Bruce Kuwabara: Lecture and Reception

20mar6:00 pm7:30 pmBruce Kuwabara: Lecture and ReceptionFrances K. Smith Lecture in Canadian Art with Bruce Kuwabara

Event Details

Grant Hall, 43 University Ave
20 March, 2025
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Free and open to all

Bruce Kuwabara, a founding partner at KPMB Architects, will present several recent projects that explore the themes of art and community and the insights he gained working on Agnes Reimagined, the new building which will house the Agnes Etherington Art Centre, currently in progress on Queen’s campus.

Architecture is the discipline and vehicle through which he has understood societal, cultural, environmental, and economic issues. This has led to integrated design thinking, which has produced a body of work that engages with existing structures and contexts while pointing to the future. His cumulative knowledge of architecture as a profession and practice has evolved responding to the climate crisis, and issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. How can architecture be a catalyst for reimagining the world?

Agnes members enjoy early entry for preferred seating and cocktail hour from 5:15-5:45pm.
General admission begins at 5:45pm, with a 6:00pm start time for the lecture, followed by a public reception.

About Dr. Bruce Kuwabara

We are honoured to host Dr Bruce Kuwabara for the 2025 Frances K. Smith Lecture in Canadian Art. One of the most influential figures in contemporary architecture, Kuwabara plays a transformative role in shaping public and cultural spaces across Canada and beyond.

Known for his collaborative approach to design, Kuwabara has worked on numerous award-winning projects, from cultural institutions to educational facilities and urban master plans, all grounded in a deep respect for place, culture and community.

His design practice champions sustainability and harmonious integration of architecture within its environment. In this lecture, Kuwabara will share insights from his distinguished career spanning four decades, reflecting on innovative past projects and on the current Agnes Reimagined.

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Time

March 20, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

Location

Grant Hall, Queen's University

35 University Ave, Kingston ON

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