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Compassionate and Contextual Originality
EDUCATION:
1974-79 Architecture, University of Cambridge UK
1979-80 Architecture, Harvard University USA
EXPERIENCE:
1980-1983 Intern, Desmarais Tornay Architects, Montreal, Canada
1985 - Present, Founding Partner, Porto Folio Architects, Montreal, Canada
PRIVATE EXHIBITIONS:
2017, “ There “ DB Art Gallery, Hainan, China
EVENTS:
2005 Annual Conference, International Civil Aviation Organization, Event Designer
2007 Annual Conference, International Civil Aviation Organization, Event Designer
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
English, written French
COMPUTER LITERACY:
SketchUp
MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS:
Member of the Order of Architects of Quebec
Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
HOBBIES:
Sketching, Painting, Sculpture, Industrial Design, Swimming Golf, Tennis
CLIENTELE:
Haikou, China 2021 35,000m2 : Luxury commercial centre and residential towers. $375m.
Master Planning and Concept Design. Submitted for Government Approval.
Shenyang Theme Park.
Shenyang, China 2020, 35,000m2 : Multilevel Indoor Theme Park. $375m.
Master Planning, Concept Design and IP Design Development. Submitted for Government
Approval.
New Brunswick Museum
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada 2018
Concept Design and Drawings for GRC Architects, Ottawa.
Diamond Beach Resort Phases 3 and 4
Hainan, China, 2016 onwards, 11 ha.
Concept Design for 90 Oceanfront and Hillside Villas of 7 types and 8 Residential Towers :
Execution of Design Development documents, Review of Construction Documents, and Onsite
Construction Review.
Misty Lake Resort Sunrise Forest Suites
Ximeng, China 2013, 1680m2
Conceptual Design , Schematic Design, Design Development Documents and Onsite
Construction Review for a hotel suite annex.
Diamond Beach Hillside Site Analysis & Master Planning
Sanya, China 2013, 11ha
Site Analysis , Master Planning , Villa Conceptual Design for future development of Phases 3 and
of this beachfront resort
Misty Lake Resort Public Buildings
Ximeng, China 2012, 5600m2
Master Planning , Conceptual Design , Schematic Design and Onsite Construction Review for
this remote resort and sanctuary.
Miami Art Deco Quarter
Dalian, China 2011, 45,000m, $200m
With Ecoland Planning and Design
Conceptual planning and design for this luxury residential and commercial beachfront centre.
Private beachfront villas
Hainan, China 2015 ongoing approx. 600m2 each
Concept Design, Design Development, Construction Document Review, and Onsite Construction
Review for 4 luxury beachfront villas
Nanjing Jinling Resort
Nanjing, China 2011, 4000m2, $6m
With Ecoland Planning and Design
Conceptual planning and design for this small high-end shopping concourse with a central
pedestrian street covered by dynamic arches linking to the famous hotel.
Shangdong Zibo District
Shangdong, China, 2011
With Ecoland Planning and Design
Planning Design for this new lakefront mixed-use multi-sited regional development.
World Mosaic
Hainan, China 2011, 30ha
With Ecoland Planning and Design
Concept planning and design for this collection of world-class mixed-use seafront theme resorts
Xingcheng Mountain Hot Spring Resort
Xingcheng, China 2011
With Ecoland Planning and Design
Planning and design of a hotel, two hot spring resorts and accompanying private villas arranged
garden-style with views of the famous mountain.
Chateau Versailles Clubhouse
Chengdu, China 2011, 200m2
With Ecoland Planning and Design
Concept Design for this luxury clubhouse set on a lake within a new high-end villa development.
Rainforest Marriott Hotel and Resort
Hainan, China 2011
With Ecoland Planning and Design
Concept Design and Design Development for this luxury 350 room resort hotel and conference
centre set in a stunning tropical rainforest.
Private Clubhouse
Yangzhou, China 2011, 500m2
With Ecoland Planning and Design
Concept design for this low-key clubhouse set within a sensitive marshland river site.
Guizhou International Sports Tourism and Leisure Resort.
Guiyang, China 2011, 20ha
With Ecoland Planning and Design
Concept design and planning for this residential and hotel complex set amidst two PGA quality
golf courses
Xinglin Bay District
Xiamen, China 2011 40 ha
With Ecoland Planning and Design
Urban design and planning of this extensive waterfront district
Banyan Tree Hot Spring Complex
Fuzhou, China 2011
With Ecoland Planning and Design
Planning and concept design for this luxury riverfront hot spring resort hotel and commercial
complex centred on three celebratory 20m tall landmarks in the form of chrome-plated banyan
trees.
Sancha Lake District
Sichuan, China 2010
With Ecoland Planning and Design
Urban Design and planning for this multi-sited, mixed-use complex on several lakefront sites set
within two PGA quality golf courses
Nangouliyuan Plantation Villas
Hainan, China 2010
With Ecoland Planning and Design
Concept Design for prototypical 250m2 and 500m2 equestrian villas
International Civil Aviation Organization Reception
Montréal, Québec 2004, 2007, 2010
Event planning and dramatic theme designs for the 2004, 2007, 2010 General Assembly
receptions hosted by the permanent delegation of Singapore to ICAO Montreal.
Yalong Bay Golf Club Coconut Wind Restaurant
Sanya, Hainan, China 2009, 1000m2, $2m
Concept Design, Design Development, Construction Document Coordination, and Construction
Review for a high-end restaurant adjacent to a PGA quality golf course clubhouse; designed as a
series of 5 pavilions reflecting the 5 basic chinese elements of earth, fire, wood and water,
forming contemplative themed courtyards.
Bronfman Building Lobby and Bistro, McGill University
Montréal, Québec 2009, 1000m2, $1.2m
Renovations to the existing Faculty of Management building included the redesign of the Lobby,
and renovation of existing ground floor classrooms into a Bistro. Also included were the relocation
of the B. Com office suite, and the design of a new exterior terrace and entrance canopy.
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REGISTRATION DATE:
2025-02-14 20:13:14
COUNTRY/REGION:
Canada
ACCOUNT TYPE:
Professional Partnership
Awards received by Porto Folio Architects
| Ctg Sanya Treasure Multifamily Residential Silver A' Design Award Winner for Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category in 2024 Porto Folio Architects for Porto Folio Architects |
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