Barry J. Hobin – Diamond Jubilee Medal Recipient

BJH Diamond JubileeDuring the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association’s AGM early in March, Barry J. Hobin was among several recipients of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, presented in recognition of outstanding commitment to the community.

Invited to share a brief statement, Barry said “I feel privileged to be able to create buildings for individual clients while contributing to the built landscape of the city of Ottawa. From the Jewish community campus to the Mission Hospice and the new St. Patrick’s home, each project allows us to interact with the leaders of our larger community and experience how design can serve a larger purpose.”

Other recipients included: Donna Hicks of Habitat for Humanity, Claude Des Rosiers of Boone Plumbing and Heating and Alan Cohen of Soloway Wright LLP.

Silver Celebration – 25 Years and Counting

Bryan BonellBryan Bonell, B.Arch. joined Barry J Hobin and Associates in 1988, earning professional accreditation from the Ontario Association of Architects in 1999.  In 2005, his first year as a member of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, Bryan became an Associate with BJHA.

This year, Bryan celebrates 25 years with the BJHA team! A quarter century of contributions to the community he calls home.  Bryan has been involved with an impressive list of large-scale projects including schools, churches, health care projects including the new St. Patrick’s Home in Ottawa which, when complete, will be one of the first LEED Silver certified projects of its kind.

We’re taking a walk down memory lane with a look back at some of Bryan’s projects – now on Pinterest.com/HobinArchitects. Congratulations, Bryan!

Barry J. Hobin & Associates Architects Incorporated Celebrates its Newest Director

Office portrait_01In recognition of commitment and key expertise, the partners at Barry J. Hobin & Associates Architects Incorporated are pleased to announce that Douglas Brooks, Senior Architectural Technologist, has accepted the appointment of Director and Shareholder.

With Mr. Brooks’ appointment in December 2012, Barry J. Hobin & Associates boasts five Directors including Barry J. Hobin, Gordon Lorimer, William A. (Sandy) Davis and Wendy Brawley, each bringing significant experience and skill to the company’s notable stable of projects.

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