Carisoul Architecture Co. Ltd is an architectural practice that specialises in sustainable design. We work closely with our clients to ensure that their projects are climatically responsive and reflect best practice in terms of sustainable design, planning, and safety.

1. company
profile
#CARISOUL
ARCHITECTURE
“Architecture that Excites”

2. overview
Carisoul Architecture is a leader in the area of
providing green sustainable architectural designs
that meet the needs of clients.

3. mission
statement
The Mission of Carisoul Architecture is to design buildings that
capture the essence and the soul of the Caribbean and its people.
In so doing we will design buildings that not only meet our clients’
needs but are also sustainable and in harmony with the
surrounding environment.
Part of our mission is to help clients to understand the
environment in which we live and the environmental and other
factors that affect buildings and people living in the Caribbean.
We will constantly be IN PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE in all of our
endeavours. As the saying goes. “ If we are not constantly trying
to be the best, then we might as well not bother.”
To this end we will provide our clients with the highest quality
service, in a timely and cost effective manner.

4. vision
“ Creating places that are loved by all spaces.”©

5. company
history
After spending ten (10) years as the sole Architect in the
Land Assembly and Construction (LAC) Division of the
National Housing Authority (NHA), Jo-Ann Murrell opted to
leave the government service to re-enter the private sector
and set up her architectural practice. She began practicing as
Jo-Ann D. M. Murrell, Architect which eventually morphed
into Carisoul Architecture, a company that was registered on
22 nd. July 2002. Carisoul Architecture Co. Ltd was
incorporated under the Companies Act, 1995 of Trinidad and
Tobago on 24th January, 2013.

6. company
directors
Jo-Ann Murrell
Managing Director
Rupert Antoine
Director
Gerard Murrell
Director

7. résumé
jo-ann
murrell
JO-ANN D.M. MURRELL
ARCHITECT
B.E.S., DIP. (HONS) ARCH., MTTIA, BOATT, RIBA, PMP
Jo-Ann D. M. Murrell has over twenty years experience as a Design Architect and
Contract Administrator in both the Public and Private Sectors. She is Managing Director
of Carisoul Architecture Co. Ltd.
Her tenure at the National Housing Authority brought her into direct contact with end-
users, and she has been able to communicate their needs into design concepts and
resultant final designs. Her communication skills allow her to communicate effectively
at all levels to ensure that stakeholders understand the project purpose.
She has been Lead Architect for several projects ranging from vocational training
centres, libraries, day care centres, single and multi-family housing developments and
commercial buildings. Her work demonstrates a strong response to the needs of her
clients, the end users and the commitment to green building.
A major advantage of Ms. Murrell’s competencies is her training in environmental
studies, as she ensures that the natural ecosystem is preserved and designs are green
and environmentally responsive.
As an Independent Consultant, she has undertaken several projects for the design and
construction supervision of townhouse developments, the design of secondary schools
and numerous single family residential dwellings.
Ms. Murrell continues her professional development by being actively involved in
professional associations. She is a Registered Architect who is a Past President of the
Trinidad and Tobago Institute of Architects. She is also a member of the: Royal Institute
of British Architects (RIBA); Project Management Institute (PMI); PMI Southern Caribbean
Chapter; Trinidad and Tobago Institute of Architects (TTIA).
In the field of research, Ms. Murrell continues to investigate and explore best practices
that can add value to her clients’ projects and ensure that appropriate technology is
employed to create sustainable green designs.
RIBA
Chartered Member

