DON STUART ARCHITECT - Key Persons

Graham is a seasoned design consultant with extensive experience in conceptual design, design development, construction documentation and design element fabrication. He is comfortable in the sketch realm as well as 2D CAD and 3D model environments. He has wide-ranging knowledge of architectural interiors, timber design and detailing, environmental and millwork design, lighting design and specification as well as signage and themed environment design. As a precursor to his Design Career, Graham also trained as a Master Joiner in the formal European tradition of wood craftsmanship, and he has a multitude of sophisticated millwork projects in his portfolio. In 2003, Graham began working with Spearhead Timberworks. While there he was responsible for management of contracts, conceptual design, design development, the development of working drawings for submittal and the manufacture and construction of many unique architectural and specialized components that the company made for its international clientele. He was also involved in the development of the corporate identity of Spearhead, including logo and word mark. He provided conceptual design and art direction for print ads, Power Point presentations, brochures and web site, prepared collateral materials, cut sheets, photographs and text. Graham became a consultant for Lightroom FX in 2005, providing them with services in Exhibit Design, Lighting Design and Specification, Interior Design, Millwork Design, and Project and Contract Management for a number of their resort projects throughout the US and Mexico. Graham is a strategic and critical thinker who understands the 'not always tangible' realms of people and processes as they relate to design, media, and the built environment. Over the years, Graham has spearheaded and played a key role in many challenging and award-winning projects requiring a non-traditional approach coupled with strong creative thinking.

Born in Germany, Susanne graduated from the University of Munich with a degree in Architecture (Diplom- Ingenieur), followed by postgraduate studies at the Academy of Art in Munich. Her early career included various assignments with architectural companies in Germany, USA and Canada before permanently taking up residence in Vancouver in 1988. Susanne's expertise is based upon her creative talent, practical design capabilities and strong technical and project management skills. Her engineering experience, understanding of building techniques and an eagerness to keep up with the changes in North American and European technology is a great asset to our company.