Debbie Evans, CMKBD, RID
COMPANY OVERVIEW 

Interior Designer - Principal
Whistler Interior Design Ltd. and North Face Kitchens & Bath
Current Events:
Panache Partners Publishing  - featured for Interior Design– Perspectives on Design Western Canada - Released May 2012

Previously featured in Spectacular Homes of Western Canada 2009

Received Herman Rebneris Award - Canadian Home Builders Associations - for Volunteer Work

Completed LEED Prep Exam Training Fall 2011 

Judged the Ovation Awards for the Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association 2011/2012


AWARDS RECIEVED
Georgie Awards
Awards are through the BC Home Builders Association

SILVER GEORGIES
2002     Best Single Detached House…6404 St Andrews Way, Whistler, BC
2003     Best Interior Design Custom Residence…Painted Cliff, Whistler, BC
2003     Best Interior Design Custom Residence…Spring Creek, Whistler, BC
2003     Best Kitchen over $30,000…Spring Creek, Whistler, BC
2004     Best Kitchen Renovation…Langley, BC

FINALISTS
2007     Best Home over $2,000,000…Anderson Road, Pemberton, BC
2007     Best Renovation over $650,000…Peak Drive, Whistler, BC
2007     Best Master Suite…Peak Drive, Whistler, BC
2007     Best Kitchen over $30,000…Anderson Road, Pemberton, BC

NATIONAL SAM Awards
Awards are through the Canadian Home Builders Association
2007           Best Custom Home between 2500-4000 square feet
2007           Best Kitchen Renovation
OTHER Awards
1998      Golden Nugget Award, Intrawest Project

EDUCATION
1991           4 year Advanced Diploma Interior Design - Algonquin College, Ottawa, Ontario
1996           Level 1 Building Code – Section 9
2004           Upgraded AutoCAD 2005 Level 1 & 2                              
2004           Masters Class Conference in New York City *                  
2005           Attended the International Design Show KBIS in Las Vegas                                                            2009                  Completed Built Green Builder Training Workshop through CHBA BC.
 *Instructors were world-renowned designers from Italy, San Francisco, England and New York
CERTIFICATIONS
§ Certified Master Kitchen Designer: Available for application only after 10 years experience as a
Certified Kitchen Designer and completion of the Certified Bathroom Designer Exam.  (The only
CKD, CMKD in the Corridor)
§ Registered Interior Designer:  Required completion of the National Council of Interior Design
Qualifications Exam. 

MEMBERSHIPS
§ National Kitchen & Bath Association – Since 1995
§ BC Home Builders Association – Since 2002
§ Interior Designers Association of BC – Since 2005
§ Sea to Sky Home Builders Association – Since 2005
            *First female director elected to sit on the board for this association
            *Vice President Home Builders Sea to Sky

PUBLICATIONS                                                                                                                                                                        
§ Canadian Home Trends Magazine                                                                                                                               Featured in 3 back to back issues (July/Aug 09, Sept/Oct 09, Nov/Dec 09) focusing on full home renovations and new builds.
§ Whistler Real Estate Magazine
Published informative articles on various design issues and trends for the Whistler Real Estate Magazine            throughout 2003, 2004
§ NKBA’s Profiles Magazine
Interviewed for NKBA’s Profiles Magazine on Hand Drafting vs. Computer Aided Design.  Released
April 2006 at KBIS.
§ Home Makeover Magazine
Awarded a three page spread in the Nov/Dec 2007 edition of Home Makeover magazine
§ Spectacular Homes of Western Canada - Showcases my work and company as one of Western Canada’s top designers


WHISTLER INTERIOR DESIGN PROJECT EXPERIENCE
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN EXPERIENCE – NEW BUILD & RENOVATION
We create our designs to compliment the architecture that inspires us.
§ General
Residential Design in the Whistler/Squamish area since 1993.  Have completed several projects internationally as well, including homes in Grand Cayman, Hong Kong & England, with most projects ranging from $20,000 to $20,000,000.
§ Crabapple, Whistler, British Columbia
Private Residence including a 6000 square foot home, guesthouse, and suite. Provided specifications for lighting design, all millwork drawings and various media rooms with all of the technical specifications, kitchen cabinetry and built in desk and bed units in the children’s rooms, etc. Property value is $15,000,000.
§ Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
Private residence on beachfront property. Very extensive and detailed design. Provided interior architectural drawings and detailing, lighting design and specifications, all interior finish schedules and specifications. Also worked on the site plan and pool design. Purchased and arranged shipping of all interior and exterior tiles from Canada via Miami. Property value is $5,000,000.  Approximately 6000 square feet.
§ Oak Bay, Victoria, British Columbia
Private Residence located on the water. Provided CAD drawings and interior detailing, specifications, and lighting design for the 7700 square foot project. Property was listed in the Victoria newspaper as “one of the region’s most expensive properties.”
§ Pemberton, British Columbia
Private residence located on 42 acres of land.  3500 square foot rustic log home.  This project featured custom tile work throughout, an array of wrought iron works, and many other details which provided a unique sanctuary for the owners to escape to.
    • Multiple Georgie Award Winner – 2007 Best Home over $2,000,000 & Best Kitchen over $30,000
§ Peak Drive, Whistler, British Columbia
Private residence with a spectacular 360 degree view of the Whistler mountain ranges.  This project
called for an extensive renovation with complete specifications, drawings, and interior design.
    • Multiple Georgie Award Winner – 2007 Best Renovation over $650,000 & Best Master Suite
§ Spring Creek, Whistler, British Columbia                                                                                                                            New build, private residence of roughly 3200 square feet. This project was completely customized              from start to finish including CAD drawings, finish, colour and decorating.
Multiple Georgie Award Winner – 2003 Best Interior Design Custom Residence and                   Best Kitchen over $30,000
§ Painted Cliff, Whistler, British Columbia                                                                                                                             A complete teardown to the studs of this private 1500 square foot residence. In order to provide more    space we added a complete master bedroom, Ensuite and dressing room into the open vaulted area            of the kitchen extended from the loft. Finishes such as glass and light were used to visually enlarge            the space.
Georgie Award Winner – 2003 Best Interior Design Custom Residence

