A registered architect with over 19 years of experience, Yvonne’s project work encompasses programming, design, production, and project management of various building types. She is a talented leader, passionate about client service and the design and execution of buildings that improve people’s quality of life while enhancing community wellbeing. Yvonne’s commercial work includes involvement in the design and development of Bankers Court and Brookfield Place. She played a critical role in the functional programming for the MRU Riddell Library and Learning Centre and lead the design of the Andrews Wing Renovation at the University of Lethbridge. In heading projects like Laboratories Canada Cultural Heritage, she leverages her programming, oversight, laboratory planning, and workshop facilitation experience. Catalyst in Toronto and the University of Calgary Veterinary Learning Commons are among Yvonne’s recent endeavours. Yvonne’s ability to organize, gather, and present information in an approachable way contributes to comprehensive design solutions that meet and exceed clients’ needs.
What’s your favourite DIALOG project?
The Calgary Public Library – it is Iconic, beautiful, experiential and open to all.
What’s your favourite DIALOG initiative?
Aspire – it is an opportunity to celebrate project work and tell the story of the design process.
What’s one quote you live by?
“A year from now you may wish you had started today.” – Karen Lamb
Master of Architecture
University of Calgary
Bachelor of Communication and Culture (Architecture)
University of Calgary
