Ian MacDonald (architect)
Quick Facts
Biography
Ian MacDonald, studied architecture at the University of Waterloo and graduated in 1978 from Carleton University. He worked for Ronald Thom at the Thom Partnership', where he developed a foundation for his own approach to site, structure and the importance of landscape in architecture. In 1984 he established the firm of Ian MacDonald Architect, best known for its residential projects.
In addition to practicing architecture, MacDonald has taught at the University of Toronto, John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design between 1984 and 2000, and has lectured nationally and internationally.
Selected Awards
Ian MacDonald Architect Inc. has garnered 6 Canadian Architect Awards of Excellence(1986-2005), 3 Governor General's Awards of Architecture(2002, 2004, 2008) and the Ontario Association of Architects Design Excellence Award(2010)
2010: Ontario Association of Architects Design Excellence Award, House of Grey Highlands
2008: Governor General Medal for Architecture, 4a Wychwood Park
2005: Canadian Architect - Award of Excellence, House in Grey Highlands
2004: Governor General Medal for Architecture, House in Erin Township
2003: Canadian Wood Council - Wood Design Residential Award, House in Mulmur Hills
2002: Governor General Medal for Architecture, House in Mulmur Hills #1
2002: Toronto Dominion Centre and Cadillac Fairview Corporation: Salute to the City, for Excellence in Design and Contributing to the City
2001: Ontario Association of Architects - Architectural Excellence Award, House in Mulmur Hills
1999: Canadian Architect - Award of Excellence, Deacon/Kravis Residence
1997: Canadian Architect - Award of Excellence, House in Mulmur Hills
1995: Canadian Architect - Award of Excellence, 4a Wychwood Park
1994: Canadian Architect - Award of Excellence, 1 MacKenzie Crescent
1986: Canadian Architect - Award of Excellence, Lytle Residence
Selected Projects
- House in Caledon
- Deer Park Residence
- House in Grey Highlands
- House in Collingwood
- Sidney Smith Hall, University of Toronto
- The Boulevard Club
- House on Farnham Avenue
- House in Midtown Toronto
- House at 4a Wychwood Park
- House in Erin Township
- House in Mulmur Hills #1
- House in Mulmur Hills #2
- Graham Residence
- "Welcome to the Faculty of Arts & Science". Artsci.utoronto.ca. Retrieved 2012-03-28.
- "The Boulevard Club". The Boulevard Club. Retrieved 2012-03-28.