THE TEAM.
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We are grateful for these recent testimonials about our work . . .
"It really is great working with an architect that is incredibly creative, flexible, respectful and enjoys what they do, and has the end users' best interests at heart." - Tony Nocita (M Builds) "Working with BridgmanCollaborative Architecture, particularly with Wins Bridgman, has been an exceptional and positive experience. Taking on such a large initiative as a non-profit organization was an overwhelming thought. Working with Wins helped build our confidence and capacity as an organization, bringing to life the vision we had in developing transitional housing with supports for our Indigenous youth in and from care. We entered this relationship expecting help with designing a building. Yet we have gained so much more in working with BridgmanCollaborative. Wins listened and understood the needs of our organization, and more importantly the needs of the youth. As an Indigenous organization, it was critical that our space be developed from a culturally based lens, in a culturally centred way. Wins demonstrated a great level of understanding and compassion towards our needs as an Indigenous organization, listening wholeheartedly to what was important to us. Furthermore, Wins not only helped bring our ideas to life, but also contributed meaningful and thoughtful suggestions working with us to create the welcoming, functional building we need. When the project faced challenges, Wins advocated with passion and consideration for the project. When the technicalities of the process seemed confusing, Wins made sure our team understood what was going on, what our options were, and how to take our next steps. The relationship we have built with Wins Bridgman and BridgmanCollaborative Architecture has been more than we anticipated. We are grateful for the partnership we have developed through this project, and we are overjoyed with the outcome." - Shawenim Abinoojii Inc. |
Photo by Jacqueline Young, Stationpoint Photographic
WINS BRIDGMAN
Architect. Community Activist. Heritage Advocate. Champion of Inclusive Design and Dignity for All.
Wins is a registered professional member of the Manitoba Association of Architects (MAA) and the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC), and has directed BridgmanCollaborative since its founding in 1998. He has received the City of Winnipeg Leadership Award for the Advancement of Accessible Environmental Design and the Heritage Preservation Award for Excellence - Distinguished Service Award. He is also an accomplished visual artist, and served as the professional advisor for the two City of Winnipeg international design competitions City Re-emerging: A Vision for Winnipeg's Historic Waterfront and City Crossing: Portage Avenue and Main Street. He has taught at the University of Manitoba and serves as a guest critic.
Architect. Community Activist. Heritage Advocate. Champion of Inclusive Design and Dignity for All.
Wins is a registered professional member of the Manitoba Association of Architects (MAA) and the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC), and has directed BridgmanCollaborative since its founding in 1998. He has received the City of Winnipeg Leadership Award for the Advancement of Accessible Environmental Design and the Heritage Preservation Award for Excellence - Distinguished Service Award. He is also an accomplished visual artist, and served as the professional advisor for the two City of Winnipeg international design competitions City Re-emerging: A Vision for Winnipeg's Historic Waterfront and City Crossing: Portage Avenue and Main Street. He has taught at the University of Manitoba and serves as a guest critic.
Photo by Ez Bridgman
RAE ST. CLAIR BRIDGMAN
Anthropologist. Urban Planner. Artist. Writer.
Co-director of BridgmanCollaborative, professor in the department of city planning at the University of Manitoba, with many articles and books about chronic homelessness, healthy cities and child friendly cities to her name. Rae is passionate about strategies that lead to transformative ideas and action. She is a member of the Manitoba Professional Planners Institute (MPPI) and the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP). She is also a celebrated children's author and illustrator.
Anthropologist. Urban Planner. Artist. Writer.
Co-director of BridgmanCollaborative, professor in the department of city planning at the University of Manitoba, with many articles and books about chronic homelessness, healthy cities and child friendly cities to her name. Rae is passionate about strategies that lead to transformative ideas and action. She is a member of the Manitoba Professional Planners Institute (MPPI) and the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP). She is also a celebrated children's author and illustrator.
