Welcome!

Let me introduce myself to you.

 

My name is Juwana Abu-Zeinah, interior designer specializing in interior architecture and design. Winner of the Ottawa Awards 2023.

I’m also the winner of the Interior Designers of Canada’s Design Research Award for my research entitled: “Reducing Patient Vulnerability to Illness: The Integration of Biophilic Elements into the Design of Acute Care Hospital Emergency Waiting Rooms”.

I’m experienced in commercial and residential interior design, having worked on multiple design disciplines and phases of design from research & schematic design; developing construction drawings; 3D renderings; signage/wayfinding packages to construction administration and project management.

I’ve worked on project sectors ranging from: Corporate; government; high-secure projects and workplace to sports + rec + entertainment; institutional; hospitality; residential; healthcare & manufacturing facility design across Canada.

Please see my projects tab or email me for more info. Let’s begin your project!

Experienced in sustainable design such as LEED and familiar with WELL Building Standard.

“I am concerned about sustainable functional interior design that fosters social interaction, well-being, and education. I feel that interior design should be inspiring and promote dignity to all users regardless of what sector the interior design falls under. It should also provoke emotion and aim to create a memorable spatial experience; one worthy of encouraging dialogue.”
 
 

HONORS & AWARDS:

  • The Ottawa Awards 2023 Winner

  • IDC Design Research Award 2018 Winner

  • Algonquin College Dean's Honors List 2017-2018

  • SCD Lobby Design Competition 2015 Design Team Winner

  • SCD Outdoor Furniture Unit Wood Workshop 2014 Design Team Winner

  • SCD Dean's High Distinction Honors List 2013-2015

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:

  • Interior Design Podcast Guest Speaker with Remax Realtors Group

  • Immigrant Entrepreneur Canada Speaker & Panelist 2023

  • RSID Design Festival 2021 Guest Panelist “Intersectionality of Design”

ASSOCIATIONS:

  • ARIDO

  • IDC

  • USBGC

  • NKBA

VOLUNTEER WORK:

  • Algonquin College Design Studio Guest Critic & Mentor 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022

  • ARIDO AGM volunteer 2018

  • Volunteer Ottawa Advertising Designer for Youth Can Change The World Campaign 2015-2016  

  • Algonquin College Interior Design Committee Volunteer

  • Scientific College of Design Designer & Artist Volunteer