Awards and Distinctions
2023
Landscape Architecture
Discovery Trail: Parc national des Îles-de-Boucherville, Discipline: Architecture / Category: Other categories in architecture / Temporary Installation: Gold Certification, awarded by Grands Prix du Design / 16th Edition
Saint-Justin Annexe School, Discipline: Landscape & Territories / Category: Landscape Architecture – Cultural & Institutional Project: Bronze Certification, awarded by Grands Prix du Design / 16th Edition
Anse-Aux-Rivard Park, Discipline: Landscape & Territories / Category: Urban Design / Civic Design Project: Bronze Certification, awarded by Grands Prix du Design / 16th Edition
Du Plateau Secondary School, Discipline: Landscape & Territories / Category: Landscape Architecture – Cultural & Institutional Project: Bronze Certification, awarded by Grands Prix du Design / 16th Edition
Architecture
Chibougamau-Chapais Airport Terminal, AtkinRealis, Winner, category : Building structure, awarded by the Grands Prix du génie-conseil québécois 2023
Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS), AtkinRealis, Finalist, category : Building mechanical and electrical, awarded by the Grands Prix du génie-conseil québécois 2023
Gérald-Godin CÉGEP Addition, finalist for the OAQ Award of Excellence in Architecture
Rouyn-Noranda Airport Terminal, EVOQ + ARTCAD architects in joint venture, Citation award, given by the Canadian Wood Council for the Wood Design & Building Awards, recognizing the work of architectural professionals across the globe
Rouyn-Noranda Airport Terminal, EVOQ + ARTCAD architects in joint venture, municipal involvement recognition award offered to the City of Rouyn-Noranda, given by Cecobois as part of the Cecobois Excellence Awards
Chibougamau-Chapais Airport Terminal, EVOQ + Artcad architectes en consortium, Award of Excellence Winner, Category: Institutional buildings of less than 1000m², presented by Cecobois
2022
Architecture
Chibougamau-Chapais Airport, EVOQ + ARTCAD architects in consortium, Discipline: Architecture, Categories: Public Building / Institutional Building : Gold Certification, awarded by Grands Prix du Design / 15th Edition
Landscape Architecture
Cour de l’École des Ursulines / School playground, Discipline: Landscape & Territories, Categories: Landscape Architecture / Landscape Architecture – Cultural & Institutional Project: Gold Certification, awarded by Grands Prix du Design / 15th Edition
La Sportive Residence, Discipline: Landscape & Territories, Categories: Landscaping / Facade Landscaping: Gold Certification, awarded by Grands Prix du Design / 15th Edition
CPE La Maison des Amis / Daycare Centre, Discipline: Landscape & Territories, Categories: Landscaping / Courtyard: Silver Certification, awarded by Grands Prix du Design / 15th Edition
Promenade Jean-Brillant, Discipline: Landscape & Territories, Categories: Landscape Architecture / Pedestrian Street / Shared Street: Silver Certification, awarded by Grands Prix du Design / 15th Edition
La Déclive Residence, Discipline: Landscape & Territories, Categories: Landscaping / Prestige Landscaping: Silver Certification, awarded by Grands Prix du Design / 15th Edition
Lac-Delage Municipal park, Discipline: Landscape & Territories, Categories: Landscape Architecture / Landscape Architecture – Public Space: Silver Certification, awarded by Grands Prix du Design / 15th Edition
2021
Architecture
Conservation – Architecture, Award of Merit awarded by the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) for the Calgary City Hall project (Calgary, AB)
Materials, Craftsmanship & Construction, Award of Excellence awarded by the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) for the Canadian Centre for Architecture Sculpture Garden project (Montréal, QC)
Conservation – Small & Lovely, Award of Merit awarded by the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) for the Papineau Memorial Chapel project (Montebello, QC)
Landscape Architecture
PROJECTS BY ARCADIA STUDIO, NOW EVOQ LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Grands Prix du Design / 14th Edition, awarded by Agence PID, Rue partagée Leacock, Categories: Urban Design / Pedestrian Streets / Shared Streets: Platinum Winner
Grands Prix du Design / 14th Edition, awarded by Agence PID, Résidence Terre et Eau, Categories: Landscape Architecture / Residential Landscape Architecture: Gold Winner
Grands Prix du Design / 14th Edition, awarded by Agence PID, Polyvalente Saint-Aubin, Categories: Landscape Architecture / Cultural & Institutional Landscape Architecture: Silver Winner
Grands Prix du Design / 14th Edition, awarded by Agence PID, Résidence à Sillery – Québec, Category: Landscape Architecture / Residential Landscape Architecture: Bronze Winner
Award of Excellence (Communication Category) from the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) for the eight part documentary film series “Memoirs of Pioneering Landscape Architects of Quebec and Ontario”:
- Ep1 / Benoit Bégin, Landscape Architect / https://youtu.be/TP2QX8sr23M
- Ep2 / Edwin Skapsts, Landscape Architect / https://youtu.be/XgtwSrlmiW4
