Barry J. Hobin
Founding Principal, OAA, FRAIC, Hon. Fellow AIA
Barry Hobin is the founding partner of Hobin Architecture Incorporated. Having recently celebrated its 40th anniversary, the firm has become widely recognized for its contribution to Ottawa’s architectural landscape.
“Design for community demands a cross disciplinary approach”
Mr. Hobin has been a strong advocate for architecture. He has been the president of the Royal Architectural institute of Canada. He has also served as Chairman of the Committee of Adjustments for the City of Ottawa, Design Committee Chair for the City of Kanata Town Centre, Site Selection Director for Habitat for Humanity, and Building Program Chair for Carleton University’s Board of Governors. In 2013 Mr. Hobin was presented with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of outstanding commitment to the community, and he received the Integrity and Ethics Award in 2018 from the General Contractors Association of Ottawa. Mr. Hobin developed the TV series “Homes By Design” with Sound Venture productions to showcase residential projects in Canada and internationally.
Founder, Hobin Architecture Incorporated, Ottawa
Lifetime Design Achievement Award, Ontario Association of Architects
King Charles III Coronation Medal, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
Order of Ottawa, City of Ottawa
Integrity and Ethics Award, General Contractors Association of Ottawa
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal
Adjunct Research Professor, School of Architecture, Carleton University
A. D. Dunton Alumni Award, Carleton University
President, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
