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Toronto, Canada’s largest city, underwent an unprecedented building boom during the 20th and 21st centuries. From impressive condominiums, such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Toronto-Dominion Centre, to historic structures like the Flatiron Building, Toronto is considered one of the most diverse architectural settings in the Western world. In the early 2000s, the city became an alluring site for postmodernist architects such as Daniel Libeskind and Frank Gehry. Their designs: the Royal Ontario Museum’s extension, the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal and the Art Gallery of Ontario showcase architecture that is far from conventional.

Unsurprisingly, the focus of today’s Toronto-based architects has shifted to sustainability and natural materials. Mass timber construction has become the go-to material for mid-rise and high-rise buildings, such as the 80 Atlantic and T3 Bayside, while the city’s environmental goal to achieve net zero by 2040 is already underway. Social housing has also developed, introducing the concept of the “missing middle”, where architects design mid-scale residential projects, creating neighborhoods that sit in between the towers and the suburban single-family homes, thus monitoring urban sprawl.

With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Fortunately, Architizer is able to provide guidance on the top design firms in Toronto based on more than a decade of data and industry knowledge.

How are these architecture firms ranked?

The following ranking has been created according to key statistics that demonstrate each firm’s level of architectural excellence. The following metrics have been accumulated to establish each architecture firm’s ranking, in order of priority:

• The number of A+Awards won (2013 to 2026)
• The number of A+Awards finalists (2013 to 2026)
• The number of projects selected as “Project of the Day” (2009 to 2026)
• The number of projects selected as “Featured Project” (2009 to 2026)
• The number of projects uploaded to Architizer (2009 to 2026)

Each of these metrics is explained in more detail at the foot of this article. This ranking list will be updated annually, taking into account new achievements of Toronto architecture firms throughout the year.

Without further ado, here are the 25 best architecture firms in Toronto:

25. Giannone Petricone Associates Inc. Architects

Giannone Petricone Associates Inc. Architects is a Toronto‑based design firm led since 1995 by principals Ralph Giannone and Pina Petricone.

We are architects with work that extends from the scale of “the spoon to the city.” We are committed to contributing to a vibrant environment and see our projects as a careful choreography of architectural design, interior design, environmental design, and public realm experiences. Regardless of scale, our measure of quality is a project’s ability to positively transform and better everyday life.

Some of Giannone Petricone Associates Inc. Architects’ most prominent projects include:

• Snider House, Toronto, Canada
• Assembly Park: Gardens, Plaza, and Studios, Vaughan, Canada
• STOCK T.C, Toronto, Canada
• Wellington Market, Toronto, Canada
• Regent Park Block 22, Toronto, Canada

The following statistics helped Giannone Petricone Associates Inc. Architects achieve 25th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto:

24. AGATHOM Co. Ltd

Established in 2005, AGATHOM is an award-winning architectural studio and workshop. Located in a landmark building in Toronto’s Corktown neighborhood, the firm is a union of two distinct, yet complementary voices. Adam Thom and Katja Aga Sachse Thom – partners in work and life – started the firm as an extension of a finely calibrated collaborative process built on a foundation of broad technical expertise and a dedication to craftsmanship. During its first ten years, the firm received more than its fair share of media attention. Contradictory words like intimate, monumental, playful, daring, rugged, graceful, idiosyncratic and familiar were often used to describe the work.

Some of AGATHOM Co. Ltd’s most prominent projects include:

• Dove, Toronto, Canada
• Rainforest Retreat, British Columbia, Canada
• WASAGATHOM, Ontario, Canada
• Cogs
• Still Point

The following statistics helped AGATHOM Co. Ltd achieve 24th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto:

23. WZMH Architects

WZMH Architects is committed to the pursuit of design excellence delivered with exceptional technical competency. Based in Toronto, we have been providing innovative and effective solutions for our clients for over six decades on a broad range of projects both in Canada and overseas. Fresh approaches to problem-solving are encouraged and rewarded in our design studio. This philosophy has motivated us to constantly adapt, evolve, and reinvent ourselves to produce architecture that is contemporary, relevant, and meaningful. Our aim is to create timeless places that harness the full potential of their site and benefit the people who will use and experience them.

