ESTHER MACKENZIE Architect AIBC
With over 8 years of experience in the architectural field, Esther is skilled at managing a diverse portfolio of education, high-end and multi-family residential, commercial, institutional, first nations, and civic projects from conception to completion. A registered Architect with a high degree of organizational skills, strong problem solving, creativity, and empathy, she is motivated by civically important projects that increase the quality of life for individuals and enrich communities through thoughtfully designed spaces. After completing her Master of Architecture at UC Berkeley’s College of Environmental Design, Esther returned to her hometown of Vancouver.
Since joining Iredale Architecture in 2023, Esther has brought her expertise in project management and project coordination to the firm’s Education + Childcare studio, working alongside Partners Graham Coleman and Michael van Bakel, and Team Lead/Associate, Gustavo Matoso. Driven by a desire to understand how we each experience the world and bring meaning to the places we inhabit, Esther seeks to use her architectural skillset to act as a translator between the clients needs and goals, and the complexities of building the spaces that lead to better, more connected communities.
EDUCATION
M.Arch., University of California, Berkeley, College of Environmental Design
B.A., University of Toronto
AFFILIATIONS
Architectural Institute of British Columbia