Mark Baechler

Mark Baechler is an Assistant Professor at the McEwen School of Architecture (MSoA) where he teaches graduate and undergraduate architectural design studio and architectural drawing courses. His research focuses on wood furniture and architecture, as well as the history, theory and contemporary practice of architectural drawing. He holds a Bachelor of Architectural Studies and a Master of Architecture professional degree from Carleton University in Ottawa. Prior to joining MSoA in 2013, he practiced architecture with the Toronto firm Teeple Architects Inc. Mark is a Registered Architect with the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA).

• Master of Architecture, Carleton University
• Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Carleton University

Research Topics and Current Projects

1) Wood Furniture and Architecture: Wegner Variations: Danish Wood Furniture Industry (1927-2023), Mark Baechler Architect: Workshop Furniture Collection, and The Wood Architecture Institute. 

2) Architectural Drawing: Abrahamic Architecture: Drawing Series, Light and the Absence of Light: Graphite Drawing and Sculpture Series, and Mark Baechler Architect: Drawing Room

Selected Architectural Drawings

Abrahamic Architecture Drawing Series (2013-2020)

Selected Publications and Conference Papers

Baechler, M. “Abrahamic Architecture.”   OnSite 37 (Summer /Fall 2020): 8-9, 36, 39.​

Baechler, M. “Drawing the house of Abraham” Drawing: Research, Theory, Practice, Volume 2, No.1 (2017): 143-155

Baechler, M. 2016. “Drawing Abrahamic Architecture.” In proceedings of Design Communication Association Biennial Conference: Communicating Speculative and Creative Thinking, Bozeman, Montana, 2016, 169-175. Bozeman: Design Communication Association

Baechler, M. 2016. “Abrahamic Mythological Universe.” In proceedings of ACS 8 Architecture, Culture and Spirituality Symposium. New Harmony, Indiana. June 2016.

Baechler, M. & Gaber, T. “The Voice of Abraham’s House.” Faith and Form: The Interfaith Journal on Religion, Art and Architecture. Vol.XLIX, No.3 (2016): 8-10.

Baechler, M. 2014. “Abrahamic Architecture.” In proceedings of ACS 6 Architecture, Culture and Spirituality Symposium.  University of Toronto, Trinity College, Toronto, ON. June 2014.

Selected Built Works

Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum, Wembley, Alberta - Teeple Architects (2015)

Sherbourne Common Pavilion, Toronto, Ontario - Teeple Architects (2012)

Sisters of St. Joseph Convent, Peterborough, Ontario - Teeple Architects (2009)

Trent University Chemical Sciences Building, Peterborough, Ontario - Teeple Architects (2004)

Eatonville Public Library, Toronto, Ontario - Teeple Architects (2001)