Edmonton architect Tom Sutherland, 53, died in a tragic ski accident while vacationing in Fernie, B.C. with his family on April 2, 2015.

Tom joined Dialog in 1997 and became managing principal of the Edmonton office in 2008. His professional contributions have had a significant impact both locally and nationally. He left his mark on projects across the province including Kaye Edmonton Clinic, Royal Alexandra Hospital Robbins Pavilion, NAIT’s HP Centre and Spartan/Petro-Canada Centre, and the upcoming NorQuest College North Learning Centre. Tom led the creation of the Prairie Design Awards, and was leading the Alberta Association of Architects Practice Entity Task Force to restructure the way architecture and interior design practices are constituted in Alberta.

In addition to the numerous organizations Tom personally supported, he also served as a board member to external organizations such as Capital City Savings (now Servus Credit Union) and Global Design Alliance (a North American based alliance of design firms).

Sutherland is survived by his wife and four children.