Isabel Richer

B.A.S., M.Arch., OAA, MRAIC

Architect

Isabel Richer is a Senior Architect at PR-TY, where she has been a valued member of the team since 2007. Licensed by the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) since 2014, Isabel brings a depth of experience and leadership to a diverse portfolio of architectural projects. Her expertise spans a wide range of building typologies, including educational facilities (primary and secondary), arenas, community centres, commercial spaces, and office developments.

Throughout her career, Isabel has demonstrated exceptional capability in delivering complex and technically demanding projects. Her work includes new builds, additions, interior office fit-ups, and renovations. She is highly regarded for her comprehensive project oversight, managing all phases from conceptual design through to construction administration with precision and professionalism.

As a Senior Architect, Isabel leads both medium and large-scale projects, providing strategic guidance, mentorship to junior staff, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams. Her ability to manage stakeholder engagement, navigate regulatory requirements, and maintain project schedules and budgets has been integral to the successful realization of numerous significant developments.

Some of Isabel’s more notable projects include École élémentaire catholique Jonathan Pitre, Riverside South (2019), Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind – New Residence and Kennel, Manotick (2019), École élémentaire catholique Des Deux-Rivières in Arnprior (2023), St-Bernadette Catholic School in Fernbank (2023), St. Juan Diego Catholic School in Barrhaven (2024), St. Veronica Catholic School in Findlay Creek (2024), St.Gianna Catholic School innRiverside South (2024).

Isabel is particularly well-versed in working with various school boards across Ottawa and Eastern Ontario. Her experience includes public consultation, presenting to client groups, neighbourhood associations, and user groups, ensuring community alignment and project transparency.

A passionate advocate for sustainable design, Isabel integrates principles of green architecture and environmental stewardship into her work. She brings a refined sensibility to material selection and interior detailing, enhancing both the performance and aesthetic quality of her projects.

Isabel is fluently bilingual in French and English, with excellent communication skills in both written and spoken forms. She is proficient in AutoCAD and skilled in a range of software tools, including Microsoft Office Suite and Primavera project management software.

She holds a Bachelor of Architectural Studies (2005) and a Master of Architecture (2007) from Carleton University. Isabel is a member of the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA), the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (MRAIC), and the Ottawa Regional Society of Architects (ORSA).