BIOGRAPHY | DJ ARMIN, PhD. Arch., MRP, OAA, MAIBC

With a doctorate in Architecture, and Masters in Urban and Regional Planning, obtained in Paris, France, DJ's experience in the design and management of various types of facilities has spanned two decades. As a Senior Principal with ZAS Architects Inc., DJ's knowledge and management expertise in the successful leadership of large and complex projects is broad and varied, and includes both new construction and phased renovation/addition projects. His knowledge and expertise has led to several published articles on the Design/Build delivery method, regional airports, and the value of shared-use facilities.

Affiliations:

• 2004 Member, Architectural Institute of British Columbia
• 1991 Ontario Association of Architects
• 1991 The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
• 1983 Paris Association of Architects, France

Distinctions:

• 2004 Innovation Award, Airport Management Conference of Ontario, Waterloo International Airport
• 2001 Council of Educational Facility Planners International (CEFPI), Canadore College Aviation Campus, Design Concept Medal (1 of 2 medals awarded annually)
• 1998 CEFPI Toronto Island School, Award of Distinction
• 1996 Toronto Island School Competition, Finalist, Toronto
• 1994 Urban Design Award, City of Mississauga, CIBC Branch
• 1994 Urban Design Award, City of Mississauga, Bank of Montreal Branch
• 1993 Design Competition Winner, Humberwood Centre Development
• 1992 Design Competition Winner, Michael Power/ St. Joseph High School Redevelopment
• 1990 Urban Design Award, City of Scarborough, West Rouge Community Centre

Publications:

• "Regional Rejuvenation", Passenger Terminal World, April 2001
• "Design for Tomorrows Schools," Canadian School Executive (Jan. 1996), p. 21-22
• "Schools Designs; Flexibility is the Key," Business Management and Design (Dec. 1993), p. 14-16
• "Leverage Through Modified Design Build", OASBO Newsletter "The Advocate", November 1992

Education:

• 1983 PhD. Architecture, Faculty of Beaux Arts, Paris, France
• 1982 PhD. Candidate in Urban and Regional Planning, Sorbonne University, Paris, France
• 1981 Master of Urban and Regional Planning, Sorbonne University, Paris, France

Hotel and Residential Project Experience:

• W Hotel, Downtown, Toronto
• Nelson & Simcoe Condominiums, Toronto
• Pearl Resort Spa and Golf, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
• St. Hillare Resort, St.Vincent and the Grenadines
• The Westin Prince Hotel, Phase I Interior Renovations, Toronto
• Brampton Civic Centre Hotel Development, Proposal, Brampton
• McGill Square North Property, Hotel Development, Proposal, Toronto
• Downtown Hotel Development Opportunity, Proposal, Toronto
• Conversion of two hotels from 2-star to 4-star calibre, Paris, France
• Jarvis Street Condominium Development, Toronto
• Britain 's Gate, Urban Infill Townhouse Development, Toronto
• Wasaga Beach Development, Life Style/Retirement Community, Wasaga Beach
• South Common Townhouse Development, Mississauga
• Warden Campus-Centennial College Residential Development, Centennial College, Scarborough
• Senior Citizen B (140 Units Hi-Rise), Non-Profit Development, Tridel Corporation, Toronto
• Rodeo Walk (326 Units Hi-Rise) Condominiums, Tridel Corporation, Toronto
• Ridley Blvd A (109 Units Hi-Rise) Condominiums, Tridel Corporation, Toronto
• Ridley Blvd B (Hi-Rise) Condominiums, Tridel Corporation, Toronto
• Ridley Blvd D (147 Units Hi-Rise) Condominiums, Tridel Corporation, Toronto
• Residences of Consilium (1080 Units Mixed-Use) Condominiums, Tridel Corporation, Toronto
• Green Croft Estates (80 Units) Townhouse/Condominiums, Tridel Corporation, Toronto
• Aerospace Workers Co-op Housing (110 Units Mid-Rise and Townhouses), Toronto
• 451 Wilson Avenue (40 Units Mid-Rise) Housing, Metropolitan Toronto Housing Authority, Toronto
• 77-79 Front Street East (55 Units Mixed-Use) Condominiums, Hung Developments, Toronto
• The Royal (195 Units Hi-Rise) Condominiums, Citicom, Toronto
• Dorchester Residences (85 Units Hi-Rise) Condominiums, Private Development, Toronto
• Village Square (55 Units Mid-Rise) Mixed-Use Development, Jack Freedman, Toronto
• Roehampton Place (15 Units) Luxury Condominiums, Teddington Properties, Toronto
• Conversion of 2 Hotels from 2-star to 4-star rating, Paris, France

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