Heather Dubbeldam
editHeather Dubbeldam | |
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Alma mater | Carleton University |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Title | Principal of Dubbeldam Architecture + Design |
| Awards | Canadian Professional Prix de Rome in Architecture (2016) |
| Website | https://dubbeldam.ca/ |
Heather Dubbeldam (OAA, AIBC, FRAIC, LEED AP) is a Canadian architect and principal of Dubbeldam Architecture + Design, a multidisciplinary practice in Toronto.[1] She is a Fourth-generation Architect with her architectural lineage tracing back to her great-grandfather in the Netherlands.[2] In addition to managing Dubbeldam Architecture + Design, Dubbeldam is an advocate for sustainable design and the betterment of our built environment. [3] Through her ongoing research in both Canada and Scandinavia, she advocates for more progressive design and planning that exemplifies best practices in social and environmental sustainability, climate-positive developments, and urban resilience.[4] Dubbeldam is also an advocate for the profession, leading organizations that bolster and support emerging architects; that promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in the profession; and that advocate to ensure that design excellence is a key consideration in public discussions and processes that have impact on our built environment.[5] Dubbeldam and her projects have received national and international recognition and have been widely awarded.
Biography / Background
editEducation and Early Career
editRaised in Toronto, Canada, Dubbeldam earned her professional Bachelor of Architecture with High Distinction from Carleton University in Ottawa in 1994.[2] In 1991, she worked in Basel, Switzerland for Architeam 4 on a number of significant mixed-use projects including the Gundeldinger Concert Hall & Community Center[6] in Basel. In 1992 she traveled to Rome, Italy with the Studies Abroad program for four months to study the origins of Western architecture.[7] In 1993 she was invited by the French government to Caen, France with a small group of architecture and landscape architecture students to participate in a competition to design the Canadian Memorial Garden[8] for the 50th anniversary of the liberation of France in 1944 by the Canadians.[9] Directly following that, she travelled to Turkey for four months to complete the first of her two theses, focused on the socio-politicization of public space for Muslim women in Turkey.[9] She then traveled to the south of France to study the work of architect Eileen Gray, and completed her second thesis in Ottawa focused on the experience of adaptable space, inspired by Gray’s work.[10] Prior to establishing her own practice in 2002, she lived in Vancouver BC and later worked with KPMB Architects for six years in Toronto where she worked on many significant cultural and institutional projects. [11] She took a hiatus from the profession in 2001 to pursue her interests in fine art photography, furniture design and graphic design, which later informed the multidisciplinary nature of her design practice.[2]
Practice
editDubbeldam Architecture + Design
Heather Dubbeldam founded Dubbeldam Architecture + Design in December 2002 in Toronto, a boutique studio whose work ranges from single and multi-unit housing to commercial, institutional and hospitality projects, and includes landscape and installation design.[12] Dubbeldam is dedicated to sustainable and high quality architecture, applying the values of environmental, social and cultural sustainability to her studio’s projects.[2] As a result of her research on sustainable Scandinavian architecture, her studio’s design process focuses on integrating elements of energy efficiency and well-being seamlessly into projects, rather than as applied entities. Dubbeldam was awarded the Professional Prix de Rome in Architecture in 2016.[11]
Committees / Organizations
editDirector of Twenty + Change. [5]
Since 2008, Dubbeldam has been leading this volunteer-based nonprofit organization that focuses on promoting the architectural, landscape or urban design work of emerging architects.[13] This includes a national exhibition, printed publications and a collaboration with Canadian Architect magazine featuring 20 innovative emerging practices who are setting a new agenda for innovation and excellence through their built or speculative work.[10]
Chair of the Advisory Board for BEAT (Building Equality in Architecture Toronto). [14]
This initiative originating in Toronto has extended across Canada. Building Equality in Architecture (BEA)[15] has chapters in Toronto, Ontario’s north, the Northwest Territories, the Prairies and the Atlantic regions[10] The organization promotes equity, inclusion and diversity within the field of architecture. This is supported by a Construction Code of Conduct which is being developed to avoid discrimination on construction sites.[10]
LEED Accredited Professional.[1]
Member of Sustainable Buildings Canada.[11]
Canadian Green Building Council.[11]
Licensed Architect with Ontario Association of Architects.[1]
Licensed Architect with the Architectural Association of British Columbia
Member and Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada.[1]
Former Co-Chair of the Toronto Society of Architects (TSA).[1]
Former Director and Vice-Chair of the board of the Design Industry Advisory Committee (DIAC).[1]
Former council member of the Ryerson Department of Architectural Science Program Advisory Council.[1]
Select Projects
editHouse for an Urban Farmer (Toronto, 2022)
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This residence is centralized around the sustainable incorporation of a rooftop garden for inner city agriculture and rainwater harvesting. Supported by passive systems for sufficient ventilation, active systems such as a geothermal system and in-ceiling radiant heating and cooling provide comfort and reduce heat loss.[11]
Bata Shoe Factory Revitalization (Batwa, 2020)
editCompleted in 2020 in collaboration with BDP Quadrangle as Architect of Record, this adaptive reuse project of a former shoe factory into a mixed-use building with 42 rental apartments, now houses community, retail and offices spaces.
