In 2024 TMU’s Department of Architectural Science celebrates 75+ years of architectural education; 50+ years of degree-granting; and 15+ years of graduate studies.

DAS Bash Exhibition

Featuring an interactive timeline of the Department from 1948 to the present, plotting accomplishments and transformations, while telling stories of DAS people, places, programs and provocations; and a giant model of the Architecture Building (1:25 scale), constructed as a DAS Dream Machine, memory theatre and dynamic apparatus to collectively assess and envision the Department’s physical, pedagogical and performative potential. This exhibition is a living work in progress to which alumni and the DAS community are invited to contribute throughout the show.

DAS Alumni Pecha Kucha Presentations – Distinguished alumni from the 1980s to 2010s will share current work and reflect on their journey from DAS to where they are now, through a fun and fast-paced format of 20 slides with 20 seconds per slide. Don’t miss this showcase of how DAS grads are positively impacting the field.

6:00 PM Reception - DAS BASH EXHIBITION

Featuring an interactive timeline from 1948 to the present, plotting accomplishments and transformations in architectural education at TMU and telling stories of DAS people, places, programs and provocations. Displays also include current student work and a large model of the Architecture Building as a dynamic apparatus to rehearse the Department’s future.
 
6:30 PM Start - ALUMNI PRESENTATIONS

 Distinguished alumni from the 1980s to 2010s will share current work and reflect on their time in the program with a fast-paced Pecha Kucha format of 20 slides with 20 seconds per slide. Presenters: 

Dami Lee @damileearch
David Campbell @arupgroup
Tura Cousins Wilson @soca.architecture
Jake Chakasim @carleton_architecture
Gayle Meeks @perkinswill_ont
Paige Crewson, Kennaley Construction Law
Aaron Budd @svn.ap
Tania Bortolotto @bortolottodesign
Robin Snell @parkinarchitects
Ian Dance @dillonconsulting

7:30-8:30 PM - RECEPTION CONTINUES

 Reconnect with fellow-classmates, professors and friends. Meet the next generation of DAS graduates. Celebrate 75 years! Build our next century of success! 

Can't come to the opening? Visit the show any weekday until November 28th! Accessible entrance at the east entrance. If you require assistance, please contact arch.office@torontomu.ca.