The Toronto Society of Architects has already begun preparations for various events and initiatives scheduled for 2024, and now they're seeking your assistance to bring them to life. Whether it's participating in new building tours or contributing to Doors Open Toronto 2024, there are numerous chances for you and your studio to actively engage with TSA programming this year.
Doors Open Toronto 2024: Call for Open Studios | Submit by January 11
Are you an architecture studio located in Toronto? Do you wish to showcase your work and processes to the public? If so, this is the opportunity for you!
Each year, as part of Doors Open Toronto, the TSA enlists a group of architectural practices to open the doors for a weekend in May and provide the public a behind-the-scenes look to the work that goes behind designing and building the built environment. Last year, 6,000 attendees visited the studios, including many aspiring architects and designers looking to meet the people behind the architecture and understanding what studios are all about. Studios are required to open for at least one full day during the Doors Open weekend which will be taking place May 25-26.
For 2024, The TSA has 10 spots available for both new and returning studios, and they will also be piloting a series of kid-friendly activities at a number of the TSA-supported sites in advancement of their youth outreach efforts.
If you are interested in participating, send them an email by Thursday, January 11, and they will follow up with additional information and next steps.
Building Tours 2024: Call for Interest | Submit by January 31
We all love a good building tour and now is your turn to lead one! TSA Building Tours are amongst their most popular events, providing members and the public exclusive access to some of the city’s newest buildings and landscapes with tours led by the people behind their design. In 2023, the TSA has introduced pre-recorded video tours, opening access to more sites across the GTA and a world-wide audience interested to learn more about Toronto's architecture.
Do you have a new project in the works that you think would be a great fit? Let us know and be part of this initiative! The TSA is currently looking for tours for their 2024 season. Projects can be under construction or recently completed, buildings or landscapes, and tours can happen either virtually (pre-recorded) or in-person. No prior tour guide experience is necessary as you'll have the TSA team behind you in figuring out how to best share the story behind the building and taking care of all the technical behind-the-scenes aspects!
If you are interested in participating, fill out this form by Wednesday, Janurary 31.
Technical Lectures & Workshops 2024: Call for Interest | Submit by January 31
With approximately 3,000 attendees a year, the TSA's Technical Lectures are their most popular professional education initiative. These skill-building virtual lectures aim at addressing timely and relevant topics to the profession, with content ready for application in day-to-day practice. Their 2023 program expanded to also included an in-person workshop to explore new ways to learn together.
The TSA is currently working at setting the roster for their 2024 technical lectures and are always looking for new ideas and recommendations! If you are someone looking to share your expertise with the industry (or know of an excellent speaker), please send them an email at tsa@torontosocietyofarchitects.ca.