Look, I didn't get into architecture because I wanted to follow trends or copy what everyone else was doing. Started sketching buildings on napkins when I was twelve, and honestly, that raw excitement hasn't faded one bit.
What drives us here at the studio? It's pretty straightforward - we're obsessed with creating spaces that actually make sense for the people using them. Not just pretty facades for magazine covers, though we've gotten our share of those too. Real, livable, breathable architecture that works with the way folks actually move through their day.
Contemporary design doesn't mean cold or impersonal. It means we're not stuck in the past, but we respect the hell out of what came before. Every building tells a story - we just help it speak in today's language.
Founded: 2009
Principal Architect: Dareth Ralquinth, M.Arch, OAA
Team Size: 14 dedicated professionals
Projects Completed: 180+ and counting
Started the practice right after finishing my Master's at UofT. Had three clients and a tiny office that was basically a glorified closet on King Street. But man, the energy was there.
Landed the Riverside Complex renovation - our first big commercial gig. Learned more in those eight months than in four years of grad school. Nearly killed us, but we delivered something special.
Moved to Queen Street West and brought on five incredible architects. Finally could take on multiple projects without losing sleep every single night. Well, most nights anyway.
Got certified for heritage restoration work. Toronto's got so much architectural history that deserves respect and preservation. This opened up a whole new dimension to what we could offer.
Shifted hard into sustainable building practices. Climate change isn't some abstract future problem - it's now. Every project since has sustainability baked into its DNA from day one.
The Meadowvale residence project earned recognition from the Ontario Association of Architects. Still can't believe we pulled that one off - client gave us total creative freedom and trusted the process.
Running a studio of fourteen passionate people who actually get what we're trying to do here. Every project still feels like the first one - equal parts terrifying and exhilarating.
No corporate speak, just the real deal
Seriously - we shut up and listen. Your space, your needs, your vision. We're not here to impose our ego on your project. The best designs come from really understanding how you live or work, not from what won some award last year.
Hate surprises? Us too. You'll know exactly what's happening, when it's happening, and what it costs. Weekly updates, open book budgeting, and we actually answer our phones. Crazy concept, right?
Every site has a story - the neighborhood, the light, the history. We don't drop the same design on every lot. What works in Liberty Village won't work in the Beaches. Location, culture, environment - it all shapes the architecture.
We're designing for decades, not seasons. Quality materials, solid construction, timeless design principles. Sure, we're contemporary, but we're not chasing whatever's trendy on Instagram this month. Your building should age gracefully.
Let's grab coffee and talk about what you're envisioning. No pressure, no sales pitch - just good conversation about architecture.
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