Meet the Team

Architect. Community Activist. Heritage Advocate. Champion of Inclusive Design and Dignity for All.

Wins is director of BridgmanCollaborative, which was founded in 1998. He is a registered professional member of the Manitoba Association of Architects (MAA), the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA), and the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC). 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.

Urban Planner. Writer. Artist.

Rae is a founding member of BridgmanCollaborative and a professor of city planning at the University of Manitoba. She is currently Associate Dean (Academic) in the Faculty of Architecture. She has 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 registered professional member of the Manitoba Professional Planners Institute (MPPI) and the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP).

Fun Fact: Rae writes and illustrates books for kids and teens. Her latest … W is for Winnipeg — A Little Architect’s ABC.

Visionary 3D Visualizer.

Adam is the BIM Manager and Design Technology Lead. He holds a Bachelor of Environmental Design from the University of Manitoba and has led the BridgmanCollaborative team for over a decade as both technical innovator and educator. He spearheads the integration of digital innovation within the architectural design process. With a deep passion for technology-driven design, Adam bridges the gap between creative vision and technical precision, ensuring seamless collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

In his role, Adam leads the implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) strategies firm-wide, overseeing model coordination, digital workflows, and data management from concept through construction. He is responsible for developing design workflows that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and design quality. Adam has a particular and outstanding ability for providing project visualizations and data that match those of the finished product.

A forward-thinking leader, Adam also guides the firm’s Design Technology roadmap, evaluating emerging tools to continuously push the boundaries of architectural innovation. He is deeply involved in training and mentoring staff, fostering a culture of digital excellence and continuous learning within the design teams.

With a background in both design and technical delivery, Adam ensures that technology serves creativity—not the other way around. His collaborative approach and strategic vision make him a key driver of the firm’s success in delivering creative and technical projects.

Referred to in the office as the “digital wizard”, Adam is a tech geek and gamer at heart. By day, he models buildings; by night, he conquers virtual worlds—one pixel at a time.

Fun Fact: Adam has five wisdom teeth—and like any good Revit model, he’s fully coordinated, even when things get a little crowded.

Systems Designer. Inside and Outside the Box. Next Generation.

Izak is associate director of architecture. He holds a Master of Architecture from Dalhousie University and a Bachelor of Environmental Design from the University of Manitoba. Prior to joining BridgmanCollaborative, he worked as architectural designer with DIALOG (Edmonton) and project lead with the internationally acclaimed Halifax firm MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple.

Architect. Environmentalist. Heritage Advocate.

Thalia is a registered professional member of the Manitoba Association of Architects (MAA), a professional member of the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP), and a member of the Winnipeg Architecture Foundation Board of Directors. She graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Master of Architecture and a Bachelor of Environmental Design.

With a focus on historical buildings, Thalia has worked in both consulting and advisory/regulatory roles on projects involving restoration, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse. She believes community engagement during the design process for all projects creates strong and meaningful bonds between people and place.

Outside of her professional work, Thalia enjoys playing soccer and challenges herself to read 40 books each year.

Fun fact: Thalia once attended a taping of The Price is Right—and while she didn’t “come on down”, she still appeared on screen!

Architect. Trauma-Informed Designer. Advocate for Accessible Spaces.

Shannon is a licensed architect whose practice is grounded in the belief that design must serve everyone who interacts with a building—embracing the full spectrum of physical and mental abilities. She views architecture as something that comes alive through human interactions with and within spaces, and she approaches every project through a people-first, equity-focused lens.

Since earning her M.Arch from the University of Detroit Mercy in 2015, Shannon has lived and worked in Detroit, Michigan; London, Ontario; and now Winnipeg. With a decade of experience, she has contributed to a wide range of project types, including historic preservation & adaptive reuse, affordable housing, long-term care & retirement homes, and community-centered spaces. She has further expanded her expertise by completing the Trauma Certificate through Wilfrid Laurier University and the Trauma-Informed Design Credentialing Course through the Trauma-Informed Design Society—training she now integrates into all aspects of her work.

