Please contact Amanda for her full curriculum vitae.
EDUCATION
Master of Architecture [M.Arch.], University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, CA
Bachelor of Environmental Design [B.Env.D.], University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, CA
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
2024 - Present | Rochester Contemporary Art Center [RoCo]
2021 - Present | Royal Architectural Institute of Canada [RAIC]
2018 - Present | Manitoba Association of Architects [MAA]
EMPLOYMENT
TEACHING
2024 - Present | Assistant Professor [Tenure Track], Department of Architecture, Golisano Institute for Sustainability, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY, USA
2024 | Visiting Professor, Faculdade de Arquitetura e Urbanismo, Escola da Cidade, São Paulo, SP, BR
2017 - 2024 | Instructor, Faculty of Architecture, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, CA
2016 - 2017 Teaching Assistant, Faculty of Architecture, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, CA
ARCHITECTURE
2024 - Present | Architect, AREA
2020 - 2023 | Architect, 5468796 Architecture, Winnipeg, MB, CA
2018 - 2020 | Project Manager, Architectural + Engineering Services, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, CA
2017 - 2017 | Designer, David Penner Architect, Winnipeg, MB, CA
2015 - 2016 | Project Coordinator, Nejmark Architect, Winnipeg, MB, CA
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
COURSES
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
ARCH-789 Architecture Special Topics: Northern Design Solutions
ARCH-741 Integrated Building Systems I
ARCH-735 Architecture Studio IV: Integrative
ARCH-731 Architectural Studio I: Site
ESCOLA DA CIDADE
XEPA: Objects of Exchange [Co-Instructor]
UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA
ARCH 7040: Professional Practice [Co-Instructor]
EVAR 4010: Architecture Design Studio 4 in collaboration with CITY 7430: Planning Design 3 - Urban Design [Co-Instructor]
EVAR 4004: Architecture Design Studio 3
EVDS 3710: Experimental Farming Design
EVAR 3012: Architectural Technology Preparation: Structural Concepts
EVIE 3010: Interior Design Studio 3.2
EVIE 3008: Interior Design Studio 3.1
EVAR 3004: Architectural Technology 1: Structural and Sustainable Use of Materials
EVDS 2300: Materials, Structures, and Assemblies
EVDS 1600: Introduction to Environmental Design [Teaching Assistant]
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
RESIDENCIES
2022 | Estúdio Gustavo Utrabo, São Paulo, SP, BR
GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
2024 | Canada Council for the Arts, Explore and Create: Research and Creation
2023 | Faculty of Architecture University of Manitoba Endowment Fund
2022 | Canada Council for the Arts, Explore and Create: Professional Development
2021 | Manitoba Arts Council, Learn: Travel/Professional Development
2018 | Faculty of Architecture University of Manitoba Student Technology Investment Fund
PROJECTS
2025 | XEPA, Pavilion, São Paulo, SP, BR [AREA]
2022 | Hope Alley, Furniture, Main Street Project, Winnipeg, MB, CA [AREA]
2022 | Seating Portal, Furniture, Winnipeg Warming Huts, Main Street Project, Winnipeg, MB, CA [FAUM]
2022 | Treehouse, Pavilion, Sem Parede: Artistas Conquistam os Jardins 1e, Museu Oscar Niemeyer, Curitiba, PR, BR [Gustavo Utrabo]
2017 | Sweet Spot, Pavilion, Rainbow Community Gardens, Winnipeg, MB, CA [Lancelot Coar + FAUM]
COMPETITIONS
2021 | Reflect, Installation, Cool Gardens, The Forks, Winnipeg, MB, CA [Carlos Rueda + FAUM] [Honorable Mention]
2021 | Seating Portal, Furniture, Winnipeg Warming Huts, Main Street Project, Winnipeg, MB, CA [FAUM]
