Christina Bremer
NCIDQ, ARIDO, LEEP AP, BCIN
Professor, Honours Bachelor of Interior Design
Biography
Christina (Christy) has been a faculty member at Georgian College from 2001-18, with a return to campus in 2023. In her current role, she’s responsible for the third -year Design Studio course, providing insight and experience into corporate interior design that supports program objectives and curriculum learning outcomes. Christy also runs a full-service interior design firm, founded in 2003. Located in Barrie, the studio supports projects throughout Georgian Bay and Simcoe County area.
Christy is formally educated in Interior Design from Academy of Design with 27+ years experience in the interior design field and specialties in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and construction science. She’s best known for creating authentic, functional and environmentally friendly spaces in the residential, commercial, hospitality and medical fields. She prides herself on her attention to detail, eye for quality and love for working with local craftspeople.
Christy has had the privilege of engaging with past interior design graduates at Georgian and believes industry mentorship is key to supporting the next generation of designers be successful in the interior design field.
I believe in the power of design to transform people’s daily life. A great project is one that is designed to evolve over time while continuing to support the people who use the space. Each project should speak to the human condition as it reflects the spirit and light of the people who use them.
Christina Bremer
- Interior Design diploma, International Academy of Design and Visual Arts, Toronto ON, 1996
- Registered Active Member with the Association of Registered Interior Designers (ARIDO)
- Interior Designers of Canada (IDC)
- National Council Qualifications for Interior Designers (NCIDQ)
- Building Code Identification Number (BCIN) – legal, house, small building, large building and building systems
- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Advanced Professional (AP)
- Volunteer, Academic Advisory Council for Interior Design program, Georgian College
- Volunteer member, Downtown Barrie Improvement Advisory Board
- Board member for City of Barrie Downtown Improvement, 2022
- Sandbox project lead for Barrie Business Development Center, 2019
- LEED Homes Award, 2012
- NCIDQ Mentor, 2010-21
- Green Homes TV, 2008-10
- Make a Wish Canada “wish granted”, 2004
- Canada Blooms Showcase, 2004
- Ontario Recycling Award, 2000
Research interests
- Design strategies for creating adaptive and inclusive public spaces within our communities
- Standardize healthy interior specifications for finishes and construction materials
- Interactive art within healing environments