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LA Guest Lecture: Raymon Yim of Urbantypology

Submitted by dfoolen on December 22nd, 2025 2:50 PM
Date: 
Wednesday, February 4th, 2026 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Location: 

University of Guelph, Landscape Architecture Lobby (Pit)

University of Guelph - Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture Series presents:

Raymon Yim, Founder and Principal of Urbantypology Inc [1]., Toronto, ON.

Lecture title: Tales from a Startup Design Studio

Raymon Yim, founder and principal of Urbantypology, [1] is an Urban Designer and Master Planner with over 20 years of experience in community planning, urban design, and landscape architecture. With a University of Guelph degree in Landscape Architecture, Raymon’s passion for Urban Design and Placemaking has been the driving force behind his distinguished career. His leadership in large-scale projects across Canada and the US has earned him acclaim for his creative approach to design, seamlessly blending sustainability and stakeholder input. His visionary outlook and meticulous attention to detail have led to numerous award-winning developments, solidifying his reputation as a pioneering force in the design industry, committed to excellence in Urban Design and Placemaking.

This lecture is supported by the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects [2]. 

Contacts:  Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture Coordinator:  Nadia Amoroso [3], Associate Professor, and LA Speaker Series Student Assistant: Breanna McDonald [4].

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Source URL:https://www.uoguelph.ca/sedrd/events/2026/02/la-guest-lecture-raymon-yim-urbantypology

Links
[1] https://www.urbantypology.com/ [2] https://www.oala.ca/ [3] mailto:nadia.amoroso@uoguelph.ca [4] mailto:bmcdon05@uoguelph.ca