Our Team

Meet the people of Fryett Turner Architects Inc.

James E. Fryett

Principal

B.E.S, B.ARCH, OAA, MRAIC

Robert Turner

Principal

M.A., Dip.Arch., OAA

Danielle Gignac

Project Architect

M.Arch, B.A.S., CPHD, OAA

Nicola Augustin

Intern Architect

B. Arch. Sci, M. Arch.

Anastasia Renaud

Intern Architect

B.A.S., M.Arch., MRAIC

Johanna Crespo

Project Manager

B.E.S

Don Lukey

Project Manager

Michael Rosenberger

Intermediate Technologist

Dip. Arch. Tech.

Andrey Gabtraupov

Technologist

Samrand Abdi

Technologist

M. Arch.

Stan Martin

Project Manager

Nathan McDougall

Technologist

Technologist, OAAAS

Cody Dupree

Junior Technologist

LEED GA

Vera Martin

Office Manager

James E. Fryett

Principal

B.E.S, B.ARCH, OAA, MRAIC

James E. Fryett

Jim is a licensed Architect with over 30 years of experience in the profession. His built work encompasses a wide variety of building types, sizes, and budgets. Jim has evaluated the feasibility of countless projects and building sites. He is adept at balancing the needs of the client with the requirements of applicable authorities. A skilled public speaker, Jim is easily able to convey the intentions of a project in any forum.

Education

Bachelor of Environmental Studies,
University of Waterloo

Bachelor of Architecture,
University of Waterloo

Professional Affiliations

Ontario Association of Architects – Architect
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada – Member

Committees

Contest Director – National Soaring Competition, 2012
President – Rotary Club of Guelph, 2008-2009
Director – Rotary Club of Guelph, 1998-2003, 2007-2008
Director – SOSA Gliding Club, 2002-2004
President – York Soaring Association, 2012-Present
Past Chairman Fergus Planning Advisory Committee
Town of Fergus Committee Member for the Official Plan Update
Director – Guelph Wish Fund for Children, 2017-Present
Director – Hospice Wellington, 1996 – 1998
Director – Fergus Elora Rotary Club, 1983-1984
Expert Witness – Ontario Municipal Board

James E. Fryett

Principal

B.E.S, B.ARCH, OAA, MRAIC

James E. Fryett

Education

Bachelor of Environmental Studies,
University of Waterloo

Bachelor of Architecture,
University of Waterloo

Professional Affiliations

Ontario Association of Architects – Architect
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada – Member

Committees

Robert Turner

Architect

M.A., Dip.Arch., OAA

Robert Turner

Robert has experience in single dwellings, low- and medium-rise residential projects, health care facilities, detention facilities, commercial and retail buildings. He is skilled at coordinating technically complex construction projects and balancing the requirements of design, technology, build-ability and programming. Robert is a licensed Architect with the Ontario Association of Architects.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Architectural & Building Science
University of Edinburgh

Masters of Arts - Architecture
University of Edinburgh

Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture
University of Edinburgh

Professional Affiliations

Ontario Association of Architects - Architect

Professional Experience

2015 - James Fryett Architect Inc.
2010 - 2015 WHW Architects, Halifax
2004 - 2010 AMA New Town, Edinburgh, UK
1999 - 2004 Oberlanders Architects, Edinburgh, UK

Danielle Gignac

Project Architect

M.Arch, B.A.S., CPHD, OAA

Danielle Gignac

Danielle has extensive experience in affordable housing, health care and residential design. She has a passion for energy efficiency and is a member of the International Passive House Institute and Passive Building of Canada as a Certified Passive House Designer. Danielle skilfully manages all aspects of projects through the design and construction process.

Education

Master of Architecture
University of Waterloo, 2014

Bachelor of Architectural Studies
University of Waterloo, 2011

Professional Affiliations

Ontario Association of Architects – Architect
International Passive House Institute
Passive Buildings Canada
Master Gardeners of Ontario

Professional Experience

2021 - Fryett Turner Architects Inc.

