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EDUCATION
1984
Master in architecture
Laval university. Quebec
1982
Bachelor in architecture
Laval university. Quebec
REGISTRATIONS
1986
Order of Architects of Quebec
1996
Order of Architects of Lebanon
EXPERIENCE
2001 to 2014
Senior architect
Lemay+MMA
1995 to 2001
Independent architect
Joseph Skaff Architecture & Design
1996 to 2001
Professor
Académie Libanaise des Beaux Arts
School of interior design
1987 to 1995
Co-founder and principal partner
Averna Parizeau Skaff
1985 to 1987
Intern architect
Boutros+Pratte
1984 to 1985
Professor
CEGEP F. X. Garneau
Technical school of architecture
CAREER
Joseph Skaff started his career as
an architect in Montreal when he
was employed by Boutros+Pratte in
1985. He then teamed in 1987 with
three partners to create Averna Fafard
Parizeau Skaff which became later
Averna Parizeau Skaff until 1995. He
then established an office in Beirut and
worked as an independent architect
from 1995 until 200, the year when he
returned to Quebec and joined his efforts
to Lemay+MMA where he served as a
senior architect and project manager.
2011 to 2014
Mcgill University Health Center1. 1,400M
This mega project of 300,000 m2 includes
5 hospitals and a research centre on a 43
acres land 4 kilometers west of downtown
Montreal.
Joseph Skaff served as member of the
design team and was responsible of the
design of the exterior facades, making
extensive use of both Revit and SketchUp
3D platforms. He also was the lead
architect for developing and monitoring
all of exterior and interior finishing details.
He designed major architectural features
such as balustrades, stairs, entrance
canopies, floor patterns, decorative glass
divisions, exterior signage monuments
and more. Furthermore, he participated
in 11 committees and provided guidance
in chosing artists in the scope of Quebec
Program of Arts Integration to Architecture.
Marianapolis condo buildings. 29M
Transformation of the former seminary into
condominiums and construction of a new
building of housing units on the same site,
with a patrimonial approach.
Senior architect in charge of Pre-conceptual
design reflecting the functional
and technical programs into plans. He has
also been associated with the schematic
design.
2010
District Griffin Block 10. 63M
Mixed use complex located in downtown
Montreal on a water front consisting of
a 22 storey condo tower containing 137
residential suites with their related facilities,
and a 140 room hotel tower over a 5 storey
office block, on a platform consisting of 2
storey retail spaces, and a 25,000 square
meters parking infrastructure.
Senior design architect in charge of
schematic design; design development;
contruction documents; bidding;
construction.
St-Constant & Beloeil arena. 15M
Expansion of existing arena with 2 gyms
multipurpose community halls, and
dressing rooms.
Senior design architect in charge of
schematic design; design development.
2009
PJC headquarters in Longueil. 1M
Remodeling of facades.
Senior design architect in charge of
schematic design; design development.
Coiteux Hyundai car dealer. 1M
Remodeling of facades.
Senior design architect in charge of
schematic design; design development.
Maison de Tourisme Monteregie. 2,4M
Commercial building in Quartier Dix30
in Brossard with 3 tenants: Monteregie
tourism information desk, Scores restaurant
and CAA Quebec.
Senior design architect in charge of
schematic design.
District Griffin Block 1. 23M
Tranforming 6 existing buildings classified
as “heritage” built between 1860 and 1924
in retail stores.
Senior design architect in charge of
schematic design.
Jarry Health and Social Care Centre. 7M
6 storey building containing health care
daily clinics, and social services offices .
Senior design architect in charge of
schematic design; design development;
contruction documents; bidding;
construction.
2008
Maintenance of the housing stock of
OMHM: 11 buildings. 8,5M
Roof, envelope and window replacement.
Senior expert architect and project manager
in charge of schematic design; design
development; contruction documents;
bidding; construction.
2007
Delayed maintenance of 40 buildings at
Concordia University. 9,2M
Maintenance analysis of 40 buildings over a
period of 5 years and cost evaluation on the
Sir George Williams and Loyola campus.
Senior expert architect and project manager
in charge of schematic design; design
development; contruction documents.
2006
De l’Eglise commercial centre. 25M
Mixed use complex in Ste-Foy consisting of
18 storey condo tower, an 18 storey office
tower, and 2 storey shopping mall.
Senior design architect in charge of
schematic design; design development.
Fairview Fittings. 4 M
Warehouse and regional distribution centre
and offices in Laval.
Senior design architect in charge of
schematic design; design development;
contruction documents; bidding;
construction.
Expansion of Marie Clarac secondary
school. 5,5M
New gym, classes, multipurpose hall.
Senior architect in charge of schematic
design; design development; contruction
documents; bidding; construction.
2005
De La Concorde metro station2. 40M)
New intermodal station in Laval.
Joseph Skaff was responsible of the
interior design. He also served as lead
reference architect for developing and
monitoring all of interior finishing details.
