David Clusiau

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About David Clusiau

David is a leader, visionary and distinguished architect whose designs have shaped the built environment for more than 40 years. As Vice President of Design at NORR, David works across multiple sectors, providing strategic direction and design leadership for both large complex projects and small-scale assignments, working collaboratively with clients and partners to find an inspired and appropriate vision. David champions the design conversation within the firm, leading the internal NORR Design Forum and actively mentoring the firm’s next generation of designers. He is the founding chair of the Canadian Academy of Architecture for Justice, Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, member of the Metrolinx Design Review Panel and past Chair of the City of Hamilton Design Review Panel. A LEED® AP professional since 2004, David is an advocate for sustainability and has shared his knowledge through various articles and lectures. Many of his projects represent firsts in their respective areas and have won awards for their forward-looking green design. His award-winning portfolio features heritage rehabilitation and addition projects such as the Sir John A MacDonald Building and Wellington Building facilities for the House of Commons, Renfrew County Courthouse, Surrey Courthouse, the Beanfield Centre and Union Station Revitalization Project as well as new landmarks including the Ontario Court of Justice-Toronto.