04/22/2026
Hello Station friends,
I'd like to introduce you to Duff Ryan, Principal architect of Ryan Company Architect Inc., who accepted the Station's "Excellence in Conservation Award" from the Governor General Edith Dumont on April 17th, 2026.
Duffy began work on the Station's renovation in 2022 with owner Mel Peddie, where together they created the vision for an adaptive use of the Station.
Duff led the building alterations design, rezoning, committee of adjustment, ONR agreements and permitting and provided all necessary drawings for the various spaces, converting the rail baggage room and waiting areas into housing.
Duff applied his philosophy "don't take more than you need, just that what is necessary to sustain"., with this, his approach maximized small footprint spaces for very functional and spacious layouts.
If you know Duffy, you know he has an innate ability to stick handle tough situations. From ONR easement concerns, to permit adjustments, to swiftly dealing with mid-construction structural impediments and ensuring minimal time loss for the team.
As an accomplished Architect, he developed his career in Toronto and fortunately for our region and our project, he returned to the North and has settled in the Temiscamingue and Temagami areas. He provides excellence in construction and architectural services for commercial, residential, institutional and industrial projects.
Duffy you led this project from inception to completion, thank you for ALWAYS responding to our calls and being the calm on some of those very stormy days. Your impact will truly never truly be realized.
To work with Duffy or learn more please visit, http://www.ryancompany.ca/phylosophy/
Pam
