Barry Sampson (BArch 1972) OAA, FRAIC, professor emeritus at the Daniels Faculty, and principal at Baird Sampson Neuert Architects, passed away over the weekend after a valiant battle with cancer. 

“Barry Sampson was a mentor, colleague, master architect, and an exceptional teacher in this Faculty. He taught students the fundamental relationship between design and building and educated over five generations of professional architects. Barry was the very definition of a decent, compassionate, and empathetic human being. He gave us all so much, and he has left a legacy of lifetime learning, teaching, significant buildings and dedication to his profession. Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with Barry's family, friends, students, and colleagues.” 

– Robert Wright, Interim Dean, Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design

Details around further tribute to Barry’s legacy are forthcoming. Those wishing to honour Barry’s legacy are kindly asked to make a charitable donation to the Barry W. Sampson Scholarship, at the Daniels Faculty, University of Toronto. The scholarship was established earlier this year to recognize Barry’s many contributions to the profession as well as teaching and mentoring countless students.

Donations can be made online uoft.me/barrysampson; by cheque ‘payable to University of Toronto’; or by telephone. Questions about the scholarship fund and telephone donations can be directed to the Faculty’s advancement staff at 416-428-0462.