Brigitte
Shim

Brigitte Shim (born 1958) has redefined Canadian contemporary architecture with her sensitive, context-driven designs that integrate sustainability, craft, and landscape. As co-founder of Shim-Sutcliffe Architects, she has created acclaimed projects like the Integral House in Toronto, the Lake Kawagama Retreat, and the Laneway House. Her work is characterized by precise detailing, material richness, and a deep connection to nature, often blending wood, concrete, and steel to achieve warm, immersive environments. A longtime professor at the University of Toronto, Shim continues to influence the next generation of architects, promoting an architecture that is both ecologically responsible and experientially profound.