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2021 Gold Medal Award | Shim-Sutcliffe Architects
Architects Brigitte Shim and A. Howard Sutcliffe are the founding partners of Shim-Sutcliffe Architects. Their work expresses a deep concern for the cultural and spiritual significance of architecture, landscape, and design. To date, their built projects have been recognized with fifteen Governor Ge… Read More
The art on display is the focal point of the room. Shim-Sutcliffe Architects designed the space with a minimalist aesthetic for the art to be the main focus of the space.
DISPLAY CASE DETAIL, FRUM AFRICAN GALLERY AT THE ART GALLERY OF ONTARIO, 2008, PHOTO BY JAMES DOW
Shim and Sutcliffe established their practice, Toronto-based Shim-Sutcliffe Architects, in 1994.
Their work has ranged from projects for non-profit groups to public and private clients.
PHOTO BY JAMES DOW
These works are all distinguished by their attention to detail, with Shim-Sutcliffe Architects frequently designing bespoke hardware and fixtures for their work, and collaborating with local craftspeople to realize their vision.
As their repeat clients Gerald Sheff and Shanitha Kachan describe i… Read More
Shim-Sutcliffe Architects landscape design offers a peaceful escape for their clients.
PHOTO COURTESY OF SHIM-SUTCLIFFE ARCHITECTS
A Juror for the RAIC Gold Medal Award in 2021 stated, “For more than 30 years, [Shim and Sutcliffe] have worked to the highest standards of design and execution of building and landscape—fifteen Governor General’s Medals is no small accomplishment!” writes architect John Patkau. “Brigitte Shim and H… Read More
Jurors for the RAIC Gold Medal 2021 Recipients stated, "By their relentless pursuit of excellence, Brigitte Shim and Howard Sutcliffe have produced a significant body of exceptional design works covering architecture, landscape, interior, furniture and hardware—all developed to an incredibly high st… Read More
