Colleagues

the brains behind the beauty ///

At the heart of each of our projects is the passion of a team with a limitless imagination and a self-propelling drive to achieve the impossible.

Established in 2001, our objective at Davignon Martin is, and always will be, to challenge and revitalize the face of Calgary through bold and functional architecture and design.

With the vigor and fresh thinking that our highly talented and awarded team provides, we conceptualize and realize solutions that have simply never been.

Richard Davignon ///

Principal, B.ENG, M.ARCH, AAA, MRAIC ///

Driven. Resourceful. Visionary - Drawing from his vast industry experience and extensive education, including a Master of Architecture from the University of Calgary and a Bachelor of Engineering from McGill University, Richard dedicates himself to each and every project, designing and producing a consistently flawless finish.

Among his many achievements, Richard was recognized as one of Calgary's Top 40 Under 40, has earned the American Institute of Architects' Award of Excellence and a mention of excellence from the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Richard also spends time giving back to the industry by regularly volunteering as a guest critic for Studio Level courses at the University of Calgary.

Doris Martin ///

Principal, B.A, B.ID ///

Dedicated. Inspired. Vibrant - Interior Design is a perfect complement to the architecture process. It transforms an empty, albeit beautiful, space into a home. A showcase. A theater. It allows a person to truly live and thrive in their dwellings. Doris takes pride in this responsibility, and draws unique inspiration from the touch points of a client's life.

With an established career spanning over 15 years and complimentary education, including a Bachelor of Interior Design from the University of Manitoba and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alberta, Doris immerses herself in each project from conception to occupation.

Jan Gill ///

Operations Manager, B.Comm, Marketing ///

Focused. Innovative. Confident - Jan's ability to anticipate the needs of clients and colleagues before they even cross their minds, streamline complex processes and continually look for a better way of achieving goals, makes her our Operations Manager extraordinaire. Jan gained her skills and industry passion through her previous work experience and Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Calgary.

Yan Paquin ///

Architect, OAQ, M.ARCH, B.ARCH ///

Diligent. Methodical. Skillful -Yan brings to Davignon Martin a rooted passion to his work. Yan's skills were nurtured by a number of acclaimed Canadian architects while he worked in Quebec where European affinities have been significant influences. Graduating from Laval University with a Master of Architecture, Yan's adventurous spirit led him across the country searching for his next meaningful work experience; he found a kindred spirit in Davignon Martin and was hired on the spot. Yan's remarkable ability to produce a harmonious dialogue between space, articulation and construction is one of many reasons why he is a perfect fit here.

Ron Choe ///

Intern Architect, B.ARCH, M.ARCH ///

Collected. Creative. Pensive - Ron's creativity is grounded in his Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Architecture from the University of Calgary. He brings impressive industry recognition to Davignon Martin, having received 11 industry awards and scholarships, and the Canadian Architect Award of Excellence for his thesis work. Ron also has a strong background in art, which compliments his education and creates a unique vantage point to how he approaches architecture.