Justine Bowles

Justine believes in an Architecture that considers the context and surroundings of a place to create projects which embrace the landscape, history and character of the communities in which we practice.

A Partner with zzap Consulting Inc., architecture and planning firm located in Dartmouth NS, Justine is passionate about creating built spaces that contribute to the unique fabric of Atlantic Canada’s towns and cities. She understands the responsibility of the architect to establish trusted relationships and ultimately deliver functional, enduring, and beautiful design.

Justine has led a variety of architectural projects ranging from multi-family, commercial and site planning design, to renovation and remediation projects. With experience throughout North America, she has developed an understanding of building technologies of varying climates. Most recently, Justine has refined her expertise in Heritage renovation and development, with her work focusing on the balance of the craftmanship and detail of Heritage properties and the contemporary character of new design. Throughout her career, Justine has been drawn to projects with an emphasis on collaboration and she prides herself in providing positive built-form outcomes for both her clients and the community.

Justine holds a Master of Architecture degree from the Dalhousie University School of Architecture and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from St. Francis Xavier University. Before joining zzap, Justine worked at award winning firms in Yellowknife, New York, and most recently, in Halifax at Kassner Goodspeed Architects.