KPMB Architects and Daoust Lestage inc. in association with Greenberg Consultants Inc. and IBI Group have been awarded the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2010 Institute Honor Award for Regional and Urban Design for the Ryerson University Master Plan.

Jury Comments:

Looking forward to Ryerson’s identity as a university within the urban setting of a growing Toronto downtown, this master plan strives to create a recognizable presence and community connection oriented to comfortable, secure pedestrian use and a commitment to design excellence as the university grows over time. With its thoughtful connection to the area transportation system and extensive integration with the city, this plan is a decidedly 21st Century response to co- development, including funding and potential integrations of uses within a tight timeframe. It has an interesting, creative use of verticality while giving the city clearly articulated and much needed open space.

2010 Institute Honor Awards for Regional and Urban Design Jury

John F. Torti, FAIA (Chair)
Torti Gallas & Partners, Inc.
Silver Spring, Maryland

Lance Jay Brown, FAIA
Lance Jay Brown Architecture & Urban Design
New York City

Brenda Scheer, AIA
University of Utah
College of Architecture + Planning
Salt Lake City

Edward K. Uhlir, FAIA
Uhlir Consulting, LLC
Chicago

Debby Wieneke
Habitat for Humanity of Benton County, Inc.
Bentonville, Arkansas

For more information please visit the AIA website at: http://www.aia.org/practicing/awards/AIAB082078