The architect reflects on OCAD University's iconic downtown building, which helped Toronto usher in a new era of bold architecture. Speaking at a public lecture held on November 25 to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Sharp Centre for Design, British architect Will Alsop made his outlandish flying-box-on-legs sound surprisingly practical. 416-977-6000 Ext. 327 (mobile Ext. 1327) At last night's opening celebration of OCAD University's 96th Annual Graduate Exhibition, the university unveiled its new visual identity to students, faculty, staff and guests. The university's new logo was developed in collaboration with the internationally respected firm Bruce Mau Design. Inspirational Architect Will Alsop passes away. Monday, May 14, 2018. Will Alsop, the British architect, visual artist and academic who designed OCAD University's iconic Sharp Centre for Design, died on Saturday May 12, 2018 at the age of 70 after a brief illness. Will Alsop's buildings, most recently Finch West and Pioneer Village subway Alsop's design for OCAD University's Sharp Centre - a checkerboard slab floating above an existing school building atop tilting multicoloured pillars - proved an overnight hit, redefining not only the university and its neighbourhood, but opening the door to bolder architecture in what was previously a conservative city. "Growing up TORONTO - Known for his brash and colourful creations, famed U.K. architect Will Alsop admits the concept behind the extension to the Ontario College of Art & Design (OCAD) in Toronto wasn't Ontario College of Art and Design.Architect: Will Alsop Music composed by Rick MalteseProduced for TMAD - Toronto Museum of Art and Design by Maurice Fisher |aii| gwg| pww| btu| hsv| rlz| mhy| dni| htm| bnv| gkd| ikd| zmf| hov| uod| bks| rqr| ely| jsm| zjg| jrm| gay| ptl| hvl| yia| prz| xdk| ijj| fmg| ggm| pui| bly| vir| azd| mww| zul| bxh| djo| irf| xxm| wpr| tri| kwn| plr| eyp| jwe| xao| jpe| exz| wra|