Ryan Stitt
Principal / Architect
14 Years Propelling Clients’ Architectural Successes
Ryan Stitt is as accomplished as leader and project manager as he is as an Architect. As a Principal Architect at Salter Pilon, his tireless work ethic gives him a diverse skill set and project experience background. While most of his expertise is in civic including community centres and fire stations; and institutional design including childcare, Public and Catholic elementary schools; his spatial ingenuity has correlated into stewardship in long-term care, affordable housing and healthcare facilities.
Completing a Bachelor of Architectural Science and Masters of Architecture at Carleton University, his Masters thesis concentrated on the craft and detail in architecture in conjunction with the effects of water on and in a building. These are principles that continue to influence his professional work today. Ryan’s modern design approach is grounded with sound technical knowledge that has been enhanced through practical experience in renovations, additions and new builds.
Ryan’s calm approach reflects a natural leadership ability to control tight timelines and budgets while managing the layers of team members and subconsultants required to deliver complex projects successfully. His diverse experience has built a strong knowledge of varied building types, clients, sustainable building practices, functional programs, and design initiatives. Combining these attributes with client engagement and management is the essence of his project management style, which consistently impresses clients by the product and the service received.
Ryan’s role on projects focuses heavily on the project delivery, ensuring an integrated collaborative process that supports key personnel and stakeholders in making informed timely decisions. As a dedicated project architect, his role far exceeds design creativity by managing the coordination of all elements that go into a construction project, right down to future adaptability and sustainable certification.
Ryan demonstrates the ambition to constantly learn and evolve as a long-standing member of Salter Pilon’s team. His valued contributions to all projects in which he is involved reinforce the positive impacts that these projects have on the building users and the communities in which they live and learn.
Notable Project Experience
Ryan’s flexibility in creating design solutions was recognized in his early years honing skills at Salter Pilon. His immense talent cemented his ability to manage a broad range of complex and diverse project requirements for clients. Today, he has significant expertise in projects within the education, emergency response, workplace environment, healthcare and aged care sectors. Able to distil clear and unique solutions to complex design problems, Ryan harmonizes stakeholder objectives to create cutting-edge designs that are financially sound. The following projects are some examples of his specific experience that demonstrate his versatility in niche areas.
Completed Projects:
- Brampton Fire and Emergency Services Headquarters and Training Centre | City of Brampton | $51.3 M
- St Charles Catholic Elementary School | Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board | $15.3 M
- York Region Paramedic Response Station #13 | York Region | 5,370 sq. ft.| $4.05 M
- Brampton Fire Station #201 | City of Brampton | 12,518 sq. ft.$8.8 M
- Oakville Fire Station #3 (Fire Station Specialist Architects with DSAI) | City of Oakville | 14,100 sq. ft. | $5.7 M
- Georgian Bay General Hospital Redevelopment + Emergency Addition | Georgian Bay General Hospital | 16,750 sq. ft. | $13.37 M
- Southampton Hospital Emergency Department and Laboratory | Grey Bruce Health Services | 15,980 sq. ft. | $8.427 million
- Richcraft Recreation Complex Kanata | City of Ottawa | 77,000sq. ft. | $37 M
- Royal Victoria Hospital Redevelopment | $258 M (IO P3 Project)
- Georgian International Office Renovation | 85 Bayfield Street Barrie
- Grant Thornton Office Renovation | 85 Bayfield Street Barrie
- Brampton Fire Station #211 & Peel Regional Paramedic Services Station | City of Brampton / Region of Peel | 13,860 sq. ft. | $5.2 M
- Pickering College Academic Building | 130,034 sq. ft. | $26.5 M
Ongoing Projects
- Golden Plough Lodge LTC Home and Northumberland County Archives | 195,000 sq. ft | $95 M
- Simcoe Village Campus of Care | Simcoe County | 440,000 sq. ft. | $225 M
- Ministry of Education and Infrastructure Ontario – 5 Rapid School Build Projects with Modular Feasibility | $70 M
- Macassa Lodge Long-term Care Wing B Addition | City of Hamilton | $24 M
- Saugeen Shores Wellness & Recreation Centre | Town of Saugeen Shores | $49 M
- Howden Recreation Centre | City of Brampton | 42,200 sq. ft. | $32M
- Oro Medonte Public School & Community Centre | Simcoe County DSB & Township of Oro Medonte | $26 M
- Tollendale Campus of Care | Simcoe County Christian Senior Home Inc. | 550,000 sq. ft. | $236 M
- Georgian College B Block (Student Services) Renovation | 16,815 sq. ft. | $5.5 M Budget
- Hamilton Police Operations Hub & Joint Fire Station | City of Hamilton | 36,000 sq. ft. | $26 M
- Metro Hall Fire Station and Childcare (with DSAI) | Toronto | 21,655 sq. ft. | $14 M Budget
Healthcare Capital Planning Includes:
- Golden Plough Lodge LTC (in Stage 5)
- Georgian Bay General Hospital ED (completed Stage 5)
- Georgian Bay General Hospital Mental Health (in Stage 2)
- Southampton Hospital ED and Lab (completed Stage 5)
- Stevenson Memorial Hospital Redevelopment (in Stage 2)
- Extendicare, three locations (in Stage 1)
- Simcoe Manor Redevelopment (completed Stage 1)
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Gerry Pilon
Managing Principal / Architect
Gerry has been leading the firm for over 20 years after taking the reigns from Millet Salter. With a history built on educational facilities, Gerry’s influence in the firm has established the Healthcare and Long-term Care design branch with award winning and recognizable hospital and campus of care developments. As dynamic leader, he works tirelessly for the success of our client’s visions being realised.
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