BYU Design is announcing that, effective Mid-March 2022, Ada Bonini, co-founder and principal of the firm, is leaving. Cheryl Broadhead is now the sole shareholder and principal of BYU Design. The award winning Vancouver interior design firm was founded in fall of 2003 by the two principals.
After more than 18 years of service, Bonini has decided to take some time away from design to regroup and refocus her continued growth and path of design creation.
“I am so very grateful for everything that BYU Design has brought to my life and career,” said Bonini. “Design is my passion, and our clients and team made it possible for me to achieve what I have. Our firm has seen incredible growth, and with the recent evolution of leadership at BYU and the guiding voice and experience of Cheryl, I know the firm will continue to deliver successful, beautiful projects to our clients. I know my departure comes as a surprise to many, but I do believe that the firm can continue to grow and be recognized as one of the pre-eminent firms in Canada. While my chapter at BYU Design is closing, I am continuing my story of interior design after an intermission. Design is my passion, and I will always be excited to provide my expertise and create visually stunning and useful spaces that improve people’s lives.”
Broadhead will continue to lead the firm, and Jeremy Senko, director of interior design, will be fostering client relationships, mentoring designers, and ensuring work product meets the reputable and exacting standards that BYU Design is known for.
“While I understand that this will be a big change for some as Ada and I have been synonymous for BYU, I can say that I am excited about what the future holds,” says Broadhead. “Over the years Ada and I have established a strong vibrant firm and have assembled such an amazing group of people ready to take on new challenges. As a firm that is passionate about design excellence and client relationships, we have worked to ensure BYU is well-positioned for this transition and will continue to provide unwavering design excellence. I will miss Ada’s expertise and dedication and wish her nothing but the best in her future.”
Photo: BYU Design’s new office won an IDIBC Award of Excellence in 2019.
