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Jaliya Fonseka is a an architectural designer, educator, and community activator. As an instructor at the University of Waterloo, Jaliya combines rigorous technical training with a deep commitment to equity, community engagement, and the human stories that underpin the built environment.
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Michell - Cosby House
with WAKTOK Architects
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jaliya.fonseka@gmail.com
(647) 213 4789
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