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Behind the Build: Beth Wassermuhl - StudioWI
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re thrilled to feature Beth Wassermuhl, a second-generation architect whose practice, StudioWI, has been making waves. Beth’s unique...
Behind the Build: Heather Dubbeldam - Dubbeldam Architecture + Design
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Heather Dubbeldam is the founder and principal of Dubbeldam Architecture + Design, a practice known for its focus on contemporary and modern architect...
Behind the Build: Brooke Guzar - Blackwell Structural Engineers
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke Guzar is a trailblazer as the first-ever CEO of Blackwell Structural Engineers—a significant achievement, especially considering she was only...
Behind the Build: Chantal Philippe - NuNu Interior Design
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chantal Philippe is the founder and principal of NuNu Interior Design, based in Toronto, Ontario. Growing up in a family deeply rooted in constructi...
Behind the Build: Naama Blonder - Smart Density
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Naama Blonder is the mastermind behind Smart Density, an architecture practice in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. After moving to Toronto from Israel, she a...
Behind the Build: Paul Raff - Paul Raff Studio
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Raff is the founder of Paul Raff Studio, an architectural practice that seamlessly integrates interior and landscape design. Before establishing ...
Behind the Build: Cathy Garrido - Altius Architecture
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cathy Garrido is the co-founder of Altius Architecture, recently (since recording) re-named as Sustain Design Architects Inc., alongside fellow Water...
Behind the Build: Gillian Gillies - Gillian Gillies Interiors
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Born on the outskirts of Edinburgh in Scotland, Gillian Gillies found her love for design. As she began her career, she was invited onto a trip where ...
Behind the Build: Kelly Buffey & Robert Kastelic - Atelier Kastelic Buffey (AKB)
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Buffey and Robert Kastelic founded Atelier Kastelic Buffey (AKB) in 2004. Celebrating their 20 year mark, at what has become one of the more ...
Behind the Build: Michael Amantea - Amantea Architects
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Amantea started his practice in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 2012. His family was instrumental leading him on his path into architecture. His f...
Behind the Build: Jeffrey Douglas - Douglas Design Studio
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jeffrey Douglas is the founder and sole principal of Douglas Design Studio, an interior design studio based out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Don'...
Behind the Build: Lucas Maino Fernandez - Lucas Maino Fernandez Arquitectos
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lucas Maino Fernandez founded his practice, Lucas Maino Fernandez Arquitectos, with a focus on modern architecture to be designed and built south of h...
Behind the Build: Jennifer Kudlats - Studio for Architecture and Collaboration (StudioAC)
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this engaging episode, Jennifer Kudlats, one of the principals and founders of Studio for Architecture and Collaboration, or StudioAC, opens up abo...
Behind the Build: Michael Taylor - Taylor Smyth Architects
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Taylor founded Taylor Smyth Architects with business partner Robert Smyth, based out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in 2000. Since the creatio...
Behind the Build: Nathan Buhler - BLDG Workshop
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan Buhler is the founder and principal of BLDG Workshop, a modern architectural design practice operating out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. With a ...
Behind the Build: Brenda Izen - Izen Architecture
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brenda Izen is the founder and principal of Izen Architecture, a powerful all-female practice focused on modern architecture, based out of Toronto, On...
Behind the Build: Richard Wengle - Richard Wengle Architect Inc. (RWAI)
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Wengle has been practicing architecture since the 1980s, knowing he was going to become an architect in high school. He has since never deviat...
Behind the Build Special Edition: Moriyama Teshima Architects - Ontario Science Centre
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Special Edition: On Tuesday, June 25, 2024, Moriyama Teshima Architects released a statement that they would provide pro-bono architectural services f...
Behind the Build: Drew Mandel - Drew Mandel Architects (DMA)
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Drew Mandel started Drew Mandel Architects (DMA) in 2004, after various experiences working at other practices, including two internships at KPMB whil...
Behind the Build: Winda Lau - Studio Lau
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With a history of working for some of the most notable Canadian architects, Winda Lau started her practice Studio Lau, focused on Contemporary and Mod...
Behind the Build: Beth Lowenfeld - Four Blocks South
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Lowenfeld is the charismatic principal and founder of Four Blocks South, an interior design practice based out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In h...
Behind the Build: Gabriel Fain - Gabriel Fain Architects Inc.
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gabriel Fain is the principal and founder of Gabriel Fain Architects Inc. located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His practice started in single family ...
Behind the Build: Barbora Vokac Taylor Architect Inc. (BVTA)
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Barbora Vokac Taylor, founded her practice in 2012, based out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In what was an incredible drop of knowledge, you'll fin...
Behind the Build: Vanessa Fong - Vanessa Fong Architect (VF-A)
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vanessa Fong is the founder and principal of Vanessa Fong Architect, a studio based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada that focuses primarily on contemporary...
Behind the Build: Shane Laptiste - Studio of Contemporary Architecture (SOCA)
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Laptiste runs his practice, Studio of Contemporary Architecture, known as SOCA, with his partner Tura Cousins Wilson. SOCA is based out of Toron...
Behind the Build: Les Klein - BDP Quadrangle
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Les Klein is the founder of what is now called BDP Quadrangle, formerly known as Quadrangle. His achievements in architecture are extensive, as are th...
Behind the Build: Jordan Heckman - Jordan Station Design Studio
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Heckman runs his practice, Jordan Station Design Studio, out of an area of Ontario, called Jordan Station. Located between Beamsville and St. C...
Behind the Build: Justin Sherry - Justin Sherry Design Studio
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Sherry is a young design professional running his practice out of Barrie, Ontario. Justin has taken his practice from a single, owner-operated ...
Behind the Build: Joe Knight - blackLAB Architects
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Knight is one of four principals that make up the blackLAB Architects team. Joe discusses his life in England and how it has evolved in Toronto. ...
Behind the Build: Joel Tanner - SMPL Design Studio
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Tanner runs his practice out of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He is the creative mind pushing the self-proclaimed, "gnarliness" of modern ...