Allan

Allan Guinan

Principal, Managing Partner

BID, ARIDO, CIDA, IDC, LEED AP, NCIDQ 009077

Allan is the face of figure3 in the design industry. He oversees our studio teams to ensure optimal delivery of processes and expertise, and takes a hands-on role in guiding strategic projects for the firm.

“We design spaces that form meaningful experiences for people, and deliver high impact results for our clients. What we do can influence people’s perspective of an organization in a very positive way.”

Caroline

Caroline Hughes

Principal, Strategic Partner

BAAID, ARIDO, IDC, LEED AP

Caroline leads our focus on real estate strategy and experience-based design, overseeing many of our forward-thinking workplace projects. Caroline writes perceptively and provocatively on emerging industry and workplace trends.

“How can we help clients become who they want to be? Our innovative strategies start with smart questions. We dig deep to get at the real needs – before we put pen to paper.”

Chris

Christopher Wright

Principal, Creative Partner

MA RCA, ARIDO, IDC, NCIDQ

Christopher maintains the highest standards of creativity and discipline throughout our studio, consistently challenging design teams to develop extraordinary solutions. He is our creative guru, whose insights open new doors to successful, innovative results.

“Our collaborative process is essential at every stage. The commitment and passion of our creative team comes, in part, from trusting, respecting and pushing each other.”

Darryl

Darryl Balaski

Principal

DID, LEED AP, NCIDQ 28125

Darryl runs our studio, managing deliverables and workloads every day. As our head of human capability, he works hard at balancing workloads to meet every challenge and deliverable – all the while making sure our people are continually learning and growing towards their own personal career goals.

“We never stop believing that we can deliver ever-smarter space solutions. Pre-project and in the midst of design collaboration, I thrive on our shared commitment to deliver amazing work.”

Suzanne

Suzanne Bettencourt

Principal

DID, ARIDO, IDC, NCIDQ

Suzanne heads up our creative initiatives within our workplace and residential development sectors. Her focus in developing design solutions is always on how people respond to the spatial cues we build into every project.

“I get inspired by people, their talents and experiences and how, collectively, we can inspire one another to create, solve and achieve.”

 

Eric

Eric Yorath

Principal

FAD, BFA, BCIN 23780, LEED AP

Eric drives our studio projects through every phase of the work – managing time, money and risk to successfully meet every project challenge. He is also a caring person – ensuring everyone involved in our projects to feel they’ve made a positive difference to the outcome.

“I find reward in knowing that we have delivered a sustainably responsible design solution every time – and that our client has enjoyed working with us.”

 

Jim

Jim Bennett

Director, Business Development

BA Soc.

Jim is our design ambassador, connecting with our clients and the business community to forge long-lasting partnerships to address their business needs. Jim’s approach is direct and to-the-point – always focused forward to build strategic insights with every new working relationship.

“At figure3, we’ve led the move towards data based design within the industry. Our experience-focused research has proved critical in creating successful design solutions. It’s a game changer.”

 

Lindsay

Lindsay Brown

Director of Finance

MA(hons), ACMA

Lindsay keeps our administrative systems running smoothly every day. As a chartered management accountant, she understands that finance takes a back seat to figure3’s creative processes – but knows that her work behind the scenes contributes to the successful implementation of every project.

“I manage figure3′s admin and financial systems, which means our studio teams can focus on project deliverables, knowing that everything is functioning as it should.”

 

Darija

Darija Ilic

Senior Team Leader

BAAID, NCIDQ 27089

“I find the creative process to be incredibly rewarding. It allows the client to create an emotional connection to their vision.”

Expertise:
Design Research
Workplace Strategies + Design
Retail Strategies + Design

Kathleen

Kathleen Lagdameo

Senior Team Leader

DID, ARIDO, IDC, NCIDQ 28261

I enjoy the collaboration between the creative and technical aspects of design that occurs throughout each project I work on. Meeting functional requirements within a space is just as important as our clients being happy with the spaces we design for them.

Expertise:
Workplace + Institutional Design
Production Specialist
Project Management
Contract Administration
Building Code Compliance

Steve

Steve Tsai

Senior Team Leader

BDes, CADD Dip High Hons, OCAD Dip, LEED AP

“I enjoy creating accessible forms and spaces with uncomplicated design and smart details that engage users for memorable experiences.”

Expertise:
3D Visualization
Environmental Graphics
Environmental Photography
Industrial Design

Krista

Krista Aquilina

Team Leader

DID hons, Cert. ID, ARIDO, IDC, NCIDQ 25895

 

Carly

Carly Durrant

Team Leader

BID, ARIDO, LEED AP
Laura Lee

Laura Lee Eadie

Reception and Admin Coordinator

Anna Lisa

Anna-Lisa Frank

Team Leader

DID, ARIDO, IDC, LEED AP, NCIDQ 26968
Meagan

Meagan Fritsch

Business Development Coordinator

Samantha

Samantha Hulst

Team Leader

DID hons, ARIDO, IDC, NCIDQ 22342
Janice

Janice Kee-Son

Team Leader

BID(hons)
Bradley

Bradley Marks

Team Leader

BA, BID, ARIDO, BCIN 40020, IDC, NCIDQ 28462
Marie-Eve

Marie-Eve Paris

Team Leader

AEC ID
Silvia

Silvia Pontushka

Project Designer

BID
Alliece

Alliece Purcell

Project Designer

DID, Intern ARIDO
Alicia

Alicia Resendes

Project Designer

BAAID, Intern ARIDO, LEED Green Associate
Veronica

Veronica Sedge

Project Designer

DID (hons)
Clancy

Clancy Snook

Project Designer

BID, Intern ARIDO
Sarah

Sarah Stafford

Team Leader

NDID
Jessica

Jessica Swift

Project Designer

DID(hons), Intern ARIDO, IDC
Isfak

Isfak Tarek

Finance Coordinator

BComm, CGA Pace Level, AIT
Ryan

Ryan Ward

Project Designer

DID
Jeff

Jeff Wortley

Team Leader

DID, BMOS

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