Who We Are

Real people, real buildings, real impact

Our studio workspace

How It Started

Look, we didn't set out to become this big architectural firm. Started with a shared frustration, honestly - too many buildings that looked the same, felt the same, and didn't give a damn about what came before them or what'd come after.

Back in 2012, we were just two architects who'd rather sketch on napkins than follow cookie-cutter templates. We'd walk through Toronto's neighborhoods and see these beautiful old buildings rotting away, while new condos popped up that nobody really loved. That's when it clicked - someone's gotta bridge this gap.

So we started small. A heritage home here, a sustainable reno there. Turned out people actually wanted spaces with soul, buildings that breathed, designs that honored the past while pushing forward. Who knew?

85+

Projects Completed

12

Years Running

100%

Give A Damn

What Drives Us

We're not into fancy mission statements that sound good but mean nothing. Here's what actually gets us out of bed.

Heritage focus

Heritage Matters

Every old building has stories. We don't erase 'em - we give them new chapters. That 1920s brickwork? Yeah, it stays. The original beams? They become features. It's about respect, not replacement.

Sustainability focus

Green Isn't Optional

Climate change is real, and buildings are a huge part of the problem. We design spaces that actually reduce energy consumption - not just slap some solar panels on and call it sustainable. Passive heating, natural ventilation, smart materials. That's the real deal.

Human-centered design

People First

Buildings are for living. Sounds obvious, but you'd be surprised how many architects forget that. We design for how you actually move through space, where light hits at breakfast time, how your kids'll play in that hallway. Real life stuff.

Team collaboration

The Team Thing

We're a mixed bag - young graduates who know the latest software inside out, seasoned architects who remember when drawings were actually hand-drawn, engineers who speak a different language but somehow make our wild ideas structurally sound, and restoration specialists who can date mortar by touch (it's impressive and slightly weird).

Everyone here's got their own style, their own pet peeves about design, their own way of solving problems. That's kinda the point. Best ideas come from disagreement, from someone saying "wait, what if we tried this instead?"

We do Friday afternoon sketching sessions where hierarchy doesn't matter - intern's idea is as valid as mine. Sometimes more valid, if I'm being honest. Fresh eyes see things differently.

"Design's better when ego takes a backseat and curiosity drives." - Something we say a lot around here

Our Approach (No Fluff)

This is how we actually work, minus the corporate speak.

01

Listen First

We shut up and listen. Your stories about the space, how you live, what bugs you about your current place. That's where good design starts - not with our preconceptions.

02

Research Deep

If it's heritage, we dig into archives. If it's new construction, we study the neighborhood, the light patterns, the wind. Yeah, we're nerdy about it. Details matter.

03

Sketch Wildly

First concepts are rough - intentionally. We explore weird ideas, impractical layouts, stuff that might not work. Sometimes the best solution comes from a "crazy" sketch.

04

Refine Together

We don't disappear for months then present the "final design." It's a conversation. You see it evolve, you influence it, you make it yours. That's how it should be.

Wanna Work Together?

If you've got a project that needs more than just another generic design, let's talk. Coffee's on us.

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What We're Good At

  • ✓ Residential Design & Planning
  • ✓ Heritage Building Restoration
  • ✓ Sustainable Architecture Solutions
  • ✓ Interior Space Optimization
  • ✓ Building Code Consultation
  • ✓ 3D Visualization & Rendering

Find Us Here

Address:
425 Queen Street West, Suite 302
Toronto, ON M5V 2A5

Phone:
(416) 555-0147

Email:
studio@windrithquinthale.info

Drop by if you're in the neighborhood. We're usually here, probably arguing about window proportions or the perfect shade of white paint.