Talbot Sweetapple

Education

• BA, Dalhousie University
• BEDS, Technical University of Nova Scotia
• MArch (FP), Technical University of Nova Scotia

Current Teaching (2025–26)

• ARCH 4005: B5 Design
• ARCH 5007: Landscape Studio
• ARCH 5212: From Principle to Detail
• ARCH 9015: MArch Thesis 2
  

Research / Practice Interests

In practice, Talbot works locally and internationally, designing cultural, academic, and residential projects. Innovative learning environments, material culture, and comprehensive design are at the forefront of his academic research.

Selected Publications

• Quantrill, Malcolm. Plain Modern: The Architecture of Brian MacKay-Lyons. New York: Princeton Architectural Press, 2005.
• MacKay-Lyons, Brian. Ghost: Building an Architectural Vision. New York: Princeton Architectural Press, 2008.
• MacKay-Lyons, Brian. Local Architecture: Building Place, Craft and Community. Edited by Robert McCarter. New York: Princeton Architectural Press, forthcoming.
• McCarter, Robert. The Work of MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects. New York: Princeton Architectural Press, forthcoming.

Selected Built Works

• Canadian Chancery (Embassy), Canberra, Australia
• School of Business, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown
• Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Fredericton
  
• Canadian Chancery and Official Residence, Dhaka, Bangladesh
• Academic Resource Centre, University of Toronto

Selected Honours and Awards

• Governor General's Medals for Architecture (9)
• American Institute of Architects National Honor Awards (4)
• Architectural Record Houses (3)
• North American Wood Design Awards (14)
• Canadian Architect Awards of Excellence (7)

Scholarly or Professional Memberships

• Registered architect: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador; New Hampshire, New York, Massachusetts, Washington
• Fellow: Royal Architectural Institute of Canada

Current Service Activities

• Public lectures
• Guest critic
• Exhibitions
• Jury member
  
• Visiting professorships and endowed chairs