<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cMontr\u00e9al is proud to take part in this campaign alongside the City of Dundee, in the United Kingdom, to\u00a0showcase the talent of local designers and architects worldwide. As a UNESCO City of Design, we recognize\u00a0the importance of these creators for our territory, namely with regard to urban design and\u00a0landscaping. They are the ambassadors for the future of our city.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2013 Luc Rabouin, Executive committee member responsible for commercial and economic<\/em> \u201cI\u2019m delighted with this Montr\u00e9al edition of the \u2018Who is the architect – the designer\u2019 campaign. It\u2019s a\u00a0promising initiative that is directly in line with the City\u2019s commitment to developing and supporting\u00a0creativity and design culture in Montr\u00e9al. The design and architecture industry contributes directly to\u00a0building our metropolis\u2019s uniqueness, and therefore its attractiveness and competitiveness, while also\u00a0contributing to individual and collective well-being.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2013 \u00c9ric Labelle, Director of the Economic Development Service, City of Montr\u00e9al<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cThe enthusiasm generated by this campaign underlies a real challenge in recognizing the essential\u00a0contribution of designers and architects in materializing various projects intended for all citizens. If artists\u00a0and photographers, for example, are systematically credited for their work, we believe at Kollectif that it\u00a0should be the same for our colleagues in the various design fields to raise awareness towards design\u00a0culture here and abroad.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2013 Martin Houle, Architect MRAIC, Director and Founder of Kollectif<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cWe are delighted that Dundee is partnering with the City of Montr\u00e9al on this important initiative. The City\u00a0of Dundee is incredibly proud of the architectural and urban design projects which surround us in our\u00a0everyday lives. I am very supportive of this initiative to raise awareness of the people and teams behind\u00a0these outstanding projects and committed to crediting the architects, designers, engineers and\u00a0contractors who bring ideas to life.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2013 Councillor Lynne Short, Dundee City Council Spokesperson for Culture, History and Sport<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cCollaborating and learning from fellow UNESCO Cities of Design around the world is what makes being\u00a0a part of this network really special. Montr\u00e9al\u2019s project \u2018Who is the architect – the designer\u2019 caught my\u00a0attention and I was pleased that Dundee has the opportunity to participate in the 2023 campaign. Through\u00a0a series of stunning photos, this initiative introduces us to some of the designers who are helping to make\u00a0Dundee a city of design.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2013 Annie Marrs, Lead Officer, UNESCO City of Design Dundee<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Along with 43 other cities worldwide, Montr\u00e9al and Dundee were awarded the title of UNESCO Cities of Design which is part of the larger UNESCO Creative Cities Network created in 2004. In granting these titles, UNESCO is acknowledging both Montr\u00e9al and Dundee\u2019s creative potential in the design disciplines, based on the strong concentration of talent as well as the commitment and determination of both cities and their respective other levels of government and civil society to build on those strengths for the purpose of enhancing their citizens\u2019 quality of life. The UNESCO designation is neither a label nor a form of recognition. It is an invitation to develop around the selected cities\u2019 creative forces in design. The UNESCO City of Design designation is thus a collective project that, to become a reality over time, demands that all stakeholders\u2014elected officials, citizens, experts, entrepreneurs and designers\u2014buy into it and make it their own.<\/p>\n More information can be found at: https:\/\/en.unesco.org\/creative-cities<\/a><\/p>\n The Bureau du design is part of Montr\u00e9al\u2019s Service du d\u00e9veloppement \u00e9conomique. Its mission is to improve city planning together with designers and architects; to provide support and guidance to municipal departments and the boroughs in experimenting with processes that favour quality and promote the emerging generation of design and architecture practitioners (competitions, workshops, panels); and to develop the market for Montr\u00e9al-based designers and architects (incentives, projects) while promoting their talent locally and internationally. It is responsible for Montr\u00e9al\u2019s designation as a UNESCO City of Design in 2006, for the report that led to its extension in 2016, and for the review filed for the purpose of its renewal in 2021.<\/p>\n More information can be found at: https:\/\/designmontreal.com<\/a><\/p>\n Dundee is the United Kingdom\u2019s first and only UNESCO City of Design. The global designation as a Creative City acknowledges Dundee\u2019s rich design heritage, its thriving contemporary design sector and a city committed to using design to solve the problems its citizens face. The programs run by the UNESCO City of Design Dundee team are unpinned by a belief in the power of design and the essential role of designers in the life of a city. The activities celebrate and demonstrate the impact of design, embrace co-design, promote talent, engage designers in decision-making and collaborate with other UNESCO Cities of Design.<\/p>\n More information can be found at:\u00a0https:\/\/cityofdesigndundee.com<\/a><\/p>\n Founded in 2006, Kollectif\\’s mission is to inform, promote and support Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s architectural quality as well as its community of professionals by means of a news website, production of original video series, a presence on social networks, the organization of architectural campaigns and active participation in certain events. In 2023, Kollectif was awarded the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Advocate for Architecture Award, which celebrates an individual, or collective of individuals, who has acted as a public champion for the advancement of Canadian architecture through their advocacy, patronage, and\/or other forms of support.<\/p>\n More information can be found at: https:\/\/kollectif.net<\/a> (in French only)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n C O N T A C T<\/p>\n Patrick Marmen <\/p>\n F U R T H E R\u00a0 \u00a0I N F O R M A T I O N<\/p>\n Follow the campaign on social media<\/strong> \u201cWho is the architect – the designer\u201d, the campaign that seeks to emphasize the creative work of dedicated professionals and increase public awareness regarding\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":9563,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9561","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-project"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n![\\\"\\\"](\\\"https:\/\/www.designcities.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bildschirmfoto-2023-10-23-um-09.31.32.png\\\")
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\ndevelopment, knowledge, innovation and design, City of Montr\u00e9al<\/em><\/p>\n<\/a>\n<\/a>\n<\/a>\nAbout the Cities of Design of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network<\/h4>\n
About the City of Montr\u00e9al\u2019s Bureau du design<\/h4>\n
About Design Dundee<\/h4>\n
About Kollectif<\/h4>\n
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\nChief of Staff and Design Commissioner
\nBureau du design, City of Montr\u00e9al
\npatrick.marmen@montreal.ca<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThe City of Montr\u00e9al\u2019s Bureau du design Facebook<\/a> Instagram<\/a>
\nDesign Dundee Facebook<\/a> Instagram<\/a>
\nKollectif Facebook<\/a> Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"