While our staff shares strong commitment to urban design, they have varied backgrounds in planning, architecture and landscape architecture. This collaborative thinking extends to our work that is often jointly undertaken with transportation, civil and environmental engineers.

Calvin Brook, Principal
B.Arch, M.Arch.U.D. MRAIC, OAA, MCIP, RPP.


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Calvin Brook has more than 20 years experience leading land use, master planning, architectural design, and urban design projects for towns, cities, universities, research and medical institutions, and a variety of private sector clients.

Cal is both a registered planner and licensed architect with a Master of Architecture in Urban Design from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Architecture (Hons.) from the University of Toronto . In addition to professional practice, he has taught extensively at Harvard University , University of Toronto , Carleton University and the University of Waterloo where he recently held an appointment as Associate Professor of Urban Design.

Cal has prepared more than 25 campus master plans and land-use strategies for University, research and medical institutions in Canada and the United States Recent plans include the University of Lethbridge, Dartmouth College (New Hampshire), University of Saskatchewan, University of New Brunswick, University College of Cape Breton and University of Prince Edward Island. Cal has led the architectural design for university clients including an 85,000 sf Faculty of Management Building for the University of Lethbridge , a Wellness Centre for UCCB and research buildings for the University of Toronto . His work in the medical and research sector includes the design of a 275,000 sf research building for Sunnybrook & Women's hospital in Toronto, the 4 million sf Science Park at Yale project in New Haven and the Providence Research Centre in Rhode Island. He is presently undertaking a comprehensive master plan for Dartmouth College and the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Centre in Lebanon , New Hampshire .

Cal has been instrumental in both the revitalization of both urban centres and waterfronts. He has prepared waterfront plans for Windsor , Toronto , Burlington , St. Petersburg and Providence two of which received the Top Honor Award from the Waterfront Centre Awards in 2001 and 2002.

Working for federal, provincial and city agencies and most recently for the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation has been continuously involved in the planning of Toronto 's waterfront. Recently he co-authored a study that examined the feasibility of transforming the City's elevated expressway through infill into a continuous network of public spaces and buildings as an alternative to demolition.

Mr. Brook has extensive international experience undertaking projects for international agencies in Russia , Kenya , Bolivia , Bahamas and Grenada .

Anne McIlroy, Principal
B.F.A., B.Arch MRAIC, MCIP, RPP


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Anne McIlroy has eighteen years experience as an urban designer and project manager for numerous master plans and urban design projects in Canada and the United States . Anne has particular expertise in the development of design standards and guidelines for a variety of institutional, urban, suburban and village contexts.

A recent focus of Anne's work has been the preparation of comprehensive university campus plans for University of New Brunswick Saint John , University of Prince Edward Island , Memorial University of Newfoundland and Saint Mary's University. In addition, she has prepared community plans and neighbourhood design guidelines based on Sustainable Development design principles for projects including the North Oakville Secondary Plan, the Region of Niagara Smart Growth Guidelines and Downtown Burlington Urban Design Guidelines.

In 2005, Anne was appointed to the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation's inaugural Design Review Panel. Anne is the Chair of the Urban Design Working Group, a committee of the Ontario Provincial Planning Institute of urban design practitioners and was a founding Director of the CPTED Ontario (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design). Anne writes and speaks regularly on topics of sustainability and environmental design.

Stacie Amo, Architectural Technologist
Dip (Arch Ty)
samo@brookmcilroy.com
samo@pacearchitects.ca
(416) 504-5997 x. 229

Ms. Stacie Amo graduated from Sheridan College with a diploma in Architectural Technology.

Stacie's recent urban design projects include campus plans for the University of Prince Edward Island, University of New Brunswick and the North Oakville Secondary Plan. She has also completed a Daycare and Early Childhood Development Centre for the University of Prince Edward Island and is involved in 2 residential design projects. She is currently involved in a number of institutional projects in the design and production phase.

Prior to joining bmi / pace Architects Stacie was employed at Johnson Chou Inc. where she was part of a team responsible for a number of award winning projects. At Johnson Chou Inc., her role included preparing working drawings, 3D models, scheduling projects and clients and contractor liaison.

Shawna Bowen , Senior Planner & Urban Designer
B. Arch. Sci., M.U.P., RPP, MCIP
sbowen@brookmcilroy.com
sbowen@pacearchitects.ca
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Shawna Bowen is a Senior Planner and Urban Designer with BMI/Pace. Ms. Bowen holds a Bachelor of Technology in Architectural Science from Ryerson University and a Masters of Urban Planning from McGill University, where her graduate research focused on physical and open space planning and urban design.

Through her work at BMI, Ms. Bowen has prepared a number of Master and Campus Plans, Urban Design Guidelines, and Revitalization and Streetscape Studies. Recent projects for BMI include the preparation of the City of Toronto Avenues Studies for St. Clair Avenue West and Avenue Road, the Saint Mary's University Master Plan, and the University of Saskatchewan Land Use Decision Framework. Her role in these projects has included project management, schematic design, design development, 3D modeling, public consultation and collaboration with clients in a consensus-based approach to design solutions.