2021 | Sharing Circle, Furniture, Winnipeg Warming Huts, Thunderbird House, Winnipeg, MB, CA [FAUM]
2018 | In[STALL]ation, Pavilion, Winnipeg Design Festival, The Forks, Winnipeg, MB, CA [FAUM]
2017 | The Bench, Furniture, Winnipeg Design Festival, The Forks, Winnipeg, MB, CA [FAUM]
EXHIBITIONS
2024 | Coptic Creations, Pool Room Gallery, Winnipeg, MB, CA
2023 | Object, Furniture, Pool Room Gallery, Winnipeg, MB, CA
2022 | Experimental Farming: Design Solutions for Food Insecurity, Publication, Pool Room Gallery, Winnipeg, MB, CA
2018 | Urban Media Lab, The Hudson’s Bay Company, Winnipeg, MB, CA [FAUM]
2017 | Urban Media Lab, Actual Gallery, Winnipeg, MB, CA [FAUM]
PUBLICATIONS
2025 | Reis, Amanda. Experimental Farming: Design Solutions for Food Insecurity. [Book] [In Progress]
2022 | Reis, Amanda. “Experimental Farming Design.” UMToday: 2022. [Newspaper]
PRESS
2021 | Thorpe, Ryan. “Other Nations are Finding Effective Ways to Address Homelessness.” Winnipeg Free Press: 2021. [Newspaper]
2021 | “Un structure architecturale pour les sans-abri de Winnipeg.” ICI: 2021. [Télévision]
2021 | Poirier, Vincent, “De l’architecture sur glass à Winnipeg.” Hors Québec TVA: 2021. [Télévision]
2017 | “Rainbow Gardens Supports Immigrant Families.” UM Today: 2017. [Newspaper]
2017 | “Quirky Public Bench Designs Offer More than Just a Place to Sit.” Metro News: 2017. [Newspaper]
PRESENTATIONS AND CONFERENCES
2020 | Panelist, Next School, Atmosphere Conference, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, CA
AWARDS
2017 | Cibinel Design Achievement Award
SERVICE EXPERIENCE
COMMITTEES
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
2024 - Present | Vignelli Center for Design Studies Advisory Board
2024 - Present | Global Education Committee
2024 - Present | Golisano Institute for Sustainability Council
2024 - Present | Department of Architecture Council
2024 - Present | Curriculum Committee
2024 - Present | Academic Standing Committee
2024 - Present | Recruitment and Admissions Committee
2024 - Present | Immersion Planning Committee
UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA
2023 - 2024 | Department of Interior Design Council
2022 - 2024 | Architectural Technology Committee
2017 - 2024 | Department of Architecture Council
2017 - 2018 | Assistant Professor Search Committee
GRANTS
2018 | 10X20X20, Faculty of Architecture University of Manitoba Endowment Fund
2018 | MAA Meet and Greet, Faculty of Architecture University of Manitoba Endowment Fund
2018 | C.A.S.T. Mixer, Faculty of Architecture University of Manitoba Endowment Fund
EVENTS
2024 | Peer Reviewer, Repair, 113th Annual Meeting, Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture ACSA
ARCHITECTURE EXPERIENCE
PROJECTS
5468796 ARCHITECTURE
1702 Quadra Street, Multi-Family Residential Building, New Construction, Victoria, BC, CA
3319 Douglas Street, Multi-Family Residential Building, New Construction, Saanich, BC, CA
822 Catherine Street, Multi-Family Residential Building, New Construction, Victoria, BC, CA
200 Portage Avenue, Office Building, Exterior and Interior Renovation, Winnipeg, MB, CA
500 Lagimodiere Boulevard, Daycare, Interior Renovation, Winnipeg, MB, CA
DAVID PENNER ARCHITECT
Kelvin High School, Active Living Centre, Addition, Winnipeg, MB, CA
Shaftesbury High School, Active Living Centre, Interior Renovation, Winnipeg, MB, CA
1183 Grosvenor Avenue, Single-Family Home, Addition and Interior Renovation, Winnipeg, MB, CA
NATIONALITIES
Canadian and Portuguese
LANGUAGES
English [Proficient], French [Competent], Portuguese [Beginner], and Spanish [Beginner]