New Architects

	Magid Youssef Ain Shams University, BSc. 1994 I am so happy at making this achievement that could not have been completed without my family, friends, colleagues and the blessings of God supporting me every step of the way. I am most grateful to my father: for his wisdom & continued support, my mother & grandmother: for their moral support. My brother, sister, wife & son for their patience and understanding. Special thanks to the OAA staff and to my mentor, John Rossini, who walked the extra mile to assist me during my mentorship process. Also, to Architects Ned Allam and Ligia Saatgian for sharing their resources. I look forward to advance through continued education, mentoring & volunteering to give back to the profession. posted December 9, 2009
	Taymoore Balbaa University of Waterloo B.E.S. 1999, M.Arch 2003 Principal, Taymoore Balbaa Design Studio Assistant Professor, Ryerson University Dept. of Architectural Science I would like to pay homage to Mr. Adrian di Castri, my mentor before his untimely passing. His support and wisdom will always be remembered. Thank you to Mr. Rudy Wallman, my subsequent mentor, for his time and guidance. Thank you also to everyone at KPMB Architects and ZAS Architects Inc., with whom I collaborated for many engaging, productive, and eye-opening hours posted November 23, 2009
	Zhi Wang LEED AP Tianjin Institute of Urban Construction, 2000 Employer: Page Steele / IBI Group Architects Inc. As an architect designer support employers to finish projects from schematic design to development design, from construction document to site administration. Special design fields are high rise condominium/apartment building and long term care buildings. posted October 21, 2009
	Rossen Kolev B.Arch., OAA, LEED AP University of Architecture , Building and Geodesy, Sofia, Bulgaria, 1996 Employer: Montgomery Sisam Architects There are many people that were influential to my career development in Canada. First of all, I would like to express my gratitude to my Mentor Diarmuid Nash for his time and friendly attitude. Many thanks to Susan Ruptash for her great help and assistance. Last but not the least, I would like to mention Ed Applebaum and Daniel Ling for their encouragement and understanding of my Internship Program Requirements. posted October 6, 2009
	Karolina Grujic Employer: NORR Limited Architects and Engineers posted October 6, 2009
	Gary Yen B.Arch OAA MRAIC University of Toronto Class of 2001 Employer: Taylor Hazell Architects Ltd. Many thanks to Bruce Kuwabara, Thomas Payne, Marianne McKenna, Shirley Blumberg, Chris Couse, Barry Sampson, for their support and guidance. posted September 25, 2009
	Mark Primiani MAATO, A.Sc.T, Licensed Technologist OAA Humber College of Applied Arts & Technology, 1990 Employer: Principal/Owner, Arch-Tech Design & Drafting Inc Thanks to all who have helped me achieve my goals. posted September 23, 2009 Supreet Barhay B.Arch., MBEM, OAA, LEEP AP Bachelor of Architecture, 1999, Bangalore University - India Master of Building Engineering and Management, 2002, School of Planning and Architecture - India Employer: pellow + associates architects inc. A journey completed with the support and encouragement of my fellow co-workers and the management staff at pellow + associates and architects. Driven with one goal in mind, I received additional life lessons and experiences along the way while having opportunities to work in fun and positive work environments. Guy Butler Architect LLC, USA provided me with a foundation, opportunity and the support and encouragement to see that my goal was possible. My heartfelt appreciation and many a “THANK YOU” must be shared with all those who have helped me along the way. A lot of hard work, time and dedication went into this and without the love and support of my family this would not have been possible! posted September 17, 2009
	Derek Fleming Carleton University, 2001 Employer: Acton Ostry Architects Inc., Vancouver, BC I would like to extend many thanks to: Honorata Pienkowska-Roseman for her longstanding support and advice; the entire team at Griffiths Rankin Cook Architects for years of invaluable experience and friendship; and to my current employers and colleagues at Acton Ostry Architects. posted September 17, 2009
	Mohsen Abdolmohammady M.Arch, OAA, LEED-AP International University of Iran, Tehran 2001 Employer: NXL architects, Toronto Former Employers: HOK architects, API architects, Core Architects I’d like to give my special thanks to all my friends and colleagues for their encouragement and support whom without it wouldn't have happened at all. Also to my former employers for providing me the opportunity to study and experience; my mentors; Jonathan King and Haytham Maki for their guidance. Many thanks to Ali Mesgarzadeh, Babak Eslahjoo, Charles Gain, Peter McMillan, Farhad Rahbary, Gundars Kajaks, Phillip Jones, Basel Kotob, and Daniel Hsue. My license is dedicated specially to my beloved wife Sara and my son Nickawn. posted September 17, 2009