He designed major architectural features
such as balustrades, stairs, entrance
canopies, floor patterns, decorative glass
divisions, interior lighting fixtures, service
bridges, elevators glass shafts. He worked
on schematic design; design development;
construction documents; coordination with
architecture.
SKILLS
The variety of experience gained over
the last 30 years allows Joseph Skaff a
broader understanding of architectural
ideas. He brings to each project the rigor
and technical expertise, meaning that he
is able to follow any project from concept
all the way through to handover, whilst
giving the highest priority to quality of
execution. His skills include:
• Business development
• Project management
• Feasibility study
• Expertise
• Due diligent study
• Pre-conceptual study
• Schematic design
• Design development
• Construction documents
• Bidding
• Construction
• Post construction services
• Interior design
EXPERIENCE 2001 - 2014
Lemay+MMA. Montreal
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LANGUAGES
spoken and written
English
French
HOBIES
Saxophone
Photography
Painting
Sculpting
SPORTS
Swimming
Volley ball
Basket ball
Bicycle
Rugby
Tennis
Ski
Parc Fairmount appartments. 6,5M
32 units with shops on the ground floor.
Senior design architect in charge of
schematic design; design development;
contruction documents.
Quebecor headquarters. 32M
Concept contest for the expansion of the
company office building on Square Victoria
in downtown Montreal.
Senior design architect in charge of
schematic design; design development.
Soccer stadium of the ARSC. 15M
Senior design architect in charge of
schematic design; design development.
Joêl Bouchard sports center. 10M
Senior design architect in charge of
schematic design; design development.
2004
Angus appartments. 33M
Architect: Antoine Chalhoub
313 rental housing units intended for
retirees with community services including
spa, swimming pool, multipurpose hall.
Senior architect and project manager
in charge of construction documents;
bidding; construction.
2003
SAQ: Expansion of Montréal distribution
center3. 22M
Senior architect in charge of construction
documents;bidding; construction.
Industries Core Competence . 2M
Factory in Drummondville specialized in
production of wooden parts for ski industry.
Senior design architect and project
manager. Schematic design all the way
through construction.
J.L.Freeman headquarters. 2M
Warehouse and regional distribution centre
and offices in Boucherville.
Senior design architect and project
manager. Schematic design all the way
through construction.
During this period, Joseph Skaff shared
his time between teachning architecture
and practicing as architect and interior
designer. In the following selection of most
significant projects, he acted as a lead
architect running his own firm, and getting
involved from pre-concept all the way
through construction.
1998 to 2001
Beit Mery city hall. 7,000 m2
Grey MENA Beirut new multimedia
conference dome. 250 m2
2000
ABC stores celebrating 2001. 300 m2
Ephemeral thematic treatment of facades
for the new year’s celebrations.
Micheline Bitar dental clinic. 300 m2
Bitar travel agency. 410 m2
1999
ABC stores great celebration of the Year
2000. 300 m2
Ephemeral thematic treatment of facades
for the new year’s celebrations.
Grey MENA offices in Cairo. 2,500 m2
Grey MENA offices in Dubai. 3,500 m2
1998
Avanti travel agency. 310 m2
1997
Ein-El-Tine elementary school . 5,850 m2
20 classes.
1996
Kornayel elementary school. 7,300 m2
20 classes.
Zahle slaughterhouse. 18,300 m2
Sheep and cattle 150,000 heads per year.
1995
Grey MENA offices in Beirut. 1050 m2
24K jewelery store. 310 m2
In the following selection of projects,
Joseph Skaff acted as principal partner
and co-founding architect, directing his
own firm, leading and managing teams
and getting involved in all phases from pre-concept
all the way through construction.
Expansion of the custody area of the
Court of Justice in Montreal. 2M
Including new evidence rooms and court
rooms.
Cousineau housing. 9M
126 rental housing units in Montreal.
Camp Edphy International. 9M
Summer camp and sports center in Val
Morin (design development proposal).
Hockey arena in Chissassibi. 7,2M
1000 seats and gyms.
Hockey arena in Whapmagustui. 6M
500 seats and gyms (was not built).
Chissassibi community center. 14M
Including semi olympic swimming pool, 4
bowling alleys, radio and tv studios.
Chissassibi city hall. 4,2M
(design development proposal).
Georges Poitras housing. 5,2M
104 rental housing units in St-Leonard.
Guizot Everett housing. 1,2M
18 rental housing units in Montreal.
Aircraft hangarin St-Hubert. 5,2M
One airplane hangar at St-Hubert airport.
St-Dominique housing. 2,4M
18 rental housing units in Montreal.
Fabre St-Gregoire housing.2,4M
18 rental housing units in Montreal.
Laurentia elementary school. 2M
Expansion of existing school with 6 new
classes, 1 gym and dressing rooms.
EXPERIENCE 1995 - 2001
Independent architect. Beirut
EXPERIENCE 1987 - 1995
Averna Parizeau Skaff. Montreal
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(1) Consortium Lemay+MMA / NFOE / HDR / Yelle Maillé (2) Consortium Lemay+MMA / SGTM (3) Consortium Lemay+MMA / DMG / ABCP