- Ep3 / Danièle Routaboule, Landscape Architect / https://youtu.be/4uTjsC4QiE8
- Ep4 / Friedrich (Fred) Oehmichen, Landscape Architect / https://youtu.be/ke89U-_BLHU
- Ep5 / Walter Kehm, Landscape Architect / https://youtu.be/evlwoPibpB0
- Ep6 / Robert Allsopp, Landscape Architect / https://youtu.be/GKpc4u0U9EM
- Ep7 / James Taylor, Landscape Architect / https://youtu.be/CySfN9eOvEo
- Ep8 / Cecilia Paine, Landscape Architect / https://youtu.be/J1ULC7zpKX4
2020
Landscape Architecture
PROJECT BY GROUPE ESPACES VIE, NOW EVOQ LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Prix Habitat Design for exterior landscape design, Défi Val-Mar in Landscape Architecture, Luxury Single-Family Residence category | Earth & Water Residence – Rigaud, QC
Architecture
North American Copper Award in Architecture for Outstanding Use of Architectural Copper in Building Design and Construction | Macdonald-Harrington Building, McGill University – Montreal, QC
Award of Merit in the Documentation & Planning category presented by the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) | Cabbagetown Southwest Heritage Conservation District Study Project – Toronto, ON
Award of Merit in the Conservation Small & Lovely category presented by the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) | Bellevue House Project – Kingston, ON
2019
Architecture
Award of Merit, Architectural Category awarded by the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction| West Block of Parliament – Ottawa, ON
Award for Federal Buildings Heritage Conservation Excellence awarded by the Real Property Institute of Canada | West Block of Parliament – Ottawa, ON
Award of Excellence in the category of Conservation: Architecture awarded by the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) | West Block of Parliament – Ottawa, ON
Award of Excellence in the Documentation and Planning category awarded by the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) | Campus du Fort de la Montagne Master plan – Montréal, QC
Certificate of Merit for innovation in architecture awarded by the RAIC | West Block of Parliament – Ottawa, ON
2018
Architecture
Order of Canada Julia Gersovitz was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in recognition of her exceptional contribution to heritage conservation in Canada and abroad.
Design Excellence Award from OAA | Rehabilitation of the Wellington Building, Ottawa ON
North American Copper Award in Architecture for Outstanding Use of Architectural Copper in Building Design and Construction | West Block of Parliament, Ottawa ON
Landscape Architecture
PROJECT BY ARCADIA STUDIO, NOW EVOQ LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Grands prix du design | The Wave| Mention in the Category of Installations, Agence PID – Montreal QC
2017
Architecture
BAC Craft Award for Best Restoration / Rehabilitation / Maintenance Project | West Block of Parliament, Ottawa ON
Award of Excellence in the category of Conservation: Architecture, presented by the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) | Centre Block – East Pavilion Roof Rehabilitation – Ottawa, ON
Award of Merit in the category of Conservation: Architecture, presented by the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) | Ernest Cormier Court of Appeal Building Restoration and Rehabilitation – Montreal, QC
North American Copper Award in Architecture for Outstanding Use of Architectural Copper in Building Design and Construction | Centre Block – East Pavilion Roof Rehabilitation – Ottawa, ON
Contract Magazine’s Interiors Award for Historic Restoration / New Interior | Wellington Building – Ottawa, ON
Award of Excellence presented by The City of Ottawa for the restoration of the Wellington Building – Ottawa, ON
2016
Architecture
Award of Excellence in the category of Conservation: Architecture, presented by the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) | The Wellington Building – Ottawa, ON
Award of Excellence in the category of Conservation: Small & Lovely, presented by the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) | The Blinderman Residence – Westmount, QC
2015
Architecture
Gabrielle Léger Medal, presented to Julia Gersovitz by the National Trust for Canada for lifetime achievement in Conservation in Canada
Award for Federal Buildings Heritage Conservation Excellence awarded by the Real Property Institute of Canada | The Wellington Building – Ottawa, ON
2014
Architecture
Grands Prix du Design, Special-Award, Signage and Branding – SQUISH Candies
Harley J. McKee Award, presented to Julia Gersovitz by the Association for Preservation Technology International (APT) | In recognition for her outstanding contribution to the field of preservation technology
National Gold Award for Innovation and Excellence in Public-Private Partnerships, Infrastructure, presented by the Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships (CCPPP) | Rehabilitation and restoration of St. Thomas courthouse, a part of the Elgin County Courthouse, St. Thomas, Ontario
Award of Excellence, Restoration, presented by the Conseil du patrimoine religieux du Québec | Stabilization and restoration at Saint Patrick’s Basilica, Montreal, Quebec
Award of Merit, Conservation of Buildings, Structures, Engineering Works and Landscapes category presented by the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) | Rehabilitation and restoration of the St. Thomas courthouse, St. Thomas, Ontario
2013
Architecture
Award of Merit for Conservation (Restoration) presented by the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) | Restoration of masonry and windows, Arts Building, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec
Award of Merit, Special Heritage Projects, presented by the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) | Design Montreal Open House Event, EVOQ office, Montreal, Quebec
Award of Merit for Conservation (Recording, Preservation, Rehabilitation) presented by the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) | Rehabilitation of oriels, Gerald-Godin Office Building (formerly Grand Trunk), Old Montreal, Quebec
Ecclesiastical Insurance Cornerstone Award for Building Heritage (Adaptive Use) presented by the Heritage Canada Foundation | Rehabilitation of Jean-Talon Train Station/Loblaw’s, Montreal, Quebec
Ecclesiastical Insurance Cornerstone Award for Building Heritage (Adaptive Use) presented by the Heritage Canada Foundation | Rehabilitation of the former Commissioners’ Building, now 357 de la Commune Ouest, Old Montreal, Quebec
North American Copper in Architecture Award presented by the Copper Development Association Inc. | Front entrance handrail, Rideau Hall, Ottawa, Ontario
Finalist, Award of Excellence, Institutional Category (less than 1,000 m2), presented by Cecobois | Kangirsuk Air Terminal and Maintenance Garage | Kangirsuk, Nunavik, Quebec
2012
Architecture
Gold Medal, Innovative Design and Development, New Retail Project, presented, in collaboration with Turner Fleisher Architects, by the International Council of Shopping Centres (ICSC) | Queen and Portland Complex, Toronto, Ontario
Award of Excellence for Conservation on a Heritage Building presented by the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) | Via Panorama Lounge, Union Station, Toronto, Ontario
Award of Merit for the Preservation of a Heritage Building presented by the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) | Restoration of mansard and masonry, Dandurand building (UQAM), Montreal, Quebec
Finalist, Facteur D, awarded by Mission Design Montreal | Centre for Northern Studies’ (CEN) Community Science Centre, Laval University, Kuujuarapik-Whapmagoostui, Nunavik, Quebec
Landscape Architecture
PROJECT BY ARCADIA STUDIO, NOW EVOQ LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
First Place Winner, Design of Transpavé’s Corporate Kiosk | Annual Exhibition of the Fédération interdisciplinaire de l’horticulture ornementale du Québec, Montreal, QC
2011
Architecture
Award of Excellence for the Preservation of a Heritage Building presented by the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) | Restoration of masonry (terracotta), F.A.C.E. School, Montreal, Quebec
Award of Merit for the Preservation of a Heritage Building presented by the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) | Rehabilitation of the Redpath Museum roof, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec
Certificate of Excellence, Architecture, awarded by Mission Design | In recognition of projects that have greatly contributed to design excellence and economic development in Quebec | Verger Hemmingford Residence, Hemmingford, Quebec
Award of Excellence, Sustainable Development, presented by Cecobois | Centre for Northern Studies’ (CEN) Community Science Centre, Laval University, Kuujuarapik-Whapmagoostui, Nunavik, Québec
2010
Architecture
Award of Merit for the Preservation of a Heritage Building presented by the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) | Rehabilitation of the auditorium, F.A.C.E. School, Montreal, Québec
Award of Excellence for the Preservation of a Heritage Building presented to ARCOP and EVOQ by the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) | Restoration of the West Block South-East Tower, Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario
2009
Architecture
SITQ Award of Excellence presented by the City of Montreal to Julia Gersovitz and EVOQ | In recognition of exceptional efforts to preserve and enhance Montreal’s architectural heritage
Award of Merit, Preservation of a Heritage Building presented by the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) | Restoration of the Beaconsfield Yacht Club, Beaconsfield, Quebec
2008
Architecture
Mention, Innovation Trophies, Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Buildings—Innovative Practices, awarded by Contech | Construction of the Kuujjuaq Passenger Terminal, Nunavik, Quebec
Award of Excellence, Construction and Architecture, presented by the American Galvanization Association (AGA) | Construction of the Kuujjuaq Passenger Terminal, Nunavik, Quebec
Ottawa Architectural Conservation Award, presented by the City of Ottawa | Restoration of the Rideau Hall Mappin Wing Façade, Ottawa, Ontario
2007
Architecture
Regional Director Award, Sustainable Development, presented by Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) | Construction of the Kuujjuaq Passenger Terminal, Nunavik, Quebec
Award of Excellence, Green Buildings, presented by the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction, Quebec Chapter (CISC-Québec) | Construction of the Kuujjuaq Passenger Terminal, Nunavik, Quebec
Semi–Finalist, Prix de l’Institut de Design Montréal | Construction of row houses, Kuujjuaq, Nunavik, Quebec
2006
Architecture
Award of Merit for the Preservation of a Heritage Building (Adaptive Reuse) presented by the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) | Restoration of Douglas Memorial Hall (1911), Verdun, Quebec
2005
Architecture
Finalist, Award of Excellence in Architecture, presented by l’Ordre des architectes du Québec | Interior design, Hotel Gault, Old Montreal, Quebec
Landscape Architecture
PROJECT BY ARCADIA STUDIO, NOW EVOQ LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Mention, category of Public Gardens, presented by Association des paysagistes professionnels du Québec for Mosaiculture Railway Corridor Project in Wendake, Québec
2004
Architecture
Award of Excellence for the Preservation of a Heritage Building presented by the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) | Restoration of St. George’s Anglican Church of Canada, Montreal, Quebec
2003
Architecture
Conservation Merit Prize presented by the City of Montreal | Restoration of the Canadian Heritage of Quebec building, Montreal, Quebec
Award for Heritage Conservation, Commercial Buildings, presented by the Montreal Chamber of Commerce | Restoration of Hotel Gault, 449 Sainte-Hélène, Old Montreal
Jury Grand Prize presented by Commerce Design Montreal | Restoration of Hotel Gault, 449 Sainte-Hélène, Old Montreal, Quebec
First Runner-up, Prix de l’Institut de Design Montréal | Restoration of Hotel Gault, 449 Sainte-Hélène, Old Montreal, Quebec
2002
Architecture
Wawanesa Conservation Award, Montreal Architectural Conservation Operation, presented by the City of Montreal and Heritage Montreal | Restoration, rehabilitation and expansion of former Harbour Commissioners’ Building, now 357 de la Commune Ouest, Old Montreal, Quebec
Jury Grand Prize presented by Commerce Design Montreal Contest | Rehabilitation of a prestigious old bank into a retail store, Boutique Caban, corner of Sainte-Catherine and McGill College, Montreal, Quebec
2001
Architecture
Prix Orange presented by Sauvons Montréal | Restoration and rehabilitation of Douglas Hall, Douglas Hospital, Verdun, Quebec
Commercial Conservation Award presented by the City of Montreal | Rehabilitation of a prestigious old bank into a retail store, Boutique Caban, corner of Sainte-Catherine and McGill College, Montreal, Quebec
1999
Architecture
Prix Orange awarded by Sauvons Montréal | Victoria Hall Gallery, Westmount, Quebec
Honorable Mention, Montreal Architectural Conservation Operation presented by the City of Montreal | Rehabilitation of row houses on Pierce Street, Montreal, Quebec
1997
Architecture
Minister’s Award presented by Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) | Restoration and rehabilitation of the West Block, Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario
Prix Orange awarded by Sauvons Montréal | Rehabilitation of row houses on Pierce Street, Montreal, Quebec
1993
Architecture
AIA Architectural Design Award presented by Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art and Architecture (IFRAA) | Rehabilitation of the Presbyterian Chapel of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec
1992
Architecture
Mention, Commercial Building Category, awarded by the Order of Architects of Quebec (EVOQ acted as Preservation Planner and Heritage Architecture Consultant to Arcop Group/Provencher Roy, Architects) | Montreal World Trade Centre, Montreal, Quebec
1991
Architecture
Prix Orange awarded by Sauvons Montréal | Rehabilitation of Lady Meredith House, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec
1987
Architecture
Mention, Montreal Trust/Crédit Foncier Award, presented by Heritage Canada | Gillespie House, Montreal, Quebec
Habitats Award presented by the Montreal Chamber of Commerce | Gillespie House, Montreal, Quebec
1985
Architecture
Certificate of Merit awarded by the City of Ottawa (Julia Gersovitz Architects acted as heritage conservation architects for Blood, Hughes, Architects) | Restoration of the Heritage Place façade, Ottawa, Ontario
1983
Architecture
Award of Excellence in Architecture, Commercial Building Category, presented by the Order of Architects of Quebec (Julia Gersovitz acted as Conservation Design and Materials Conservation Specialist for Arcop Associates) | Maison Alcan, Montreal, Quebec
First Prize, Montreal Trust/Crédit Foncier Award, presented by The Heritage Canada Foundation (Julia Gersovitz acted as Conservation Design and Materials Conservation Specialist for Arcop Associates) | Maison Alcan, Montreal, Quebec