	Jason Kwok Graduated on Dean's list from Ryerson Polytechnic University 1998 Graduated with Distinction from Lawrence Tech University in 2002 Employer: BBB Architects, Toronto posted August 26, 2009
	Nima Javidi Tehran University, Master of Architecture, 2001 University of Toronto, Master of Urban Design, 2005 Employer: AMAT Consulting Engineers Thanks to Jon Neuert and Mark Sterling for their support during my internship. posted August 21, 2009
	Jonathan W. Berg State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY), 1996 Employer: Page + Steele – IBI Group Architects, Prinicipal posted August 13, 2009
	Prishram Jain Cornell University 1995 Employers: Principal, TACT Development Inc Principal, TACT Design Inc Thanks and gratitude to Peter Clewes, Bruce Kuwabara, Shirley Blumberg, Howard Cohen, and Alan Vihant. posted August 13, 2009
	Luc Jean-Paul Bouliane B.E.S (Arch), M.Arch, OAA University of Waterloo School of Architecture Employer: Teeple Architects Inc. [www.teeplearch.com] Much of my early career has been spent working with Stephen Teeple and I have to thank him for giving me the various opportunities that I used to obtain my license. Also I would like to thank my family, and Natasha, for all their support and motivation. I look forward to an exciting professional career and to expanding my experience. posted May 20, 2009
	Anthony Provenzano B.Arch. OAA MRAIC University of Toronto, 1995 Employer: architectsAlliance (Senior Architect) & Anthony Provenzano Architect (Principal/Sole Proprietor). I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the tremendous impact that Tom Payne & Bruce Kuwabara had on my development as an architect; I spent the first 7 years of my career with KPMB and that time (through school and immediately after graduation) molded me. Their lessons - on life, as well as architecture guide me to this day and for that I’m eternally grateful. Also, Siamak Hariri, for his early and unwavering belief in me, stands out as a monumental driving force in the early years. The last 7 years of my career have been at architectsAlliance, and at no point have I ever not looked forward to going to work in the morning. It is an ambitious work place driven by ideas, design excellence and the will to positively shape the city. My peers and colleagues make professional life satisfying, challenging and a great deal of fun – I so very much appreciate all the people at aA, many of whom I consider close friends. And before these “few words” begin to sound like an Oscar acceptance speech, I have to say that nothing would be possible were it not for the love and support of my wife & family. posted April 9, 2009
	Albena Bakalov University of Architecture, Sofia, Bulgaria - 1993 Employer: James Bailey Architect I am so glad to have completed the long journey and to finally be on the other side, having my mind completely f freed for "real" work. It was all possible because of the patience and encouragement of my long time employer James Bailey, as well as the support of my mentor Constantine Radeff". posted April 7, 2009
	Jessica Waese University of Toronto class of 2001 Employer: Diamond Schmitt Architects posted April 4, 2009
	Shakil A. Asgharali University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, MI, USA - 1985 Employer: WS Atkins & Partners Overseas After 10 years of procrastination I finally sat the exams and got my license. To those in similar situations I'd say "Do not delay - Just do it". My gratitude to Gene Kinoshita (Cannon Design), Azar Loghman (Line Architect Inc) and Robert Sampsom (WZMH Architects). posted April 4, 2009
	Megan Torza Master of Architecture, University of Toronto, 2005. Employer: Associate, du Toit Architects Limited / du Toit Allsopp Hillier Many thanks to Joe Lobko and Barry Sampson for their guidance and support throughout my internship. posted April 4, 2009
	Jeremy Campbell B. Arch University of Toronto, 2001 Employer: Ian MacDonald Architect Inc. I would like to thank Ian MacDonald for his support and David Lieberman for his mentoring throughout my internship. posted March 15, 2009
	Terence Chi Tak Tam A.Sc.T. Licensed Technologist OAA Hong Kong Polytechnic in Building Studies Employer: Stantec Architecture Ltd.Architects I would like to extend my sincere thanks to my colleagues, Jane Wigle, Dathe Wong and Anthony Cho for their support and advice throughout this application process. Many thanks to my family for their ongoing patience and encouragement during this process. posted February 20, 2009
	Margaret (Meg) Graham University of Waterloo, Bachelor of Environmental Studies (BES), 1995, University of Waterloo, Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch), 1997, Harvard University, Master in Design Studies, 2003 Current Employment: Principal, superkül inc|architect, Sessional lecturer, University of Toronto, John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design posted February 6, 2009
