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Our designers each possess an
excellent list of credentials and unique talents that allow them to work
in multiple media and styles. This ensures that your design is born of
education, experience and vision.
We are pleased to mention that,
all of our Designers, have been certified by, the
National Kitchen
and Bath Association
(NKBA). This Association of Kitchen and Bath Design professionals, is
completely focused and dedicated to continuous education as a means to
keep it’s members at the top of their field. It is imperative that, as
the living environments we create evolve, we stay “ahead of the curve”. By dealing with a Certified
Kitchen Designer
(CKD), you know that education, understanding and professionalism are
part of the package.
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Patricia
M. Swalander, CMKBD:
- 1st Place, Kitchen
Design - Kitchen & Bath Business Magazine
- 8 Merit Awards -
Calgary Home and Garden Show
- Merit Awards, NKBA
- Past President and
Chapter Representative of NKBA Prairie Provinces
- NKBA Board of
Governors, Board of Chapter Representative, Ad Hoc Canadian
Parity Subcommittee, KBIS subcommittee
- Honorable Mention -
NKBA Design Contest
- Runner Up - SubZero
Design Contest
- Design work published
in numerous magazines and newspapers
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Pat has over
thirty years experience in the kitchen design industry. She is a
Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer and has won many awards for
her work. She is also author of many articles in industry publications
and consumer magazines, published in American Homestyle magazine, Great
American Kitchens, Kitchens by Professional Designers, and Custom
Designed Interiors.
Pat has
also taught courses on Kitchen & Bath Planning, and Renovations,
for Continuing Education. Was a presenter at KBIS on Home Office
Design, presented seminars on Home Office Design to industry
clients and for the public at the Home and Garden Show.
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Christine Salas, CKD, DID:
Christine started her career with a Diploma of Interior Design from
Mount Royal College. With that, she spent the next several years
working for one of Calgary's top mainstream/custom cabinet
companies. During her tenure there, she attained her CKD
designation, which she maintains to this day. Her experience,
dedication and good nature make her an integral part of the
Heartwood team
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Oscar Fonseca, CKD, B Industrial Design:
Oscar moved to Canada a few years ago with a formal University
education as an Industrial Designer, and has now completed his CKD
certification. Although trained as an industrial designer, his
passion lies in the kitchen (he does most of the cooking at
home...at least that is what he tells us!). He is a whiz in computer
assisted design, as well as a gifted artist. His hand drawn concepts
are often all people need in order to "see" their new environments
come to life. On top of all that, he became a Canadian Citizen in
2007!
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Carl Schmolinsky, CKD, CBD:
Carl has been designing kitchens, baths and home offices for over
twenty years, and now specializes in designing NET kitchens only.
Carl is adept in auto-CAD, and is always looking to improve the
design as the process unfolds. His meticulous nature is well suited
to our strict design standards, and our high quality products.
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Robert Sadler:
- Past member Calgary Academy of
Chefs & Cooks
- Past NKBA Chapter VP
Communications
- Past President of NKBA Chapter
- Current NKBA Chapter
Representative
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usually the first point of contact with our clients. His role is to
determine what services are needed, which designer will best fit the
project, and what products will be utilized to accomplish the
clients goals. Robert has spent many years in the kitchen industry,
in various capacities. He spent several years as the Western
Regional Sales Manager for Thermador. Later, as the Marketing
Manager and Technical Design Advisor for the Sub-Zero/Wolf National
showroom in Alberta, he became involved with the NKBA and the CACC,
and followed this new path the Heartwood. His experience gives him
extensive knowledge of the many kitchen products available in the
market, and and excellent understanding of the functional placement
of kitchen equipment, as well as residential ventilation issues. Robert is
currently working on his AKBD accreditation, as well as looks forward to
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