It was my birthday last weekend, and while there were no balloons or sprinkles à la every-Pinterest-party-photo, I had a few days of celebratory fun.
my birthday crown
lazy morning patio time
a birthday selfie – wearing my new favourite sweatshirt
Cutting pizza with scissors – doesn’t everybody do this?
flowers from the Kitchener market
homemade chocolate cake by my mom – delicious!
Elora, Ontario
horse & buggy parking only – Elora, Ontario
I was recently given a tour of the CIGI Campus, one of my favourite buildings in Waterloo. The CIGI Campus was built on the former site of the Seagram’s Distillery and is now home to innovative academic and research programs.
The CIGI Campus is home to the Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA) as well as the Centre for International Governance and Innovation (CIGI). I have been fortunate to work with some of the scholars and students at the CIGI Campus and I am impressed by their professionalism, intelligence, and the pride they have for the work that they do.
The CIGI campus is impressive for several reasons. First, the exterior’s modern design is a striking focal point in the Uptown Waterloo landscape. Second, the interior architecture is innovative, bright, and sleek. Finally, the clean lines, repetitive forms, and interior courtyard are attractive and inviting. Let’s take a tour, shall we?
front lobby
front lobby walls and ceiling
stairway to patio and auditorium
auditorium
sleek auditorium walls
chairs made from recycled materials
overlooking the courtyard
work bar
Stylish, right?
For additional information about the CIGI campus click here.
All photos by Jordana. Many thanks to Lauren A. at CIGI for the tour!