2012 Fellows - Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
2012 Fellows - Royal Architectural Institute of Canada 2012 Fellows - Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
Edward J. Cuhaci Ed Cuhaci was born in Istanbul in 1930 of Armenian background. He graduated from the Technical University of Istanbul with a Master’s Degree in Architecture and Engineering. Upon graduation Ed was engaged by his university to assist in establishing the National Building Code of Turkey. He later moved to Switzerland with his wife Sylvia, where he worked for a prominent Architectural firm near Zürich. In 1957 he emigrated to Canada where he took up employment with Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation in the Architectural Department. In 1963, Ed started his own practice in Ottawa on the strength of two small projects. In 1966, he received his first design award for St. Michael’s and All Angels Anglican Church in Ottawa, which was published in the April 1996 RAIC Journal. Under Ed’s leadership, his firm has been responsible for a variety of commercial, high technology, restoration, academic and research projects, largely focusing on “modern concepts of school planning”. Several awards and distinctions include, an Excellence in Design Award in 1990 for Holy Trinity Catholic High School in Kanata and an Award of Excellence for Heritage Conservation in year 2000 for the restoration of Notre Dame Basilica on Sussex Drive in Ottawa. Ed Cuhaci has been an exemplary member of the architectural community in Ottawa, maintaining high standards of practice and professional deportment and in adhering to the principles set forth by our Institute. For over 45 years, he has been an honourable colleague and a worthy ambassador for the practice of architecture. At present Ed is Chairman of the Board of Edward J. Cuhaci & Associates Architects as the firm carries on under the leadership of former colleagues. 29
Karen Cvornyek A global practitioner of architecture, Karen Cvornyek graduated from the University of Waterloo in 1987 and has since worked with the Canadian Embassy Tokyo Project Office and the Department of Foreign Affairs, Studio de Architettura B. Borghes in Romei; Kuwabara, Payne, McKenna, Blumberg Architects; KiiA Architecture Inc.; and since 2002, B+H Architects. Karen joined B+H as a Partner, became a Managing Partner in 2005 and in 2003, moved to Shanghai serving as the President of B+H’s China operations. In 2009, Karen became the President of B+H Asia managing the company’s China, Vietnam and Singapore Offices. Under her direction, B+H has grown in Asia from 15 to 180 staff members and expanded its projects beyond the region to such countries as Saudi Arabia, India, Malaysia, and Uzbekistan. Karen is a highly recognized architect in China, representing both the profession and Canada on many important occasions. The work she directs comprises a diverse portfolio of outstanding design, garnering critical awards within China with a focus on innovation, sustainability and contribution to the quality of life. Of special note, B+H was awarded the inaugural 2011 HSBC International Business Awards in the Leadership in International Trade’s Asia-Pacific category – a true reflection of Karen’s leadership in the tremendous success of the firm’s Asian operations. In addition to her design and practice leadership, Karen’s life in Shanghai has included significant involvement in local charities and community organizations, and played a key role in raising the stature of Canadian architecture internationally. 30
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Karen Cvornyek<br />
A global practitioner <strong>of</strong> architecture, Karen Cvornyek graduated from the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Waterloo in 1987 and has since worked with the Canadian<br />
Embassy Tokyo Project Office and the Department <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs, Studio<br />
de Architettura B. Borghes in Romei; Kuwabara, Payne, McKenna, Blumberg<br />
Architects; KiiA Architecture Inc.; and since 2002, B+H Architects.<br />
Karen joined B+H as a Partner, became a Managing Partner in 2005 and in 2003,<br />
moved to Shanghai serving as the President <strong>of</strong> B+H’s China operations. In 2009,<br />
Karen became the President <strong>of</strong> B+H Asia managing the company’s China, Vietnam<br />
and Singapore Offices.<br />
Under her direction, B+H has grown in Asia from 15 to 180 staff members<br />
and expanded its projects beyond the region to such countries as Saudi Arabia,<br />
India, Malaysia, and Uzbekistan. Karen is a highly recognized architect in China,<br />
representing both the pr<strong>of</strong>ession and <strong>Canada</strong> on many important occasions. The<br />
work she directs comprises a diverse portfolio <strong>of</strong> outstanding design, garnering<br />
critical awards within China with a focus on innovation, sustainability and<br />
contribution to the quality <strong>of</strong> life.<br />
Of special note, B+H was awarded the inaugural 2011 HSBC International<br />
Business Awards in the Leadership in International Trade’s Asia-Pacific category –<br />
a true reflection <strong>of</strong> Karen’s leadership in the tremendous success <strong>of</strong> the firm’s<br />
Asian operations.<br />
In addition to her design and practice leadership, Karen’s life in Shanghai has<br />
included significant involvement in local charities and community organizations,<br />
and played a key role in raising the stature <strong>of</strong> Canadian architecture internationally.<br />
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