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Elizabeth George, AIA, OAA, MSDR, LEED AP
Collaborative award-winning designer. Dedicated, detailed, dexterous, strong critical thinker. Excellent design, research, graphic, and written skills. Recognized for confident interpersonal skills resulting in successful communication with project teams, clients, and students.
Professional Experience
Architects Alliance, Toronto, 2017- | Associate
Q4 Architects, Toronto, 2013 | Senior Architect
Studio Great Lakes / Elizabeth George | Collaborations
Metropolitan Design Studio, Detroit, 2012-13 | Project Architect
DMET Design, Detroit, 2012 | Architect
Archeworks, Chicago, 2010-11 | Editorial and Research Internship
UrbanWorks, Chicago, 2010 | Architect
Perkins Eastman, Chicago, 2007-09 | Architect
Worn Jerabek Architects, Chicago, 2004-07 | Architect
Phillips Swager Associates, Peoria, Chicago, 2001-04 | Designer, Intern Architect
Ply Architecture, Ann Arbor, 2000 | Intern Architect
Nordstrom Samson Associates, Detroit, 1999 | Intern Architect
Academic Experience
Ryerson University, 2019 | Guest Lecturer | Fresh Turf Workshop
University of Toronto, 2016- | Instructor
Ryerson University, 2016-2017 | Instructor | Thesis Reviews
University of Waterloo, Spring 2016 | Instructor
University of Michigan, Taubman College, 2000-01, 2010 | Graduate Student Instructor
University of Illinois Chicago, 2003 | Co-Instructor
Ryerson University, UT, UM, UIC, IIT, School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2001-2016 | Critic and Presenter
Certification
Ontario Association of Architects, 2014
Registered Architect, State of Illinois, 2007
LEED Accredited Professional, 2008
National Council of Architectural Registration Board, 2007
Education
University of Michigan, Taubman College
Master of Science in Architecture, Design Research
Master of Architecture
Bachelor of Science, Architecture, Prague studio
Professional Affiliations
American Institute of Architects
Ontario Association of Architects
Toronto Society of Architects
Community Interface, Knowledge Community, Chicago AIA
Chicago Women in Architecture
Professional Awards + Affiliations
First Prize, AIA Designing Recovery Competition, Joplin, Missouri, 2013 | Project Architect, Organizer
As It Happens, CBC Radio + Canadian Architect + Architect Magazine | Media interviews, 2013
AIA Bridge Fellow, Presenter for AIA Chicago board approval, 2009
Chicago Avenue Community Garden| Project Leader | AIA Presidential Citation Award: Resilient community.
First Prize, North Avenue, Chicago Bridge Competition | Phillips Swager Associates
The Shops on the Preserve, Oakville, ON | Q4 Architects | BILD 2015 Award: Lowrise Project of the Year
St Johns on the Lake, Milwaukee, WI | Perkins Eastman | AIA Award: Leading Age Design for Aging, Independent Senior Living
Air Force Villages, San Antonio, TX | Perkins Eastman | Multi-family, Senior Living | AIA Design for Aging Citation
Selected Publications | Lectures | Exhibitions | Competitions
Multiplicitous Middle: A response to On the Edge, Chicago Architecture Club Design Competition 2017
Pirouette: Chicago Architecture Biennial Lakefront Kiosk Competition 2015
Reconsidering An Icon Design Competition exhibit and catalog, Chicago Arch. Foundation, 2012 | Exhibitor
DLectricity, Detroit 2012 | In collaboration with DMET | Project Team
a.DOT Exhibition and published catalog sponsored by Chicago Women in Architecture, 2011 | Exhibitor
What’s the Frequency Kenneth? Taubman College, University of Michigan, 2011 | Project Manager, Exhibitor
The Egyptian Ministry of Culture, c. 2003, Design Competition Entry | Designer
Publications | Lectures
Latent Conditions Emerging, Investigations and Design Methods | Author, Design Research Pamphlet
Between Great and Lake: Design for a Great-ER Lakes Subculture, Ampersand Volume 6, U of M
CORE, Disaster Reslient House published in Architect, Canadian Architect, The Atlantic Cities
WORKS: Great Lakes Urbanism, an Archeworks publication | Editorial and Research Intern
The Egyptian Ministry of Culture, Volume II, page 553-554, c. 2003 | Design Competition Team Member
Developing Sustainable Planned Communities, Urban Land Institute, c. 2008 | Design for Case Study
University of Waterloo: Student Lecture, The Great Lakes: A Relational Structure, 2016
Ryerson University: Student Lecture, Chicago Biennial Pavilion Design Competition, 2015
Clemson University: Student and Faculty Lecture, current design research, 2012
Leadership Experience
Ryerson University | Applicant Selection Committee
Q4A I Design Build Practice
Changed the practice culture from design to full-service architectural firm.
Established mid-rise residential studio
Design leader and team manager. Strategized on collaboration practices, hired new talent.
Led selection and preparation for OAA design award submissions.
Spearheaded the use/education of Revit, managed/developed standards.
Established construction document and site review standards
Led rebranding process including vision/mission statement, design principles, website, collateral.
Strategized with client’s division presidents to establish best practice for mid-rise construction.
Organized Q4More: education program with lunch and learns, design charters, peer presentations, etc
Studio Great Lakes I Owner of architectural consulting and design research practice.
Perkins Eastman Accessibility Expert, Sustainability Design Leader
Phillips Swager Associates Sustainability Design Leader.
Professional Experience Selected Projects
Residential
The Marriott Hotel, Toronto, ON
The Sheraton Centre Toronto, ON
474 Wellington, Toronto, ON | Commercial
Riverfront West, Calgary, AL | Highrise Mixed-Use
Petgor Community Master Plan, Oakville, ON | Mid and Lowrise Residential
Dundas Urban Corridor, Oakville, ON | Mid and Lowrise Residential
Rhythm Community, Phoenix, AZ | Lowrise Flats
Net-Zero Homes, Calgary, AB | Single-family builder models
CORE Disaster Resilient Home, Joplin MO
La Casa Student Housing, Pilsen, Chicago IL | in collaboration with UrbanWorks
Karmel Community, Deerfield, IL | Midrise Senior Living
St Johns on the Lake, Milwaukee, WI | Highrise Senior Living
Village of East Harbor, Chesterfield, MI | Lowrise Senior Living Community
Air Force Villages, San Antonio, TX | Senior Living
Opera Lofts, Chicago, IL
Park Lawn Center, Chicago, IL
Prairie Crossing GraysLake, IL
Mixed-Use | International Retail
474 Wellington, Toronto, ON | Commercial
Al Hamriya Souk Market, Dubai, UAE
CAYA Smokehouse, Wolverine Lake, MI | in collaboration with Metropolitan Design Studio
Great Lakes Roasting Company, Lake Orion, MI | in collaboration with DMET Design
Wellness | Healthcare
UIC Recreation Center East, Chicago, IL
SIU Student HealthCenter, Carbondale, IL
AtlantiCare LifeCenter, Egg Harbor, NJ
Illinois CancerCare, Peoria, IL
Education | Public Outreach | Other
Chicago Avenue Community Garden, AIA Bridge Mentorship Program
FIFA World Cup USA Bid 2022 | in collboration with UrbanWorks + Populous
Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy, Chicago, IL | | in collaboration with UrbanWorks
Common Thread Cooking School, Chicago, IL | in collaboration with UrbanWorks
Lakefield College Dining Hall, Selwyn, Ontario | in collaboration with Montgomery Sisam Architects