The vision for the Richard Ivey Building was creation of a vibrant, unified campus that would attract the best students and faculty, express the school’s global identity, and celebrate Western University itself.

Located on the western edge of the university’s campus at an active corner, the Richard Ivey Building is a beacon, a signifier of the school’s flagship status. Echoing the architecture of Western University's campus and the adjacent Brescia College, the solid masonry on the exterior conveys the traditional materiality of the University’s Gothic architecture, making it a modern building rooted in tradition.

Jury comments

If James Bond went to a business school, this would be it. It is aspirational to their students in their quest to succeed. The rich materials and warmth speak to a clarity and consistent development across many scales. The plan is well-integrated with the exterior spaces, and the site plan is articulated to the surrounding area. The next generation of mid-century modern ideas of space, light and materials resound here.