Dubbeldam Office Revitalization (Toronto, 2019)
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Completed in 2019 Dubbeldam revitalized a neglected 100-year-old 3-storey main street building to house her firm's offices as an adaptive reuse project.[11] The building has become a creative hub also housing a creative coworking space called Lokaal (the Dutch word for local) on the 2nd floor, as well as a creative agency and indie coffee shop on the ground floors which have brought life back to the building.[16] The renewed painted brick façade with drop shadows around the generously sized windows make it a notable new landmark in the area.
Azure Publishing offices (Toronto, 2019)
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Completed in 2019, the building houses new offices for Azure Magazine and Designlines Magazine offices
Slack Toronto Offices (Toronto, 2017)
editCompleted in 2017, this adaptive re-use project of a former brick and beam knitting factory houses Slack Technology’s Canadian office expansion.
Modular Affordable Housing (Toronto, 2018)
editIn 2018, Dubbeldam was commissioned by Sidewalk Labs to explore models of affordable housing using modular construction and flexible living environments including co-living and adaptable housing
Through House (Toronto, 2012)
editCompleted in 2012, Dubbeldam's use of distinctive materials and unique horizontal details allows an extension of the occupants field of view, allowing an unobstructed view through the house to the backyard.[11]
Skygarden House (Toronto, 2012)
editCompleted in 2012 this residence integrates livable outdoor spaces of differing character and privacy on all levels of the house, including a ‘skygarden’ (roof deck under roof with cut out) off the principle bedroom
Awards & Honors
edit2020: Arbor Award, University of Toronto
2019: Ontario Association of Architects G. Randy Roberts Service award
2016: Canadian Professional Prix de Rome in Architecture[4]: One of the most prestigious awards in Canada, adopted in 1987, financially supports practicing architects who aim to travel, learn and perfect their craft.[4] In 2016, Dubbeldam architecture and design was awarded the honor and 50,000$ to travel to Denmark, Norway and Sweden which have a similar climate to Canada and develop a thesis entitled ‘The Next Green – Innovation in Sustainable Housing’. This includes firsthand experience with net zero, passive and regenerative buildings.[4]
2015: Honored with the Fellowship with the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
2013: Advocate for Architecture award from the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
2008: Ontario Association of Architects' (OAA) Best Emerging Practice Award[2]
Select Project Awards
edit2021: Architecture Masterprize Awards: Bata Shoe Factory, Dubbeldam Building
2021:Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Award: Dubbeldam Building
2020: Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award: Walper Hotel
2020: Architecture Masterprize Award: Garden Circle House
2020: Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Awards: Power10 Fitness, Bata Shoe Factory, Slack Toronto Office
2020: Canadian Green Building Awards: Bata Shoe Factory
2019: Architecture Masterprize Award: Azure Publishing Office
2018:Architecture Masterprize Award: Skygarden House
2017: Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Awards: Walper Hotel, Skygarden House
2016: Canadian Green Building Award: Skygarden House
2016: Ontario Association of Architects Awards: Through House
2016: Architecture Masterprize Award: Slack Toronto office
2015: Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Award: TravelZoo Office Toronto
2014: Ontario Association of Architects Award: Skygarden House
2013: Canadian Green Building Award: Through House
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g "Heather Dubbeldam." The Canadian Architect 58, no. 5 (05, 2013): 38-39. https://login.librweb.laurentian.ca/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/trade-journals/heather-dubbeldam/docview/1412846495/se-2?accountid=12005.
