Brock is mourning the passing of renowned architect and Chancellor Emeritus Raymond Moriyama.

Moriyama – who served as Brock’s sixth Chancellor from 2001 to 2007 – designed some of Canada’s most iconic buildings, including the Canadian War Museum, the Ontario Science Centre and Ottawa City Hall. He also designed the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo, Japan.

Moriyama also designed several buildings on Brock’s campus, including the Mackenzie Chown Complex, the Walker Complex, Earp Residence and more, and played a key role in helping to secure a gift of 100 Sakura trees from the Japanese government.

The trees were given as a gesture of friendship between Japan and Canada and now attract numerous visitors to campus each spring when in blossom.

“Few people have had the kind of impact on Brock that Raymond Moriyama had,” says Lesley Rigg, President and Vice-Chancellor. “From his valuable advice and guidance during a period of significant growth at the University, to designing many of the buildings we study, work and live in today, Dr. Moriyama’s influence can be felt all across campus – and we’re a better university for it.”

Born in Vancouver, B.C., in 1929, Moriyama received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Toronto and Master of Architecture degree in Civic and Town Planning from McGill University.

He was the recipient of numerous honours including the Confederation of Canada Medal, the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Gold Medal, and honorary degrees from 10 Canadian universities. He was also an Officer of the Order of Canada and the Order of Ontario.