Ian MacDonald (architect)


Ian MacDonald studied architecture at the University of Waterloo and graduated in 1978 from Carleton University. He worked for Ronald Thom at the Thom Partnership', where he developed a foundation for his own approach to site, structure and the importance of landscape in architecture. In 1984 he established the firm of Ian MacDonald Architect, best known for its residential projects.
In addition to practicing architecture, MacDonald has taught at the University of Toronto, John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design between 1984 and 2000, and has lectured nationally and internationally.

Selected awards

Ian MacDonald Architect Inc. has garnered 6 Canadian Architect Awards of Excellence , 3 Governor General's Awards of Architecture and the Ontario Association of Architects Design Excellence Award