The Canadian Centre for Architecture in Montreal is an international research institution operating from the fundamental premise that architecture is a public concern. It was founded in 1979 by Phyllis Lambert as a new type of cultural institution, with the specific aim of increasing public awareness of the role of architecture in contemporary society and promoting research in the field.
They produce exhibitions, publications, and a range of activities driven by a curiosity about how architecture shapes—and might reshape—contemporary life. CCA invites architects, scholars, and the wider public to engage with their collection, deepening our understanding of the past and giving new relevance to architectural thinking in light of current disciplinary and cultural issues.