Book Launch & Reception

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT

On behalf of FBM Architecture and H�� Architectural Press, you are invited to a reception and celebration marking the publication of CARE: Research Method Design Practice (H�� Architectural Press, 2026).

This new book highlights the work of FBM across institutional, commercial, community-based, landscape, and residential architecture. Centred on an ethic of care, the publication explores design as a responsive, research-driven practice that engages deeply with communities, sites, and social contexts. Featuring an essay by Susan Fitzgerald, along with contributions by Jean-Pierre Chupin and Brian Carter, CARE offers thoughtful perspectives on architecture’s role in supporting people, institutions, and the planet.

Event Details
📍 5410 Spring Garden Road, Exhibition Room, H�� School of Architecture
📅 Wednesday, June 24, 2026
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM

Accessibility Note: Elevator access will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. We are sorry for the inconvenience this may cause.

We hope you will join us to celebrate this important publication and connect with the community.

Please note that a cash bar will be available during the event.

Essy Baniassad Lecture | Presented by John Patkau

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Join H�� Architectural Press (DAP), its Board members, and the H�� Faculty of Architecture and Planning for the inaugural Essy Baniassad Lecture.

Presented by notable architect John Patkau in honour of the late Essy Baniassad (d. 2023)—former Dean and co-founder of TUNS Press with Brian Carter—the lecture, titled Material Operations, Manoeuvres and Manipulations, will highlight reflections on architecture, research, and innovation. Register for in-person or virtual attendance at the link below.

A reception will follow the lecture, offering an opportunity to connect and continue the conversation.

A companion publication will follow the lecture. Supported by the Essy Baniassad Endowment Fund, this initiative contributes to the ongoing work of DAP in advancing this series and architectural excellence, education, and appreciation.

Location: H�� University Ralph M. Medjuck Building | 5410 Spring Garden Rd, Halifa NS. The lecture will be held in the Medjuck Auditorium (room B015), and the reception will be hosted in the Medjuck Exhibition Room.

Lecture: 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Reception: 7:00 PM-8:00 PM

Register for in-person or virtual attendance, here.

Accessibility Note: Elevator access will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. We are sorry for the inconvenience this may cause.

To donate to the Essy Baniassad Endowment Fund, contact the DAP Publications Manager, Susanne Marshall, at archpress@dal.ca.

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Dr. Essy Baniassad (1936–2023) was a globally influential architect, educator, and former Dean at the Technical University of Nova Scotia (TUNS). A champion of international collaboration, he expanded architectural education worldwide, founded TUNS Press (now H�� Architectural Press), and led initiatives across Canada, Botswana, and Hong Kong, inspiring generations through his clarity, vision, and commitment to architecture’s social impact.

John Patkau, co-founder of Patkau Architects with Patricia Patkau, is one of North America’s foremost designers. His contributions to the practice of architecture have been recognized by numerous awards, including the RAIC Gold Medal for lifetime achievement, and by Membership in the Order of Canada for significant contributions to Canadian culture. He co-authored H�� Architectural Press’s publication Patkau Architects: Selected Projects 1983–1993, the first volume in the Documents in Canadian Architecture series.

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Book Launch & Reception

Essy Baniassad Lecture | Presented by John Patkau