people
Sara Rassekh
OAA, NCARB, M. Arch.
Principal
Education:
Master of Architecture, 2007 - University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts (Architecture), 2004 - University of Toronto
Professional Affiliations:
Ontario Association of Architects (OAA)
National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB)
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (MRAIC)
Sara brings more than fifteen years of experience and extensive expertise in the planning, architectural design solutions and documentation of technically demanding buildings and renovation projects. She has successfully administrated many carefully phased projects, attesting to her ability to work effectively with owners, users, consultants and contractors.
As firm's lead architect and principal, Sara is committed to open communication, collaboration, and a genuine respect for team members' ideas. She leads project teams with client's goals, vision and budget at the forefront. Sara delivers complex designs for a broad spectrum of building and project types. Her designs integrate technical requirements with aspirational goals, combining the best elements of traditional architecture and modern aesthetics, underlined by sustainability principles, function, social and cultural awareness and style.
Many of the projects she has worked on have involved development of complex architectural solutions in new construction, extensive renovations and restorations. Her extensive experience also include major renovation and restoration projects in Ontario including restorations of historic buildings such as the R.C. Harris Water Plant and the Casa Loma in Toronto.
Sara is registered with the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) and a National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB) certified architect. Holders of NCARB Certification are entitled to reciprocal licensure in all Canadian Provinces as well as 55 U.S. jurisdictions. NCARB Certification can also be used to support registration in Mexico, Australia and New Zealand.
Alireza Panahi
M.Sc., Ph.D.
Associate
Education:
Master of Science, 1996 - University of Western Ontario
Ph.D., 2000 - University of Western Ontario
Alireza has more than 20 years of experience in research, team management and publishing. An active participant in all phases of project development from on‐site design through construction, he manages projects from programming to construction documents, and from construction administration through project close‐out. Serving as the firm’s project director, Alireza is the coordinator in charge of project successes and client satisfaction, as well as the firm’s overall performance.
With extensive academic background, Alireza utilizes research, problem-solving and design-related research techniques to understand how the built environment can optimize and enhance the human experience.
Staff
A team of dedicated technical Support Staff assist with drafting, deliverables preparation, document production, information coordination as well as administration in all our projects.