Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 21, 2013
• Invested on: September 12, 2014

For her contributions to architecture and for her commitment to creating spaces that foster a sense of community.


Shirley Blumberg has created architectural spaces that cultivate a strong sense of community. A co-founder of KPMB Architects, she has brought to fruition a wide range of cultural, heritage, academic and social housing projects. Her creativity, bolstered by experience, has earned her accolades for such projects as the Gardiner Museum and the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI). She has supported and mentored the next generation of architects, and is an inspiration to women who aspire to leadership in the profession.