Why Hire U of T Architecture Graduates?

With world-renowned teachers and a wealth of opportunities to hone their skills and knowledge, our students are ready to create designs for the 21st century. Living in one of the most vibrant cities in Canada, students not only learn from the city as a resource, but also have access to Toronto’s largest professional design community.

Having information technology as an integral part of student learning, our students have the opportunity to learn in excellent facilities such as the HOK Labs, Photography and Audio-Visual Studio, Prototyping Laboratory, and Model Workshop.

The Frank Gehry International Visiting Chair

There is a unique opportunity for all students to learn from the very best in the field of architectural design. Named in honour of Toronto-born Frank O. Gehry, the visiting chair program brings a highly recognized international architect to teach a graduate studio in architecture, landscape, and design each year. Past visiting chairs have been Diane Lewis, Merrill Elam, Preston Scott Cohen, and Daniel Libeskind.

Center for Landscape Research

Fostering research in landscape design, the Centre for Landscape Research facilities are world-class and include simulation and rapid prototyping tools, along with software and digital research repositories. Many professional firms use these cutting-edge facilities, giving our students the opportunity to work with the very best on architectural projects.

Professional Experience Program (PEP)

A special PEP award provides selected applicants with job placement in an internationally acclaimed architecture or landscape architecture office, such as Gehry and Partners LLP, Todd Williams Billie Tsien, Claude Cormier, Skidmore Owings and Merritt, Morphosis, and Stoss Landscape Urbanism.

Global Architecture

The Global Architecture option offers students in the master’s programs the opportunity to study abroad within a research-oriented, six-week summer program. Some of the past trips have been to Cuba, Spain, the Netherlands, and China.

Expertise Developed

• Knowledge and use of computer applications for design purposes
• Ability to prepare information for design, structure specifications, materials, colour, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time
• Knowledge of materials, equipment, and methods involved in construction or repair of structures
• Ability to plan layout of project, prepare scale drawings, and analyze needs and product requirements to create a design
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options, and implement solutions

Notable Alumni

Some of today’s leading architects are graduates of the University of Toronto John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design, including Raymond Moriyama, Stephen Teeple, Ralph Giannone, Tye Farrow, DeeDee Taylor Hannah, Alan Vihant, Jamie Fobert, and Bruce Kuwabara.

Jobs for Which Our Graduates Are Ready

Graphic designer Architectural technologist Interior designer Construction manager Urban designer

Property assessor Planning analyst Junior architect Landscape architect Renovation specialist

Enrolment Bachelors: 219 Masters: 334 Annual Graduates Bachelors: 62 Masters: 80

Did You Know? U of T John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design is one of only 10 recognized accredited architectural schools in Canada.

Undergraduate Programs Bachelor of Arts Architectural studies is offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science in collaboration with the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design. Graduate Programs Master of Architecture Master of Landscape Architecture Master of Urban Design Post-Professional Master of Architecture Post-Professional Master of Landscape Architecture Organizations Recruiting at the Career Centre Bulthaup Toronto Inc., Civitas Urban Design and Planning Inc., E.R.A. Architects Inc., Extreme Measures Inc., Infrastructure Ontario, The MBTW Group/ Watchorn Architect Inc., Owens Corning, Shearer Licensed Interior Design, Urban Systems Ltd., Vermeulens Cost Consultants PDF Version Click here for PDF Version of this document. (Note: You will need Acrobat Reader Version 7)

Updated, March 2009