Correa and Fumihiko Maki. For complete information about the award ceremony click on the link below to an article from the Ottawa Citizen. Also available is a press release and transcripts of the speeches that the Aga Khan gave in Washington on the Aga Khan Development Network web site. Moriyama and Teshima is working with Fumihiko Maki and Maki and Associates on the Ottawa Centre for the Aga Khan Development Network and with Charles Correa and Associates on the Ismaili Centre and Museum in Toronto. Links:
M&T In The Media: Recent Stories The January 24, 2005 issue of Maclean's published an article 'The art of subtlety' by John Geddes (linked to below) stating that "The modest new Canadian War Museum goes against the trend towards spectacular projects." The Ottawa Citizen also featured the Canadian War Museum in a December 4, 2004 article 'Unfolding as it should.' To quote; "Six months before it opens, writer Paul Gessell and photographer Bruno Schlumberger take a look at the Canadian War Museum, and discover it will be as much about peace as war." Christopher Hume of the Toronto Star wrote about the Canadian War Museum on November 20, 2004 after visiting the still to be completed project; "New home for war museum a masterpiece." The recently completed University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies was one of a number of Toronto-based projects featured in The Globe and Mail on November 6, 2004. In 'The birth of Toronto Style' it says "Mega-projects don't reflect what's really exciting about architecture in the city, writes Lisa Rochon. The new homegrown modernism that is redefining our buildings is equally worthy of attention." A segment that began airing in the fall of 2004 on the Rogers Television show 'Structures' showcased the space that we work in here at 32 Davenport Road in Toronto. Links:
Moriyama & Teshima Welcomes Three New Associates:
Kuwait University Master Plan: The Toronto-based Canadian Consortium of Architects consisting of, Moriyama & Teshima Architects, WZMH Architects, and du Toit Allsop Hillier has been awarded the commission to prepare a master plan for the New University City for Kuwait University at Al-Shadadiyah, Kuwait. This came about as the culmination of a pre-qualified proposal call to 5 internationally recognized firms from Canada and the United States. The new campus will be established on an undeveloped 520-hectare (1285-acre) site to accommodate 16 colleges and support facilities for 30,000 full-time students by the year 2015. The master plan will include building design guidelines aimed at reducing environmental impact and achieving sustainability goals. Taschen's 1000 Favourite Web Sites and the Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture Feature M&T: The M&T Architects web site was chosen for inclusion in the book "Taschen's 1000 Favorite Web Sites". In the Architecture section a screen shot of our home page can be found. We are in good company as the sites of Pei Partnership Architects, Santiago Calatrava, Richard Meier & Partners Architects and Mario Botta are among those featured. The book, which is published in Germany, has chapters with web sites from companies in the fields of advertising, architecture, art, design, digital, fashion and beauty, movies and animation, and photography. The last section "cool and more" is for sites that could not be categorized. In keeping with the international flavour and scope of the selections what little text there is in the book is in English, German, French, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Dutch!   The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture is a massive 824 page, $225.00 CDN volume which contains just over 1000 detailed descriptions of contemporary architectural projects from around the world. Projects included had to be completed between 1998 and 2003. There are only two entries for projects constructed outside of Canada designed by Canadian architects. One is Arthur Erickson's Museum of Glass in Tacoma Washington and the other is the Moriyama & Teshima designed National Museum of Saudi Arabia. Other projects featured range from the $31 billion Kuala Lumpur airport to a tree house in Ethiopia which cost $4,000. To quote the project description for the The National Museum of Saudi Arabia on page 82 - "When UNESCO declared Riyadh the cultural capital of the Arab world in 2000, it was largely due to recognizable success of the National Museum, which had opened the previous year to mark the centenary of Saudi unification." Links:
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Brock University Spring Convocation: The 39th Spring Convocation at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario was held on June 10 to 12, 2002 in the recently completed Walker Complex designed by Moriyama & Teshima. The ceremony was held in the gymnasium followed by a reception in the landscaped outdoor Courtyard. As part of his duties as Chancellor of Brock, Raymond Moriyama had to shake hands with each of the graduates over the three days that ceremonies were held. This is one of three recent projects we have been involved in at Brock. The others are the Academic Complex, which will welcome it's first students in Fall 2002, and the Alan Earp Residence that opened in September 2001. Link:
The Governor General's Medals in Architecture 2002: The award ceremony, presented by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) and the Canada Council for the Arts, was held on May 23, 2002 at Rideau Hall, the residence of the Governor General, in Ottawa. Up to twelve Medals in Architecture are awarded every two years. The gathering was first addressed by the Governor General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, who acknowledged some of the special guests in the audience including Raymond Moriyama, Douglas Cardinal and Arthur Erickson. This was followed by an address by Mr. Diarmuid Nash (partner at Moriyama & Teshima), President of the RAIC. The presentation of the laureates was made and the the national anthem was played by the Canadian Forces String Ensemble. This is the first time the ceremony has been presented in Rideau Hall. The awards for architecture have been repositioned along side the Governor General's awards for Arts and Literature thus raising their profile on the national arts scene. Links:
Canadian War Museum Online Design Consultation: From May 14 to May 24, 2002 the three design options developed by the team of Moriyama & Teshima/Griffiths Rankin Cook were displayed on the Canadian War Museum web site. The exhibition storyline was explained and information provided about the site on LeBreton Flats in our nations capital Ottawa. The public was invited to provide their opinions. The three options were:
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Order of da Vinci to Ted Teshima in 2002:
This years recipient is Ted Teshima. Ted was honoured at the Celebration of Excellence Reception on Friday May 3, 2002 in Niagara Falls. As part of the Celebration of Excellence Awards a Powerpoint presentation with images of Ted and his work was shown to all those in attendance. Last year the Order of da Vinci went to George Baird. Ted will become only the twentieth person to become a member of this most exclusive order. Congratulations Ted from everyone at Moriyama & Teshima. The OAA have certainly have made a wise and informed choice! Link:
Raymond Moriyama to Receive Doctor of Laws Degree: At the McMaster University 2002 Fall Convocation, which will be held on November 8, Raymond Moriyama will be receiving an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree. Congratulations! He also has been given the opportunity to address the graduates. The letter Ray received from University President Peter George states "In honour of your outstanding achievements as an internationally renowned architect, I am delighted that our University has chosen to confer our most significant honour upon you." Link:
The New Canadian War Museum:
The new museum, located on the LeBreton Flats in the heart of downtown Ottawa, is scheduled to open on May 8, 2005, the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe. "I am proud that we have been selected to lead the most important institutional and architectural project in Canada today," stated Raymond Moriyama, Partner, Moriyama & Teshima. "Just as war evokes powerful images and emotions, the architecture for the new Museum must be powerful enough to capture the hearts and minds of Canadians as well as international attention and audiences. It must speak of the horror of war, but it must also speak of hope and tolerance." Links:
M&T Records Donated To Archives Of Ontario: Many of the staff and friends of M&T gathered at the Bata Shoe Museum on September 25, 2001 as the architectural records of the office were officially donated to The Archives of Ontario. Drawings and sketches that have not been seen for years were on display. M&T is part of a very select group of architects by having our work preserved and cataloged by the province. Link:
Dr. Raymond Moriyama Elected as Chancellor of Brock University: We are pleased to announce that Raymond Moriyama has been elected as the new Chancellor of Brock University by the University Senate. The nomination was approved on March 14, 2001. Ray will be installed during Convocation ceremonies to be held on June 11, 2001. The appointment is for a three-year term and during that time Ray will continue to be actively involved with Moriyama & Teshima. Link:
Wild Strawberries Video Shot at the Bata Shoe Museum: The Bata Shoe Museum was used as the setting for the Wild Strawberries Lucky Day video. Directed by Lisa Mann and produced by the Revolver Film Company the video takes full advantage of the buildings unique architectural details and angles. The Wild Strawberries feature the Toronto based husband and wife duo of Ken Harrison and Roberta Carter Harrison. Their music has been described as pop but they have explored many different variations on this theme over the years. The song Lucky Day is from their sixth album Twist. They compose and record at their home studio equipped like us with Macintosh computers.  Links:
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Architosh Features BOA and M&T: There Architosh web site specializes in architectural applications for the Macintosh computer. In November 2000 they published a feature article about BOA, and how we are using it at M&T as a 3-D modeling and design tool. The article features quotes from Daniel Teramura. M&T has developed a close relationship with the BOA software development team and many of our suggestions have resulted in refinements to the program. Links:
Catching Up With Some Architectural Honours: In March 2000 Daniel Teramura received a letter informing him that he had been advanced to Fellowship in the College of Fellows of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Now Daniel can use the designation FRAIC. During the 2000 Festival of Architecture in Ottawa in May the medal and certificate were presented to Dan. In other RAIC news, Diarmuid Nash became the First Vice-President and sits on the RAIC Board of Directors representing Ontario West. Christie Mills won the 1999 RAIC Student Medal awarded "annually to a graduating student in each school of architecture who, in the judgement of the faculty of the respective school, has achieved the highest level of academic excellence and/or has completed the outstanding final design project/thesis for that academic year." Christie was the winner from the University of Toronto. She was also listed on the RAIC Honour Roll after finishing in the top 10% of her graduating class. At the AIA (American Institute of Architects) National Convention in Philadelphia last May, Raymond Moriyama received an Honourary fellowship medal at the official ceremony. Congratulations to all! Four New Partners: In 1998 we were pleased to announce that Ajon Moriyama, Jason Moriyama, Diarmuid Nash and Daniel Teramura became partners at M&T. Each of them have at least ten years experience with the firm and have been involved in our most successful projects. Raymond Moriyama Heads NOW Reader's Poll For The Second Year:
Toronto Society of Architects Announces 1998 Fellowships: The Toronto Society of Architect's Fellowship Programme was started in 1994 to honour architects and friends of architecture who have made outstanding contributions to the City of Toronto and its region. The Toronto Society of Architects announced the award of its 1998 Fellowships, to mark the beginning of Ontario Association of Architects's "Architecture Week 1998", September 21-28. The following have been named by the TSA as Fellows for their outstanding contribution to architecture - both in practice and in its promotion - in the City of Toronto: David Crombie
We can be proud to personally know two of the Fellows named on this list and wish them congratulations. Congratulations Ray and Ted!! RAIC Festival of Architecture 1998:
An Evening of Memories: The 1996 M&T Christmas party was a celebration of the people who have sustained Moriyama & Teshima over the years with their loyalty and enthusiasm. July 26,1996 was also the 30th anniversary of the office moving to it's present location at 32 Davenport Road. To commemorate this, there are a number of pages which chronicle the history of the building and staff from the past up to the present. Place St. Charles On the Simpsons: Well, we have finally made it. On an episode of the popular animated series, Chief Wiggum went to New Orleans. When a panorama of the buildings in the downtown area was shown there it was. Place St. Charles that we designed in the 1980's. It's distinctive window pattern and articulated roof profile was easy to spot. It took some time to get a video tape of the episode. One recording had X-Files taped over it and one tape missed the beginning of the episode when the building was shown. Thanks to Jason Moriyama for bringing in a copy of the tape with the entire show on it. It is obviously much easier to see on the big screen TV than on the small image shown here but can you pick it out?   An Announcement: We mailed a card to our colleagues and clients announcing three new associates in our firm. We hired Overdrive of Toronto to do the graphic design. They produced an interesting two-piece card which folds out. An online version (unfortunatly not fold-out) is available here. This piece was published in the May/June 1998 issue of Communication Arts magazine.  Creating A Safer Workspace: At Moriyama & Teshima we have been conducting resarch into the causes, prevention of injury and possible cures of Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI). We have provided some general information about setting up a safer workspace, some Quick Tips, and how we reconfigured the desks in our own office. The Art of Compassion: The 'Sunday Arts Entertainment' documentary that aried on October 1, 1995 on the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) featured Raymond Moriyama and writer/painter William Allister. They discussed how their experiences in internment camps during WWII have enriched their art and how they "transformed painful experiences into symbols of beauty and peace that touch people in both Canada and Japan". The show was produced by Gumboot Productions Inc. of Victoria, British Columbia. They are currently working on a film about Raymond Moriyama and Moriyama & Teshima. Raymond Moriyama Receives Title of Order of St. Crispin:
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Images of The Region of Waterloo History Museum Design
The OAA (Ontario Association of Architects) has some very special awards. "The Order of da Vinci is an honour that is awarded to architects who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in the profession, in education, and/or in service to architecture and the community. It was established by the 1985 OAA President, Alfred Roberts."
On October 23, 2001 in Canada's capital city of Ottawa, The Board of Trustees of the Canadian Museum of Civilization announced that the joint venture architectural team of Moriyama & Teshima/Griffiths Rankin Cook had been selected to design the New Canadian War Museum.