§ Langley, British Columbia                                                                                                                                                 Complete renovation of 6000 square foot private residence. We provide CAD drawings as well as specifications for all finishes including cabinets, countertops, tile, window treatments and lighting.
    • Georgie Award Winner – 2004 Best Kitchen Renovation
§ St Andrews Way, Whistler, British Columbia                                                                                                            The design of this 3000 square foot new build was considered ahead of its time. Built in 2002 we used finishes that would not become main stream popular for a few years such as shaker doors and an extensive use of glass for walls, countertops and vessel sinks. The residence sold for twice the expected price.
Georgie Award Winner – 2002 Best Single Detached House

MULTI-RESIDENTIAL DESIGN EXPERIENCE
§ BRIDGEGATE, Kamloops, British Columbia
Completed a residential project in Sun Peaks, which included all interior specifications, kitchen and bath design, and colour boards for Real Estate Sales.
§ 2010 OYLMPIC ATHLETES VILLAGE PROJECTS – Whistler, British Columbia
Completed design and colour schemes for the 40 Unit Cheakamus Crossing Athlete’s Village Housing Phases 1 & 2. 
§ RAINBOW HOUSING PROJECT – Whistler, British Columbia
Completed design and colour schemes for Phase 2 of the 70 Unit Rainbow at Whistler Project.
§ FERNIE VACATION PROPERTIES – Fernie, British Columbia
Completed the interior design and colour schemes for the 40 Unit Polar Peak Lodge in Fernie.
We have also recently completed a high end custom home on the golf course in the area.

Commercial Design Experience
§ GOVERNMENT BUILDING - Confederation Building, St. Johns, Newfoundland
Project included the Premiers’ offices, Meeting rooms, and Lobby.
§ HOSPITAL - Psychiatric Hospital, St. Johns, Newfoundland
Project included a redesign of the Waterford Hospital Lobby, Geriatric Unit, Occupational Therapy, etc.      This included interviewing and meeting with the staff to learn how they interacted with clients and          used the space and then presented them with plans of the proposed new layouts for offices and               meeting rooms. Many hours were spent researching colour and the affect that it has on psychiatric    patients.  Provided drawings, colour boards, schedules, and specifications.
§ DENTAL OFFICE – Vanzella Dental Office, Squamish, British Columbia
Project included complete re-design of reception area, waiting area, and dentist offices.  Supplied detailed drawings for reception area and desk.  Selected finishes and colour scheme throughout.
§ DAYCARE - Sea to Sky Daycare, Squamish, British Columbia. Approx. 2500 square feet.
§ DOCTOR’S OFFICE - Elaho Medical Clinic, Squamish, British Columbia
New office layout. Design/Build Project. Approx 4000 square feet.
§ APPLIANCE SHOWROOM – Appliances Unlimited. Approx. 2600 square feet.                                        Complete re-design, specifications and project management for entire appliance showroom.
§ LAWYER’S OFFICE - Toews and Company, Squamish, British Columbia
Project required a redesign of the lawyer’s office, including an expansion of the lobby and meeting room, addition of an office and an update to the paint and flooring. Approx. 2000 square feet.
§ COFFEE SHOP – Chang’s Coffee Shop, Squamish, British Columbia
Project included a redesign of the coffee shop
§ OFFICE SPACE – KFMN Holdings, Vancouver, British Columbia
Project included complete redesign of office space to incorporate the relocation of the company.  Design aspect included a color scheme to coincide with their company logo. 
§ OFFICE SPACE - 2010 Olympic Office, Whistler, British Columbia
Supplied interior drawings and permit drawings.
§ ACCOUNTING OFFICES - BDO Dunwoody, Whistler, British Columbia
Provided design consultation.
§ FERNIE VACATION PROPERTIES – Fernie, British Columbia
Completed the interior design and layout of the 1200 sf Marketing Center

HOSPITALITY PROJECTS
LEGENDS, Lodging Ovations/Intrawest, Whistler, British Columbia
Refurbishment of 121 units plus all common areas and created a 10 year phased plan with budgets.
§ POINT TO POINT, Twin Peaks, Whistler, British Columbia
Refurbishment of 33 units.
§ WHISKI JACK, Woodrun Lodge, Whistler, British Columbia
Refurbishment of 16 units.
§ INTRAWEST PROJECTS, Whistler, British Columbia
Provided all specifications for interior design. Also provided furniture packages and presented colour
boards for the marketing and sales of the projects.


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