Rosa Milito
Architect Founding Director
Ph.D, Architect NSAA, MRAIC, Specialista in Restauro, Urban Planner, MArch/ MPlan, MEng, MLArch, RIBA SCA, CAHP, ICOMOS, APT
YOUNG WORKSRosa brings extensive Architecture and Conservation technical expertise to the team, with over 25 years of experience. She is NSAA licensed Architect and holds a doctorate in Architectural, Urban and Landscape conservation. Rosa’s background as an Architect, Architectural Engineer, and Planner, along with her focus on traditional materials and structural heritage systems, enhances her conservation assessment and rehabilitation design work. She is Adjunct Professor at Dalhousie Graduate School of Architecture, a CAHP professional member, and an accredited Specialist Conservation Architect in the RIBAConservationRegisterintheUK.Currently,sheservesasVice ... President and Treasurer of the executive board of the Atlantic Chapter of CAHP (ACAHP) and is actively involved in international projects related to Climate Change, SDGs, and committees within ICOMOS, holding the position of Secretary General of ISCES (International Scientific Committee on Energy and Sustainability).
Her recent relevant projects include:
· Halifax Forum, Halifax, NS, Conservation Rehabilitation/Adaptive Reuse project, 2025-ongoing , Conservation Architect.
· Neil’s Harbour Lighthouse, Cape Breton, NS Condition Assessment, Conservation Rehabilitation Project of the site and lighthouse, Conservation Architect/Project Lead. 2024.
· Cape Race Lighthouse, Newfoundland - Lantern Rehabilitation Project - Conservation Architect - 2023-ongoing.
· St Patrick’s Church, Conservation Emergency Stabilization and front elevation rehabilitation pilot project - Conservation Architect, 2024- ongoing.
· Province House, Charlottetown (PEI) - Conservation rehabilitation project- phase 3 - key project components included: upgrades of all interiors and M&E systems, re-programming of spaces and underpinning of basement, accessible upgrades including new elevator, geothermal system. Role: Architectural Conservation Design and Management of interdisciplinary coordination - 2019 - 2021.
Her recent relevant projects include:
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Halifax Forum, HalifaxA cornerstone of Halifax’s civic and sporting life since 1926, the Halifax Forum is a rare surviving example of early 20th-century public architecture. With accumulated alterations and structural wear threatening its heritage value, INTRA Studio worked with partners to assess existing conditions and define key character-defining elements. By conducting extensive condition assessments and heritage impact analysis, INTRA Studio’s conservation approach integrated heritage-sensitive upgrades with new community programming needs, guiding the design of interventions that respect original materials and design intent while ensuring the Forum remains a flexible and resilient civic space.2026 - Public . Role: Architect Founding Director
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St. John’s Church, Arichat, Nova ScotiaOnce a place of worship and now a community arts centre, St. John’s Church is a registered heritage property in Arichat, Nova Scotia. Through historical research and on-site assessments, INTRA Studio developed a phased strategy that prioritized high-risk areas while planning for gradual, community-supported implementation. Following years of deterioration and a change in use, the building required a tailored conservation approach. The team conducted historical research and a detailed assessment of envelope conditions (roofing, drainage, and structural elements) to inform a phased strategy that prioritizes high-risk issues. Conservation recommendations were designed to support gradual implementation, enabling new possibilities while maintaining the building’s historic character and material integrity.2001 - Civil . Role: Architect Founding Director
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Cape Race Lighthouse
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The Cape Race Lighthouse, constructed in 1856, is a significant maritime landmark located on the southeastern coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the conservation work led by INTRA Studio focused on stabilizing its structure while preserving its rare historic engineering. Decades of harsh environmental conditions and layered structural modifications had compromised the lighthouse’s integrity. Through careful documentation of the building’s existing condition, including its hyper-radial Fresnel lens and mercury bath system, INTRA Studio developed a conservation strategy aligned with national and international standards. By advising on minimally invasive interventions and material-compatible repairs, the team ensured that structural upgrades would support the lighthouse’s long-term resilience without compromising its heritage character.
Courtesy Cape Race Lighthouse©