8. résumé
jo-ann
murrell
JO-ANN D.M. MURRELL
ARCHITECT
B.E.S., DIP. (HONS) ARCH., MTTIA, BOATT, RIBA, PMP
Ms. Murrell expresses some of her ideas through her paintings.
Her appreciation for colour and nature is evident in the buildings
that she designs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Polytechnic of North London, Diploma (Hons) Architecture
University of Manitoba, Canada, Bachelor of Environmental Studies (B.E.S)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• Trinidad and Tobago Institute of Architects (TTIA) – Past President – 2004-2006
• Board of Architecture of Trinidad and Tobago (BoATT) – BoATT Registered Architect
• Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) – Chartered Member
• Project Management Institute (PMI) – Member (PMP)
• Project Management Institute Southern Caribbean Chapter (PMI SCC) –
Member (PMP)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
24th January 2013 – Present
Carisoul Architecture Co. Ltd – Managing Director
2000 – 24th January 2013
Jo-Ann Murrell Architect then Carisoul Architecture – Principal
Apr. 2003 – June 2012
Architectural Consultant at Endeco (Trinidad) Limited.
1990 – Oct. 2000
National Housing Authority (NHA) – Architect I
RIBA
Chartered Member

9. some
projects
done
in the last
10 years
SOME PROJECTS DONE IN THE LAST TEN YEARS.
2014 to BELLA –Proposed Design. Construction to begin in late 2015
present Design of a 3300 sq. ft. beach house in North-East, Trinidad.
LEAD CONSULTANT/ARCHITECT, Carisoul Architecture Co. Ltd
2013-2015 Chaguaramas Development Authority – Renovation and External Works to
the Chaguaramas Development Authority Head Office. The work involved:
the renovation of interior and exterior of office building; upgrade of external
lighting; resurfacing of car park; upgrade and in other cases replacement of
external fences and gates; construction of new Front Entrance.
DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTOR, Carisoul Architecture Co. Ltd
ARCHITECT/PROJECT MANAGER, Carisoul Architecture Co. Ltd
2010-2013 Harper Residence, Woodbrook – Design of 2000 sq. ft.
Single family dwelling with parking on the ground floor and living areas
on the first floor and second floor loft.
ARCHITECT, Carisoul Architecture Co. Ltd
2005-2010 Ministry of Education Schools Construction Programme.
Design of the Multi-purpose Hall and the Cafeteria
Project Architect for Barataria North Secondary School
(formerly known as Barataria Junior Secondary School)
CONSULTING ARCHITECT, Reynald Associates Limited (RAL)
2003-2005 Moka Townhouse Development – Gated development comprising
13 no. three-bedroom, 3 ½ bath townhouses each with a Loft, Guard Hut
and Swimming Pool.
CONSULTING PROJECT MANAGER/ARCHITECT, Planning Associates Limited
2003-2004 Vocational Training Centre at Valencia for Youth Training and Employment
Partnership Programme (YTEPP).
ARCHITECT/LEAD CONSULTANT, Carisoul Architecture

10. photos
of
work
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
Proposed Design for Bella – North-East, Trinidad
Architect: Carisoul Architecture Co. Ltd

11. photos
of
work
DESIGN-BUILD - OFFICE
Renovation and External Works to the CDA Head Office
Design-Build Contractor: Carisoul Architecture Co. Ltd
AFTER: New Front Elevation. Glass for canopy over
doors to Main Entrance to be installed
BEFORE: Front Elevation prior to
renovation

12. photos
of
work
DESIGN-BUILD – OFFICE RENOVATION
Renovation and External Works to the CDA Head Office
Design-Build Contractor: Carisoul Architecture Co. Ltd
Proposed South Elevation
BEFORE: South-West Elevation prior
to renovation
AFTER: South-West Elevation after renovation. Windows in stairwell to be installed

13. photos
of
work
DESIGN-BUILD – OFFICE RENOVATION
Renovation and External Works to the CDA Head Office
Design-Build Contractor: Carisoul Architecture Co. Ltd
AFTER: New pedestrian and vehicular gates. New look to South Elevation of Storage Building

14. photos
of
work
DESIGN-BUILD – OFFICE RENOVATION
Renovation and External Works to the CDA Head Office June 2013 to September 2014
Design Build Contractor: Carisoul Architecture Co. Ltd
DURING CONSTRUCTION: Front Elevation of CDA Head Office presently under construction

