Veronica Madonna

Veronica is an esteemed Canadian Architect with nearly two decades of experience, having worked alongside leading architectural firms. She is licensed by both the Ontario Association of Architects and the Manitoba Association of Architects, showcasing her professional expertise. In 2020, Veronica was recognized as a Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, an esteemed honor acknowledging her exceptional contributions to the architectural profession.

Prior to establishing her own firm, Studio VMA Inc., Veronica served as a Principal at Moriyama & Teshima Architects, where she led the design of award-winning and highly sustainable educational buildings for prominent institutions across Canada. Notably, Veronica played a crucial role as the Principal Architect in two groundbreaking projects: Limberlost Place, a ten-storey mass timber and net-zero carbon building for George Brown College, and the Honey Bee Research Centre for the Ontario Agricultural College at the University of Guelph. These projects received international acclaim for their design excellence and sustainable innovations, earning accolades such as the World Architectural News Design Award and the Architectural Review Future Project Award for Sustainability.

Veronica's work and research are at the forefront of critical discourse in architecture. She has delivered lectures nationally and internationally on advancements in mass timber, regenerative design practices, and affordable housing in Canada. Her contributions extend to publications such as the Canadian Wood Council's "Canadian Guide to Mid-Rise Wood Construction." Currently, Veronica is engaged in research initiatives focused on holistic approaches to reduce operational and embodied carbon throughout Canada. She actively participates in professional committees such as the Ontario Association Sustainable Built Environment Committee and the Canadian Green Building Council's Workforce 2030 Tall Timber Working Group. Veronica's exceptional contributions were recognized with her appointment as a Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada in 2020.

As a team leader, Veronica firmly believes in the power of collaborative design processes to create successful environments that enrich the user experience and the surrounding community. She prioritizes clear communication between clients and the design team to ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget. With meticulous consideration given to function, craftsmanship, and materiality, each project is thoughtfully crafted to be harmonious with its surroundings, ultimately providing enjoyment for its users.