12 Facts About Phyllis Lambert

Phyllis Lambert was vehemently against the building that had already been designed for the plot by Pereira and Luckman Architects.

Phyllis Lambert was given the mandate to find a suitable alternative and after an extended research lasting six weeks Mies van der Rohe was brought forward as the new candidate.

Phyllis Lambert received the project and became her mentor supporting her in her wish to become an architect.

Phyllis Lambert later became the consultant to the Seagram Building, entrusted with its maintenance including the supervision and the curation of all exhibitions and collections, until 2000.

Phyllis Lambert became one of the advocates in the efforts to revitalize the struggling Shaughnessy Village district.

Phyllis Lambert considered an investment in renovating low-to medium-income neighbourhoods as important as the conservation of monuments or building anew.

Phyllis Lambert served on the board of directors of Cemp's subsidiary, Cadillac Fairview for which she later picketed the offices of project developer.

Phyllis Lambert's work includes serving as developer on the restoration of the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles by architect Gene Summers.

Phyllis Lambert holds honorary degrees from some 26 universities in North America and in Europe.

Phyllis Lambert was awarded the Vincent Scully Prize by the National Building Museum in 2006.

Phyllis Lambert was the recipient of the Golden Lion at the 14th Venice Architecture Biennale.

In 2023, Phyllis Lambert was awarded the Ada Louise Huxtable prize for her contribution to the wider architectural industry.