Kirkor Architects and Planners
20 De Boers Drive, Suite 400 M3J 0H1 North York, ON, Canada

Congratulations to Ali Lal Mohammadi, Adrienne Lee, Christina Lee and Dickson So! In Kirkors 39 years, they are the first newly appointed Principals who are ready to lead and guide our growing teams in Toronto and Calgary. Read more: https://bit.ly/2SCi98n

Now more than ever, we are appreciative of our long-standing partnerships with developers who continue to work hard to build homes, communities, and spaces where people can connect and inspire change. @The Daniels Corporation, thank you for the past three decades and here's to a bright future ahead.

Do you have a passion for architecture? Do you take pride in your project management skills? Are you ready to Evolve your career, Forge a new path, and Lead a great team?

'The Beverley' is the second phase to launch at the #condo complex from The Daniels Corporation and Baif Developments. 'The Thornhill' is located at Bathurst Street and Beverly Glen Boulevard, just beyond #Toronto's northern city limits in #Vaughan.

The Empire Quay House marks the beginning of our partnership with Empire Communities. See our first project together: https://bit.ly/35OKEWE

We share nearly 40 years of history with Tridel, and during times like this we are especially appreciative. Thank you for your trust and choosing us to help build more communities.

It's important to keep our team updated and connected, and share a few laughs in between. Here's a snippet of our WFM-inspired video newsletter: KTV News

The role of an architect has transformed in the midst of evolving technologies. We have a responsibility to not only keep up with the changes, but to make sure our staff is well-educated. The more we learn, the better we can share our ideas with our valued clients and partner consultants. Efficient means of communication and collaboration with our internal and external teams are essential to successful project. We are extremely proud to have a strong BIM team to find resources, create learning material, and support our staff during these unprecedented times. Have any tips or tricks to share? We would love to hear from you!

Check out how the construction for 484 Spadina is progressing! Via of UrbanToronto.ca: https://bit.ly/2KFsk8y

It's bittersweet that we did not get to celebrate Nowruz together this year. Nonetheless, we still have a lot to be thankful for and even more memories to count with our blessings: https://bit.ly/2Wxv2Em

As International Womens Day launches their #EachforEqual campaign this week, it is an opportune time to share the personal and professional achievements of our staff member Adrienne Lee. In the past 2 years she took on the role of a mother at home, a new Principal at our firm, and the challenges of balancing the hard work and joys of both. Adrienne holds a strong advocacy for design excellence from the earliest conceptual discussions onwards, ensuring that design rigour is ...maintained through all submission stages. Since joining Kirkor in 2011 as an Intern Architect, Adrienne has established a successful mediating manner that facilitates seamless coordination between clients, colleagues and municipalities. Her expert ability to move readily between high-level and detailed design considerations, coupled with a refined sensibility preferencing contextual simplicity, consistently produces unique and compelling work at all scales. See more

The International Womens Day 2020 campaign theme is #EachforEqual. As a business we recognize how gender equality impacts the economy and its an honour to recognize the women at Kirkor fulfilling a diverse range of roles from principals and associates to technologists and administrative support all contributing to an internal and global goal for gender equal workplaces. We all have a responsibility to gain and raise awareness. To learn about this years theme, how to get involved, and where to find resources heres a great place to start: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/

From Copenhagen to Toronto, the 3XN team flew in to meet us for a live update and site visit to Aquabella.

We are currently looking to add to our teams in Toronto and Calgary. Find out more about the positions here: https://bit.ly/2PIEsIZ

Our Calgary team toasts to Ali's promotion to Principal. This skilled group is taking on our Edmonton Motors project at the southeast corner of Jasper Avenue NW and 115 Street NW. Plans are to maximize public realm opportunities with a wide streetscape to open up 115 Street towards the River Valley Victoria, and provide a green connection between the site and its vicinity.

Ali leads our Calgary office, and as a trusted champion of Kirkors design and quality standards, is successfully expanding our reach and portfolio in Western Canada. Learn more about his philosophy as a new Principal here: https://bit.ly/3a4ltjK In Photograph: Jeffrey & Ali on a site visit at 500 Block in Calgary

Since joining Kirkor in 2010, Christina Lee has developed her expertise as a particularly detail-orientated architect. Christina leads many of the firms most complex projects, including joint ventures with partnering firms and international practices. Her particular skill for establishing strong relationships with clients and consultants, promotes unified team culture and facilitates the production of highly coordinated architectural documents. Christina believes passionatel...y that architecture founded on critical design thinking can bear enormous positive impact on its context and surroundings. She is currently working on the Royal Bayview, coordinating the design for two mid-rise towers detailed with vision glass, aluminum exterior mullion, soffit, precast concrete and a ceramic façade system. Video courtesy of Tridel: https://bit.ly/38W5oMP

Arc at Erin Mills' Curved Details https://bit.ly/2STt9hY via Urban Toronto. Photography by: Jason Zed.