Nicola Augustin

Intern Architect

B. Arch. Sci, M. Arch.

Nicola Augustin

Nicola is an Intern Architect who has collaborated with many teams on the development of mixed-use medium and high-rise residential buildings, hotels, and stacked townhouse developments. She is detail oriented, focused on producing the best possible results in both design and construction document quality.

Education

Bachelor of Architectural Science
Ryerson University

Master of Architecture
University of Waterloo

Professional Affiliations

Toronto Society of Architects (TSA)

Professional Experience

2020 - James Fryett Architect Inc.
2018 - 2020 Onespace Unlimited Inc.
2012 - 2016 Onespace Unlimited Inc.

Anastasia Renaud

Intern Acrhitect

B.A.S., M.Arch., MRAIC

Anastasia Renaud

Anastasia is an Intern Architect with a diverse background of experience in residential, commercial, and institutional projects of the healthcare, education, and cultural sectors. She brings a fresh palette of design skills and a community approach to architecture with an affinity for complex interior design solutions and public relations.

Education

Master of Architecture
McEwen School of Architecture, Laurentian University - 2019

Bachelor of Architectural Studies
McEwen School of Architecture, Laurentian University - 2017

Completed 72 credits toward Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Biology
Laurentian University - 2013

Professional Affiliations

Member of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
Grand Valley Society of Architects

Professional Experience

2021 - Fryett Turner Architects Inc.
2020 - 2021 Dubbeldam Architecture + Design, Toronto
2020 Fabrik Architects, Cambridge
2016 - 2020 Yallowega Bélanger Salach Architecture, Sudbury

Johanna Crespo

Project Manager

B.E.S

Johanna Crespo

Johanna has extensive experience in project management and has demonstrated the ability the administer all phases of a project, while remaining cognizant of project scheduling, aesthetic values, and client expectations and design intent. Through her depth of knowledge, she proficiently manages the successful completion of building projects. Johanna’s architectural background has led her to see through to completion numerous hospitality renovations and additions, health-care, commercial and residential development projects.

Education

Bachelor of Architectural Science,
University of Waterloo

Professional Experience

2018 - James Fryett Architect Inc.
2017 - 2018 Medina Studios Inc., Kitchener
2016 - 2017 Prica Global Design Studio, Waterloo
1999 - 2016 H/T Architects, Torrance, CA

Don Lukey

Project Manager

Don Lukey

Don has many years of experience working at James Fryett Architect as a Project Manager. He brings an extensive knowledge of computers and information technology to the position. Don is responsible for information technology and CAD support in the office. Don has experience in working drawing production for residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

Education

Building Technology,
British Columbia Institute of Technology

Telecommunications,
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Professional Experience

2005 - James Fryett Architect Inc., Elora
1998 - 2005 James Fryett Architect, Elora
1996 - 1998 Sanford Design Group, Vancouver
1992 - 1993 Service Marketing, IBM Canada, Vancouver
1988 - 1992 Service Manager, IBM Canada, Vancouver
1986 - 1988 Service Planning, IBM Canada, Toronto
1984 - 1986 Customer Service, IBM Canada, Fort McMurray
1978 - 1984 Customer Service, IBM Canada, Edmonton

Michael Rosenberger

Intermediate Technologist

Dip. Arch. Tech.

Michael Rosenberger

Michael brings experience with low- and high-rise residential projects, health care, fast food restaurants, recreation facilities, and mixed use buildings. The attention to detail he brings to his work combined with thorough coordination of consultant work ensures successful project development. Through Michael’s contract administration experience he has worked with contractors, consultants, and building officials to expedite construction completion.

Education

Diploma of Architectural Technology,
Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology

Professional Experience

2014 - James Fryett Architect Inc.
2013 - 2014 BJC architects Inc., Guelph
2005 - 2012 James Fryett Architect Inc., Elora
2000 - 2005 Kenneth Isaac Architect Inc., Oakville

Andrey Gabtraupov

Technologist

Andrey Gabtraupov

Andrey has experience in wide variety of mid and low-rise residential, commercial and mixed use building types. He is skilled at preparing and developing project documentation starting from hand-sketches through to project completion. With extensive detail-orientated experience, he dedicates meticulous attention to all projects to ensure their success. He is working closely with senior licensed design professionals, project managers and building design consultants.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture,
University of Astana, Kazakhstan

