Happy 25th, CCA

On May 7, 1989, the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) opened in Montreal. Founded by Phyllis Lambert as a museum and study center, the CCA has established itself as one of the world's most important collecting and research institutions focused on architecture. Lambert's lasting intent is best summarized by her opening-day remarks 25 years ago: "I feel people just don’t understand [architecture]—they look at buildings, they go in and out of them, they sort of say, ‘It’s a utilitarian thing,’ but there’s no consciousness. We want to make them conscious." The CCA is commemorating its silver anniversary with special events, new exhibitions, a new research program, and free admission on the 25th of every month until May 2015.