DORA ANDERSON
Partner
Registered Interior Designer IDIBC
LEED® Accredited Professional
BID, DBA, RID IDIBC, LEED®AP, NCIDQ#025259, OSID, IDC
Phone:
778-760-2219
Email:
"When everything is connected, everything matters so design like you give a damn since we have the tools and knowledge at hand to do and build better"
Meet Dora . . .
"I became the managing Partner in 2010, bringing to the table over 20+ years of experience as an accredited Interior Design professional as a Registered Interior Designer with IDIBC. I achieved my BA in Interior Design at KPU after a Dip in Business at UFV. My Interior Design skills are complimented by my business education and even-keel management skills. Over the years, I've acquired experience in various facets of sustainable commercial and residential design projects across Canada and abroad. I'm a LEED accredited professional and I'm currently studying for Passive House certification which fuels my passion to bring an environmentally sustainable focus to all projects. I thrive on developing heightened spatial experiences that improve the way we work, play and connect with our community and planet. On the home front, becoming a parent of a vibrant 12yr old, has given her me perspective and finessed my exploration with play & compassion. I value relationships above all and treat our team like family and ensure that a healthy work-life balance is maintained by everyone."
Dora is an accomplished RID and businesswomen having been celebrated with various awards from; Top 20 under 40, SICA, OHAE, Georgie, and Tommie Award accolades on numerous projects. Dora is the past President of the Okanagan Society of Interior Designers (OSID), is actively on the Board of Directors for IDIBC and is an active member of IDC, ASID, NEWH, Passive House and CAGBC. Dora is a steward in the community and compassionately shares her time and talents to numerous non-profit organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and is the founder of NPO, Roots to Rooftops - Sustainable Community Projects. She is an educator and a true mentor to women in the trades, design & business.
Project Experience
Residential - Single Family
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30+ single family custom residences across Canada
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Gill Ski Chalet – Silver Star, BC
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Ocean Gate Residence - Halifax, NS
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Busi Lakehouse – Vernon, BC
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Maison Immaculee Orphanage – Goma, DRC
Residential - Multi-Family
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Brooks Landing Condo Development – Vernon, BC
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SOLE Mixed Use Developments – Kelowna, BC
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The Strand Lakeside Condo Development Renos – Vernon, BC
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E.CO Townhomes - Vernon , BC
Hospitality
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The Delta Grand Okanagan Resort & Conf. Centre Reno – Kelowna, BC
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Boston Pizza – Beaumont, AB
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Sheraton Cavalier – Calgary, AB
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Carvers Restaurant – Calgary, AB
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Henry’s Pub – Calgary, AB
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Playbook Sports Lounge – Edmonton, AB
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Hospitality Inn – Calgary, AB
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Holiday Inn Reno – Vernon & Kamloops, BC
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Final Run Bar & Grill – Silverstar Resort, BC
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Out of Bounds Bistro & Coffee Co. – Silverstar Resort, BC
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Village Green Hotel Exterior Reno – Vernon, BC
Health Care
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SOS Skincare – Kelowna, BC
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Braun Denture Clinic – Vernon, BC
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Chartwell Retirement Residences – Kamloops, BC
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Alberta Children’s Hospital –Calgary, AB
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Aspen Regional Health – Westlock, AB
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Calgary Health Region, – Calgary, AB
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Westlock Health Care Centre – Westlock, AB
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Chartwell Ridgepointe Retirement Residence – Kamloops, BC
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Sterling Medical Centre – Vernon, BC
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Creekside Landing Care Facility – Vernon, BC
Commercial
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SOS Skincare Retail TI – Kelowna, BC
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Rain Wellness & Supply Co. TI – Vernon, BC
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Montgomery Miles Law Firm – Kelowna, BC
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KPMG Office TI• Kelowna/Kamloops/Vernon locations, BC
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City of Vernon & RDNO Office TI's – Vernon BC
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RBC Dominion Securities – 18 locations across BC
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TELUS • Calgary, AB
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Shell Canada Corporate Offices – Calgary, AB
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Auto Canada Corporate Head Office – Edmonton, AB
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Crosstown Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep – Edmonton, AB
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Sherwood Park Toyota – Sherwood Park, AB
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Sherwood Park Hyundai – Sherwood Park, AB
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Martin Motor Sports – Edmonton, AB
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Upper Room Mission - Vernon, BC
Recreation
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Gateway Casino Master Planning – Kamloops, BC
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The Grand Lakeside Casino Renovation & Addition – Kelowna, BC
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Camp Hurlburt – Vernon, BC
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Pinheads Bowling – Silverstar Resort, BC
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Orange Theory Fitness – Vernon, BC
Educational
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UBC Okanagan - Teaching & Learning Commons– Kelowna, BC
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UBC Okanagan - Library Renovation – Kelowna, BC
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UBC Okanagan - Student Learning Hub – Kelowna, BC
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MacEwan Robbins Health Learning Centre – Edmonton, AB
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University of Calgary Child Development Centre – Calgary, AB
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Calgary Science Centre - Addition – Calgary, AB
Civic
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YLW Departures Lounge-Family Experience Zone – Kelowna, BC
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Calgary Courts Centre – Calgary, AB
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Museum of the Regiments – Calgary, AB
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Vernon Performing Arts Centre - Renovation – Vernon, BC
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CFB Trenton -Aircraft Hanger – Trenton, ON
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Shell Aero Centre – Calgary, AB
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Vernon Public Art Gallery – Vernon, BC
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Canada Post Distribution Centre – Vernon, BC