15. photos
of
work
DESIGN-BUILD – OFFICE RENOVATION
Renovation and External Works to the CDA Head Office
Design-Build Contractor: Carisoul Architecture Co. Ltd
Renovated Finance DepartmentRenovated Corridor, North Wing
Finance Department before renovationCorridor, North Wing before renovation

16. photos
of
work
DESIGN-BUILD – OFFICE RENOVATION
Renovation and External Works to the CDA Head Office
Design-Build Contractor: Carisoul Architecture Co. Ltd
Renovated North Wing, Ground Floor showing
Finance Department with photocopy/fax area
In background
North Wing photocopy/fax area
before renovation

17. photos
of
work
DESIGN-BUILD – OFFICE RENOVATION
Renovation and External Works to the CDA Head Office
Design Build Contractor: Carisoul Architecture Co. Ltd
AFTER: Renovated HR Department
BEFORE: HR Department prior to
renovation
BEFORE: HR Department
prior to renovation

18. photos
of
work
DESIGN-BUILD – OFFICE RENOVATION
Renovation and External Works to the CDA Head Office
Design-Build Contractor: Carisoul Architecture Co. Ltd
AFTER: Glass Enclosure of Balcony to create offices – First Floor, CDA Head
Office. Carpet and frosting on glass to be installed
BEFORE: Balcony before
renovation
BEFORE: Balcony during
renovation

19. photos
of
work
DESIGN-BUILD – OFFICE RENOVATION
Renovation and External Works to the CDA Head Office
Design-Build Contractor: Carisoul Architecture Co. Ltd
Glass Enclosure of Balcony to create offices.
Carpet and frosting on glass to be installed
Balcony during renovation
Glass Enclosure of Balcony to create offices.
Carpet and frosting on glass to be installed

20. photos
of
work
DESIGN-BUILD - OFFICE
Renovation and External Works to the CDA Head Office
Design-Build Contractor: Carisoul Architecture Co. Ltd
Fabrication and installation of new
pedestrian gate
Installation of external lighting
Construction of ground beams to front fence
and replacement of vehicular gate with new.
Water tanks relocated to western
side of compound

21. photos
of
work
THE VILLAS OF MOKA
Gated townhouse development with thirteen three-bedroom townhouses
Architectural Consultant for Planning Associates Ltd: Carisoul Architecture

22. photos
of
work
THE VILLAS OF MOKA
Gated townhouse development with thirteen 3-bedroom townhouses
Architectural Consultant for Planning Associates Ltd: Carisoul Architecture

23. photos
of
work
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
Proposed Mercier Residence, Santa Cruz
Architect: Carisoul Architecture

24. photos
of
work
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
Harper Residence
Architect: Carisoul Architecture Co. Ltd

25. photos
of
work
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
Proposed Loft, Diego Martin
Architect/Lead Consultant: Carisoul Architecture

26. photos
of
work
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
Townhouses in El Dorado, Tunapuna, Trinidad
Architectural Consultant for Planning Associates Ltd: Carisoul Architecture

27. photos
of
work
INSTITUTIONAL DESIGN
Vocational Training Centre at Valencia for YTEPP (Youth Training and Employment Partnership
Programme)
Architect/Lead Consultant: Carisoul Architecture

28. charity
The Mc Donald and Linqu Murrell Foundation was started by their daughter Jo-Ann
Dolores Martha Murrell in early 2008 in memory of her late parents who spent their lives
committed to their children and in service to God and others.
Mc Donald Murrell was a successful businessman and master builder who with his wife
Linqu (pronounced Lyn-Q) – a homemaker, dedicated and loving wife and mother -
raised their family in a Christian home with Christian values and the understanding that,
“no man is an island”, and the belief that we must do whatever we can to help others.
With the understanding that,” to those to whom much is given, much is expected in
return”, we the trustees of this foundation are committed to doing all we can to assist
those in need in whatever way we can.
To God be the Glory, Great things He has done.
MC DONALD AND LINQU MURRELL Foundation

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