Dan Briker

Biography

In 2015, Dan established his architecture practice, dbdbdb, which is currently engaged in a variety of residential and commercial projects. Previously, Dan practiced at LGA (formerly Levitt Goodman) for 6 years, working on a range of institutional, residential, and mixed-use projects, including the Laurentian School of Architecture in Sudbury, and the Center for Social Innovation at Bathurst. His background in experiential design, information graphics, and data visualization are highlighted by professional experiences at Pylon Design and Bruce Mau Design, including work on Frank Gehry’s Biodiversity Museum in Panama. Dan's research interests are focused on public space in suburbs, as well as the architectural 'place-making' typologies that emerged after WWII in North America: the mall, the theme park, and the Las Vegas strip. This area of interest has been highlighted by several publications and lecture invitations on his research, as well as a solo installation at the Art Gallery of Alberta titled West Edmonton Mall and the Subconscious Space of the City (2009). Other areas of interest and research include issues of authenticity, identity, and authorship in architecture. Dan has been teaching at the Daniels Faculty since 2015, and in the Environmental Design department at OCADU since 2011.

Research Interest

Dan's research interests are focused on public space in suburbs, as well as the architectural 'place-making' typologies that emerged after WWII in North America: the mall, the theme park, and the Las Vegas strip. This area of interest has been highlighted by several publications and lecture invitations on his research, as well as a solo installation at the Art Gallery of Alberta titled West Edmonton Mall and the Subconscious Space of the City (2009). Other areas of interest and research include issues of authenticity, identity, and authorship in architecture.