Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 9, 2022
• Invested on: June 21, 2023

Brian MacKay-Lyons, C.M.
Kingsburg, Nova Scotia

Brian MacKay-Lyons brings Nova Scotia architecture to the world. Found throughout Eastern Canada, his award-winning vernacular designs merge modern and historical structures in a celebration of maritime culture. Long-time professor at Dalhousie University, he was the esteemed founder and leader of the unique and immersive Ghost Laboratory program, and he helped cement the school’s reputation for regionalist architecture. His many achievements, including the design of the Canadian High Commission in Bangladesh, coupled with his prolific speaking engagements, have made him an undisputed ambassador of the profession.