Catherine Vézina
Active full time in the profession since 1986, Catherine has participated in the design of numerous renovation, expansion and rehabilitation projects, including heritage buildings, businesses and residences. She masters the technical and regulation challenges related to construction and knows how to bring all parties together around her vision of the project.
Professional Experience (over 30 years)
2016 – Pres. | Vézina Architectes
2003 – 2015 | Vézina Thode Architectes
1995 – 2003 | Catherine Vézina Architecte
1986 – 1995 | 7 years at Provencher Roy et Associés Architectes, Montreal World Trade Centre, Montreal Casino, Teleglobe Canada, Faubourg Québec Planning and Montreal’s International District
1985 – 1986 | Julia Gersovitz Architecte, renovation of private residences
1984 – 1985 | Marius Bouchard Architecte, RJR McDonald exterior renovation, Habitations Pie-IX
Education
1985 – 1986 | Bachelor of Architecture with distinction | McGill University – Dunlop Travelling Scholarship
1982 – 1985 | Bachelor of Science in Architecture | McGill University – Wilfrid Truman Shaver Travelling Scholarship
Teaching
1990 – 2000 | Teaching assistant to Prof. Radoslav Zuk, McGill University – Design studio – 1st and 3rd year
1996 | Teaching assistant to Prof. Bruce Anderson, McGill University – Design studio – 3rd year
Professional Training
2017 | The American House, Urban homes, Harvard Graduate School of Design
2017 | DCC conferences, topics related to construction techniques
2015 | Sketch Up; 3D rendering, avanced level
2014 | Stone restoration in a heritage environment | OAQ
2009 | Exterior wall and cladding conservation in traditional buildings | OAQ
2008 | Building regulations | CNB 2005 | OAQ
2008 | Window standards and specifications | Contech
Software Knowledge
Microsoft Office Suite, SketchUp, AutoCAD
Languages
French and English