Some of WZMH Architects’ most prominent projects include:

• 33 Bloor East, Toronto, Canada
• Abbotsford Law Courts, Abbotsford, Canada
• Toronto Police Service – Division 41 Police Station, Toronto, Canada
• T3 Bayside, Toronto, Canada
• Parkway Forest Re-Urbanization, Toronto, Canada

The following statistics helped WZMH Architects achieve 23rd place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto:

22. dkstudio architects inc.

dkstudio is a Toronto-based architectural firm specializing in projects in luxury retail, corporate interiors, and unique contemporary residential designs.

Some of dkstudio architects inc.’s most prominent projects include:

• White Box, Toronto, Canada
• Bungalow Renovation, Toronto, Canada
• Tao Sangha Healing Centre, Toronto, Canada
• Hong Kong Villa, Hong Kong
• Coty Fume Scent Lounge, Toronto, Canada

The following statistics helped dkstudio architects inc. achieve 22nd place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto:

21. Paul Raff Studio

Paul Raff Studio is a creative practice that incorporated as a full-service architecture firm in 2003. Its collaborative environment is dedicated to a creative vision of the highest caliber. Based in Toronto, the Studio assists clients locally and internationally to create projects where art becomes life.

The Studio is an internationally recognized leader in sustainable architecture, art, and design. Each project is uniquely conceived for its particular situation, and advanced with proficient project management to achieve exceptional value and architectural quality. Projects and experience range in scale and scope, including residential, cultural, and commercial architecture, master planning and urban design, environmental and public art, private gardens and special features.

Some of Paul Raff Studio’s most prominent projects include:

• Cascade House, Toronto, Canada
• Counterpoint House, Toronto, Canada
• Madrigal House, Toronto, Canada
• Echo House, Toronto, Canada
• Garden Pavilion

The following statistics helped Paul Raff Studio achieve 21st place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto:

20. Yabu Pushelberg

We design places and products: immersive environments, compelling destinations, and considered goods.

Some of Yabu Pushelberg’s most prominent projects include:

• Ports Shanghai, Shanghai, China
• YPTO Studio, Toronto, Canada
• 280 Art Boulevard, São Paulo, Brazil
• Amagansett, Private Residence, Amagansett, New York
• Lane Crawford Yintai, Beijing, China

The following statistics helped Yabu Pushelberg achieve 20th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto:

19. Reflect Architecture

At Reflect Architecture, each project begins with a search for what inspires — something specific to each client, discovered through dialogue, context and careful attention. This foundation shapes the work, allowing spaces to reflect the values and perspectives that define them. Each project is a consideration of its people and place. Through thoughtful conversation, contextual references and design exploration, a clear narrative direction is established, informing how space, material and light are developed throughout the architectural process.

Grounded in progressive materials and techniques, the work responds to intersecting conditions — ecology, culture and community — while remaining attentive to how architecture is experienced and inhabited. Committed to clarity in aesthetic, communication and intent, the studio imagines architecture that reflects the realities of today while considering the needs of tomorrow.

Some of Reflect Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

• North Drive House, Toronto, Canada
• Lumea, Toronto, Canada
• Retreat, Ontario, Canada
• Permission, Toronto, Canada
• Rejuuv, Toronto, Canada

The following statistics helped Reflect Architecture achieve 19th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto:

18. BDP Quadrangle

BDP Quadrangle is a Toronto-based multidisciplinary architecture, design, and urbanism practice founded in 1986 and the North American headquarters of BDP, a global interdisciplinary design firm.

Our team delivers innovative and strategic solutions across the built environment, encompassing mixed-use, housing, workplace, retail, transit, media environments, education and healthcare projects, all focused on promoting wellbeing, inclusivity and sustainable futures.

