Shirley Blumberg

Shirley Blumberg
Born (1952-02-04) February 4, 1952 (age 72)
Cape Town, South Africa
NationalityCanadian
Alma materUniversity of Toronto (1976)
OccupationArchitect
AwardsOrder of Canada
PracticeKPMB Architects
Websitehttp://www.kpmb.com/person/shirley-blumberg/

Shirley Blumberg (CM, OAA, FRAIC, AIA) (born February 4, 1952) is a Canadian architect. She is a founding partner of KPMB Architects in Toronto, a Canadian practice. In 2013, Blumberg was invested as a Member of the Order of Canada "for her contributions to architecture and for her commitment to creating spaces that foster a sense of community."[1] Notable projects include the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) Campus, 2011 which is the recipient of the Royal Institute of British Architects International Award (2012),[2] the Architectural Record “Good Design is Good Business Award” (2013)[3] and the Governor General's Medal for Excellence (2014).[4]

  1. ^ "Governor General Announces 90 New Appointments to the Order of Canada". The Governor General of Canada. 30 December 2013. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
  2. ^ "RIBA International Awards 2012: Winners Announced". Detail. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
  3. ^ Baxter, Erin (10 January 2014). "Acclaimed CIGI Campus wins National Honor Award for Architecture in 2014 from American Institute of Architects". Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI). Retrieved 10 March 2015.
  4. ^ "Governor General's Medals in Architecture — 2014 Recipient". Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Retrieved 10 March 2015.