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The publishers cannot be held responsible for unsolicited manuscripts and photographs. I n the 1940s, in the Slocan Valley, a young boy built a tree house by himself, using an old borrowed saw, branches, and scraps of wood. Years later, he said: "That tree house, when finished, was beautiful. It was my university, my place of solace, a place to think and learn." That boy was Raymond Moriyama, CC FRAIC RCA, who became one of Canada's notable architects, with projects ranging from the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo to the Canadian War Museum, and the Ontario Science Centre. Context is everything. When he built the treehouse, Moriyama and his family were in an internment camp in the B.C. Interior, along with thousands of other Canadians of Japanese origin during the Second World War. In the safe space he had built, the 12-year-old overcame despair, discovered the beauty of nature, and imagined some of the forms he would later design. These childhood experiences of exclusion and isolation helped to inspire his commitment to architecture with social relevance. Almost 70 years later, Moriyama worked with the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) and its Foundation to create a $100,000 international prize for architecture that is transformative. In February, the RAIC launched a call for submissions for the 2019 RAIC International Prize. The first and second editions were known as the Moriyama RAIC International Prize. But this time, its founder decided it was time to pass the torch. "Now that the uniqueness and importance of the International Prize is widely recognized, and that the name of the RAIC has gained weight in the international world of architecture, Sachi and I happily return the torch back to the RAIC to manage the International Prize," says Moriyama. "We expect the RAIC International Prize and scholar- ships to continue to grow in stature, size, and programme." The biennial prize competition is open to architects from any- where in the world. The deadline is April 26, and the winner will be unveiled at a gala on October 25 in Toronto. The first two winners, a community library on the outskirts of Beijing and a kindergarten in Tokyo, have both been praised not only for their excellence in design, but for their impact on commu- nities and users. Barry Johns, FRAIC, chair of the 2017 jury, noted that, "the sheer joy that is palpable in this architecture" sets apart the Fuji Kindergarten, designed by Tokyo-based Tezuka Architects. "It is one of those rare buildings – comprised of a geometric plan, a single section, a roof, and a tree – that in their utter simplicity and unfet- tered logic magically transcend the normal experience of learning." The Liyuan Library, designed by architect Li Xiaodong, won the inaugural Moriyama RAIC International Prize in 2014. "This project is about the relationship of a building to its surroundings and its role in serving the community, rather than a building as a discrete object," Li wrote in his submission statement. The jury noted: "It is a lovely object in a dramatic landscape, a wondrous thing to use and be in." The jury is interested in how buildings are used and experienced in their communities. For that reason, the award is open to build- ings that have been in use for at least two years prior to the entry deadline. Jurors visit the shortlisted projects and evaluate each building's formal and experiential qualities; effectiveness in use; response to site, climate and environmental conditions; engage- ment with the broader context – social, cultural, historic and political; and craftsmanship. Helping to nurture the next generation, the prize fund also awards three $5,000 RAIC International Prize Scholarships to full-time archi- tecture students registered in a Canadian architecture program. Submissions are due on April 26, and entrants must write an essay describing the moment when they decided to become an architect. To find out how to apply for the RAIC International Prize and scholarships, visit internationalprize.raic.org. The RAIC International Prize Gala will be held on Friday, October 25, 2019, at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel in Toronto. This inspiring celebration kicks off the 2019 RAIC Festival of Architecture, October 26-30. Architects and industry professionals from across the country will honour the winner and celebrate the unique values of the prize. Purchase Gala tickets through the Festival of Architecture registration site: raic.org/festival. To support the gala and inspire life-changing architec- ture, contact Katie Russell, Sponsorship Development Manager, 1-844-856-RAIC (7242) x 216, krussell@raic.org. Find out more at internationalprize.raic.org/en/sponsorship-opportunities. A RAIC International Prize seeks inspiring works of architecture

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