We're not your typical architects

Been shaping Toronto's skyline since way back, and honestly? We're still having fun doing it.

Our studio

How we got here

Started out in 2007 with just three of us cramped in a tiny office on Queen West - yeah, that same building we're still in, just bigger now. Back then, everyone was obsessed with glass boxes and we were like... there's gotta be more to urban architecture than that.

Turns out we weren't alone. Clients started coming to us wanting buildings that actually fit into Toronto's character, y'know? Places where brick meets green roofs, where old warehouses become stunning lofts without losing their soul.

Now we're 22 people strong - architects, designers, sustainability nerds, and a couple folks who can actually make our wild sketches work structurally. We've done everything from tiny laneway houses to major commercial builds, and we're still learning something new every project.

Check out what we've built

Our journey so far

The milestones that shaped who we are

2007 - The beginning

Three graduates with big dreams and barely enough cash for rent. Founded the studio above a coffee shop. That caffeine bill was insane.

2011 - First major break

Won the competition for the Liberty Village mixed-use project. Still can't believe they picked us over the big firms. Changed everything.

2014 - Going green

Completed our first LEED Platinum building. Realized sustainable design wasn't just a trend for us - it became our thing.

2017 - Recognition

OAA Design Excellence Award for the Distillery District heritage restoration. Mom finally understood what we actually do.

2020 - Adaptation mode

Pandemic hit. Pivoted to focusing on residential renos and outdoor spaces. Learned a lot about what people actually need from their homes.

2024 - Today

22 team members, countless projects, and still that same Queen West office. Working on our most ambitious sustainable development yet.

The people making it happen

No rockstars here, just folks who really love buildings

Alexandra Pyrest

Alexandra Pyrest

Co-founder & Principal Architect

The one who somehow keeps us organized. Obsessed with how buildings interact with streets. Will argue for hours about proper sidewalk widths.

Marcus Halquintar

Marcus Halquintar

Co-founder & Design Director

The sketcher. Can't have a meeting without doodling something. Responsible for most of our 'wait, can we actually build that?' moments.

Sarah Chen

Sarah Chen

Senior Architect

Been with us since 2012. Heritage buildings are her jam. Can spot original brick under twenty layers of paint.

David Okonkwo

David Okonkwo

Sustainability Lead

Makes sure we're not just talking green - we're building it. His energy models have saved clients serious money.

Priya Malhotra

Priya Malhotra

Interior Architecture Head

Joined us in 2016. Turns weird spaces into functional magic. Her residential work is chef's kiss.

Plus 16 more talented designers, technologists, and project coordinators who make the actual work happen.

Got a project in mind?

Let's grab a coffee and talk about it. Seriously, we're always up for interesting conversations.