As you have already discovered, we don’t reside in Waterloo but rather in a historic building located in the heart of the old Galt neighborhood of Cambridge. The restored Riverside Silk Mill situated right along the banks of the Grand River will soon become your home sweet home.
In your first year, you’ll be tossed into a whirlwind of learning. The program challenges you to develop knowledge in architectural design, building science, cultural history, and visual communication. Expect to become immersed in the world of architecture, indulge in all things design at Musagetes Library, travel to the sprawling urban organism that is New York City, and maybe get an exacto knife cut or two.
While academics are important, first year also is a time to explore your interests. Our campus has a lot of extracurriculars to choose from including the Waterloo Architecture Students Association (WASA), BRIDGE, Mole Magazine, coffee houses, yoga mornings, and hockey nights. We get together with other Engineering students for Archineering events, Off Term Parties, and the Engineering Ambassador Team.
The school has a dynamic and tight-knit community, and your peers will be your best resource. The third floor studio is where ideas spark, people collaborate, and friendships form.
Best of luck, and much love from your new family at Waterloo Architecture!
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