IPLAN Certification,
Ryerson University

Professional Experience

2018 - James Fryett Architect Inc.
2014 - 2017 DGH Engineering Ltd., Winnipeg
2012 - 2014 Constructiv-A, Astana, KZ
2006 - 2012 BI-Project, Astana, KZ

Samrand Abdi

Technologist

M. Arch.

Samrand Abdi

Samrand has experience in single dwellings, low- and medium-rise residential projects, industrial infrastructure facilities, commercial and retail buildings. He is skilled at site plan development and project coordination as well as construction site review and construction inspection. Samrand is a BCIN registered designer for House and Small Buildings with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing of Ontario.

Education

Master of Architectural Engineering,
Iran University of Science & Technology

IPLAN Certification,
Ryerson University

Committees

Advisory Committee on Culture for the City of Waterloo

Professional Experience

2018 - James Fryett Architect Inc.
2017 - 2018 Greystone Design Group Inc., Kitchener
2016 - 2017 Girard Engineering Inc., Woodstock
2013 - 2016 Torplan Consultants Inc., Toronto
2009 - 2013 J.A. Consulting Engineers Inc., Tehran
2008 - 2009 Bureau Veritas Group Inc., Tehran

Stan Martin

Project Manager

Stan Martin

Stan Martin has extensive experience in Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Institutional and Long Term Care / Medical building projects. He has experience managing projects for Architects and Contractors. As a designer, Stan has overseen projects exceeding 10 million dollars. Stan has a broad knowledge of modern building techniques.

Education

Studied Bachelor of Arts, Architectural Studies,
University of Toronto

Studied Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy,
York University

Professional Experience

2018 - James Fryett Architect Inc.
2016 - 2018 Newground Inc., Waterloo
2013 - 2016 PPC Inc., Kitchener
2002 - 2012 James Fryett Architect Inc., Elora
2002 Panelmaster Steel, Hamilton
1996 - 2002 Two Row Architect Inc., Oshweken
1989 - 1996 MMMC Architects Inc., Brantford
1988 - 1989 Dunlop Farrow Architects Inc., Toronto
1985 - 1988 R.E. Winter, Architects and Engineers Inc., Mississauga
1975 - 1981 Synform Construction, Toronto

Nathan McDougall

Technologist

Technologist, OAAAS

Nathan McDougall

Nathan brings experience with residential and health care projects. His motivation, organization and attention to detail ensure successful project development. Nathan produces design drawings, working drawings and 3D renderings that clearly display the building designs. Nathan is continually expanding his architectural knowledge through different experiences at work.

Education

Diploma in Architectural Technology (Co-op),
Fanshawe College

Professional Affiliations

Ontario Association for Applied Architectural Sciences (OAAAS) – Technologist OAAAS

Professional Experience

2014 - James Fryett Architect Inc.
2008 - 2014 SoftPlan, Waterloo
2006 - 2007 Mill & Ross Architects, Ottawa

Cody Dupree

Junior Technologist

LEED GA

Cody Dupree

Cody is a skilled project technologist with over 10 years of construction experience. He has extensive knowledge of the construction industry through past experience which provides him with a strong, conscious understanding of how to guide and conceptualize a project design though schematic design, value engineering, construction documentation to final commissioning and project close-out. He collaborates on a wide variety of projects in the firm from small renovations, multi-residential buildings, to commercial developments.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Technology (Arch),
Conestoga College

Professional Affiliations

Canada Green Building Council - Member

Professional Experience

2018 - James Fryett Architect Inc.
2015 - 2018 Dupree Design, Fergus
2017 - 2018 Caledon Building & Design, Caledon
2016 - 2017 Bosman Home Front Inc., Teviotdale
2013 - 2016 Rowan Williams Davies Irwin Inc., Guelph

Vera Martin

Office Manager

Vera Martin

Vera oversees operations and company finances. Her work includes ordering, invoicing, managing accounts, and internal review of time expenditures. Vera’s efforts to ensure the company’s financial viability are essential to our continued success and our ability to concentrate on our clients’ needs and designs.