Jan is a Registered Architect with both international and local experience, having worked for acclaimed design firms in Holland, Japan, Toronto, and Calgary. He is highly dedicated to maintaining design intent while incorporating scheduling and fiscal constraints through all phases of a project.
Jan’s ability to focus on both the technical and the expressive is evidenced in his varied background. He holds both a Bachelor of Engineering Degree from the University of Calgary and a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Toronto. Jan received the ARCC / King Student Medal for Excellence in Architectural + Environmental Research for his thesis work Arctic Infrastructure.
Interested in the intersection of art, urbanity, and architecture, Jan has previously taught at the Faculty of Environmental Design at the University of Calgary, volunteered with Calgary Arts Development and D.Talks (Design Talks Institute), and collaborated on the Tower Renewal Guidelines publication. Additionally, Jan has sat as a board member on the Calgary Public Art Board, and as the Intern Representative on the Alberta Association of Architects Council.
What’s your favorite DIALOG project? Why?
The Walterdale Bridge, it’s created a new icon for the City and is simply just fun to ride or run over!
If you could work a ‘day-in-the-life’ of another discipline/department at DIALOG, whose would it be? Why?
Without a doubt Landscape Architecture, there’s something very poetic about seeing your vision grow into full form over time.
Where do you find inspiration?
Nature – Mountains, sea, prairie; Our natural landscape offers up inspiration at any scale.
How do you hope your work positively impacts our communities and environment?
Hopefully our work is a mirror that reflects, not just the ideals of a community, but its aspirations – together we build our joint future.
"Design is about exploration, combined with a deep desire for making better. A mantra I like to use is 'one line at a time', using drawing not just to communicate but to uncover ideas, that’s where the excitement lies!"
LEED Accredited Professional (BD+C)
Master of Architecture
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Structural Minor, with Distinction
University of Calgary