Some of BDP Quadrangle’s most prominent projects include:

• Yonge Sheppard Centre, Toronto, Canada
• Bata Shoe Factory, Quinte West, Canada
• 1181 Queen Street West, Toronto, Canada
• Samsung Experience Store at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, Toronto, Canada
• Corus Quay, Toronto, Canada

The following statistics helped BDP Quadrangle achieve 18th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto:

17. B+H Architects

B+H Architects is a global, award-winning firm with a 70+ year legacy of building creative solutions for clients through the delivery of architecture, interior design, landscape, planning, and other consulting services. We’ve worked with clients across the globe to design buildings and environments that are inspiring, memorable, functional, and contextual.

Founded in 1953 in Toronto, our firm operates from studios in 8 cities around the world: Toronto, Vancouver, Seattle, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Singapore, and Ho Chi Minh City. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates to deliver strategic consulting and high-value design solutions that shape spaces, communities, and economies.

Today, our team includes more than 300 curious designers, placemakers, strategists, storytellers, and creative human beings who believe in embracing change and challenging the status quo to deliver resilient, healthy environments that positively contribute to their communities and are characterized by vibrant human experiences.

Some of B+H Architects’ most prominent projects include:

• SickKids Patient Support Centre, Toronto, Canada
• Zhongtai Retail Store, Beijing, China
• First Canadian Place – Recladding, Toronto, Canada
• University of British Columbia – AMS Student Nest, Vancouver, Canada
• Abilities Centre, Whitby, Canada

The following statistics helped B+H Architects achieve 17th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto:

16. Altius Architecture, Inc.

Altius has continued to move forward towards a complete, holistic and collaborative approach to building. We believe that the best buildings are achieved when architects, engineers, consultants, constructors and clients come together to achieve something greater than the sum of their individual parts. We subscribe to a team approach to building and believe that the confluence of architecture, structure, mechanical systems and building technology must meet at the commencement of the design process in order to successfully meet the needs of our clients, their budgets and respond to our modern times. We have established close relationships and continue to share knowledge with the best consultants available to us in the fields of structural, mechanical and sustainable systems design.

Some of Altius Architecture, Inc.’s most prominent projects include:

• Hewitt Avenue House
• Clearview Residence, Collingwood, Canada
• 360 Winnett, Toronto, Canada
• Ellis Park House, Toronto, Canada
• Beech House, Toronto, Canada

The following statistics helped Altius Architecture, Inc. achieve 16th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto:

15. CORE Architects Inc.

CORE Architects is an award-winning architectural and interior design firm based in Toronto, Canada. Since our inception in 1994, we have provided our clients with a complete range of integrated services for the planning, design and creation of built environments.

CORE has been responsible for the design of 160 residential projects; 45,000 residential units; the urban master planning of over 200 million square feet of residential development; numerous private residences; recreational and sports clubs; restaurants; hotels; resorts; offices; and over 1500 retail rollouts.

As responsible professionals, we consider our projects to be more than discreet objects. In all our projects, we advocate appropriate densities that make the best use of the site, support mass transit options and provide healthy living environments for people.

Some of CORE Architects Inc.’s most prominent projects include:

• 210 Bloor, Toronto, Canada
• Six50 King, Toronto, Canada
• M City – Phase 1, Mississauga, Canada
• Five Hundred Wellington, Toronto, Canada
• Cabbagetown Coach House, Toronto, Canada

The following statistics helped CORE Architects Inc. achieve 15th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto:

14. AAmp Studio

AAmp is a BIPOC-led architecture & design studio committed to creating beautiful, informed and transformative experiences. We focus on design at multiple scales, ranging from commercial, cultural & residential architecture to branding and graphic identity.

We pride ourselves on an innovative, thoughtful, and collaborative approach to design: from initial concept through realization, we work closely with our clients to find creative solutions tailored specifically to their needs. In short, we believe design is a cultural experience that is layered, democratic and fun — so, let’s do it!

