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Mark Baechler is an Assistant Professor at Laurentian University's McEwen School of Architecture, where he teaches graduate and undergraduate design studios focusing on wood architecture and furniture. He is a Registered Architect with the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) and principal at Mark Baechler Architect.
- Education: M.Arch. and B.A.S. from Carleton University
- Research: Wood furniture and architecture, history/theory of architectural drawing, Abrahamic sanctuary intersections
His practice integrates the Workshop (material experimentation with Ontario forests) and the Drawing Room (contemplative graphite explorations of architectural history and light phenomena). Projects include funded initiatives like the Wood Architecture Institute and robotic fabrication workshops.
- Scientific Awards: 2023 Craft Ontario James H. McPherson Award for woodworking
He has organized international symposia and conferences, including the International Wood Educators Conference (2019) and In Drawing Conference (2022). His research bridges forestry, furniture, and architecture to develop 'circular' material knowledge systems.
