Curious about architecture, design, lighting, colour, or construction? Ask an Expert offers informal drop-in conversations where visitors can connect directly with industry professionals.

Each hour features two experts hosting open sessions at the Design Victoria Meeting Point, a central gathering space in the Rotunda. Visitors are invited to stop by, ask questions, learn about different design disciplines, and gain insight into how designers, engineers, and makers approach their work.

Whether you're planning a renovation, developing a product idea, or simply curious about how design shapes our world, this is a welcoming space to ask questions and start conversations.

12:00–1:00pm‍

Ask an Expert: Landscape / Garden Design
Biophilia Design Collective — Bianca Bodley
Bianca Bodley, principal and founder of Biophilia Design Collective, leads a passionate team of landscape designers creating meaningful, resilient spaces that deepen people’s connection to nature while enriching community and ecological well-being.

Ask an Expert: Metalwork
Freeman Fabrication — Bronte Freeman
An all-female team who merge artistry with precision to create unique metal solutions for commercial and residential spaces.

1:00–2:00pm‍

Ask an Expert: Interior Design
Dashwood Design & Planning — Carly Neal
Our approach is shaped by a deep appreciation for history, a love of contemporary art, and a playful curiosity for innovative materials and building techniques.

Ask an Expert: Green Roofs & Biophilic Design
ARCHITEK Group
ARCHITEK is a national design-assist firm specializing in biophilic systems and architectural detailing. We work across Canada with architects, engineers, and developers to integrate high-performance solutions such as green roofs, living walls, green façades, water management systems, and stainless-steel sun-shading systems.

2:00–3:00pm‍

Ask an Expert: Colour
Benjamin Moore — Anthony
Bring your paint and colour questions to your local Benjamin Moore Territory Rep. Anthony holds a diploma in Interior Design and can help answer questions about paint, substrates, and colour.

Ask an Expert: Lighting Matters: Colour, Comfort & Long-Term Impact
Macs II Agencies — Kelly Inglis
Learn how lighting can elevate your project, inform the right colour choices, and shape the overall experience of a space. Discover how thoughtful planning creates a healthy long-term lighting environment—because a well-lit space is a happy place.

3:00–4:00pm

Ask an Expert: Democratizing Construction Knowledge
Western Design+Build — Ann Squires Ferguson & Sara Peddle
As an integrated design+build studio, we demystify the world of consultants, permitting, quotes, and hiring construction companies for the general public.