Some of AAmp Studio’s most prominent projects include:

• Tower House
• Jones Commons, Toronto, Canada
• Sunnyside Townhouse, Toronto, Canada
• Compartes Melrose, West Hollywood, California
• Ell House, Prince Edward, Canada

The following statistics helped AAmp Studio achieve 14th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto:

13. PLANT Architect Inc.

PLANT Architect Inc. is an award-winning practice that branches into the domains of architecture, landscape, and design. Our studio operates across spatial scales and disciplinary borders to reveal a site’s potential, distill client needs into a clear design vision, and create timeless spaces that heighten one’s experience of a site, city, building, or natural landscape.

We specialize in institutional, commercial, and residential architecture and landscape architecture, interiors, urban infrastructure, feasibility studies, and master planning. We also offer a broad range of value-added services that include furniture and lighting design, public facilitation, and integrated graphics. Our interdisciplinary design approach allows us to build important connections between people, places, and ideas, and it remains central to our firm’s ongoing commitment to public engagement.

Some of PLANT Architect Inc.’s most prominent projects include:

• Face to Face | Tête à Tête, Toronto, Canada
• The Sara Jackman Playground, Toronto, Canada
• Canadian Firefighters Memorial, Ottawa, Canada
• East Point Park Bird Sanctuary Pavilions, Toronto, Canada
• Walmer Residence, Toronto, Canada

The following statistics helped PLANT Architect Inc. achieve 13th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto:

12. PHAEDRUS Studio

PHAEDRUS Studio is an award-winning Toronto-based design and architecture practice working across and between disciplines to design and create objects, spaces, and architecture.

​Design is a process. Our role as designers is to foster that process through open-minded inquiry and dialogue while seeking to understand the dreams, desires, and values of those we design for. Through playful exploration and guided collaboration, we reveal solutions that could not initially or individually be imagined. Driven by an understanding and passion for art, craft, and technology, we emphasize design solutions that perform over preconceived notions of style. We recognize that performance is relative to a given project’s unique constraints and opportunities and create physical expressions of the ideas and inspirations exposed by the design process.

Some of PHAEDRUS Studio’s most prominent projects include:

• ODIN Cafe + Bar, Toronto, Canada
• FIX Coffee + Bikes, Toronto, Canada
• THOR Espresso, Toronto, Canada
• TWO-WAY House, Toronto, Canada
• MODEL 4-PLEX + 1, York, Toronto, Canada

The following statistics helped PHAEDRUS Studio achieve 12th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto:

11. RDH Architects

RDH Architects Inc. (RDHA) is a Toronto-based studio specializing in architecture for the public realm. Founded in 1919, it is one of Canada’s oldest architectural practices and the recipient of the 2018 Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) Architectural Firm Award. Led by Principals Bob Goyeche, Tyler Sharp, and Geoff Miller, the firm of over 30 professionals has developed an extensive portfolio of experience encompassing library, industrial, office, recreation, post-secondary education, transit, and secure facility design.

Since 2005, the firm has focused on producing intelligent, concept-driven architecture of the highest caliber. RDHA now feels and acts like an emerging design studio, while our 100+year legacy provides a solid backbone of technical and managerial experience.

Some of RDH Architects’ most prominent projects include:

• Springdale Library and Komagata Maru Park, Brampton, Canada
• Guildwood GO Station, Toronto, Canada
• Scott Street Interlocking Signal Tower Generator, Toronto, Canada
• Waterdown Library and Civic Centre, Hamilton, Canada
• Idea Exchange Old Post Office, Cambridge, Canada

The following statistics helped RDH Architects achieve 11th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto:

10. Diamond Schmitt

Diamond Schmitt is a global architecture firm designing transformative, purpose-driven and highly sustainable buildings from its four studios located in Toronto, New York, Vancouver and Calgary. Creating innovative design solutions while drawing inspiration from each site’s surrounding community, architectural, and historical contexts, Diamond Schmitt’s visionary designs can be found in more than 50 cities around the world.

