G. Catherine Fanous

Architect, Associate, Director
OAA, OAQ, CAHP

Catherine is the Director of EVOQ’s Ottawa office. She is recognized for her organizational skills, her meticulous approach to projects and her ability to find creative solutions to challenges and issues that arise during project development as well as in the field. She is an able and effective communicator; as much with clients and stakeholders as with management and production team members, specialist conservators and consultants.

Since she joined EVOQ in 2010, Catherine has collaborated on heritage restoration and rehabilitation projects, large and small, interior design and new construction projects in the residential, commercial, and institutional sectors. Her extensive experience in all aspects of the profession allows for her to take on various roles, providing the flexible leadership required by each project.

Award | Distinction
Presented by
Date

Heritage Planning and Architecture in Built Heritage Award

Heritage Toronto

2024

Award of Merit, Architectural Category

Canadian Institute of Steel Construction

2019

Award for Federal Buildings Heritage Conservation Excellence

Real Property Institute of Canada

2019

Award of Excellence, Conservation: Architecture

Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP)

2019

Certificate of Merit for Innovation in Architecture

Royal Architectural Institute of Canada

2019

North American Copper in Architecture Award for Outstanding Use of Architectural Copper in Building Design and Construction

Copper Development Association Inc.

2018

BAC Craft Award for Best Restoration / Rehabilitation / Maintenance Project

International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC)

2017

AIA Justice Facilities Review

2015

Award of Merit for Conservation of Buildings, Structures, Engineering Works and Landscapes - Rehabilitation and Restoration

Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP)

2014

National Gold Award for Innovation and Excellence in Public-Private Partnerships, Infrastructure | Rehabilitation and restoration of St. Thomas courthouse, a part of the Elgin County Courthouse

Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships (CCPPP)

2014

Preservation of a Heritage Building Award

Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP)

2010

Minister’s Award

Public Works and Government Services Canada

1997