I’m inspired by the profound impact that design has on people’s lives and the environment.

Golnaz believes every project is an opportunity to enrich communities by integrating purpose and aesthetics. As a registered architect, she is involved in a diverse range of projects, which include mixed-use, multifamily residential, healthcare, cultural performing arts, and master planning. The variety in her work has given her an in-depth understanding of multiple sectors and client needs, along with the design complexities, challenges, and opportunities associated with each.

She is inspired by the profound impact that design has on people’s lives and the environment, and she strives to create projects with deep meaning that strengthen the cultural spirit of communities.

With a primary focus on architectural design and business development, Golnaz has led large-scale projects in all phases, from concept and master planning to final occupancy. She has a collaborative leadership approach and works very closely with her clients to meet their needs, while creating spaces that are as intelligent and sustainable as they are beautiful.

Golnaz believes every project is a relationship built on transparency and trust, and that the most successful projects are the result of partnerships and effective teamwork. She further believes sustainability is a foundation for great design and an opportunity for added innovation, and she pushes boundaries to find the right balance between efficiency and aesthetics.

Community engagement has been an essential part of her design approach, and she is proud to have contributed to multiple projects involving Indigenous engagement, working closely with and listening to various First Nations groups and helping translate their cultural visions into living designs. As a lifelong learner and travel enthusiast, she endeavors to push the boundaries in creating design that is culturally sensitive and inclusive of all in each future project.

My Sectors: Arts & Culture; Commercial Mixed-Use; Government Administration; Healthcare

My Services: Architecture; Interior Design; Master Planning & Urban Design; Planning, Design & Compliance (PDC)

We Asked, Golnaz Answered:

What drew you to architecture? 

“I’ve loved design from a young age. I knew early on that I wanted to create, whether it was architecture, fashion, art, jewelry, or interiors. I gravitated towards architecture because it felt more challenging and had more opportunities for impact at a larger scale, and I wanted to be part of creating something that lasts.”

What makes a great design?  

“Great design is always site-specific. Above anything else, it must be contextual, relating to and emphasizing its environment in terms of landscape, topography, and most importantly culture. Whether it is a public space, amenity area, or a healing environment, it has to reflect and echo its current setting, while having the power to evoke emotion.”