Design Matters – In Celebration of MLA’s 10th Anniversary
Design Matters is a guest lecture series that brings together students, faculty and the design community through talks and discussions with leaders in the field. On March 25, the lecture “Mountain Time: Practicing Landscape Architecture Across Alberta and the North” examines how economies, urban growth and climate intersect across Western Canada. Panelists include Tiffany Adair (ground cubed), Doriena Hassett (City of Calgary), George Harris (George Harris Collaborative Inc.) and Douglas Olson (Safe Design Operations).
School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, University of Calgary, 801 7 Ave. S.W., go.ucalgary.ca
HBC at Hudson: Past, Present, and Future
Hudson’s Bay Company has maintained its presence on Stephen Avenue since the 1890s. Although the store is now closed, its role in Canadian cultural history remains significant. In partnership with the Calgary Downtown Association, Heritage Calgary is hosting an information session on March 26 exploring the building’s past, present and future. The event features a panel discussion, followed by a Q&A and informal networking. Light refreshments will be provided.
The Loft Ballroom, Hudson, 200 8 Ave. S.W., 6th floor, heritagecalgary.ca
Mapping History: The Calgary Atlas Project
This spring, Lougheed House is collaborating with the Calgary Institute for the Humanities on a series of events exploring the city’s history through the Calgary Atlas Project. This new exhibit features maps created by local historians and artists. It’s accompanied by original art pieces, artifacts, tours, workshops and talks running from April 2 to May 17. Topics include queer history, local architecture in 40 buildings, the literary geography of 1920s Calgary and more. The exhibit launches on April 2 with an opening party where you can grab a drink, pick up a copy of any of the maps from the gift shop and see the city in a new way.
Lougheed House, 707 13 Ave. S.W., lougheedhouse.com