Some of Diamond Schmitt’s most prominent projects include:

• United Kingdom Holocaust Memorial – International Design Competition
• Mirvish Village, Toronto, Canada
• Waterworks, Toronto, Canada
• Ingenium Centre, Ottawa, Canada
• David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center, New York City, New York

The following statistics helped Diamond Schmitt achieve 10th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto:

9. PARTISANS

PARTISANS designs objects, designs architecture, designs cities, designs concepts, and even ideas. We strive to make the improbable possible and the impossible viable, at all scales and media. Our curiosities are insatiable, and our drive to create them is central to our project. We are an award-winning, internationally published studio founded in 2012.

Some of PARTISANS’ most prominent projects include:

• Canvas House, Toronto, Canada
• Grotto Sauna, Ontario, Canada
• Fold House, Hamilton, Canada
• Royal De Versailles’ Rolex Boutique Toronto, Toronto, Canada
• Windsor Peace Fountain

The following statistics helped PARTISANS achieve 9th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto:

8. Teeple Architects

Teeple Architects shapes buildings through an open and collaborative process. Founded in 1989, our practice integrates sustainability and technical expertise with formal exploration to create buildings that are representative of the communities they serve. Our Toronto and Vancouver studios draw on the collective skills and expertise of a diverse and talented team of design professionals. Under the leadership of Principals Stephen Teeple (Founder), Chris Radigan (Emeritus), Myles Craig, Tomer Diamant, Avery Guthrie, Richard Lai and Wes Wilson, we work with discipline and imaginations to shape ideas into places that bring aspirations to life.

Some of Teeple Architects’ most prominent projects include:

• Morgan State University Calvin & Tina Tyler Hall, Baltimore, Maryland
• Stanley A. Milner Library Renewal, Edmonton, Canada
• UBC MacLeod Renewal, Vancouver, Canada
• University of Manitoba Desautels Concert Hall, Winnipeg, Canada
• University of Toronto Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus West, Toronto, Canada

The following statistics helped Teeple Architects achieve 8th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto:

7. Atelier RZLBD

Reza Aliabadi (born 1974), known as RZLBD, is a Canadian artist and architect of Persian origin. He is the founder and principal of Atelier RZLBD, an art and architecture practice based in Toronto, named after a pseudonym he adapted that reflects his interest in abstraction and reduction. His repertoire of work extends to making art, crafting objects, designing buildings, curating installations, and publishing a zine called rzlbdPOST.

His work has been distinguished with numerous accolades, exhibited in many venues, and celebrated in more than 100 print publications. In 2017, RZLBD was selected among the top emerging design talents in Canada. In the same year, the UK publisher Artifice released a monograph, RZLBD Hopscotch, that recognizes Aliabadi’s selected built projects by collecting essays, project profiles, and annotated drawings.

Some of Atelier RZLBD’s most prominent projects include:

• Opposite House, Toronto, Canada
• Shaft House, Toronto, Canada
• 5/6 HOUSE
• Whale House, Toronto, Canada
• The Gallery House, Markham, Canada

The following statistics helped Atelier RZLBD achieve 7th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto:

6. Hariri Pontarini Architects

Established in 1994, Hariri Pontarini Architects is a leading Canadian full-service architectural practice known for creating modern landmarks such as the award-winning Bahá’í Temple for South America, the acclaimed McKinsey & Company headquarters in Toronto, the international competition-winning Ivey School of Business and the Governor General’s Medal-winning Schulich School of Business. Founded by Siamak Hariri and David Pontarini, the firm has delivered a broad range of institutional, commercial and residential projects, libraries, schools and academic buildings. Hariri Pontarini Architects has become known for designing projects of exceptional quality, with a strong conceptual basis derived from the specific needs and aspirations of each client.

