Our Team

Lucas graduated from Algonquin College in the Architectural Technologist program and has been working for HD&P since 2018. Since Starting with us, Lucas has learned and experienced many different aspects of the construction industry and applies that knowledge with care and diligence. He also has his Small Building BCIN and Legal BCIN.

Lucas is a team player and is always willing to help out and share his ideas. He is looking forward to meeting new clients and help them navigate through the process.

In his free time, Lucas enjoys spending time with his family and friends, as well as being active which can include working out, rock climbing, being outdoors and playing team sports. He also enjoys trying new restaurants and new foods.

Anne uses her flair for organization to keep us on track with our schedule, finances and myriad of other aspects, contributing  to the smooth running of HD&P. Having run her own specialty painting and colour consulting business for over 30 years, she has developed a keen sense of interior spaces, which is growing into a great appreciation for architecture. She has a natural ability to create authentic connections with our clients – and our team – and is genuinely interested in helping them through our processes, from the first contact through to the building permit issuance.

In her spare time, Anne loves to spend time with loved ones, and is passionate about dancing and expressing her creativity through fiber arts, painting, encaustic and printing.

Since founding Hamel Design in 2001, Hamel Design Inc. in 2011 and now HD&P in 2017, Jacques Hamel has been a leader on a range of contemporary house and building designs, winning a number of prestigious awards for his work.  Most recently, his firm was honoured twice at the 2015-2016 Ottawa Housing Design Awards, receiving honours for two distinct and unique projects; and now a 2017 finalist in 3 categories.

Inspired by design challenges, Jacques finds unique solutions that reflect our clients’ dreams meeting their vision and need.  Texture, beauty and colour hallmark his work as he combines form with function in imaginative modern designs. In his works “Being able to design architectural spaces that invite go to the website leisure and inspire thought, while creating comfort in open spaces, is a privilege.” His area of expertise includes sustainable modern design, residential innovative infill solutions and creative unique custom home.

In his spare time Jacques was a guest instructor with the Architectural Faculty at Carleton University and has been a panel member of the bi-annual Project Critique of undergraduate, and graduate projects at Algonquin College.  He also is an avid print maker and is a member of the Ottawa Gatineau Printmakers Cooperative.

Born in Montreal and raised in Ottawa, Jacques studied Architecture at Carleton University and the Technical University of Nova Scotia and continues at Algonquin College and the Ottawa School of Art.  After working in the field for several years, Jacques returned to Carleton University to teach design as a guest design studio professor.  During this early period in his career, Jacques was appointed by the City of Ottawa Council as Chairman of the Local Advisory Committee for Architectural Conservation (LACAC) and later as the Chairman of the Committee of Adjustment, a position that he occupied for 3 terms.  With the establishment of his own firm and as a member of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association, Jacques has been honoured many times with awards for his work within the housing and design industry.

Johnny is an accomplished and experienced architect working as an Architectural Designer with HD&P. He holds a master’s degree in architecture and is certified by the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB). He joined the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) Canada as an Intern Architect in 2022 and is on his way to becoming a fully licensed Architect. Before moving to Canada, Johnny has been a Licensed and registered Architect with the Order of Engineers and Architects (OEA) in Lebanon since 2015.

He has an impressive record in designing and delivering a wide range of projects, including new buildings, additions, and renovations, finding innovative ways of using new and existing spaces, in a variety of industries including high-end residential, industrial, commercial, institutional, landscaping, interior design, exhibitions, and project management.

His master’s degree thesis – “Beyond Form and Function: The Social Responsibility of Architecture in Addressing Human Needs and Community Issues” – discusses the relationship between architecture and society, and how to resolve the social-human related problems with architecture.

He has an active lifestyle, appreciating quality time with friends, playing music, exploring arts, enjoying outdoor activities, globe-trotting, meeting new people, and playing sports such as basketball.

Johnny contributes his knowledge, passion and further develops his skills and expertise in the field of architecture with the HD&P family.