Clara Nguyen
Architectural Technologist/ Transit & Healthcare Architectural Designer
Toronto,ON
Summary
Accomplished Architectural Designer with a decade of diverse experience in rapid transit, institutional, and residential sectors, specializing in transit and healthcare facilities. Noteworthy projects in portfolio include the East Harbour Transit Hub, Ontario Line for provincial transit relief, Garry Hurvitz Brain Sciences Centre at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and Mission Health Hospital for Advanced Medicine Patient Tower. Demonstrated leadership as Team Lead within the Project Delivery Group (PDG), contributing to the success of 40+ projects. Skilled in managing multiple projects concurrently, fostering collaboration, and ensuring timely delivery while excelling in CAD software, 3D modeling, and sustainable design practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Architectural Designer - Engineering Delivery
HATCH Engineering Ltd.
10.2023 - 06.2025
- Worked closely with Project Architects and Owner Representatives to develop conceptual ideas and detailed design solutions. Participated in the initial design process and design workshops, creating sketches, and generating design options. Reviewed conditions of contextual environment including programming requirements, property line/easement definition adjustments, estimation, engineering and stakeholder feedback to ensure seamless design integration. Monitored design changes and address impacts and potential conflicts and deviation. Led studies for support of design submissions and reviewed architectural documents for technical adequacy and quality control. Supported of Project Management Requests.
- Developed comprehensive construction documents to ensure accurate execution of architectural concepts during the building process.
Architectural Designer
NORR Architects and Engineers Ltd.
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Applying and integrating technical detailing and material technologies to develop design solution into construction documents. Collecting site information, evaluating site conditions for design development. Leading coordination with consultants, contractor, and sub-consultants. Meeting with clients, preparing and presenting design solutions appropriate to the context, budget, and project specifications.
Architectural Designer
Kirkor Architects and Planners
02.2021 - 10.2022
- Create building models and digital plans for Mass Study, Sun Shadow Analysis, and architectural documents through stages. Perform models maintenance. Shepherd projects through the city permitting process and facilitate communication with consultants.
Technologist OAAAS
Montgomery Sisam Architects Inc.
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Under the supervision of a Project Manager, conducted schematic design development and contract document work sessions. Developed functional layouts, diagrams, and presentation material of modular constituting the floor layout of building.
Station Designer/(BIM) Model Element Author
HDR Architecture Associates Inc.
06.2019 - 10.2020
- Worked collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team of structural engineers, transportation systems planners, land use planners, environmental scientists, and technical support staff to develop functional layouts, diagrams, presentation material and construction documents of stations and ancillary buildings in coordination with the engineer and reference design for three of the total fifteen proposed stations. Assisted the Downtown stations team with BIM matters. Ensured designs meet governing design standards and engineering best practices. Aided BIM related matters.
Project Manager/Production Team Leader
HDR Architecture Associates Inc.
06.2017 - 09.2020
- Led coordination the work of a multi-disciplined team of professionals throughout the entire project's development. Participated in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance. Conducted schematic design development and contract document work sessions in conjunction with the Project Architect and other disciplines. Proficiently coordinated workload through the entire project development to complete documents on schedule.
Arch. Technologist/Workshare Project Coordinator
HDR Architecture Associates Inc.
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Assisted Project Manager in coordinate the work and the balance of a professional team. Performed code research and participated reviews for code compliance. Conducted schematic design development and contract document work sessions. Worked directly with owners to select and recommend procedures as well as design and architectural elements. Participated in specifications writing covering architectural matters.
Intern Architectural Technologist
HDR Architecture Associates Inc.
04.2015 - 01.2016
- Performed code reviews, design planning and materials sourcing. Assisted with the development of interior layouts and space planning, developed early schematic & concept design, prepared drawings from preliminary concepts, sketches, specifications, and other data using AutoCAD and/or Revit software. Prepared documents for tendering, prepare contract document.
Education
BSc. Arch - Architecture
Athabasca University – RAIC
06-2026
AD. Arch - Architectural Technology
George Brown College
06-2015
ADFD - Fashion Design
International Academy of Design And Technology
11-2007
ADFS - Financial Management
George Brown College
06-2003
LL.B.Com - Commercial Law
National University of Law – Ho Chi Minh City
05-2002
Skills
Technical proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, SketchUp, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite
Architectural Related Skills:
- Proficient in various visualization software for graphic presentations and construction drawings
- Strong background in design and aesthetics
- Good knowledge of the OBC and zoning by-laws
- Excellent conceptual skills and mathematical skills
Inter-personal Skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills
- Proficient in coordination and communication
- Strong organizational, administrative, and time management skills
- Proven ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
Certification
Ontario Association of Architects – No. 25048 (Limited)
LANGUAGES
Vietnamese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Accomplishments
- Played important role in design development phases, coordinated among project teams, and involved in the production of drawings and other project documents of Provincial transit projects and numerous healthcare and clinical facilities projects with budget ranges from over one million to over one billion Canadian dollars 2015-Present
- WCA Quality Award Gold Team 2024 – East Harbour Transit Hub 2023
- Pathfinder Award of Excellence/ Gold Team – Mission Hospital Patient Tower 2017
- Pathfinder Award of Excellence/ Gold Team – Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital pursuit 2016
- Canada Green Building Council Award – Humber River Hospital – Team 2015
- Dean’s List – Advanced Architectural Technology Diploma – George Brown College 2013 – 2015
- Entrance Scholarship – Fashion/ Graphic Design – IADT 2007
CONTACT
- PHONE: +1 416 220 9159
- ADDRESS: 4 Colonial Avenue, Toronto, ON M1M 2C2
- EMAIL: clarad_paufler@yahoo.com
NETWORKS
LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest
Timeline
Senior Architectural Designer - Engineering Delivery
HATCH Engineering Ltd.
10.2023 - 06.2025
Architectural Designer
NORR Architects and Engineers Ltd.
10.2022 - 10.2023
Architectural Designer
Kirkor Architects and Planners
02.2021 - 10.2022
Technologist OAAAS
Montgomery Sisam Architects Inc.
10.2020 - 01.2021
Station Designer/(BIM) Model Element Author
HDR Architecture Associates Inc.
06.2019 - 10.2020
Project Manager/Production Team Leader
HDR Architecture Associates Inc.
06.2017 - 09.2020
Arch. Technologist/Workshare Project Coordinator
HDR Architecture Associates Inc.
01.2016 - 07.2017
Intern Architectural Technologist
HDR Architecture Associates Inc.
04.2015 - 01.2016
BSc. Arch - Architecture
Athabasca University – RAIC
AD. Arch - Architectural Technology
George Brown College
ADFD - Fashion Design
International Academy of Design And Technology
ADFS - Financial Management
George Brown College
LL.B.Com - Commercial Law
National University of Law – Ho Chi Minh City