SPECIAL EVENTS
BEAT Special Events encompass a variety of initiatives, including book launches, portfolio reviews for BIPOC students, Cross Pollination Parties (events inviting non-architects), game nights, wine tours, as well as special lectures or events featuring distinguished guests. These special events have benefited from collaborations with allied organizations such as DesignTO, BAIDA, SOSA, TSA, and others.
BEAToronto is thrilled to invite members to Taking Stock; a project we are proud to support as a partner.
“Taking Stock: Voices of Women in Architecture Across Canada” is a 2-day symposium at Toronto Metropolitan University, Department of Architectural Science, 6 & 7 March, that brings together students, architects, academics, advocates, historians, journalists, policymakers, statisticians, and others to share knowledge and experiences, advance essential conversations, and spark systemic, embedded change in pedagogy, practice, and policy for women in architecture.
Join us for an exclusive tour of Limberlost Place, led by four women whose contributions were key to the design and construction of this landmark project.
Located on George Brown Polytechnic’s Waterfront Campus, the 10-storey Limberlost Place is Canada’s only—and possibly the world’s first—academic mass timber tower. To accomplish this feat, the team led by Moriyama Teshima Architects and Acton Ostry Architects needed to achieve the longer spans required for classrooms with mass timber, as well as to overcome regulatory hurdles related to the occupant load of an assembly-type building.
A Celebration of BEAT’s Founders
Wednesday, November 26, 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Location: KPMB Architects, 351 King Street East, Suite 1200
Please join us in celebrating Shirley Blumberg, Brigitte Shim, and Betsy Williamson’s work in founding BEAT, and their contributions in stewarding the organization through its first decade!
As Building Equality in Architecture Toronto (BEAT) marks its 10th anniversary, we invite you to celebrate a decade of empowering women in architecture and design!
Since our founding, BEAT has been a volunteer-run organization dedicated to community-building, advocacy, networking, and mentorship, fostering opportunities for women to thrive in the architecture and design industry.
Navigating the early years of your architecture career can be challenging. How do you make yourself heard in meetings, on calls, or on-site? In Finding Your Voice, four accomplished principals share their personal journeys, the obstacles they've faced, and the strategies they've used to establish their presence in the profession. This candid and inspiring conversation will explore how different personalities, strengths, and experiences shape the way architects communicate and lead. If you're looking to refine your professional voice and learn from those who’ve walked the same path, this discussion should not be missed.
SOSA x BEAT X BAIDA presents Game Night!
Join us for a delightful evening of fun, games, and celebration as SOSA X BEAT X BAIDA come together to cap off the year with a bang!