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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Happy 156th birthday, John D Atchison. As one of the most influential architects in Winnipeg’s history, Mr Atchison has been described as one of the most prolific practitioners of the Chicago School style. #winnipeg #history #architecture #chicago #architect

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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

‘The cupid of construction’, 10 February 2007 edition of the Winnipeg Free Press. See more below. You may find more 'matches' on our website and learn more about Winnipeg landmarks and histories. Image: WAF Collection #wpgarch30 #canadianarchitecture #valentines #winnipeg #manitoba #archiseek

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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Winnipeg architectural firm Green Blankstein Russell (GBR) hosts annual staff curling bonspiel. #curlingdayincanada #curling @emmaewood.bsky.social @cityofwinnipeg.bsky.social Source: GBR Fonds, Winnipeg Architecture Foundation Archives

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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

738 Nassau St South (1976) in #LordRobers neighbourhood of #Winnipeg; sadly slated for demolition. More information below and on our website: winnipegarchitecture.ca/738-nassau-street-south #architecture #housing #gusdaroza #modernist #canadian #manitoba #canadiandesign #modernism

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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

#ArchiShorts 2026 Call for Entries Registration is free and open to all. Win great prizes and be featured in A+DFF, Canada's only film festival dedicated to architecture and design. Deadline 26 March. adff.ca/archishorts

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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Former Place Louis Riel, 190 Smith St, by Libling Michener and Associates 1969–1970. Originally named to mark the 100th anniversary of Manitoba’s entry into Confederation and to commemorate Mr Riel’s role in the formation of the province in 1870. 📷Henry Kalen, UM Archives #LouisRiel #Architecture

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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Launching #wpgarch30. 30 years of WAF, and so much more. To our patrons and supporters: thank you for your trust, steadfast support & funding our work. Stay tuned for special 30th-anniversary programming later this year. We are delighted to have you join us. #winnipeg #staytuned #architecture

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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

UPDATE: Due to the extension of construction in the neighbourhood, WAF's tour of Armstrong's Point has been postponed to 2026. We apologise for the inconvenience. Check out our website, sign up for our newsletter, or follow us on social media to get notified when new events are announced.

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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Unfortunate to see a character defining element removed from this modernist building.

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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE: Due to Air Canada travel disruptions, this WAF event is rescheduled for Wednesday, 27 August at 12:00 noon. Please join us then for David R Bellhouse’s talk. We thank everyone for their flexibility and understanding. We look forward to seeing everyone at the lecture. Thank you

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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Join Matt Cohen and WAF for a walking tour of the Ghost Signs in Winnipeg's Exchange District! Ghost Signs are hand-painted, outdoor ads that have been preserved on sides of buildings. They are also known as 'fading ads' or 'brick ads' and were prevalent from the 1890s through to the 1960s.

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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

NEW TOUR: Join WAF for a free architectural tour of the recently restored Fortune Block on Wednesday, 9 July 2025! Advance registration is required, please email: tours@winnipegarchitecture.ca The building is wheelchair accessible. 📍Wednesday, 9 July 2025 || 6:30 PM || 232 Main Street

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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

NEW TOUR: A free architectural tour of the James Ave Pumphouse on Wednesday, 2 July 2025! Advance registration is required, see details below. Join WAF and architect Pablo Batista, 5468796 Architecture for a tour of the award-winning James Avenue Pumphouse project.

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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

*REPOST* Join WAF for a free heritage photo walk through downtown with Leif Norman and Susan Algie. Explore Winnipeg's built environment with historic postcards and compare past to present. The route is accessible, and all ages are welcome! 🕰️Wednesday 25 June, 6:30 PM 📍Union Station, 123 Main St.

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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Make sure to follow along on socials and winnipegarchitecture.ca/events as new tours, talks, and other events are announced. Any questions? Contact tours@winnipegarchitecture.ca! #wpgarch #winnipeg #winnipegarchitecture #canadianarchitecture #canadianarchitect #architecturetour

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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Join @brentbellamy.bsky.social for an architectural bike tour + celebrate #BikeWeek2025! Event Details: shorturl.at/TwDxp 10 June 2025 | 6:30 pm Old Market Square, Exchange District Offered as part of @bikeweekwpg.bsky.social

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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Thank you to Tourism Winnipeg for showcasing Winnipeg Places+Spaces- our new architectural guidebook for the city

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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Architecture+Design Film Festival Winnipeg.9-13 April. adff.ca. Tickets and passes now on sale from Dave Barber Cinematheque. ticketing.useast.veezi.com/sessions/?si...

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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Win 2 passes to the Architecture + Design Film Festival. Spot ads on Winnipeg Transit (inside and out). Snap a photo and tag us! #ADFFWinnipeg Enter multiple times by posting on Bluesky, Instagram, and Facebook. Good luck! Contest ends 6 April 2025, 23:59 CDT. Not affiliated with Bluesky or Meta.

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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Architecture+Design Film Festival Winnipeg. Tickets and passes are on sale. Reserved comfy seats, fresh popcorn, world premieres ticketing.useast.veezi.com/sessions/?si...

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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

An award-winning home designed by architect Gerald A Libling in Windsor Park, as featured in The Winnipeg Tribune, 1957. 👷 Credit: The Winnipeg Tribune Learn more in WAF's March feature book 'Windsor Park: An Architectural Tour'. #WpgArch #Winnipeg #Suburban #MidCenturyHome #CanadianArchitecture

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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Windsor Park remains a favourite neighbourhood, thoughtfully designed and enjoyed by generations of families. 🏘️ Explore the #history and #architecture of this innovative suburb. Feature book pricing only available through WAF's website. #WinnipegArchitecture #CanadianArchitecture #MidCenturyHome

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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

ArchiShorts – Entries NOW OPEN A+DFF is delighted to showcase #local talent; artists, architects, students, educators, and all creatives are encouraged to apply. #Architecture is everywhere. Get creative, showing how any place tells a story. Info and registration details: adff.ca/archishorts/

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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

A book sale to celebrate #ILoveToReadMonth and one of Winnipeg's favourite gathering spots. Snag a copy... or a few!📚 www.winnipegarchitecture.ca/shop #Winnipeg #Canada #Architecture #DesignMatters #WpgArch

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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Celebrate #ILoveToReadMonth by exploring the beauty of library architecture and design. All month long we're sharing highlights from WAF's archival collections. Follow along and please share, if you enjoy. #Architecture #Winnipeg #Canada #DesignMatters #Libraries #WpgArch #CanadianArchitecture

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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Fort Garry Public Library 1959 Architect George A Stewart Learn more: winnipegarchitecture.ca/fort-garry-p... Architectural Drawings: WAF George Stewart fonds #WinnipegArchitecture #ILoveToReadMonth #LibraryArchitecture #Architecture #CanadianArchitecture #DesignMatters #WpgArch #Canada #History

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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Former Transcona Public Library, 1961, architect Roy Sellors. Learn more: winnipegarchitecture.ca/transcona-pu... Architectural drawings: WAF Roy Sellors fonds. #WinnipegArchitecture #Transcona #WpgArch #ILoveToReadMonth #Architecture #Libraries #CanadianArchitecture #DesignMatters

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