Adneth Marie Kaze She/Her

Architectural Science, Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science

Adneth Marie Kaze is Burundian and was born in Tanzania. She grew up and spent most of her life in Quebec City before moving to Toronto to study Architecture at TMU. Adneth made the FEAS Dean’s List for the past three years and has had her work exhibited at the Department of Architectural Science’s Year End Show every year. She’s this year’s recipient for the Montgomery Sisam Architects Award and will be pursuing her Master’s at Columbia University this fall with a $30,000 annual scholarship.

Accolades and awards

Montgomery Sisam Architects Inc. Award

What does it mean to be a Black TMU grad?

Black people are highly underrepresented in the architecture field, especially Black women making up 0.3% of architects in North America according to the New York Times. As the only Black person graduating from my program, I aim to continue to promote inclusion within architectural education and inspire future students.

What advice do you have for other Black students at TMU?

Recognize that your unique perspective as a Black student brings immense value to your field of study. Embrace your identity, be proud of your heritage and use it as a source of strength and motivation.

Social Media

Instagram: @adnethmarie (external link)