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ABOUT
Formerly known as Ray Gosselin Architect Limited, Red Cloud Studio is a local Indigenous-owned and operated multidisciplinary studio located on atim kâ-mihkosit urban reserve in Treaty 4 Territory—the original lands of the Anishinabe̅k, Nehiyawak, Oceti Sakowin Nations and homeland of the Métis Nation.
Established in 2013, the studio has evolved beyond traditional architectural services to offer a broader range of architecture, planning, community engagement, and grant writing services. This expanded approach allows Red Cloud Studio to support commercial, institutional, and multi-unit residential projects from early ideas and community vision through to design and implementation, with a focus on Indigenous-led, community-centred, and high social-impact work.
"Architecture plays a fundamental role in expressing our identity as Indigenous Peoples and building greater communities and nations across Turtle Island. My approach to architecture and design has always been inspired and driven by Indigenous knowledge and pedagogy." - Ray Gosselin
Team
As an Indigenous-owned business located in the Treaty 4 territory, we are proud to mark our 14th year of operations and eagerly anticipate the opportunities ahead. With extensive professional experience in architecture, our team also brings a deep cultural understanding and appreciation to every project, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Our portfolio highlights projects that prioritize community engagement, emphasizing the significant impact that thoughtfully designed spaces can have on individuals and communities. We are particularly committed to incorporating youth mentorship and training opportunities into our projects whenever possible, recognizing the importance of nurturing the next generation of talent in both Indigenous and non-Indigenous contexts.
PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT
RAY GOSSELIN
"I'm proud to lead the creative vision and design of my team, ensuring our projects reflect cultural values with a hands-on, collaborative approach."
CHIEF OF OPERATIONS
OLIVIA COTTRILL
"It's a privilege to collaborate with so many people to advance Indigenous design and placemaking that honours land, empowers community, and brings cultural stories to life through architecture."
ARCHITECT
XETI MATEBEKWANE
"I love that architecture challenges me to think creatively within real world constraints, balancing beauty, function, budget, and regulations all at once. Every project feels like a unique puzzle to solve. 'As an architect you design for the present, with an awareness of the past, for a future which is essentially unknown." - Norman Foster
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
VAISHNAVI RATHOD
"I love that architecture goes beyond creating spaces; it shapes experiences, fosters connections, and creates places that become part of people’s memories."
INTERN ARCHITECT
SY TO
"Designing for community means creating places that reflect people’s stories, values, and hopes for the future. Sustainability and connections to the land resonates through many Indigenous cultures and I'm thrilled to be a part of this exciting industry."
ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIST
FRANCIS DIO
"I hold a strong appreciation for the philosophy expressed in Architect Tadao Ando's quote, "Whatever good things we build ultimately end up building us." I find this idea to be quite profound and reflective of the impact our creations can have on our lives and character."