B.Arch, OAA, FRAIC

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Director, Built Environment Open Forum

Gordon is an architectural writer and editor whose professional background includes architectural practice, illustration and creative direction. His 25-year publishing career encompasses over two-dozen books, 90 issues of architectural quarterlies, and various monographs, building profiles, editorial pieces and essays for international publications. As a communications specialist, Gordon focuses on connecting the design community with the general public, in down-to-earth conversation.

BES, B.Arch, OAA, FRAIC

CHAIR

Director/Treasurer, Built Environment Open Forum

Bill received his Bachelor of Architecture in 1984, has practiced in Guelph since 1990, made a Fellow of the Royal Architecture Institute of Canada in 2014 and recognized with the G. Randy Roberts Award in 2017.  He has designed and been recognized for a diverse range of architecture, interior design and the adaptive re-use of landmark buildings.  He has served as a mentor throughout his career, participated on several local, provincial and national committees, boards and awards juries relating to all aspects of the Built Environment.  Being elected President of the Ontario Association of Architects 2013-2014 is a personal highlight.

M.Arch, BES, BA, OAA, FRAIC

WEB/SOCIAL EDITOR

Director, Built Environment Open Forum

Christopher is an architect and urban designer with the City of Ottawa’s Planning department, where he helps shape inclusive, livable communities through thoughtful policy and design. He believes that rapidly growing cities need collaborative, people-first approaches to city building — ones that balance intensification with context, clarity, and care.

A passionate advocate for design literacy, Christopher writes and speaks widely on urbanism and serves as a member of the Burlington Urban Design Advisory Panel and as a design studio instructor at Carleton University’s Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism. He is also Chair of the Ottawa Regional Society of Architects (ORSA), and Director of the Built Environment Open Forum.

When he’s not immersed in buildings, drawings, or city plans, you’ll likely find him exploring Ottawa’s neighbourhoods on two wheels — always chasing the next good street.

M.Arch., Hon. B.Sc., MRAIC, CAPS, AIC

SPECIAL PROJECTS

Director, Built Environment Open Forum

Vivian has over 25 years of experience in journalism, medical sciences, architecture, as well as healthcare design and capital planning, which includes working for the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for over nine years specializing in developing Canadian healthcare facilities design and standards, including hospitals and long-term care homes. She has been an organizing committee of various international design conferences. Vivian is also a University of Toronto Arbor Award recipient for mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.

B. Arch, OAA, FRAIC, CAHP

EDITORIAL BOARD

Director, Built Environment Open Forum

Alexander is the founding partner emeritus of ATA Architects Inc. He is a recognized expert in urban design and heritage conservation. Under his leadership the firm has received numerous awards including the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Conservation and the Ecclesiastical/National Trust Benchmark Award for Heritage Rehabilitation. His extensive experience as a practitioner and broad interest in design and architecture has led him to contributing to the discussion of both.