Bio:

Maryam Mohajer is a great OAA-licensed Senior Architect, and Associate at MJMA with over 25 years of experience leading complex architectural projects. For the past 12 years, she has specialized in the planning and design of sport facilities and community centres across Ontario. She is dedicated to creating sustainable, community-focused environments and delivering innovative design solutions through collaboration with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.​

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How did you first learn about architecture and when did you decide that built environment profession was an area of interest for you?

From an early age, I loved drawing and creating by hand. A high-school internship with an architect sparked my passion for the field and confirmed architecture as the perfect way to combine creativity with design.

 

What do you do?

I am a designer, problem solver, and mentor, passionate about creating places that bring people together. Through architecture and community development, I connect design excellence with the needs and aspirations of the communities we serve.

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What excites you in the work you do?

One of the greatest rewards of architecture is seeing an idea evolve from a sketch into a place that serves and inspires people. Being part of that journey, while solving complex challenges through design, continues to excite me.

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Who or what inspires you professionally?

What inspires me most is knowing that the work I do has a meaningful impact on peoples’ lives. Equally inspiring are the people I work with everyday, whose passion, collaboration, and dedication continually challenge me to grow and do my best.

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What is your proudest professional accomplishment or achievement?

I am proud to have contributed to the award-winning McMaster University Student HUB and Fitness Expansion. As building envelope specialist, I helped create a high-performing facility that enriches student life and community connection.

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Featured Project Name: 

McMaster University Student HUB & PULSE Fitness Centre

 

Featured Project Location: 

Hamilton, Ontario

 

Featured Project Completion Date: 

2023

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Role in Featured Project: 

Senior Architect

 

Featured Project Description:

Consisting of an addition and renovation on a constrained site at McMaster University’s Hamilton campus, the Student HUB and PULSE Fitness Centre brings together student life and wellness services, athletics, and recreation under one roof.

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Photography Credit:

Scott Norsworthy