OUR VALUES
"...The T.i. STUDIOS team is committed, hardworking and thorough in their approach. The senior staff stay involved in all projects from start to finish and ensure everything is documented and tracked right down to the final defieciency walk-through. They stay organized and promote open communication and efficiency while remaining open to feedback in order to ensure the best process possible and final product."
LEGACY CORPORATE MENTORSHIP FRAMEWORK.
DEDICATION TO MENTORSHIP AND KNOWLEDGE-SHARING
In the ever-evolving landscape of architecture, nurturing talent and building a legacy are pivotal. As a Senior Registered Architect, our owner, Heather Barnsley, champions the establishment of a robust Corporate Mentorship Framework within our firm, intertwining the principles of internships, collaborative groups, and the aspiration to create a legacy firm.
The Corporate Mentorship Framework is a structured program tailored to foster the growth of emerging Architects, Interior Designers, Project Managers, and Technologists while also preserving the knowledge and values that define our firm. Internal collaborative groups form the cornerstone of this framework; they serve as incubators of knowledge sharing. By bringing together associated staff of all levels, these groups foster a culture of teamwork, where diverse perspectives converge to address complex project challenges and propel our firm forward.
Student Internships, another vital aspect of the framework, offers aspiring industry staff hands-on experience under the guidance of seasoned mentors in the field. Through mentorship, mentees gain insights, refine their skills, and contribute to real-world projects, laying the groundwork for their professional journey.
At its essence, the Corporate Mentorship Framework aligns with our vision of creating a legacy firm. This framework not only strengthens our present but also lays the foundation for a lasting impact on the architectural landscape.
INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
RECONCILIATION THROUGH EDUCATION
Prior to becoming an Architect, owner, Heather Barnsley was a teacher; her first position as a High School Teacher was at Peepeekisis Cree Nation in Saskatchewan. Heather’s underlying core values as an Architect and Business Owner stem back to her experiences as a teacher; one of T.i. STUDIOS’ corporate mission is to promote empowerment through mentorship, knowledge, and education. This mission is fostered internally, but also exuded externally to clients and the community at large.
Starting in 2023, Heather began talks with a Saskatchewan Indigenous Groups to establish an internship initiative that would bring Indigenous youth into the firm for summer work terms. It was during these discussions that Heather learned the pool of Indigenous youth with training in the Architectural field was limited. As a result of this discovery, the internship talks pivoted to a discussion surrounding the reason behind this void. “Why is the pool of Indigenous youth so limited in our Architectural industry?”
The answer: exposure.
During brainstorming sessions, it was determined that many of the youth did not realize the potential opportunities for them in the field of Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, Project Management, and Architectural Technologies because their exposure to industry Mentors, Leaders, and Curriculum was limited. Thus, a new idea blossomed, and the talks quickly turned to creating an educational curriculum that would introduce the Architectural Industry to Saskatchewan Indigenous youth through Educational Channels. It was decided that the Curriculum would be prepared by a collective group comprised of industry professionals, educational professionals, and Indigenous Collectives.