Six Degrees Founders
Don and Jen Skinner, who jointly own and run Skinner Properties, focus on design, construction, adaptive reuse and the leasing of retail, professional and residential venues to almost 200 end users. As owners of multiple historic properties in downtown Bracebridge, their companies employ best practices in construction, environmental values and fair practices. In summer of 2009, they opened Six Degrees Muskoka, a not-for-profit venue focused on creative thinking, learning, arts and culture.
Don Skinner:
Don graduated with distinction and won the American Institute of Architects’ Alpha Rho Chi Medal from the Masters of Architecture Program at Dalhousie in Halifax Nova Scotia. His architectural projects have received international awards, including Japan Architect, and Mississauga Municipal and City Planning. Focused on knowledge and education, he continues his personal development through institutions such as the Ontario Association of Architects and Ontario Building Code programs. Don embraces learning and creative environments.
Jen Skinner:
A Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western Ontario, a decade with RBC Dominion Securities in administration and technology, and an Interior Design Diploma from Sheridan College all come together for Jen in Six Degrees Muskoka. Art is an emotional experience for her; a personal reaction to an appreciation for great design. She has always been drawn to art and design in its various forms; from the charm, solidity and stories of old architecture to the interactive, fluid abilities of technology; from the breathtaking, unexpected beauty of nature to the striking uniqueness of hand-crafted forms; it all makes an impression and contributes towards her daily life, work and future plans.
