Book Launch | A Progressive Traditionalist: John M. Lyle, Architect
with author Glenn McArthur
6:30 PM
Eric Arthur Gallery
Lyle, the architect behind Union Station, the Royal Alexandra Theatre and countless other banks and residences in Toronto, gets the full book treatment A Progressive Traditionalist, with a full historical, biographical and architectural account of his life and works. The launch will feature some displays of Lyle's work at U of T's Eric Arthur Gallery, and author Glenn McArthur will be on hand to sign copies of this gorgeous new architectural volume.
The event is open to the public.
'Glenn McArthur brings Lyle, brilliant designer and passionate cultural nationalist, vividly to life.'
– Christopher Hume
'McArthur has given us an elegant and thoughtful publication that sets a new standard for documenting our architectural legacy.'
– Bruce Kuwabara
For media requests and review copies, please contact Evan Munday.