Patricia is a partner in the firm of Patkau Architects in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In over 30 years of practice her firm has insisted on a practice that integrates architectural, urban, social, environmental and cultural concerns. Projects range in scale from gallery installations to urban planning. Project types include libraries, art galleries, schools, sports facilities, visitors centers, community and academic buildings and private residences. The work focuses on the intricacies of local cultures, the specificities of places and the material imaginations of construction.

Patkau Architects also has a research practice, PAR. Research ranges in scale from industry based investigations into cladding systems, to innovative material based processes, to the design of reproducible products.

Throughout her career Patricia has been engaged in both teaching and professional practice. She is currently Professor Emerita at the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture at the University of British Columbia. In March 2009, she was awarded the Tau Sigma Delta Gold medal for exemplary commitment to architectural education and the practice of architecture. In June 2009, in conjunction with her partner, John Patkau, she received the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada’s Gold Medal. She is a Member of the Order of Canada.

The Daniels Faculty is proud to host a popular public lecture series featuring leading professionals and academics in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, and visual studies. All events are free and open to the public (unless otherwise stated). Tickets are not required for events at 230 College Street and seating is provided on a first come, first served basis. As many of our speakers attract capacity crowds, we recommend that you arrive early to avoid disappointment. No latecomers will be admitted into the theatre once the lecture has started, however an overflow room with a live video-feed will be set up in Room 106 for those unable to obtain a seat in the main lecture hall. We also post videos of most evening lectures on our YouTube channel. If you have any questions about upcoming events, please don’t hesitate to contact our Events and Communications Coordinator Pamela Walls at pamela.walls@daniels.utoronto.ca or 416-978-2253.