Anna Madeira
Principal

Anna is driven by collaborative problem solving and a desire to create architecture that makes a meaningful and lasting contribution to people and communities. A senior architect with extensive experience guiding large-scale, complex projects from concept through completion, she brings strategic insight, technical understanding and a strong commitment to long-term community value.

As a Principal and BDP’s North American Healthcare Sector Leader, Anna helps shape the growth of the firm’s healthcare practice across the region, building client relationships, guiding sector strategy and supporting the delivery of innovative, people-centred healthcare environments. Her healthcare experience includes the British Columbia Children’s and Women’s Hospital Master Plan and the Queen Elizabeth II Master Plan in Halifax, alongside a broader portfolio spanning housing, mixed-use, senior housing, retail, adaptive reuse and major infrastructure projects.

Anna has also led some of BDP Quadrangle’s most significant community transformation projects, including the redevelopment of Yonge Sheppard Centre, the Downtown Markham master plan, Shoppers World Brampton and the ONroute Service Centres along Ontario’s 400-series highways. Across these projects, she is recognized for balancing innovation and functionality with the complex needs of clients, stakeholders and communities.

Beyond project leadership, Anna is deeply committed to mentorship, professional development and advancing the architectural profession. She is a Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, a member of the Toronto Design Review Panel, past Chair of the Canadian Large Firm Roundtable and Chair of the Canadian Association for the Practice of Architecture. She has also been recognized as a WLI Champion for her commitment to advancing leadership and equity in the profession.