The jury for the 2016 Canadian Architect Awards of Excellence has been finalized. We are proud to introduce our esteemed jurors: Patricia Patkau, founding principal of Patkau Architects in Vancouver; David Sisam, founding principal of Montgomery Sisam Architects in Toronto; and Manon Asselin, founding principal of Atelier TAG in Montreal.
Patricia Patkau, Patkau Architects.
Patricia Patkau

AIBC, OAA, FRAIC, RCA, HFAIA, HFRIBA, CM
Patricia is a founding partner of Patkau Architects in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. For over 30 years, her firm has insisted on a practice that integrates architectural, urban, social, environmental and cultural concerns. Projects range in scale from gallery installations to urban planning, focusing on the intricacies of local cultures, the specificities of places and the material imaginations of construction. Patkau Architects? research arm, Patkau Studio, investigates and researches cladding systems, material-based processes, and the design of reproducible products.   Throughout her career, Patricia has been engaged in both teaching and professional practice. She is currently Professor Emerita at the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture at the University of British Columbia and a Member of the Order of Canada. She is also a recipient of the Tau Sigma Delta Gold Medal for exemplary commitment to architectural education and the practice of architecture. In conjunction with her partner, John Patkau, she received the Royal Ar...