- ^ a b c d e Mckenzie, Heidi. “The Entrepreneurial Architect.” Yonge Street Media. April 7th, 2010. http://www.yongestreetmedia.ca/features/dubbledam0407.aspx
- ^ Bhadra, Vickas. “Contemporary architecture has a better relationship with the urban environment.” Ace Update Magazine. Oct 24th, 2020. https://aceupdate.com/2020/10/24/contemporary-architecture-has-a-better-relationship-with-the-urban-environment-heather-dubbeldam-principal-architect-dubbeldam-architecture-design/
- ^ a b c d “Dubbeldam Architecture + Design awarded the prestigious Professional Prix de Rome in Architecture for research in sustainable housing.” The Next Green Innovation in Sustainable Design. July 20th, 2016. https://raic.org/sites/raic.org/files/civicrm/persist/contribute/files/dubbeldam(2).pdf
- ^ a b Twenty and Change. "Heather Dubbeldam, Director." Accessed March 11th 2022. https://twentyandchange.org/who-we-are
- ^ Architeam 4. "GUNDELDINGER-CASINO ⁄ BASEL ⁄ 1995." Accessed April 10th 2022. https://architeam4.ch/neubau-gundeldinger-casino/
- ^ Jen. (2007). Silent woods: with considerations of sustainability at the forefront, a young architect designs a house in the country for her parents. The Canadian Architect., 52(9) https://www-proquest-com.librweb.laurentian.ca/docview/213336270?accountid=12005
- ^ Canadian Battlefield Foundation. "Canadian Memorial Garden." Accessed April 2nd 2022. https://www.cbf-fccb.ca/the-cbf-battlefield-tour/learn-on-site/canadian-memorial-garden/
- ^ a b Dubbeldam, Heather. “Wikipedia - Heather Dubbeldam_summary.” Personal communication. April 10th 2022, 8pm.
- ^ a b c d Dubbeldam, Heather. Krystal Kramer and Elsa Lam. “Twenty + Change: Emerging Talent.” The Canadian Architect. August 1st, 2021. https://www.canadianarchitect.com/twenty-change-emerging-talent/
- ^ a b c d e f g Smith, Leslie. “Architectural Advocate”. Canadian Interiors. Oct 22nd, 2018. https://www.canadianinteriors.com/2018/10/22/architectural-advocate/
- ^ Coleman, Kristin. “A commitment to design excellence and environmental sustainability.”Ceramica Magazine. April 15th, 2021. https://www.ceramica.info/en/articoli/dubbeldam-architecture-design-interview/
- ^ Kaldani, Mery. “Heather Dubbeldam”. Architette: Women Architects. 17th January 2018. Bergamo, Italy. Iss.1, 546-547. https://issuu.com/rebelarchitette/docs/architette_womenarchitects_herewear
- ^ Lam, Elsa.“Heather Dubbeldam Beat Advisory Chair”. Beat Toronto. Accessed March 29th, 2022. http://www.beatoronto.com/advisorycommittee/2017/5/27/heather-dubbeldam
- ^ Building Equality in Architecture North. Accessed March 26th, 2022. https://www.beanorth.com/
- ^ Jackson, Kendra. “With a Clever Facade Treatment, Heather Dubbeldam Revitalizes Her Firm’s Offices.” Azure magazine. April 29th, 2021. https://www.azuremagazine.com/article/with-a-clever-facade-treatment-heather-dubbeldam-revitalizes-her-firms-offices/