Designing with Stone & Masonry
Tuesday, October 13, 1:00pm to 3:00pm
20203 113 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
Natural stone, honed precision, human craft. That's our method. Join Scorpio Masonry for a live shop tour from raw block to finished façade!
What you'll see:
A tour of CNC saws that are used to cut stone slabs
Stone at every stage, from raw block to finished facade
Our technicians' hand-finishing work
A brick showcase featuring colours, textures, and patterns
Real projects that started as ambitious designs
Schedule:
1:00pm Welcome
1:10pm Shop tour and fabrication demo
2:00pm Brick showcase and project stories
2:30pm Q&A and networking
Before you come:
Wear closed-toe shoes (this is a working shop)
Safety gear provided
About 2 hours of standing and walking
Parking and/or transportation provided
So You Want To Be An Architect?
Tuesday, October 13, 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Milner Library, Civic Employee Room 2-3
This presentation is about the nuts and bolts of practice, including an exploration of how buildings are made and the professionals behind them. The presentation will aid students in understanding the necessary skills and prerequisites to becoming a licensed architect.
Making Mill Woods Make Sense
Tuesday, October 13, 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Location TBD
Dive into the 1971 Mill Woods Development Concept for a deeper look at the method to the madness.
How the heck did Mill Woods happen? Why does it look and feel the way it does? Whose idea was it to force people to circumnavigate a seemingly endless maze of looping roads? There must be a method to the madness, right?
Making Mill Woods Make Sense is a crash course on the urban design and architectural history of Edmonton’s most ambitious and innovative planned communities. Drawing on the delightfully funky 1971 Mill Woods Development Concept, get a deeper look at some of the unique elements behind the method to the madness that make Mill Woods, Mill Woods.
Inspiring the Next Generation Through the Life Story of Wallbridge and Imrie
Tuesday, October 13, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
6 Acres (Imrie House - 17503 45 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6M 2N3) It is know as the “Land Stewardship Centre” on Google maps.
Step inside 6 Acres, the former home of pioneering Edmonton architects Jean Wallbridge and Mary Imrie, and discover the remarkable story of two women who helped shape Alberta’s architectural history.
In 1950, Wallbridge and Imrie opened Canada’s first female-led architecture firm right here in Edmonton. Local author Tyson Mastel will share their story through a reading of his picture book, The Girls: The Wild and Wondrous Lives of Jean Wallbridge and Mary Imrie.
Following the read-aloud, Tyson will co-host a short Q&A with 6 Acres expert Devon Moar, offering an opportunity to learn more about Jean and Mary, their groundbreaking work, and the place they called home.
The event will conclude with a guided tour of 6 Acres, giving participants the rare opportunity to experience the place where Jean and Mary lived and worked.
Come explore the story of two trailblazing women, discover the history of a remarkable Edmonton home, and be inspired by the lives they built together.
EDW 2026 Premier Event: MADE Launch Party!
Tuesday, October 13, 7:00pm to 10:00pm
The Cobalt - 10146 123 St NW, Edmonton
Kick off Edmonton Design Week 2026 in style at the Cobalt — music, food, community, and a first look at MADE by Young Bloods.
Celebrate the start of Edmonton Design Week 2026 with an evening that brings together the design community to mark the beginning of the week ahead — this year exploring our theme, Method: the process behind the making. Food and drinks will be available throughout the evening.
Attendees will have the unique opportunity to explore MADE by Young Bloods, a volunteer-run showcase for Edmonton's emerging design community. 15 selected designers present deep dives into their work in a public gallery — a chance to meaningfully explore the process and intent behind work across a variety of disciplines, platforming young creative voices and connecting them with peers, industry professionals, and the public.