John M. Lyle

Designing Ottawa reporter Maria Cook explores the architectural history of the Sparks Street Bank of Nova Scotia building with the help of Glenn McArthur's A Progressive Traditionalist: John M. Lyle, Architect.

Glenn McArthur's A Progressive Traditionalist inspires an article by the Globe and Mail's 'architourist' Dave LeBlanc about the fascinating career of architect John M. Lyle. Some of Lyle's southern Ontario residences and public structures – as well as proposals that never came to fruition – are discussed:

Citing Glenn McArthur's 'accomplished biography' of John M. Lyle, Robert Fulford discusses some of the many accomplishments of Canada's 'original starchitect' in an article for the National Post:

Twelve images from A Progressive Traditionalist, Glenn McArthur's lavishly illustrated book on architect John M. Lyle, are featured on the Globe and Mail's Picture Perfect / Illustrated Book of the Week page, along with some words about the book. They include photographs of Lyle's buildings, a self-portrait and design proposals.

The Star's Christopher Hume discusses the work and the legacy of architect John M. Lyle with reference to Glenn McArthur's A Progressive Traditionalist, which launches this Thursday, May 7, in Toronto.

Among other things, the article covers the unique context of Lyle's work in the history of architecture: