Julia Gersovitz O.C.
Julia Gersovitz is a founder of EVOQ. Over four decades, Julia has established an international reputation as a leader in the theory and practice of conservation architecture. Her ability to reconcile conservation requirements with contemporary expectations has been recognized in numerous award-winning projects including the West Block of Parliament in Ottawa, Toronto's Union Station, the McGill Arts Building and the Harbour Commissioners’ Building in Montreal. In 2018, her first conservation project, Maison Alcan, was declared a national monument by the Government of Quebec.
Julia’s ability to analyze the development potential and then craft a tailored philosophical framework for each historic site has been complemented by her comprehensive knowledge of architectural and conservation history. Often solicited to be a member or to chair design review commissions, she is also a Professor of Practice at McGill University's School of Architecture, where she has taught since 1980. She teaches as well at the Université de Montréal, where she is a professeure associée.
Julia is a graduate of the McGill University School of Architecture (with distinction) and has a Master’s degree in Historic Preservation from Columbia University, NY. She is a Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC), and the Association for Preservation Technology. She received the 2014 Harley J. McKee Award from APT, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the field of preservation technology and in 2015, the National Trust for Canada awarded her the Gabrielle Léger Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Heritage Conservation. The award recognizes her many professional accomplishments and published work, her dedication to teaching and her leadership on various design review boards and volunteer organizations. In 2018, she was named an Officer of the Order of Canada for her contribution to architecture and heritage conservation in Canada and abroad.
Award of Merit, Conservation Small & Lovely
Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP)
Award of Merit, Architectural Category
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Award for Federal Buildings Heritage Conservation Excellence
Real Property Institute of Canada
Award of Excellence, Conservation: Architecture
Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP)
Certificate of Merit for Innovation in Architecture
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
North American Copper in Architecture Award for Outstanding Use of Architectural Copper in Building Design and Construction
Copper Development Association Inc.
Award of Merit, Conservation: Landscape Category
Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP)
BAC Craft Award for Best Restoration / Rehabilitation / Maintenance Project
International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC)
Award of Excellence for the restoration of the Wellington Building
City of Ottawa
Interiors Award for Historic Restoration / New Interior
Contract Magazine
Award of Excellence, Conservation: Architecture
Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP)
North American Copper Award in Architecture for Outstanding Use of Architectural Copper in Building Design and Construction
Copper Development Association Inc.
Award of Excellence for Conservation: Architecture
Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP)
Award of Excellence, Conservation: Small & Lovely
Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP)
Award for Federal Buildings Heritage Conservation Excellence
Real Property Institute of Canada
Award of Merit for Conservation of Buildings, Structures, Engineering Works and Landscapes - Rehabilitation and Restoration
Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP)
Award of Excellence, Restoration
Conseil du patrimoine religieux du Québec
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)
Award of Merit, Conservation (Restoration)
Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP)
North American Copper in Architecture Award – Rideau Hall Front Entrance Handrail
Copper Development Association Inc.
Ecclesiastical Insurance Cornerstone Award for Building Heritage (Adaptive Use)
Heritage Canada Foundation
Ecclesiastical Insurance Cornerstone Award for Building Heritage (Adaptive Use)
Heritage Canada Foundation
Preservation of a Heritage Building Award of Merit
Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP)
Award of Excellence for the Preservation of a Heritage Building
Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP)
Preservation of a Heritage Building Award
Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP)
Award of Excellence for the Preservation of A Heritage Building or Complex for the Auditorium restoration.
Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP)
Award of Excellence for the Preservation of a Heritage Building
Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP)
Wawanesa Award for Heritage Enhancement for restoration and renovation, Montreal Architectural Conservation Operation
City of Montreal