Justin S. Perdue

Design Coordinator

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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About me
Associate Vice President and Director, Education Science & Community, Canada
Education
- University of Waterloo
  2001 - 2006
  Honors Bachelor of Architectural Studies Architecture
- University of Waterloo
  2006 - 2008
  Master of Architecture Architecture
  What is home, and why are we drawn to spaces which elicit this feeling within us?What is it about home that makes it such a special place?My thesis seeks to establish the importance of the concept of home to our development as individuals and our ongoing psychological and physical well being, as well as demonstrate the connection between what recent psychological study has found to make us feel comfortable or “at home”, and factors over which architects hold sway.… Show more What is home, and why are we drawn to spaces which elicit this feeling within us?What is it about home that makes it such a special place?My thesis seeks to establish the importance of the concept of home to our development as individuals and our ongoing psychological and physical well being, as well as demonstrate the connection between what recent psychological study has found to make us feel comfortable or “at home”, and factors over which architects hold sway. While previously thought of as ethereal, the feeling and space of home are too important to continue to allow their creation be left to chance. Research, both empirical and otherwise has granted us knowledge of how individuals communicate with spaces, and we are thus able to create spaces which will be more in tune with our entire being. It is our responsibility to use this knowledge to the beneﬁt of our clients and the credibility of the architectural profession. Show less
Experience
- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
  Jan 2003 - May 2003
  Design Coordinator
  Co-op Position. Coordinated small renovation projects for office and clinical space within the hospital.
- Designstor
  Aug 2003 - Dec 2003
  3d Modeller
  Co-op position. Provided 3d modelling for various commercial and residential projects in Toronto.
- Dunlop Architects Ltd.
  May 2004 - Sept 2004
  Architectural Assistant
  Co-op Position. Dunlop Architects Ltd. was purchased by Stantec Architecture in 2004, please see that description for more detail.
- Stantec
  Jan 2005 - May 2006
  Architectural Assistant
  Co-op Position spanning three 4-month terms. Drafting and modeling on various healthcare projects including Peterborough Regional Healthcare Centre, Cornwall Hospital, The New Sault Area Hospital, and Rouge Valley Hospital Addition among many other projects.
- HLW International LLP
  Sept 2006 - Jan 2007
  Architectural Designer
  Between ungraduate studies and graduate school, I worked on corporate interiors in Canary Wharf and around London for Jones Lang LaSalle, GMAC, and a laboratory for Johnson and Johnson in Milan amongst other small projects. Design conceptualization, millwork detailing, 3d rendering.
- Squint/Opera
  Aug 2007 - Sept 2008
  Freelance 3d Modeller
  Freelance modeling (3d Studio Max with Vray) on a number of occasions including work on the London 2012 Olympics video. Much of the work occurred while I was completing my graduate degree.
- Stantec
  Nov 2008 - Aug 2012
  Architect
  While at Stantec I worked to design and execute numerous projects in all phases of design and construction. I was also heavily involved in new-business development as the chair of the Post-Secondary Marketing Group. Notable Projects:-Conestoga College School of Health and Life Sciences (Designer)-University of Saskatchewan Graduate Residence (Designer, Job Captain)-Fee Place - Private Residence (Designer)-York University Lassonde School of Engineering Design Competition (Second-Ranked Firm) (Designer, Writer)-Halton Health Services - New Oakville Hospital (Designer, Planner)-Providence Health Master Plan (Designer)-Queen's University Innovation Park Master Plan (Architectural Control Document)Chair of the Post-Secondary Marketing Group as well as involvement in recruiting and hiring junior staff.Co-curator of the Stantec Window Gallery http://www.stantecwindowgallery.com/ Show less
- BBB Architects Toronto Inc.
  Aug 2012 - Aug 2014
  Senior Designer
  At BBB I led a team that was focused on conceptual design and new business development. I directed the design of multiple projects with overlapping staffing and deadline requirements.Projects included the Commercial, Residential and Sports and Recreation sectors. Major projects include an exclusive mid-rise residential development in Toronto, the redevelopment of the Regent Park South ice rink and park, and a master plan for a vacation development on the Black Sea. One of my goals was to foster the design culture within the office. I initiated a new "Design Review" series wherein project leaders present their projects to the office for an informal critique. I also advocated for the firm to enter design competitions (such as our entry to Detroit by Design) as a way of expanding and enhancing our design thinking. Show less
- Stantec
  Sept 2014 - Jul 2018
  At Stantec I led a team of creative and energetic designers working on a range of projects, primarily focused on the Education and Science & Technology Sectors.Additionally, I was the Education Sector Lead for Ontario. In this role I was responsible for business development and client relations for all K-12 and Post-Secondary projects.
  - Senior Associate
    Dec 2016 - Jul 2018
  - Associate
    Sept 2014 - Nov 2016
- HDR
  Aug 2018 - now
  As Director, I am responsible for overall national practice leadership in the sector. This includes setting business development strategies, working to global leadership to set growth targets, collaborating with regional offices in developing current and future leaders, and ensuring that we are telling our design stories effectively. In this role I was responsible for leading the overall direction of the Education Science and Community sector in Eastern Canada. I led the design and delivery of large, complex projects in the Education, Science & Advanced Technology (ESAT) Sector. I also supported the pursuit of new business in this sector.
  - Associate Vice President and Director, Education Science & Community, Canada
    Jan 2024 - now
  - Associate Vice President / Principal, Education, Science & Community, Canada East
    Dec 2021 - Jan 2024
  - Principal - Education, Science & Advanced Technology (ESAT), Canada East
    Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
  - Principal, Project Delivery
    Aug 2018 - Jan 2021
Licenses & Certifications
- Architect
  Ontario Association of Architects
- Licensed Architect
  Nova Scotia Association of Architects
  Jan 2023
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Justin S. Perdue
  Canadian Architect Award of Excellence Canadian Architect Nov 2019 HDR + MJMA.https://www.canadianarchitect.com/john-deutsch-university-centre-revitalization/
- Awarded to Justin S. Perdue
  Award of Merit Prairie Design Awards Sep 2014 The Project | Jury CommentsThe solution for this well thought out project builds upon “diversity and choice in the context of the collective”. The program for the student housing includes a diverse range of unit types and amenities that is clearly expressed throughout the design. Amenity components are gathered at grade and strategically dispersed through the building, thereby extending the public program of the residence to the street level life of the campus. The building elevations… Show more The Project | Jury CommentsThe solution for this well thought out project builds upon “diversity and choice in the context of the collective”. The program for the student housing includes a diverse range of unit types and amenities that is clearly expressed throughout the design. Amenity components are gathered at grade and strategically dispersed through the building, thereby extending the public program of the residence to the street level life of the campus. The building elevations are carefully considered and resolved in a Mondrian-like grid with a handsome composition of glazing, paneling and masonry that conveys a strong sense of residential scale and institutional ambition. The use of materials is carefully handled, with keen attention to detail for the exterior building volumes, as well as for the robust interior spaces. Show less
- Awarded to Justin S. Perdue
  Award of Excellence - Premier's Awards for Excellence in Design Design Council of Saskatchewan Sep 2013 The main student lounge at grade brings residence student life to the campus. Activity from the lounge, café, and meeting rooms is directly connected to the Greenway pedestrian street and layering back from public to semi-public spaces.Each of the two wings is a community typology. The “refuge” wing on Aird Street, rendered in a red brick, provides an enriched living environment characterized by larger resident suites designed with dedicated in-suite living and study space. In contrast,… Show more The main student lounge at grade brings residence student life to the campus. Activity from the lounge, café, and meeting rooms is directly connected to the Greenway pedestrian street and layering back from public to semi-public spaces.Each of the two wings is a community typology. The “refuge” wing on Aird Street, rendered in a red brick, provides an enriched living environment characterized by larger resident suites designed with dedicated in-suite living and study space. In contrast, the “prospect” wing is a group-oriented living environment, smaller units supported with generous common shared spaces. This activity is expressed architecturally with an activated façade and playful window pattern bringing activity to the Greenway pedestrian street.Units vary from bachelors suites to two storey, two bedroom lofts; some with generous private study/living space and others with minimal, but access to shared spaces. These units respond to the diversity of graduate students needs both in lifestyle and financial needs. Show less
- Awarded to Justin S. Perdue
  AIA Certificate of Merit American Institute of Architecture Oct 2009 Each year, The American Institute of Architects awards an engraved medal and certificate of merit to the top-ranking graduating student in each architecture program accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (or CACB for Canadian schools). A certificate of merit is awarded to the second-ranking graduating student. These awards are provided as part of the AIA Scholarship Program.
- Awarded to Justin S. Perdue
  RAIC Honour Roll Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Oct 2009 The Architecture Canada Honour Roll recognizes those students of an accredited professional degree program of Architecture in Canada who have achieved high academic standing in the top 10% of their graduating class.For each School of Architecture, a maximum of four students from the top 10 per cent of the graduating class, shall receive honour roll certificates from Architecture Canada.