Marcus Corenval
Principal Architect & Founder
Started sketching buildings on napkins during family dinners when I was 12. That obsession never really left - just traded napkins for better paper and a license to make it official.
Elena Forge-Quint
Design Director & Co-Founder
Spent my early career convinced that form and function were enemies. Turns out they're just difficult roommates who need the right mediator - that's where I come in.
Our Philosophy (Without the Fluff)
Look, we're not gonna pretend every project is some earth-shattering revolution. What we do is listen - really listen - then design spaces that actually work for the people using them. Shocking concept, right?
Started this firm back in 2012 because we were tired of seeing buildings that looked impressive in magazines but felt cold and impractical in real life. There's this sweet spot between stunning design and everyday functionality, and that's where we live.
We've done everything from a 900-square-foot condo that feels twice its size to a commercial complex that somehow doesn't make you wanna leave the moment you enter. Each project taught us something new, usually something our textbooks conveniently left out.
What Drives Us
Honest Communication
We'll tell you when your idea won't work - and why. But we'll also fight for the ones that will, even when they're unconventional.
Practical Innovation
New materials and methods are great, but only if they solve actual problems. We're not chasing trends for Instagram likes.
Sustainability That Makes Sense
Being green shouldn't cost the earth. We find eco-friendly solutions that work within your budget, not fantasy scenarios.
Context Matters
A building should fit its neighbourhood, not scream for attention. Unless that's exactly what the project needs - then we'll make it sing.
How We Actually Work
First meeting, we mostly shut up and let you talk. You know your needs better than we ever will. Then we go back, sketch a bunch of ideas (some terrible, some promising), and come back with options that might surprise you.
Throughout the process, you'll get updates that make sense - not architect-speak that needs translation. When there's a problem, we bring solutions, not excuses. And yeah, we'll keep you in the loop about costs because nobody likes surprise budget explosions.
Our team's small enough that you'll actually know everyone's name, but experienced enough that we've dealt with pretty much every curveball Toronto's building codes can throw at us.