Sue Courtenay, Principal, VIVIDARCH
Creativity has always been a part of my life. Architecture became the perfect medium where problem-solving, innovation, and beauty intersect. Through VIVIDARCH, I’ve built a practice dedicated to delivering sustainable, future-ready, high-performance buildings - spaces that are as functional as they are pleasing.
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With over 30 years of experience in architecture, design, and construction, I lead VIVIDARCH as a full-service studio providing end-to-end project delivery. Our strength lies in our ability to listen and our commitment to meeting our clients' needs. Our trusted network of collaborators, which includes civil and structural engineers, MEP consultants, surveyors, inspectors, contractors, and skilled artisans, is united by a shared commitment to quality and excellence. Together, we guide our clients from the first sketch to final construction.
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My academic foundation includes a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) from the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) and an MBA from the University of the West Indies. I am a registered architect in Belize (APAB), a LEED Green Associate, and an International Associate of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
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My experience spans Belize, the wider Caribbean (including Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Dominica), and the USA. I’ve served as Senior Project Manager and Team Lead on major public and private sector projects, including internationally funded initiatives supported by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), European Union, and UNOPS.
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At VIVIDARCH, our mission is simple: to design buildings and spaces that perform beautifully today and for generations to come.
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