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Colin began his career in Australia working on residential projects, then joined DMA in 2009 to work on complex but challenging design mandates in the higher education sector, such as the development of Polytechnique's Laboratoire d'enseignement en systèmes intégrés en aérospatiale du Québec (LESIAQ) and the Public Health School of  Université de Montréal.

Meticulous, leaving nothing to chance, Colin aims for a perfect harmonization of contemporary interventions with the existing building, as shown by the restoration of the mansards of Le Windsor building, recipient of numerous awards for the quality of its restoration and the technical design that respects the original work scrupulously.

Colin, who has a strong capacity for observation, is also very analytical. He quickly perceived the opportunities for development, particularly for spaces applied to research, being the architect designer of the Québec AI institute (Mila) headquarters as well as the Institut de valorisation des données (IVADO) ones.

Guided by his sensitivity to the arts, François began his career in Paris contributing to scenic projects and then to the design of several theaters. At DMA, he completed the conversion of the Alcan aluminum smelter in Shawinigan into an exhibition center for the National Gallery of Canada and the expansion of the Pied-Du-Courant prison housing the Governor's Gallery. 

Considering knowledge as fundamental, he is dedicated to the creation of spaces conducive to learning, such as four libraries and numerous university and college projects. He also has an extensive portfolio of preliminary project studies for the Universities of Montreal, McGill and École Polytechnique. His achievements involving existing cultural/university buildings have refined his expertise in restoration, contributing to the conservation and transformation of exceptional heritage buildings.

With excellent leadership, François brings his teams together towards a common goal, as demonstrated by the new Drummondville and Pierrefonds libraries, both winners of architectural competitions and recipients of numerous awards. 

His eye sharpened notably by his passion for photography, Philippe has an extremely developed sense of aesthetics. From redesigning the entrances of the Eaton Centre, Rockland and Mail Champlain Centers, to developing concepts for multiple food concessions at the Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau Airport or building the Science Wing at Lionel-Groulx College, Philippe excels in designing lively, user-friendly and fluid spaces in which light plays a predominant role.

Both a geek and fascinated by modeling, he is the flagship of BIM at DMA, using his skills to create realistic visualizations of concepts, making them easier to understand and generating buy-in.

Endowed with a great ability to listen and definitely people-oriented, Philippe's numerous achievements focused on the transmission of knowledge include the McCord Museum expansion study, the PFTO of HEC Centre-ville, the transformation of the St-Sulpice library and, most recently, the expansion of the Pierre-Elliott Trudeau School in Gatineau, winner of the Lab-École architectural competition.

Jozef is committed to the complexity and conservation of heritage, as his career path testifies. Conversion, rehabilitation and restoration mark its 38 years of achievements. The conservation and rehabilitation of the Library of Parliament in Ottawa, the redevelopment of the Supreme Court of Canada, the transformation of the Simpson Building into the Carrefour Industrielle Alliance and, more recently, the conversion of a convent into an ophthalmology research center for the MRHF, all illustrate its ability to defy complexity in an heritage context where every detail counts.

True to his passions, he is now involved in restoring the masonry of Windsor Station and studying the conversion potential of the Royal Victoria Hospital site. Generous by nature, Jozef passes on his expertise to the next generation by teaching, for the past 31 years, the Building Code and construction standards to McGill University students and future OAQ architects.

Rigorous, calm and deadpan, Bastien is a calm force within the team. At DMA since 2008, the philosophy of this sportsman at heart is to prioritize the group over the individual.

His background and experience have shaped his philosophy: to guide the team towards the optimal technical solution while respecting the integrity of the original concept.

His analysis, his ability to listen and his great versatility promote the bonds of trust between teams, leading over the years to a range of achievements of varying scope and complexity such as; envelope studies at the Windsor and the Complexe Les Ailes, the restoration of the mythical Heritage of the Old Port, the expansion of the Sheraton Laval Hotel and more recently the design and construction of an industrial development lease.

With his extensive technical expertise, he knows how to make even the most unusual concepts a reality. Bastien's personality is a fine balance of creativity and rationality.

With a passion for travel and discovery, Geneviève is driven by a natural curiosity that constantly pushes her to go beyond the conventional paths. Her year at the Paris-Belleville School of Architecture opened her horizons in terms of creativity. She has traveled all over Europe and still today, she never misses an opportunity to travel in search of inspiration.

She joined DMA in 2012, and her multidisciplinary background has allowed her to get involved in projects that require great design sensitivity and inventive technical solutions, such as the Pierrefonds Library, the redevelopment of the Cassis Monna & Filles Domain, and most recently the expansion of the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary School as part of the Lab École projects.

Geneviève has a strong sense of creativity and design combined with an ability to analyze the issues and needs of users. Her global vision of the project allows her to design environments that are sensitive to details, tailored to and integrating all elements and disciplines of the building.

Epicurean and cycling enthusiast, Sébastien has an atypical background, to say the least, with more than 25 years in the construction industry, including 12 years at DMA. Alternately a hardware and CAD specialist, Sébastien is a self-taught person stimulated by challenges.

Driven by his three passions: technology, BIM and architectural hardware, Sébastien has given multiple conferences on the inspection of fire doors, as he was one of the first to receive FDAI certification in Canada and regularly shares his knowledge on data management and digital tools with the BIM Québec Group.

His future-oriented vision fosters the optimization and adoption of tools used in internal processes in order to develop the autonomy of teams and allow them to focus on the day-to-day architectural practice, all with the enthusiasm and good humor that characterize him.