The 185 Enfield Place development is a great example of our dynamic and fast-growing real estate portfolio, says Brian Allison, Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Canada Life. This project reflects our commitment to forward thinking and creatively inspired real estate developments that can provide strong and stable returns for investors and add value to communities. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/39wNgJh

Our holiday dinner party was hosted at Palais Royale, closing out another successful year in style . Wishing everyone the best for 2020!

At the corner of Sherbourne and Queens Quay, Aqualina is the first of four phases of a grand master plan along the citys inner harbour. Carlos Antunes (Partner-in-charge) and his team have worked closely with developers Tridel & Hines, design architects Arquitectonica, landscape architects DTAH and interior designers II BY IV DESIGN to revitalize Bayside Toronto and develop it into a premier waterfront community. Photographs by Michael Muraz. #waterfront #waterfronttoronto #bayside #baysidecommunity #toronto #archdaily #archinect #archilovers #inspirationcultmag #designboom #urbanandstreet #blogto #azuremagazine #canadianarchitect #detailit #dezeen #architecture_hunter #allofarchitecture #offarchitecture #archbuzzer #architecture_is_priceless #architects_leader

Our second studio has been officially open for over a year now: Meet Christine, Hessam, Dumila, Richard, Mahtab, Ali and Khalil of our Calgary team!

ZIGGs design was inspired by the term ziggurats, a structure built in ancient Mesopotamia that has successively receding stories or levels. The south-side of the building features graduated terraces that offer privacy and a view of downtown Toronto. Client: Madison Group and Fieldgate Homes Structural Engineer: CPE Structural Consultants Mechanical/Electrical: SNC Lavalin... Landscape Architects: Terrplan Landscape Architects @studiotla Interior Design: The Design Agency @thedesignagency Photography: Michael Muraz See more

Aqualuna for the win!

The sun was beaming for @yepeducations charity soccer tournament, sponsored by @thedanielscorp. It was a fun day of comradery and competition! YEP is an innovative program that aims to change people's perceptions on how to educate adults and engage youth. https://bit.ly/2oPRHga

A look back at some of our best times this summer as it draws to an end: Bike rides to practice for the @heartandstroke Ride 4 Heart, our food-filled evening at the @secondharvestca @toronto_taste culinary extravaganza, the barbeques on our studio terrace and hosting a Saturday Grill & Chill with our family and friends at High Park! @ Toronto, Ontario

This years Festival of Architecture takes place in Toronto, October 26-30, with a theme of The Future of Architecture. Registration is now open! https://festival2019.raic.org/

Our co-founder/Partner @cliffordkorman joined St. Josephs orthopaedic team on the Cycle 4 St. Joes to fundraise for building new spaces, upgrade facilities and buy new equipment. The team successfully raised over $28,000 so far!

We partnered with Daniels and the Toronto Community Housing Corporation in their comprehensive approach to guide the revitalization process of the new Regent Park Neighbourhood now in its 13th active year of construction. Occupying the block between Sutton Avenue, Sackville Street, Shuter Street and the newly named Peaceful Way, we designed the Sutton Collection an exclusive set of townhomes and semi-detached homes. Adding to Regent Parks mid-rise environment, this project gave us the opportunity to create a contemporary building that is compatible with surrounding buildings from the past. Project Team: Daniels & Toronto Community Housing, Kirkor Architects and Planners, Atkins + Van Groll Inc., Trace Engineering Ltd., and NAK Design Strategies Photography By: Michael Muraz

As architects of record, we provided technical expertise and design support to @kpmbarch, the designers of the TIFF Bell Lightbox. Today the 44th annual Toronto Film Festival starts and we celebrate nine years since its opening day as the official headquarters for this much anticipated yearly event! @ TIFF Bell Lightbox

Waterclub Condominiums

Completed in 2003, the Riviera was our very first waterfront property design for Toronto. Residents have access to the Queens Quay community, getting the chance to join water front festivals, activities at the Harbourfront Centre as well as the boardwalk. Developer: Urbancorp Design Architect: Kirkor Architects and Planners Structural Engineer: Sigmund Soudack & Associates ... Mechanical/Electrical: A & G Engineering Landscape Architect: NAK Design @ Toronto, Ontario See more

Kirkor FC is ready to get back into action for the @thedanielscorp Charity Soccer Tournament in support of Youth Empowering Parents - an organization which was started in Regent Park by two local youth. Comment below if well see you there! @ Regent Park