ALASTAIR WHITEWOLF
Partner, Senior Technologist & Designer
alastair@rjhill.ca
613-890-0435
Alastair is an award winning designer of Huron Coach House in 2021 and the Carruthers Cottages in 2019. He has extensive architectural technology experience having worked in the field since 2001, and combines a valuable mix of technical expertise and creative passion to successfully manage projects through all stages, from schematic design to final occupancy. He previously worked as a Senior Technologist and Job Captain for Douglas Hardie Architect in Ottawa. Alastair has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Guelph and an Architectural Technician Diploma from Algonquin College. He specializes in mid-rise and high-rise condos, low rise wood-frame apartments, planned unit developments and urban infill housing, in addition to possessing wide-ranging experience in large custom homes and renovations, mid-rise office buildings, base building retail, and heritage renovations.
JONATHAN HARRIS
Office Manager (Approvals & Project Coordination)
jonathan@rjhill.ca
Jonathan brings detailed organization and administration to the team as Office Manager, tracking the progress of projects and client accounts, as well as assisting in business and strategic planning. Jonathan manages staffing, contracts, and holds our team together, in addition to being a proficient technical writer and junior technologist with an educational background in civil engineering. Jonathan assists with municipal approvals, acting as office file lead for planning applications including Site Plan, Rezoning, Severance, Minor Variance and Urban Design Review, while growing an ever increasing knowledge of Ottawa's zoning and planning processes.
MARCEL PELLETIER
Intern Architect (Drafting & Site Review)
marcel@rjhill.ca
Marcel has been professionally involved in architecture since 1998. Having obtained an Architectural Technology diploma, he pursued and successfully completed his Bachelor of Architecture in 2003 from Université Laval. He worked with Douglas Hardie Architect for nearly 15 years as an Intermediate Technologist, Designer, and Project Leader. Marcel has recently worked for the AFGM Architects Consortium as Quality Assurance & Field Reviewer on the iconic West Block Project, future home of the country's House of Commons. Marcel has a wealth of experience in construction site review.
Samieh Sarjamee
Architect
samieh@rjhill.ca
Samieh was a creative architect at Roderick Lahey Architect Inc. in Ottawa, known for blending innovative design with practical, client-focused solutions. With a background in environmental engineering, she brings a sustainable approach to every project, from high-rise and mid-rise residential developments to luxury homes and commercial spaces.
Proficient in Revit, BIM, AutoCAD, and 3D visualization tools, Samieh leads projects from concept through construction, collaborating closely with clients, consultants, and municipal approval bodies. She has extensive experience navigating Site Plan Control and Urban Design Review processes, ensuring designs meet regulatory requirements while maintaining creative vision.
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A member of the Ontario Association of Architects and a contributor to architectural research and publications, Samieh combines technical expertise, artistic skill, and innovative problem-solving to deliver projects that are functional, sustainable, and visually striking. Fluent in English and Farsi, she brings a global perspective to every local project.
MIRJA REID
Junior Urban Planner & GIS Analyst
mirja@rjhill.ca
Mirja is originally from Ottawa. She graduated with her Bachelors of Urban Planning and a Minor in Geospatial Technologies from Concordia University in Montreal where she studied urban phenomena including sprawl, gentrification, and changes in greenhouse gas emissions. Mirja provides expertise in planning approvals through site analysis and zoning review, as well as assists Rosaline in working with municipalities to analyze context and regulations in order to better meet their housing targets with 'missing middle' infill. She is interested in understanding and communicating urban trends through mapping and GIS, and using spatial data analysis to help solve urban problems.
ABIGAIL HUDYMA
Intern Architect (Drafting & Site Review)
abigail@rjhill.ca
Abigail is a recent graduate from Laurentian University, where she received her Masters in Architecture (M.Arch) and Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS). Past experience in the field includes time spent in architectural practice, research, and advocacy roles. In her completed thesis on the topic of equine architecture, Abigail built upon a niche area of design through primary research and community engagement processes. At RJH, she provides support on projects through the preparation of design and construction drawings, 3D models, and architectural renderings. Her knowledge of multiple industry standard softwares guides this work.
ROSALINE HILL
Principal Architect, Senior Planner, Development Consultant
rosaline@rjhill.ca
613-853-2822
Rosaline Hill is a multi-award-winning architect and registered professional planner with over 25 years of experience in housing, design, and community development. In 2011, she founded RJH Architecture + Planning, later expanding into development consulting. Her work bridges architecture, planning, and market dynamics, with a focus on missing middle housing, multi-unit low-rise design, and strategies for complete communities.
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With more than a decade of housing research, Rosaline has become a leader in understanding how planning and design intersect with housing market realities. In 2020, she founded Walkable Ottawa, an initiative dedicated to shaping healthier, more connected neighbourhoods. She also founded Ottawa Cohousing, which equips people with the tools and expertise to build new homes and cohouse communities together.
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These initiatives led to the launch of BuildingIN, a national program that equips municipalities with evidence-based housing forecasts and growth management strategies to unlock low-rise infill opportunities across Canada. Today, Rosaline continues to drive innovation at the leading edge of multi-unit, low-rise housing design, while building a practice that expands both the number of doors delivered and the communities strengthened.
February 2022 Ottawa Cititzen article: "Ottawa's Urban Champion"
IAN MORROW
Program Manager (BuildingIN)
ian@buildingin.ca
Originally from Ottawa, Ontario, Ian built a dynamic career that bridges hospitality, project management, and branding. After earning a degree in History and Psychology from the University of Ottawa, he pursued his culinary passion at chef's school in Stratford, Ontario. He then went on to help open a successful restaurant and earned his Red Seal certification, establishing a strong foundation in the food and hospitality industry. In 2014, he moved to Victoria, BC, where he managed a high-performing restaurant in a popular hotel and later contributed to the launch of another restaurant that has since grown into a thriving franchise. Eager to expand his skills beyond the kitchen, Ian returned to school in 2019 to complete an Advanced Project Management certification. This transition led him into the world of branding and marketing, where he worked as a project manager for an award-winning studio in Sidney, BC. There, he specialized in brand redesign, website development, and social media campaigns, helping clients bring their visions to life. In 2022, Ian and his family returned to Ottawa to be closer to loved ones. He continues to bring his diverse background and project management expertise to new opportunities, combining creativity, strategy, and a passion for building meaningful experiences.
ALISON DRAINIE
Junior Urban Planner (BuildingIN & Communications)
alison@buildingin.ca
​Originally from Toronto, Alison has lived in Waterloo, Montreal and Ottawa with each city bringing a distinctly different lens, which has added to her interest and passion for the forces behind what attracts people to different places. She is deeply interested in strategic policy development to create more vibrant and sustainable communities, ones that champion the human-scale and prioritize people over cars. She graduated with a degree in Urban Planning from the University of Waterloo with a focus in environmental and transportation planning. She’s helped manage station design reviews for the Eglinton Crosstown LRT in Toronto and supported projects with community engagement and environmental protection efforts, including the Gordie Howe International Bridge and the vivaNext Rapid Transitway in York Region. Prior to her current role with RJH working on BuildingIN and municipal planning approvals, she worked as a communications specialist and managed engagement campaigns for a variety of multinational brands.