	Jean Audette A.Sc.T., Licensed Technologist OAA Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, 1995 Employer: Mitchell Architects Inc., Project Manager Thanks to all who have helped me achieve my goals. posted January 8, 2009
	Terra L. Kitzul B. Arch Carleton University, 2002 Employer: Jorden & Cook Architect Ltd. in Chatham, Ontario I would very much like to extend thanks to my colleagues, my mentor John Bortolotti, my friends and especially my family for their ongoing support and advice throughout this process. This once seemed like such an undertaking but now, standing on the other side, I am grateful for the knowledge I have gained and look forward to the many new opportunities that may come my way. posted December 3, 2008
	Adam James Thom Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) 1999 Employer: AGATHOM Co. - Principal posted November 11, 2008
	Dennis Pyon B. Arch Carleton University 2000 Employer: Quadrangle Architects Limited Thanks to everyone who helped me along the way. posted November 11, 2008
	Philip O'Sullivan Ryerson University, 2002, University of Toronto, 2006 Employer: Shore Tilbe Irwin & Partners posted November 7, 2008
	Greg Piccini University of Waterloo, 2004 Employer: Proscenium Architecture + Interiors Inc. Thank you to everyone who helped me through the internship process posted October 14, 2008
	Reza Asadikia M.Arch., MRAIC, RIBA, OAA Iran University of Science & Technology, Master of Architecture, 1999 Employer: HOK Architects Corporation – Commercial Architecture Team Many thanks to John McAlpine, and Paul Strain for their support and advice throughout my internship posted October 8, 2008
	Scott W. Robinson, Dipl.Arch., Arch.Tech., OAA,  MRAIC Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, Syllabus Program, 2001 Employer: Architects Tillmann Ruth Mocellin Inc. Special thanks to the mentorship of Tom Tillmann and Eric Norman. Thanks also for the sacrifices made by my family and friends and everyone at TRM Inc. for your support, patience and tolerance over a long, but enjoyable journey. posted October 6, 2008
	Sami H. Kazemi, B.Arch, OAA Graduated 1997 Personal portfolio www.kazemi.ca It is a very exciting time to be an Architect in Canada; sustainability & new technology are reshaping the way architecture is being practiced. Furthermore, the public seems to have become both hungry and appreciative of good design. I would like to thank my mentor Haytham Maki, as well as my current and previous employers Roy Varacalli & Colin Kingsland for all their support posted September 15, 2008
	Bonnie Ah-Cheer Chan Columbia University, BA, Harvard University, March 2002, M.A.U.D. 2002. Employment: Project Architect, Kirkor Architects and Planners I would like to extend my gratitude to Partners at Kirkor, particularly to my mentors,: Carlos Antunes, Clifford Korman and Steve Kirshenblatt. These are truly amazing giving individuals/educators who are never too busy or too tired to lift up the younger generation at the firm. This is the best firm with people/partners who would ceaselessly provide a good challenge to young people in a nurturing and fun environment. Thanks to my parents, my American parents, my brothers and a number of my grad school friends who help keep my quest in this field. I know this is only the beginning.. Congrats to all the new new architects in Toronto, please share with us your experience in this field!! would love to hear from you! Bonnie :) posted September 8, 2008
n/a	Nitasha Rajora School Graduated and Year: McGill University 1999 posted August 6, 2008
n/a	Noah Slater M.Arch, University of Toronto, Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design 2005 Employment: Currently an Associate with Larkin Architect Limited posted March 25, 2008
	Cory R. Stechyshyn, Arch. Dipl. Tech., BES, Dipl. Arch., OAA, MRAIC Graduate of the University of Manitoba and RAIC Syllabus Program, 2005 Employment: Partner, Kuch Stephenson Gibson Malo Architects & Engineer I am rewarded in becoming a partner with the firm Kuch Stephenson Gibson Malo Architects & Engineer following my completion of a Diploma of Architecture with the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Syllabus program. I am also pleased that my architectural thesis entitled “Making Sense of Place – understanding human existence and the spirit of place” - has inspired the creation of a local community group whose mandate is to establish the preconditions for the development of a local waterfront discovery centre named Lake Superior Place. Thank-you to my family for their patience and understanding while I persevered through this lengthy but rewarding process toward my career in architecture. posted March 16, 2008
	Wen Teoh, M.Arch, OAA University of Toronto, Master of Architecture, 2005 Current Employment: Donald J. Caunter Architect Limited Many thanks to Don Caunter, Steven Fong and Nigel Tai for their support and advice throughout my internship. posted February 7, 2008
	Natalie Tan, M.Arch, OAA, LEED-AP National University of Singapore, 2000 Robertson Simmons Architects inc. posted January 16, 2008