Catherine Vezina, OAQ, AAPPQ, Partner
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From large commercial rehabilitation projects to smaller residential transformations, Catherine has been active in the design phases of many important projects including the Montreal World Trade Center and the Montreal Casino. Sociable, energetic and determined, she has a natural ability to lead and coordinate teams. She particularly enjoys working within technical and stylistic constraints. Her involvement in the restoration of historical landmarks such as Windsor Station and Chateau Ramezay, has made her realize that nothing is more rewarding than infusing an existing building with new life. Be it heritage, traditional or modern architecture, Catherine always applies the same principles: clarity in design, classical lines and materials that reveal their natural beauty through careful detailing.

TEAM

 
Work experience

2003- pres.   Vézina Thode architectes; Montreal, Que.
1995-2003    Catherine Vézina architecte; Montreal, Que.
1986-1995    Provencher Roy et associés architectes; Montreal, Que.
1986             Julia Gersovitz architect; Montreal, Que.
1984-1985    Marius Bouchard architecte; Montreal, Que.

Continued education

2009             Sketch up; 3D rendering, Intermediate level, OAQ
2009             Conservation of the exterior envelope in traditional buildings, OAQ
2009             Sketch up; 3D rendering, Beginner level, OAQ
2008             National Building Code 2005, OAQ
2008             Norms and specs for windows, Contech
2006             Effective negotiating techniques, Karrass
2004             Leed Workshop, Canada Green Building Council
2003             Planning and Design for Health Care, Harvard Graduate School of Design
2002             Restoration of Heritage Buildings, OAQ
2001             National Building Code 1995, OAQ

Distinctions

2000             Award for barrier-free design; City of Laval , F.E.C. Archives Centre
1999             Arcus ‘Quality' award, Quebec Concrete Association; F.E.C. Archives Centre
1986             Dunlop Scholarship, McGill University
                     Multi-housing projects in urban contexts; Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris & London
1984             Wilfrid Truman Shaver Scholarship, McGill University; Spain: public squares & urban design
1984             Second  Prize; Provincial competition for architecture students;
                     Multi-housing project for the elderly, AFEB

Teaching positions

1990-2000     Assistant Professor for Radoslav Zuk, McGill University; Design Studio - 1st and 3rd year
1990-2000     Assistant Professor for Bruce Anderson, McGill University; Design Studio - 3rd year
1991              Team leader for: Shelter for Victims of Environmental Disasters, McGill University

Education

1986              Bachelor in Architecture with Distinction, McGill University
1984              Bachelor of Science in Architecture, McGill University

Languages

English and French