BEAT is a volunteer-run organization made up of architects, designers, leaders, and entrepreneurs creating opportunities for community-building, advocacy, networking, and mentorship. We believe that empowering women in the design community improves and enriches the practice of architecture, the quality of the built environment, and ultimately, the human experience.
BEAT Talks are a series of discussions held at the offices of Architects across the city. Hosts will share their learned experience.
We are honored to have Heather Rolleston host the BEAT Talk session on Wednesday, October 27th, 2021.
Join us for BEAT Talks this October with BDP Quadrangle Principal and Design Director Heather Rolleston to hear about the highs and lows of her now almost 30-year career. In addition to sharing insights on how she got to where she is today, Heather will reflect on some standout moments from her career, such as her “creepiest” and “coziest” projects, ephemeral installations, and contributing to the skyline and public realm.
The conversation will also examine Heather’s women-led project Reina Condos and some of the broader questions that project has raised so far. As women, do we design differently? How does the process differ when working with an all-female team? What role does gender play in design (and designing buildings) if any? Are we indeed changing the conversation?
About Heather Rolleston
Principal, Design Director, B.Arch.
Heather has 20 years of experience designing, leading and managing award-winning projects in the residential, mixed-use, master plan and commercial sectors.
A principal of the firm, Heather is responsible for design reviews and elevating the design practices of BDP Quadrangle across all sectors. She is currently leading the design and construction of landmark high-rises including Theatre District Residences and RIU Hotel, as well as innovative mid-rises such as Reina and RUSH. Heather’s extended portfolio prior to joining BDP Quadrangle includes The Evergreen Brick Works Master Plan, Form Condos at Queen + McCaul and the George Brown College Student Residence in the Canary District.
She continues to be active in the architecture and design community as a sitting member of the City of Toronto’s and the City of Ottawa’s Design Review Panel, and also as a guest critic at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture, as well as that of her alma mater, the University of Toronto Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design.
BEAT Talks qualifies for OAA Learning Hours.
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