Some of Hariri Pontarini Architects’ most prominent projects include:

• 7 St. Thomas, Toronto, Canada
• Nicol Building, Sprott School of Business, Ottawa, Canada
• The Bahá’í Temple of South America, Santiago, Chile
• Riverdale, Lake Joseph, Canada
• Ontario’s Celebration Zone, Toronto, Canada

The following statistics helped Hariri Pontarini Architects achieve 6th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto:

5. MJMA Architecture & Design

MJMA is a Toronto, Canada-based design practice of 60+ designers and architects. MJMA has evolved from a 30-year-strong legacy of making community buildings to building communities — in towns and cities, on campuses, within organizations, and across playing fields. Our increasingly diverse portfolio speaks to an innovation culture at MJMA that drives all our designs. This spirit of innovation, cultivated with clients who are enthusiastic about creating meaningful architecture that positively contributes to the built environment, has resulted in more than 75+ national awards, including the Governor General’s Medal in Architecture and the 2016 RAIC Architectural Firm Award.

Some of MJMA Architecture & Design’s most prominent projects include:

• Queen’s University John Deutsch University Centre, Kingston, Canada
• John Innes Community Recreation Centre, Toronto, Canada
• Neil Campbell Rowing Centre, St. Catharines, Canada
• Churchill Meadows Community Centre and Sports Park, Mississauga, Canada
• UBC Aquatic Centre, Vancouver, Canada

The following statistics helped MJMA Architecture & Design achieve 5th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto:

4. Dubbeldam Architecture + Design

Dubbeldam Architecture + Design is a multi-disciplinary design studio committed to creating thoughtful projects that embody sustainable approaches. Led by fourth-generation architect Heather Dubbeldam, the studio has garnered acclaim for its forward-thinking approach, design research endeavors, and dedication to crafting sustainable environments. They are recognized as one of Canada’s leading architecture practices for their commitment to architectural excellence and dedication to social responsibility through advocacy.

Dubbeldam’s work exemplifies bold design and meticulous craftsmanship. With a diverse portfolio incorporating a wide range of project types, their work ranges from homes, multi-unit residential projects, workspaces, hospitality and mixed-use buildings to landscape design and architectural installations.

Some of Dubbeldam Architecture + Design’s most prominent projects include:

• Dubbeldam Office, Toronto, Canada
• Bunkie on the Hill, Muskoka District Municipality, Ontario
• Bata Shoe Factory, Quinte West, Canada
• Skygarden House, Toronto, Canada
• Binary Spectrum, Kitchener, Canada
• Top image: Long Lake Cottage, Muskoka District Municipality, Canada

The following statistics helped Dubbeldam Architecture + Design achieve 4th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto:

3. Moriyama Teshima Architects

Moriyama Teshima Architects (MTA) is a team of architects and designers collaborating with visionary clients to build inspiring and enduring spaces that transform communities. Their extensive portfolio of Canadian and international projects comprises museums and art galleries, university buildings, schools, corporate and government headquarters, recreational facilities, libraries, restoration and renovation projects, and urban/campus planning.

The studio is made up of individuals who reflect the cultural diversity that defines our global present—a combination of industry leaders and young designers working together to design and deliver exceptional projects. They believe that the success of design is rooted in collaborative processes that approach challenges and solutions holistically, and that work at all times to integrate site, building, context and a plurality of perspectives into a built reality of which we can all be proud.

Some of Moriyama Teshima Architects’ most prominent projects include:

• Limberlost Place, George Brown College, Toronto, Canada
• Makwa Waakaa’igan Indigenous Centre of Cultural Excellence, Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
• Place des Arts, Greater Sudbury, Canada
• Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) Headquarters and Multi-Tenant Complex, Toronto, Canada
• CREATING THE OSSTF WITH MASS TIMBER, Toronto, Canada

The following statistics helped Moriyama Teshima Architects achieve 3rd place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto:

2. KPMB Architects

For more than three decades, KPMB has evolved in response to a changing world and worked to change it for the better.