Photo by Jacqueline Young, Stationpoint Photographic
ADAM NOLETTE
BIM (Building Information Modelling) Director and Senior Technologist. Visionary 3D Visualizer.
Adam holds a Bachelor of Environmental Design from the University of Manitoba and has led the BridgmanCollaborative team for the last decade as both technical innovator and educator. At BridgmanCollaborative, the technology team, design team, consultant team and cost-estimating team collaborate within the BIM model from Day One on through the entire project and warranty period, under his leadership. This process results in a lean and sophisticated project development process. Adam has a particular and outstanding ability for providing project visualizations and data that match those of the end product. Adam leads – effortlessly and joyfully – our collaborative immersion in digital technologies and BIM.
BIM (Building Information Modelling) Director and Senior Technologist. Visionary 3D Visualizer.
Adam holds a Bachelor of Environmental Design from the University of Manitoba and has led the BridgmanCollaborative team for the last decade as both technical innovator and educator. At BridgmanCollaborative, the technology team, design team, consultant team and cost-estimating team collaborate within the BIM model from Day One on through the entire project and warranty period, under his leadership. This process results in a lean and sophisticated project development process. Adam has a particular and outstanding ability for providing project visualizations and data that match those of the end product. Adam leads – effortlessly and joyfully – our collaborative immersion in digital technologies and BIM.
Photo by Tyler Reynolds
IZAK BRIDGMAN
Systems Designer. Inside and Outside the Box. Next Generation.
Izak holds a Master's degree in architecture from Dalhousie University and a Bachelor of Environmental Design from the University of Manitoba. Over the last decade, he has worked as architectural designer with DIALOG (Edmonton) and project lead with the internationally acclaimed Halifax firm MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple.
Systems Designer. Inside and Outside the Box. Next Generation.
Izak holds a Master's degree in architecture from Dalhousie University and a Bachelor of Environmental Design from the University of Manitoba. Over the last decade, he has worked as architectural designer with DIALOG (Edmonton) and project lead with the internationally acclaimed Halifax firm MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple.
Photo by Wins Bridgman
JORDAN MCKAY
Indigenous Community Design + Construction + Making.
Jordan is a member of the Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve and a graduate of Lindenwood University. He is currently pursuing a Master's degree in architecture at the University of Toronto. Jordan has worked with well-respected Indigenous organizations in Manitoba, including the Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre and Dakota Ojibway Child and Family Services. He has had the opportunity to work on homelessness initiatives for Indigenous youth. As well, he has helped manage seven new building additions throughout rural Dakota communities.
Indigenous Community Design + Construction + Making.
Jordan is a member of the Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve and a graduate of Lindenwood University. He is currently pursuing a Master's degree in architecture at the University of Toronto. Jordan has worked with well-respected Indigenous organizations in Manitoba, including the Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre and Dakota Ojibway Child and Family Services. He has had the opportunity to work on homelessness initiatives for Indigenous youth. As well, he has helped manage seven new building additions throughout rural Dakota communities.
Photo by BK
RAIK LAIRD
Architectural Intern. All Media Art(s) Dabbler. Aspiring Maker. Adventurer. Zen Painter.
Raik holds a B.A. (Honours) in psychology (University of Guelph, University of Aberdeen) and a Bachelor of Environmental Design from the University of Manitoba. They are currently pursuing a Master's degree in architecture at the University Manitoba, with research interests in environmental psychology, perception of space and regenerative architecture. Equity, diversity, and inclusion infuse their design practice.
Architectural Intern. All Media Art(s) Dabbler. Aspiring Maker. Adventurer. Zen Painter.
Raik holds a B.A. (Honours) in psychology (University of Guelph, University of Aberdeen) and a Bachelor of Environmental Design from the University of Manitoba. They are currently pursuing a Master's degree in architecture at the University Manitoba, with research interests in environmental psychology, perception of space and regenerative architecture. Equity, diversity, and inclusion infuse their design practice.