Shirley Blumberg and Marianne McKenna, founding partners with KPMG Architects, have been recognized with the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) Gold Medal.

The RAIC’s highest honour is given in recognition of significant and lasting contributions to Canadian architecture. Awardees are celebrated for their lasting influence through excellence in design, research or education.

Blumberg, who studied architecture at U of T, is acknowledged for her contributions to design and social justice. She helped found Building Equality in Architecture Toronto (BEAT) and has designed projects for community housing and Indigenous communities. Her works include U of T Scarborough’s Faculty of Management and the 2006 renovation of the Gardiner Museum.