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Corner Brook, Nl, Ca

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Owner of a small, innovative design practice that blends visual communication and material culture.- Developed comprehensive Brand Identity Systems for four new business ventures.- Led Discovery Sessions to identify goals, target market, and brand values.- Responded to individual needs and guided clients through developing a business vision.- Designed, developed, and produced all print and digital brand assets.

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Andrews Residence 2022–2023Project Architect on a new 2400 sf mass timber home located on an oceanfront site on the Aspotogan Peninsula. Linked to a historic cottage constructed in 1803, the new building references the surrounding built form and context, utilizing modern glulam construction and large window openings to be clearly distinguishable from the old. Concept Design through Construction Drawings.Horizon Recreation Centre Renovations 2022–2023Project Architect on a renovation to the Recreation Centre in Eastern Passage that includes a new exterior vestibule and barrier-free washroom upgrades. Concept Design through Construction Drawings and Specifications, including the Tender Period.HRM Fire Station 54 2023Project Architect on a renovation to Station 54 in Shad Bay. The goal of the project is to compartmentalize living, dining, and lounge areas from the apparatus bay, upgrade mechanical systems, and modify the building to meet modern Code requirements. Programming and Concept Design through Construction Documents (ongoing).Town Colchester Municipal Building 2023Functional Programming and Conceptual Design Feasibility Study of the Historic Town Hall (ongoing).Fisherman’s Life Museum New Universal Washroom Building 2022–2023Construction Administration on a new, standalone barrier-free washroom building located in Oyster Pond, NS. Clad with cedar shingles and a metal gable roof, the building blends into the surrounding context and meets the latest CSA standards.

Halifax, Canada Area

The Press Block (2020–2022)- Project Lead on the Interior Design and Brand Identity for a 9-storey 165,000s.f. mixed-use project (Barrington, George and Granville Streets).- Developed a comprehensive design package that integrates the cultural history of the site into the Branding, Interior, and Interpretive Design elements.- Produced a Brand Identity Manual, renderings, interpretive and graphic panels, and Construction Drawings.Twin Oaks (2020–2022)- Project Lead on a new 6-storey 85,000sf mid-rise timber residential building in Moncton, NB.- Completed Concept Design through Construction Documents.- Supervised technical staff, researched code compliance, produced drawings, and led consultant coordination.Dartmouth North Library (2019–2022)- Project Lead on a renovation to an existing building that included three small additions, a gateway vestibule, and a full interior fit-out.- Completed Programming through Construction Documents and oversaw the Construction Administration process.- Compiled reports; answered Tender Questions; conducted Site Reviews; and issued SIs, CCOs, COs, Certificates of Payment, and Deficiency Reviews.DAL Dentistry Loading Dock Addition (2021–2022)- Project team on a new masonry addition to the Dalhousie Dentistry Building.- Completed Programming through Construction Documents, including the Tender Period.- Managed the Tender and issued addenda; supervised technical staff; led consultant coordination; and produced drawings, renderings, and reports.Fathom Brand Identity (2019)- Lead Designer on the Brand Identity of Fathom Studio.- Developed a single cohesive vision for the merging of two companies.- Designed, developed, and produced all print and digital brand assets.Additional Projects:Labrador City Community Centre (2020) Concept DesignCape Spear Interpretive Cafe (2019) Concept Design

Halifax, Canada Area

- Completed 10 building conservation plans under the direction of Graeme Duffus, including Sacred Heart School, the NSHA, Mount Allison University, Cabot Tower, and the Acadia Cinema.- Project team on a contemporary rehabilitation project in the Bay of Fundy (Parks Canada) and several small historic adaptation projects (Lunenburg Academy and Antigonish Town Hall).- Prepared lectures and presentations (RAIC 2018 Conference seminar).- Responsible for architectural drawings and revisions, conservation plans, building condition assessments, technical reports, cost estimates, proposal writing, and site visits.

Toronto, Canada

Architectural design and historic conservation work under the direction of two supervising architects, working on a total of fourteen projects ranging in scale from large scale neighbourhood revitalization projects to residential heritage buildings. Highly autonomous and collaborative work involving planners, landscape architects, graphic designers, archaeologists, and external consultants. Responsible for architectural drawings and revisions, conservation plans (drawings, photographs, documents, value judgments, and technical judgments), heritage impact assessments, condition assessments, cost estimating, material boards, adaptive re-use strategies, signage, schematic design for pro bono projects, and advocate on social and aesthetic issues in the community.

Calgary, Alberta

Architectural and interior design work under the direction of several project managers. Implemented a digital surveying strategy for user group data collection, revised autocad drawings, historical preservation photographs and drawings, compiled design packages, prepared lectures and presentations for the principal architect, made site visits, and took meeting minutes.

Master Of Architecture (M.Arch.), Architecture

Bachelor Of Environmental Design Studies (Beds), Architecture

Earned 105 Credit Hours, Double Major: Anthropology + Folklore