Duncan Higgins

Biography

Duncan studied at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, Glasgow, receiving a Bachelor of Architecture (Honours) in 1997 and a Diploma in Architecture in 1998. He became a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects and ARB in 2000. Since joining Diamond Schmitt in 2002, Duncan has expanded his particular expertise in sports architecture, while also developing considerable expertise in the design of academic buildings.

He has led projects through all stages of design, from concept to construction.  Notable academic projects include the Computer Science and Engineering Building at the University of Michigan and the OPG Engineering Building at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. As Project Manager for the multi-sport Varsity Centre at the University of Toronto, Duncan oversaw the regeneration of a critical interface between campus and the fabric of the city. Duncan also led the design for the Varsity Centre Pavilion and the Ronald Joyce Stadium at McMaster University. Currently, Duncan is Project Manager for the SickKids Research and Learning Tower in Toronto.  This 21-storey, cutting-edge facility will provide labs and an education hub for 2,000 leading pediatric researchers in downtownToronto.