Established in 1987, KPMB is an internationally recognized architectural practice based in Canada. Our wide-ranging work has earned over 400 respected awards, including 18 Governor General’s Medals, Canada’s highest honor. Our founding partners, Bruce Kuwabara, Marianne McKenna, and Shirley Blumberg, have all received the Order of Canada for their personal achievements and for KPMB’s collective contributions to improving people’s lives through the built environment. In 2021, we expanded our leadership team, including the naming of seven new partners: Kevin Bridgman, Steven Casey, Phyllis Crawford, Andrew Dyke, Mitchell Hall, Paulo Rocha, and Bruno Weber.

As a full-service practice, we provide expertise in building design, interior design, master planning, workplace strategy, project management, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable design.

Some of KPMB Architects’ most prominent projects include:

• Center for Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts
• Beaverbrook Art Gallery (Harrison McCain Pavilion), New Brunswick, Canada
• Isttaniokaksini/Science Commons – University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Canada
• Downsview, Toronto, Canada
• Massey Hall Renovation and Expansion, Toronto, Canada

The following statistics helped KPMB Architects achieve 2nd place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto:

1. Omar Gandhi Architects

Omar Gandhi Architects is a Canadian practice working globally, with a diverse portfolio that spans residential, hospitality, civic and cultural projects, as well as large-scale landscape interventions and innovative urban in‑fill. The firm’s work ranges from region-defining public projects to intimate interior and product design, demonstrating a rare fluency across scales. Founded in Halifax in 2010 and formally registered in 2012, the firm expanded to Toronto in 2016 and opened its Berlin studio in 2025, extending its reach into Europe while continuing to lead projects across Canada, the US and the Caribbean.

Raised in Brampton, Ontario, Omar Gandhi studied architecture at the University of Toronto and Dalhousie University before working in Toronto and Halifax.

Some of Omar Gandhi Architects’ most prominent projects include:

• OG House, Halifax, Canada
• Prime Seafood Palace, Toronto, Canada
• Brar Residence, Toronto, Canada
• The Outlier Hotel, Eureka Springs, Arizona
• White Rock, Wolfville, Canada

The following statistics helped Omar Gandhi Architects achieve 1st place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto:

Why Should I Trust Architizer’s Ranking?

With more than 30,000 architecture firms and over 130,000 projects within its database, Architizer is proud to host the world’s largest online community of architects and building product manufacturers. Its celebrated A+Awards program is also the largest celebration of architecture and building products, with more than 400 jurors and hundreds of thousands of public votes helping to recognize the world’s best architecture each year.

Architizer also powers firm directories for a number of AIA (American Institute of Architects) Chapters nationwide, including the official directory of architecture firms for AIA New York.

An example of a project page on Architizer with Project Award Badges highlighted

A Guide to Project Awards

The blue “+” badge denotes that a project has won a prestigious A+Award as described above. Hovering over the badge reveals details of the award, including award category, year, and whether the project won the jury or popular choice award.

The orange Project of the Day and yellow Featured Project badges are awarded by Architizer’s Editorial team, and are selected based on a number of factors. The following factors increase a project’s likelihood of being featured or awarded Project of the Day status:

• Project completed within the last 3 years
• A well-written, concise project description of at least 3 paragraphs
• Architectural design with a high level of both functional and aesthetic value
• High-quality, in-focus photographs
• At least 8 photographs of both the interior and exterior of the building
• Inclusion of architectural drawings and renderings
• Inclusion of construction photographs

There are 7 Projects of the Day each week and a further 31 Featured Projects. Each Project of the Day is published on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Stories, while each Featured Project is published on Facebook. Each Project of the Day also features in Architizer’s Weekly Projects Newsletter and shared with 170,000 subscribers.

We’re constantly looking for the world’s best architects to join our community. If you would like to understand more about this ranking list and learn how your firm can achieve a presence on it, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at editorial@architizer.com.

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