George Baird Bücher

Founded in 1987 in Toronto, Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg Architects has gained recognition for its aesthetically advanced designs for cultural institutions, including the Toronto International Film Festival and Minnesota Orchestra. They are known for their respectful approach to historical architecture, exemplified by the National Ballet School in Toronto. The firm emphasizes ecological innovation in collaboration with climate engineers, as seen in Manitoba Hydro Place. Their integrative design process engages multiple stakeholders, focusing significantly on educational institutions like the Centre for Innovation and Governance and Princeton University's Social Sciences Building.

Writings on Architecture is an anthology of texts by George Baird, focusing on his ongoing interest in planning and the built environment, something which is particularly manifest in his attention to the city of Toronto, where he is active in architecture, urban design and heritage preservation.