OTTAWA — Luc Bouliane, a Toronto architect whose designs are inspired by the geology of northern Ontario where he grew up, has been announced as the winner of the 2018 Young Architect Award by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC).
Recent projects include the 2015 expansion and renovation of the National Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 in Halifax (with architect David J. Agro), the Bensimon Byrne ad agency in the CBC Building (2016) and renovations to the York University Student Centre (2012), an media statement indicated.
“Great design and work,” said the five-member selection jury. “He’s on a different trajectory for a young office. He has pursued larger public work from the very beginning, including commercial work, which is unusual.
“His work has strong sculptural qualities. It’s interesting. The spaces are dynamic in terms of composition, shapes and forms, and the level of detail.”
The RAIC Young Architect Award recognizes architects 40 years old or younger for excellence in design, leadership and service to the profession, said the statement. The award will be presented at the RAIC/AANB Festival of Architecture which takes place in Saint John, N.B. from May 30 to June 2.
A native of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. and a graduate of the University of Waterloo’s architecture program, Bouliane worked for 10 years for Teeple Architects in Toronto before establishing Lebel & Bouliane in 2010 with his partner Natasha Lebel.
The eight-person studio has developed a body of work with a focus on cultural institutions, adaptive reuse projects in heritage buildings and custom residences.
Current projects include a new Clearview Public Library branch in Stayner, Ont. and renovations to both New College at the University of Toronto and the Toronto office headquarters for Sidewalk Labs.
“Throughout my career, I have been very fortunate to work with clients who share a commitment to design excellence and recognize the value of a strong design concept,” Bouliane said in the statement. “Their trust and enthusiasm have provided the opportunity for meaningful architectural exploration and innovative solutions to their unique design challenges.”
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