Born in Sarajevo, Former Yugoslavia in 1972. Studied Architecture at universities of Sarajevo and Belgrade. Immigrated to Canada in 1996. Worked with Cohlmeyer Architecture from 1996 - 2007 [Associate]. Received Master of Architecture from the University of Manitoba in 2003. Co-founded 5468796 Architecture with Johanna Hurme in 2007, now an internationally renowned 20+ person firm. Past projects include Old Market Square Stage, 62M [Flying Saucer / UFO], Avenue Building on Portage, RAILSIDE concept plan development at the FORKS. Globally recognized as one of 21 architectural offices to watch in 21st century. In Canada honoured with six Governor General’s Medals in Architecture. In addition to numerous shortlists and category wins in 2014 5468796 won the Future Building of the Year at WAF. Co-curated Migrating Landscapes in 2012 Canada’s official entry to the Venice Biennale in Architecture. Active board member with the Van Alan Institute International Council of Design Leaders and the Partners Program at the University of Manitoba Faculty of Architecture. Teaches architectural theory and design at the University of Manitoba, held a Morgenstern chair position at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago and taught at the Harvard University, University of Toronto, and University de Montréal. Named Fellow of Royal Architectural Institute of Canada in 2017. Initiated and co-created a number of local design celebrating events and programs — On the Boards, the Forks Warming Huts international design competition and the RAIC 2014 Architecture Fringe Festival — all of which foster public appreciation of architecture. Key contributor to Winnipeg’s design culture, and an energetic ambassador for Canadian architecture in the global sphere. Helped shape the current architectural landscape of Winnipeg, Canada, and beyond by engaging the public through built work and advocacy projects at 5468796 Architecture.