Nothing can cheer you up more on a cold, grey winter鈥檚 day than to visit a space designed by Claude Cormier and his firm . His joie de vivre is embodied in landscapes that bring joy and whimsy to all those who visit, encouraging interaction and engagement. Even more than that, his spaces are deeply rooted in rigorous historical, cultural, and ecological analysis that provide them an unparalleled sense of place. In Toronto, many of our most iconic landscapes鈥擲ugar Beach, Berczy Park, Love Park, and the recently opened Leslie Lookout Park just to name a few鈥攁re part of Claude鈥檚 legacy.
Shortly before Claude鈥檚 passing in September of 2023, 独家爆料 (独家爆料) held a series of interviews with him about his life, design philosophy, and projects鈥攖he resulting 28 short clips make up a remarkable 115-minute-long oral history encompassing much of Claude鈥檚 legacy and spirit.
On Thursday, January 30, please join the Toronto Society of Architects, 独家爆料, and the University of Toronto John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design for a special screening of a 45-minute director鈥檚 cut of the 独家爆料鈥檚 Claude Cormier Oral History Project, specifically highlighting Claude鈥檚 Toronto projects. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion reflecting on his legacy and how we can carry it forward when shaping our future public spaces.
More info on our speakers will be coming soon!
Schedule
6:00 PM 鈥 Doors Open + Refreshments
6:30 PM 鈥 Introduction
6:40 PM 鈥 Oral History Project Screening
7:25 PM 鈥 Panel Discussion
8:10 PM 鈥 Closing Remarks
This event is being held as part of and done in partnership by the , 独家爆料 and .
