BEAT is thrilled to host our first ever virtual National Mix! Comprised of special guests from six of BEA's national chapters, this will be an opportunity for BEA members to come together and engage in a series of meaningful and inspired conversations across Canada. The ultimate goals of the event are to further highlight regional BEA initiatives, provide informal mentorship, and cultivate a virtual platform for networking.
The evening will feature six panelists who will meet in the virtual "main room" for a brief event introduction and event overview. Following this, there will be a series of breakout rooms where panelists will be paired together with a smaller audience to discuss regional initiatives, professional trajectories and field questions from the audience. All guests and attendees will then meet back in the main room for concluding remarks and questions.
The BEAT // MIX NATIONAL Schedule:
6:30pm - Introduction + Meet & Greet with Panelists
6:45pm - Break Out Session #1
7:00pm - Break Out Session #2
7:15pm - Break Out Session #3
7:30pm - Concluding Remarks + Q/A
BEAT encourages interns, emerging practitioners and seasoned professional to join this interconnected community to share information, advice and opportunities.
Limited space available.
While this event is free to attend, a ticket for entry will be required. Tickets will be released at noon on Tuesday, May 25th 2021.
ABOUT THE PANELISTS:
Shallyn Murray, BEAA PEI
Architect , NINEYARDS
Shallyn was born and raised on PEI and graduated with a Masters in Architecture from Dalhousie University in 2012. Her background includes a Bachelor of Environmental Design from Dalhousie University and a diploma in Engineering from the University of Prince Edward Island. Shallyn opened Nine Yards Studio in 2017 with her partner Silva Stojak, a PEI based firm focusing on all things design with an emphasis on community involvement and collaboration. The firm received the RAIC Emerging Architectural Practice Award last year. Shallyn currently sits on the planning board for the City of Charlottetown, aiding in decision making for the future of Charlottetown and serves as the PEI Committee Chair for Building Equality in Architecture Atlantic (BEAA).
Anna Sampson, BEAA NS
Architect, IAH
Anna Sampson (She/Her/Hers) is a Senior Architect and Design Team Lead in the Building Design Group of the Nova Scotia Department of Infrastructure and Housing (IAH). Before joining IAH in 2019, Anna studied architecture at McGill University and worked in the Halifax office of Architecture49 for 10 years, where she was the Atlantic Practice Leader for Sports and Entertainment and focused on community recreation projects. Anna is currently the Executive Chair of the Atlantic Chapter of Building Equality in Architecture. She believes that Building Equality in Architecture can create positive change for the design of our buildings, towns and cities, and ultimately for the people of our communities.
Heather Dubbeldam, BEA Toronto
Architect, Dubbledam Architecture + Design
Heather is the principal of Dubbeldam Architecture + Design, a multi-disciplinary studio committed to advancing an architectural and social agenda through built work and design research. Dubbeldam’s portfolio includes a diverse range of commercial, institutional, hospitality, mixed-use and residential projects. Her practice has been recognized by over 60 awards for both design and practice, including the Canadian Professional Prix de Rome in Architecture, and her work has garnered wide recognition in national and international publications.
Heather has been recognized as a leading advocate for sustainable design and the betterment of our built environment. She is a LEED-accredited professional; the Director of Twenty + Change, a national organization dedicated to exposing the work of emerging Canadian architects; the Chair of the advisory board of BEAT (Building Equality in Architecture Toronto); past chair of the Toronto Society of Architects; and past director of the Design Industry Advisory Committee, amongst many other boards and volunteer organizations. Heather is a Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (FRAIC) and the editor and co-author of several architecture publications.
Liz Wreford, BEA Prairies
Principal Landscape Architect, Public City
Liz Wreford is the Principal Landscape Architect of Public City, an architecture and landscape architecture firm based in Winnipeg with projects across Canada. She has been recognized internationally for her projects Hygge House, Crokicurl, PARK PARK, and Manitoboggan, which was awarded two International Olympic and Paralympic Committee Awards for Exemplary Design of Recreation Facilities and the CSLA 2020 National Award of Excellence. Currently, she is leading a team shortlisted for the LGBTQ2+ National Monument in Ottawa. She has taught landscape architecture and environmental design studios at the Universities of Toronto and Manitoba. Liz is on the Board of Directors for the Winnipeg Arts Council and is co-Executive Director of Storefront Manitoba. In 2018, Liz founded Building Equality in Architecture Prairies to advance excellence and diversity across city-building professions in central Canada.
Lindsay Andreas, BEA Calgary
Associate Architect, Sturgess Architecture
Lindsay was born and raised in Saskatchewan, where she completed a double honours degree in psychology and art before moving to Alberta to pursue architecture. An Associate Architect at Sturgess Architecture, her work focuses on creating meaningful public spaces that connect people and place. Prior to taking maternity leave, Lindsay was the design lead and project coordinator for the 5 billion dollar Green Line Light Rail Transit expansion for the City Centre Stations and the project manager for STEPS, a multifamily development designed to address the lack of community and variability in rental housing. Lindsay has been involved in many community initiatives and participates in the university accreditation process for the Canadian Architectural Certification Board. Her work on the Edmonton Valley Zoo was recognized by Canadian Architect with an award of excellence.
Ana Maria Llanos, BEA Vancouver
Principal, Diamond Schmitt Architects
Ana Maria Llanos leads the Vancouver studio of Diamond Schmitt and has over 20 years experience with the firm. Her work is focused on western Canada, including institutional, health care facilities, performing arts, residential, commercial, restoration and academic projects.
A commitment to design excellence is accompanied by rigorous project management skills and a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and on budget. She is a well versed in a wide range of delivery methods and has completed projects using IPD, Stipulated Sum, CM and P3 models.
Ana Maria was Project Architect for the recently completed Emily Carr University of Art + Design, a landmark for the City of Vancouver and a state-of-the-art facility for 3,800 students, faculty and staff. As Executive Architects for the large Oakridge Redevelopment, she is leading Diamond Schmitt’s involvement to deliver residential towers, the Civic Centre and the interior design of the retail areas.
She is a graduate of UBC’s School of Architecture and is rooted in the west coast lifestyle of British Columbia.
In February of 2020, Ana Maria was recognized at the 21st annual Influential Women in Business Awards by Business In Vancouver, and is shortlisted for the YWCA Women of Inspiration Award to be announced in June 2021.