About Us
Rebecca Lapres
Principal
Upon completion of a BFA at the University of Victoria followed by a session of Post Graduate study at the Banff Center, Rebecca left Canada for three years, travelling throughout Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Her aesthetic, strongly influenced by the Mediterranean vernacular, is expressed in her use of bold, simple form, earth toned colours and rich texture. Preferring residential interiors, Rebecca’s work is imbued with a traditional, elegant domesticity.
Andrea Robinson
Senior Designer
After completing a degree in Interior Design at Kwantlen University College, Andrea began her career at a small firm specializing in corporate/high-tech interiors. In 1999 she moved to London, England, during which time she worked pro bono developing a community treatment clinic in Zimbabwe for HIV/Aids patients. Upon her return to Canada, Andrea advanced to the position of senior designer while working for a local firm specializing in high-end residential and multi family design. Andrea has been credited as part of the design team on many projects receiving IDI, UDI, Georgie awards, and a Seattle DA award. In addition to working full time for Riesco & Lapres, Andrea also teaches design theory and graphic presentation at a local college.
Catherine Radcliffe
Associate Designer
Catherine holds degrees in English Literature and Education with an additional year of Post Graduate work in English. In 2006 she joined Riesco & Lapres as an associate, bringing with her ten years of study and applied experience in interior design. Travel, art and design being her great interests and with an observant, refined sensibility Catherine was soon an indispensible member of the team. Her favored design elements include vivid colour, bold texture, creative integration of modern and period furnishings and contemporary lighting elements. Catherine’s work was recently published in the Canadian House and Home May 2009 issue.
Tanja Hinder
Project Manager
Tanja was born in Switzerland and holds a degree in Marketing and Event Management, having also studied Art history in Sienna, Verona, Rome and Nice. Working in the banking and marketing professions in Europe Tanja settled in Vancouver four years ago and has been with Riesco & Lapres, as the firm’s project manager, for the past three. In addition to working full time, Tanja recently completed the Interior Design program at BCIT. She is a skilled project manager and has a highly developed design aesthetic, influenced and inspired by renowned architects Courbusier, Michael Wilford and Simmen Architects.
In This Photo:
(left to right)
Catherine Radcliffe, Associate Designer
Tanja Hinder, Project Manager
Andrea Robinson, Senior Designer