With great sorrow and heavy hearts
we announce the passing of Partner Gabriela Estrada, at age 54, on September 17, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. Gabriela was an exceptional architect, mentor, and leader. Gabriela's journey began in Monterrey, Mexico, where she nurtured her love for architecture. After graduating with her Bachelor of Architecture from the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education in 1991, she began a career in Mexico before moving to Canada in 1998, where she joined CORE Architects.
At CORE, Gabriela's career flourished. She worked on various projects, from single-family homes to condominiums and restaurants. In 2001, she became the key contact for MAC Cosmetics when CORE was appointed the Architect of Record for the brand. Her leadership was instrumental in fostering an 18-year relationship with MAC, overseeing 1,300 retail deployments internationally, and significantly contributing to the growth of CORE's retail studio.
In 2006, Gabriela became an Associate at CORE, and in 2018 she became Partner. As Director of the retail studio, she led with passion, dedication and a commitment to delivering amazing client experiences. Under her leadership, the retail studio grew to over 1,500 rollouts globally and over 1.3 million square feet of retail space designed.
Gabriela's life and career were defined by her incredible talent, hard work and ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues. Her contribution to the firm will be felt for years to come by those who had the fortune of working with her.
A beloved wife and mother of two children, Gabriela will be deeply missed by her family, friends, colleagues, and the countless lives she touched throughout her life.
Donations in memory of Gabriela can be made to the Princess Margaret Cancer Center at: https://supportthepmcf.ca/ui/DonateNow/donations/start
Principal at Diamond Schmitt Architects, Co-Chair City of Toronto Design Review Panel
4 个月To the CORE team, and Gabriella’s family - my sincere and deepest condolences. Very sorry to hear of your loss. May her design successes and profound impact on her community help you find some solace at this difficult time.
Founding Partner at mackaywong
5 个月My thoughts and sincere condolences are with Gaby's family and the Core family too during these difficult days of loss. Her impact and influence on so many clients and young professionals will continue to shape the world in positive ways for years to come.
Associate, Director of Interior Design at Hariri Pontarini Architects
5 个月So very sad to hear this terrible news. Working with Gabby at Core was a true pleasure. Her kindness and calm, easy going professionalism will always be remembered. My thoughts are with her family, friends and Core Architects family as well.?
Mechanical Engineer at AVCON Engineering PC
5 个月My condolonces to Gabriela’s family and friends. She was a pleasure to work with.
OCT Licenced Teacher in Ontario, French language coach
5 个月Deeply saddened to hear about Gaby's passing. I will never forget her strong leadership and passionate dedication to Architecture. I am far to be the only one impacted and deeply inspired by Gaby's leadership as a woman. My sincere condolences to her dear family that she loved so much, and her colleagues at CORE. She will be greatly missed. May she rest in peace. Praying for her family and colleagues to stay strong during these times of hardship ??