Outside of work, Shannon spends time with her partner, Connor; their two dogs, Buddy and Lady May; and their two cats, Beaux and Arrow. As newcomers to Winnipeg, they enjoy exploring the city and establishing strong, community-focused roots in the place they now call home.

Fun fact: Shannon once co-facilitated her local zero waste community group, Zero Waste Forest City. Is she still zero waste? No. Did she learn a lot about working collaboratively in community? Yes!

Interior Designer. Multidisciplinary Creator.

Julia holds a Bachelor of Arts with High Honours from the University of Saskatchewan and a Master of Interior Design from the University of Manitoba. Her graduate thesis explored the design of an Indigenous funeral home in Saskatoon, located on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. She is an intern member of the Professional Interior Designers Institute of Manitoba (PIDIM).

Since graduating in 2017, Julia has contributed to a wide range of project types including workplaces, healthcare, multi-unit housing, retail, education, and community-focused spaces. She approaches design with care and curiosity, with particular enthusiasm for creating environments that support and inspire children. Julia is now contributing to graphic design efforts alongside her interior design work supporting visual communication and branding within the office.

Outside of work, she fosters cats and kittens through a local rescue group, hangs out with her three chickens, and enjoys the quiet country life outside of Winnipeg. She also explores artistic ventures such as painting and felt work, and enjoys taking classes to learn new forms of art and craft.

Architectural Technologist. Building Envelope Enthusiast.

Heather is a graduate of the Architectural/Engineering Technology program at Red River College. Since completing her studies in 2018, she has contributed to a wide range of project types, including healthcare, laboratories, security and defense, commercial, industrial, educational, community, and housing projects. Her work reflects a strong commitment to technical excellence and thoughtful design.

Heather’s passion lies in building envelope design and the development of robust, detail-oriented solutions that promote durability, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort. She brings a meticulous eye to every project, ensuring that buildings perform well over time and respond to their environments with integrity.

Beyond her work at BridgmanCollaborative Architecture, Heather actively deepens her expertise in building envelope design through both virtual and in-person courses offered by BCIT. She frequently travels to the West Coast, where she enjoys exploring its landscapes and architecture. When based in Winnipeg, Heather teaches and practices yoga and pilates, experiments with new healthy recipes, and is often planning her next learning opportunity or travel adventure. Her curiosity and creativity extend beyond the studio, enriching both her professional and personal life.

Fun fact: Heather once danced on stage with Katy Perry as a backup dancer!

Intern Architect.

Andrew is drawn to the relationship between architecture and the natural environment, with a particular interest in how buildings respond to and shape the landscapes they inhabit. He holds a Bachelor of Architectural Science from Toronto Metropolitan University and a Master of Architecture from Dalhousie University, where his thesis investigated how to inhabit the atmospheric layer between energy infrastructure and the environment—exploring spatial opportunities within systems often considered invisible or inaccessible.

At the firm, Andrew contributes to material research and fabrication, using hands-on experimentation to inform design decisions and deepen the integration of local materials into architectural practice. He is committed to developing thoughtful, responsive design strategies that reflect both ecological awareness and tactile understanding.

He spends his free time running, hiking with his dog Bucket, and making music—always finding new ways to stay active and creative.

Architectural Intern. Indigenous Community Design + Construction.

Jordan is a member of the Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve and holds a BA from Lindenwood University and a M.Arch from the University of Toronto. While at the University of Toronto, he completed a thesis on Indigenous-led strategies to alleviate homelessness for First Nations youth in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Before architecture, Jordan worked with well-respected Indigenous organizations in Manitoba, where he worked on homelessness initiatives for Indigenous youth and helped manage seven new building additions in rural Dakota communities. Jordan hopes to apply this experience to his work and dreams of designing a project for his home community.

Beyond architecture, Jordan explores the city by bike or tackles cryptic crosswords. He also enjoys sketching cartoons and one day hopes to have his work published in The New Yorker.