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Pat Hanson is a founding partner of gh3, a practice based on a new paradigm thatÌýexplores the overlap of architecture, landscape and sustainability. Pat has deliberatelyÌýstaked out a broad practice in the belief that design encompasses the entire spectrum ofÌýthe built environment. During 30 years of practice, she has contributed design leadershipÌýto the firms at which she was a partner.
A versatile designer and a strong visual communicator, Pat has directed a number ofÌýarchitecture, urbanism and planning projects which have involved complex programsÌýand extensive public consultation processes, as well as the realization of competitionÌýwinningÌýdesigns. She has designed many institutional education projects, which bridgeÌýbeyond architecture into urban design and landscape.
Under Pat’s leadership gh3 has steadily grown in capacity since its inception, winningÌýmultiple awards from its peers. The ability to mentor and direct the work of a young,Ìýenthusiastic and deeply talented staff has been key to Pat’s accomplishments andÌýsuccess in international competitions.
Pat has lectured on the work of the firms she has been partner at throughout NorthÌýAmerica and Europe. She maintains a strong commitment to architectural education andÌýhas served as an adjunct studio professor and the University of Toronto and theÌýUniversity of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ. Pat is presently a member of the Waterfront Design ReviewÌýPanel.