Osmond Remedios

Born in Kampala, Uganda, but completed his Primary School Education, at the St.Joseph Convent School in Zanzibar, Tanzania. He returned to Kampala in 1957 and completed his Senior Cambridge School Certificate, receiving the Principal's Prize for the best all-round Male Student, in his final year. He went on to obtain his Bachelor's Degree in Architecture at the University of Nairobi, Kenya, and then attended the Kunstacademie of Fine Art and Architecture, Copenhagen, Denmark, where he successfully completed his Design Thesis, and obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Architecture.

After a short stay in Kenya, Osmond and his family moved to Toronto, Canada, in 1973. He joined Architects Crang and Boake Inc., and rose through the ranks to establish himself a Vice President/Director of the Company in 1989. He is now one of the co-owners of the Company. In 1992, he set off to the Middle East Region to set up an Architectural Practice in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In 2003 he set up another Practice in Dubai and now has a total of seventy qualified Architects and Engineers working in his office and they have been involved in some fabulous Projects, including the renowned Jumeirah Palm Island.

Osmond was involved in several volunteer projects with the Goan Overseas Association, Toronto and served successfully on their Building Committee. He was also a member of the Steering Committee for the first ever International Goan Convention, which was held in Toronto in 1988 and coordinated the Cultural Show at the Roy Thompson Hall. He also served the community on many GOA Caravan Events, and was awarded the Province's Ontario Volunteer Award for his many years of service to his community.