The Forum Initiatives
The Forum is structured through a series of interconnected initiatives that define its programming
framework.
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The Architectural Installation initiative is an annual or biannual student design-build program developed in collaboration with the University of Waterloo School of Architecture. Open to architecture students, it brings public art and community engagement into the Gaslight District through the creation of site-specific installations exhibited in a public urban setting.
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2026 Summer Design Discovery introduces architecture as both an imaginative adventure and a foundational discipline. The program is thoughtfully structured to support different age groups—encouraging joyful exploration for younger students and cultivating fundamental design thinking for older participants.
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A platform for public education and urban discourse, including
panel discussions, lectures, seminars, and workshops. These
programs engage practitioners, scholars, and the public in
ongoing conversations around architecture, cities, and cultural
production.
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An open platform for interdisciplinary collaboration across the design and build fields, including architecture, landscape, engineering, fabrication, visual arts, and related spatial practices.
The initiative supports joint investigations, experimental projects, and cross-disciplinary production formats that engage both professional and academic partners.