Jessica Hawes, Associate
M. Arch., B.E.S., RPP, MCIP, LEED AP
jhawes@brookmcilroy.com
jhawes@pacearchitects.ca
(416) 504-5997 x. 230

Ms. Hawes holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies and a Master degree in architecture from the University of Waterloo . Ms. Hawes has over 8 years experience in a wide range of architectural and planning environments in Canada , the United Kingdom , Southern Africa and the USA working on such projects as urban design guidelines for emerging communities and architectural documents for theatres, condominiums, retail centres, and office/commercial spaces.

Prior to joining Brook McIlroy / Pace Architects she worked with the Region of Waterloo on the implementation of their Regional Growth Management Strategy. Her involvement spanned from the formulation of the strategy to the implementation of the urban design initiatives. As the administrative project coordinator for the strategy's implementation Jessica aided in the management of projects relating to sustainable reurbanization, Urban Design, Greenspace Preservation, Historical Preservation, Greenfield Staging and Fixed Urban Growth Boundaries.


Rajko Jakovic, Intern Architect
B.E.S., B. Arch., MRAIC
rjakovic@brookmcilroy.com
rjakovic@pacearchitects.ca
(416) 504-5997 x 258

Rajko Jakovic holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies and a professional degree in architecture from the University of Waterloo . Rajko has a wide range of experience in design, construction documentation and contract administration gathered from a variety of building types including commercial, cultural, recreational, institutional and residential uses. He has over 11 years of experience working in Canada and abroad in the US and Montenegro .

Jana Joyce, Urban Designer / Landscape Architect
B.L.Arch, OALA, CSLA, ASLA
jjoyce@brookmcilroy.com
jjoyce@pacearchitects.ca
(416) 504-5997 x. 225

Jana is a registered Landscape Architect in both Canada and the US, holding a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree from the University of Guelph. Jana has diverse experiences, particularly in the area of urban public realm development, including conceptual design, master planning, coordination of submission and construction drawings and construction administration. Involvement from the very conception of a project to the actual finished product has provided Jana with creative and practical skills in project development. Most recently, Jana has completed the open space master plan and landscape design guidelines for St. Mary's University Campus in Halifax , Nova Scotia.

Prior to joining Brook McIlroy / Pace Architects she worked with the MBTW Group as Senior Project Manager on a broad range of urban, suburban and regional projects for both private and public sector clients, locally and internationally. Jana worked on a wide variety of projects including public parks and streetscapes, high density residential and waterfront redevelopment.

Ms. Joyce has more than 10 years of experience in a wide range of architectural and planning environments in Canada, the United States and Kazakstan working on award-winning projects such as beautification, district streetscape and riverfront Master Plans.



Tsugumi Kanno, Architect, Urban Designer
B.Arch., M. Arch.
tkanno@brookmcilroy.com
tkanno@pacearchitects.ca
(416) 504-5997 x. 222

Tsugumi Kanno is an architect and urban designer at bmi / pace. She holds a Bachelors degree and two Master Degrees in Architecture from Nihon University, Tokyo , Japan and also in Architecture from the Berlage Institute in Rotterdam , The Netherlands. After graduation from Nihon University, she was involved in the new university building design of Shurugadai campus in Tokyo . The project has recently earned a Honour award from the Building Construction Society in Japan. Her role included design development, preparing working drawings and contractor liaison.

Before joining bmi / pace Architects Tsugumi studied in the Netherlands. She worked on a wide range of design projects and urban research project. She has experience in schematic design, design development, presentation and overseas liaison. She brings to bmi / pace a diverse design background which builds on her international experience.

Geoffrey McGrath , Planner
B.A., MSc.Pl.
gmcgrath@brookmcilroy.com
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Geoffrey McGrath is a planner with Brook McIlroy. Mr. McGrath earned his Bachelors of Arts in Political Science and History at the University of Toronto where he also completed a Masters of Science in Planning. Mr. McGrath's independent graduate research explored the role of public participation processes in the planning of Hanoi, Vietnam . More recently, Mr. McGrath has been involved in investigating the intersection of aging, disability and access to the built environment.

Mr. McGrath is experienced in the practical aspects of planning and has a strong understanding of regulatory planning frameworks. Mr. McGrath has also contributed to urban design studies and planning projects which have drawn on his project management, design development and interpersonal skills. Mr. McGrath is dedicated to understanding all elements of the context of projects and is committed to a client-focused consensus-based approach to all tasks.

Zhongwei Shi, Urban Designer
B.Arch., M.U.P.
zshi@brookmcilroy.com
zshi@pacearchitects.ca
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Zhongwei Shi holds a Bachelor Degree of Architecture from Tianjin University and a Master Degree of Urban Planning from McGill University . With more than 15 years experience in a wide range of projects such as community plans, campus plan, streetscapes, civic centers, hotels, residences and urban design guidelines in Canada, United States and China, He has developed excellent skills in schematic design, design development, 3D-modeling, and hand illustrations.

Prior to joining Pace Architects Mr. Shi worked with Walker Nott Dragicevic Associated Limited as an urban designer on a broad range of urban, suburban and regional projects for both private and public sector clients.

Julie Robbins, Office Manager


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Julie has more than 20 years of experience in office administration and provides vital support to the entire bmi / pace Architects team. She is responsible for a multitude of tasks including financial and office management.