Casey Tosheff
Senior Associate
ARIDO, IDC, NCIDQ
Location
Toronto
Sector
Healthcare
Design and architecture’s ability to benefit humanity inspired me to become an Interior Designer at Parkin. While healthcare design may not be easy or glamorous, it is the one avenue of design that will impact everyone’s life at some point. The intricate process of designing these facilities can be daunting, yet patients often face far greater challenges. It is our compassion for these individuals in their time of need that motivates me to create exceptional built environments.
Biography
Casey embodies a profound passion for interior design that resonates through her creation of award-winning healthcare environments. Her approach seamlessly blends a deep consideration for occupants’ health and well-being with a methodical, research-based methodology.
As a Senior Designer, Casey plays a pivotal and multifaceted role across various healthcare projects. Her responsibilities range from conceptualization and planning to preparing contract documents and overseeing construction.
Casey also makes significant contributions to the next generation, mentoring and nurturing the growth of students, interns, and junior designers. Her commitment to thoughtful design and knowledge-sharing underscores her invaluable contribution to Parkin’s ethos of innovation and excellence in healthcare design.
Past speaking engagements
Present: Interior Design Student Mentoring – Ryerson University; George Brown College; Sheridan College; International Academy OF Design & Technology
2011 Participated in Humanscale round table decision – ergonomics in Healthcare led by Dr. Alan Hedge
2011 – 2012 Ryerson Interior Design Alumni Association – fundraising for Ryerson Interior Design Student education related awards
2012 Ryerson Career Night – careers in healthcare Design presentation
2015 Ryerson school of Interior Design – guest speaker for Healthcare Design
2017 Interior Design Thesis – mentor Sheridan College
Awards & recognition
2015 Behavioral Healthcare, Specialty Hospital/Medical Center – Award of Merit, (JV aTRR) | Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care, St. Thomas, ON
2015 Behavioral Healthcare, Specialty Hospital/Medical Center –Honorable Mention, (JV aTRR) | Parkwood Institute Mental Health Care Building, London, ON
2015 London & District Construction Association – Project Excellence Award, (JV aTRR) | Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care, St. Thomas, ON
2015 London & District Construction Association – Project Excellence Award, (JV aTRR) | Parkwood Institute Mental Health Care Building, London, ON
2014 International Mental Health Design Award, International Academy for Design and Health, (JV aTRR) | The Southwest Regional Forensic Mental Health Centre, St. Thomas, ON
2013 Institutional Building Achievement Award – Don Smith Commercial Building Awards, (JV aTRR) | The Southwest Regional Forensic Mental Health Centre, St. Thomas, ON
2010 International Academy for Design & Health Awards, International Interior Design – High Commendation, (in association with Array Healthcare Facilities Solutions) | Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio
2010 American School & University, Educational Interiors Showcase – Bronze Citation Award, (in association with Array Healthcare Facilities Solutions) | Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio