We are pleased to announce that Massey College, designed by architect and visual artist Ron Thom (Thompson, Berwick & Prat), is a recipient of two prestigious architecture awards for 2013.
The 2013 Prix du XXe siècle, awarded by The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, recognizes “the enduring excellence of nationally significant architecture, such as landmark buildings in the historical context of Canadian Architecture. The award can go to a building in Canada, designed by an architect from any country, or a building anywhere designed by a Canadian architect.” The commentary from the award’s jury reads as follows: “Massey College is a skillful and humane interpretation of Arts and Crafts sensibilities in a modernist idiom. It is remarkable for its seamless integration of exterior and interior design, including the rich detailing of its custom furnishings and fittings. It has aged well, and is one of the University of Toronto’s most treasured modern buildings.”
For more information, please visit https://www.raic.org/honours_and_awards/awards_xxe/2013/massey_e.htm
The 2013 Landmark Award was awarded to Massey College by the Ontario Association of Architects. “Recognizing buildings that demonstrate architecture’s beauty, endurance and lasting contribution to the community and to society”, a Landmark building “establishes a design excellence standard for future generations, enhances its environment and the public realm, recognizes and respects its surroundings; and contributes to the neighbourhood, the community or the city through its unique identity.”
For more information, please visit https://www.oaa.on.ca/news%20&%20events/news/detail/Ontario-Association-of-Architects-Announces-2013-Award-Winners-and-Opens-Voting-for-People’s-Choice-Award-March-27—April-15/555
