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About the GVSA
Grand Valley Society of Architects
Established 1963
Established in 1963, the Grand Valley Society of Architects (GVSA) is a non-profit volunteer organization and a Society of the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA). It provides a forum for free discussion of professional matters, a focus in the community for activities involving architects and a centre for educational, community, and social activities for its members.
As a point of contact between the general public and the architectural profession, the GVSA is actively involved in programs which enhance the general level of understanding of architecture and the architectural profession. It also assists the OAA Council in examining matters of interest to the profession throughout Ontario.
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GVSA is committed to presenting informed opinion on issues affecting architecture in the counties of Waterloo, Wellington, Brant and Grey, as well as to increasing public awareness of the social importance of architectural design. We are proud to assist our local partners in education, arts and culture within the local communities we serve.
About the OAA
Grand Valley Society of Architects
The Ontario Association of Architects is a self-regulating organization governed by the Architects Act, which is a statute of the Government of Ontario. The Association is dedicated to promoting and increasing the knowledge, skill and proficiency of its members, and administering the Architects Act, in order that the public interest may be served and protected.
Looking for an architect? Take a look at our current architectural and affiliate members, with their member type and associated firm information, if available.
Upcoming Events
Mon, Oct 21Kitchener Public LibraryOct 21, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Kitchener Public Library, 85 Queen St N, Kitchener, ON N2H 2H1, CanadaOct 21, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Kitchener Public Library, 85 Queen St N, Kitchener, ON N2H 2H1, CanadaFor the 100th anniversary of the birth of Canada’s most famous and influential architect, Vancouver architecture critic/curator Trevor Boddy has prepared a special presentation about two of Arthur Erickson’s house designs. In partnership with the Grand Valley Society of Architects (GVSA)
Tue, Oct 22University of Waterloo - ArchitectureOct 22, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.University of Waterloo - Architecture, 7 Melville St S, Cambridge, ON N1S 2H4, CanadaOct 22, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.University of Waterloo - Architecture, 7 Melville St S, Cambridge, ON N1S 2H4, CanadaA feature lecture on the ideas and designs of Canada’s most globally prominent and influential architect, in celebration of the one hundredth anniversary of his birth. This lecture is sponsored by Grand Valley Society of Architects and Waterloo School of Architecture.
Thu, Oct 24The Walper HotelOct 24, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.The Walper Hotel, 20 Queen St S, Kitchener, ON N2G 1V6, CanadaOct 24, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.The Walper Hotel, 20 Queen St S, Kitchener, ON N2G 1V6, CanadaERA is an award-winning architecture and planning firm focused on conservation through reactivation. Working across a lively spectrum of scales and locales, they develop heritage planning approaches that renew and improve the built environment.