About | Katrin Georgi Design Inc

ABOUT ME

I was born and raised in the southern part of Germany, where I also attended university to get my degree in architecture (Dipl. Eng. of Architecture).
There I worked for several years for two architectural offices as an architect, mostly on residential projects.

In 1998 I immigrated to Canada, where I joined my sister and family in the Muskoka Region/Ontario.

My first position in Canada was with a Log Home company in Parry Sound, where I worked as an architectural technologist.
Over the past 23 years I worked in several architectural companies, where I gained substantial experience in institutional, commercial, industrial, and residential projects (new, additions and renovations). I was also in charge of colour and material selections, and coordination for all the different projects, which is one of my favourite parts in the entire planning and construction process.
During those years I also attended several building code courses and successfully wrote the exams in those. I have my BCIN Certification in House and Small Buildings, as well as the Legal Part.

After working for 16 years in an architectural office in Orillia, ON my employer announced his retirement, and so at the end of 2020 I moved to PEI where I had bought an old farmhouse, that currently undergoes renovations.
Old historic buildings and restorations are my passion, and in my years in Canada I have beautifully renovated several of those.
After working for a local architect in PEI, I decided to open my own office, and to provide quality design and working drawings, including colour and material design & schedules (interior and exterior).
I am a firm believer that a successful project is based on respectful teamwork between client, designer, consultants and contractor, and that coordination and conversation are the key elements for a smooth construction process and outcome.
Outside of work I enjoys spending time with my 2 cats and 2 dogs. I love animals, reading, swimming, and hiking and spend every free minute outside – either on trails, on the beach or in my veggie garden.