Lindsey was born and raised in Winnipeg. She has worked for various architectural firms in Winnipeg and as a sole proprietor since completing her Masters of Architecture and Bachelor of Environmental Design at the University of Manitoba.

Lindsey has worked on a wide range of project types in both the private and public sector, new build and renovation. Her experience has been primarily focused on community, multi-family residential, commercial and industrial buildings where she has worked closely with clients and led teams from initial project conception until final project close out. As someone who is technically minded, Lindsey strives to find balance between practical solutions and aesthetic appeal.

Four questions with…

What is your favorite pastime?
I enjoy exploring new places, whether it’s travelling to unfamiliar cities, countries, immersing myself in outdoor activities like, hiking and snowboarding.  I enjoy cooking and experimenting with new recipes. And of course spoiling fur babies.

What destination is on your travel bucket list?
South Korea and Brazil are the next two destinations on my bucket list. South Korea captivates me with its blend of modern lifestyles, rich history, unique landscapes, and my growing interest in Korean cooking. Brazil for its unique and vibrant culture and picturesque beaches. We hear so little about South American culture, there is so much more going we don’t encounter in North American media, which makes this an interesting travel destination for me!

What type of architecture / architect or design work inspires you?
One of my favorite architectural projects is the expansion to the Jewish Museum in Berlin Germany designed by Libeskind Studio. While the building isn’t aesthetically pleasing(and is not meant to be), its ability to evoke emotion is unequivocal. It forces the user to question their own convictions, moving through space, particularly where iron faces are scattered on the floor, yet there is no barrier or sign indicating where one can or cannot stand. The zigzag corridors that dead end at a five- to six-storey void which are pitch black, only with a sliver of light and the intentionally cooled indoor air temperature provides a realistic interpretation of what was felt during WWII.  The Garden of Exile immediately creates a sense of unbalance, the sloping paving tile and tall pillars disorient one throughout this space. While this project is meant to evoke negative emotion, it’s a good indicator that well designed spaces can also translate to positive and improved human experiences. Using architecture and design to improve human experience has always inspired me as an architect. Prioritizing,  well-being, user needs and inclusivity in buildings alongside functional and technically considered structures makes great architecture.

If you weren’t working in architecture, what would you be doing?
This is a difficult one, but I think I would have to say somewhere between Structural Engineering and Psychology. What career would the two make up…I am not sure!? Darn, maybe it’s architecture?!