Who We Are
Crafting Tomorrow's Spaces with Timeless Vision
Crafting Tomorrow's Spaces with Timeless Vision
Started in a small Toronto loft with just three of us and a shared belief that architecture could actually make cities better places to live.
Look, we didn't set out to become some fancy award-winning firm. Back in 2009, we were just three architects who were honestly tired of seeing cookie-cutter developments pop up everywhere across Toronto. The city was changing fast, and not always for the better.
What started as late-night conversations over coffee turned into Kytheron Quintavix Architecture. Yeah, the name's a mouthful - it's actually a combination of old Greek and Latin words that roughly translate to "guiding principle for the fifth element." Pretentious? Maybe a bit. But it reminds us daily that there's always another dimension to consider in design - the human one.
We've spent the last fourteen years proving that sustainable doesn't have to mean boring, and contemporary doesn't have to ignore history. Some of our best projects have been heritage restorations where we've had to get creative with modern materials while respecting what was already there.
Now we're a team of 22 people working out of Bay Street, and honestly, it still feels surreal sometimes. We've tackled everything from small residential renovations to major urban development projects. Each one teaches us something new.
Completed Projects
Years Experience
Design Awards
Team Members
We're not fans of architecture that looks great in magazines but fails the people who use it every day. Before we sketch a single line, we spend time understanding how spaces will actually be lived in. That means talking to neighbors, studying traffic patterns, and yeah, sometimes just sitting in a spot for hours watching how light moves.
Sustainability isn't a buzzword for us - it's basic common sense. Why wouldn't you design a building that costs less to heat, uses natural light, and doesn't waste materials? We've been integrating green principles since before it was cool, and we've gotten pretty good at making it work within real-world budgets.
Every project gets challenged by our team. We push back on our own ideas, play devil's advocate, and aren't afraid to scrap weeks of work if something better emerges. It's not always comfortable, but it's how we avoid generic solutions.
Projects that've gotten some recognition along the way
Mixed-use development that actually fits its neighborhood
Honestly surprised us when this one won. We'd spent months fighting to keep the original facade, and the judges appreciated that we didn't just tear everything down and start fresh.
1890s warehouse transformed into contemporary living spaces
This project was tough. Every brick mattered to the heritage committee, and rightly so. We learned a ton about respecting history while making spaces people actually want to live in.
Net-zero urban housing development
Our first proper net-zero project. The client took a chance on us, and we obsessed over every detail. Still drive by sometimes just to see it working.
Proving that office buildings don't have to be soul-crushing glass boxes
A family home that adapts as kids grow up and needs change
We're a mixed bunch - architects, designers, urban planners, and a couple people who just seem to know how to make things work. Some of us have been here since day one, others joined last month. What ties us together is giving a damn about what we're building.
Our studio runs on strong coffee, healthy debate, and the understanding that the best ideas can come from anywhere. The intern who started last week might have the solution we've been missing. We've learned to listen.
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We start by shutting up and listening. What's the space actually needed for? Who's gonna use it? What are the real constraints, not just the obvious ones?
Site visits, historical records, climate data, neighborhood patterns. The boring stuff that actually makes the difference between good and great.
Multiple concepts, constant refinement, killing our darlings when they don't work. Design's messy, and we're okay with that.
We don't just hand off drawings and disappear. Construction phase is where designs get tested, and we wanna be there when it happens.
Whether it's a complete build or just exploring ideas, we're up for the conversation.