The story of an unexpected modernist who transformed Saskatchewan architecture. A Mennonite farm boy becomes, in his own words, not an architect but an “improver.” Guest: Trevor Boddy
Category: Architecture
Episode-8: Remote
University of Manitoba Architecture grads work all over the world in communities large and small. In episode 8, titled “Remote,” we introduce you to 3 graduates who have created robust opportunities far afield in small remote firms. Guests: Michael Cox, Deirdre Harris and Tony Zedda photo by Couvrette photo by DNC photo by Vince Fedoroff
Episode-7: Precocious
This week on Prairie Design Lab: a modest precocious rising star in architecture & design. How did Tom Fougere transform EQ3 into an international force? Find out what’s next for this gifted Winnipegger.
Episode-6: Roostertown
Have you ever heard of Rooster Town? Most haven’t. It was a Winnipeg neighbourhood that was home to 250 Métis people between 1900 & 1960. That is until the city forced everyone out to make room for the building of Grant Park Shopping Centre and High School. Was it racism or urban development, and what were the consequences? Prairie Design Lab…
Episode-5: Qaumajuq
Music snippet of “Inuusiq” provided by The Jerry Cans with permission. Guests: Herbert Enns and Michael Robertson (credit: Herbert Enns)
Episode-4: Mamaqtuq
The world’s biggest collection of Inuit art will soon be displayed at the brand new Inuit Art Centre at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Twelve years in the making, we will hear from those who made it happen. This includes WAG CEO Stephen Borys and leading expert on Inuit art Dr. Heather Igloliorte of Nunatsiavut as well as world-famous architect Michael Maltzan of Los…
Episode-0: Preview
Welcome to Prairie Design Lab’s very first trailer episode. Episode-0: A snapshot.