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New Architects
The Ontario Association of Architects is pleased to announce Ontario's newest Architects. These professionals have completed the requirements for becoming an Ontario architect: extensive education, broad experience and rigorous examinations. As new OAA members, they join their colleagues as participants in the OAA Professional Excellence Program; your assurance that Ontario's architects are not just maintaining competency, but striving for excellence in order to protect the public interest and safety.
New Architect Posting
The information provided below has been provided to the OAA directly by the individual for this specific purpose. The OAA does not confirm nor verify the information.
 | Judah Michael Mulalu
B.Tech.(Arch), B.E.D.S., M.Arch.,OAA
Dalhousie University School of Architecture, 2005
Employer: Stevens Burgess Architects Ltd.
Judah's interest in sustainability forms a platform for a pursuit of socially responsive architecture rooted in ecological and sustainable strategies.
posted August 30, 2010
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 | Richard Myers
B.Arch, OAA
University of Toronto, 1998
Employer: Associate, WZMH Architects
I will always be grateful for the love and support that I've received throughout this journey from my wife and family. Many thanks also to past and current employers including Montgomery Sisam Architects, H&R Developments, David Wineberg and Richie Idels.
posted August 30, 2010
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| Malini Rao Smirnis
University of Toronto, 2001
Employer: Diamond and Schmitt Architects Inc.
My thanks to my husband Jason and my parents for all their support and inspiration. Thanks to friends and mentors at Diamond and Schmitt for the wonderful work experience. And a special thanks to Jennifer Turner and Martin Davidson for your great spirit and mentorship.
posted August 18, 2010
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 | Tomislav Knezic
BES, M. Arch , 2000, 2003, University of Waterloo
Employer: Solares Architecture Inc.- Principal
After earning his designation as a registered architect, Tom would like to thank:
His mentor Lisa Rapoport, PLANT Architect Inc., for her guidance through his internship and for always being generous with her wisdom; His recent employers, Paul Raff Studio and ZAS Architects, for enabling him to complete his internship and develop professionally under their tutelage; His parents, for their guidance and enthusiasm since long before architecture school;
His partner in life and work, Christine Lolley, who managed the office in his absence and with whom he looks forward to collaborating for many years to come.
posted August 17, 2010
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 | Edward Chan
OAA, MRAIC, LEED AP
University of Toronto - Masters of Architecture, 2005
University of Guelph - Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, 2000
Employer: NORR Limited Architects Engineers and Planners - Project Manager
Thank you is not enough for those that helped shape, support and progress my career to this joyous milestone. I would like thank my intern mentor David Lieberman, my professional mentors Susan Black, Claudina Sula, Daniel Ling, Terry Montgomery, Frank Panici and my family and friends. With special thanks to my wife Lisa and my mother. I am proud to say I am an architect.
posted August 9, 2010
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 | Patrick Markus Luckie
B.Arch., OAA
University of Toronto 2002
Employer: romanov romanov ARCHITECTS INCORPORATED
Thanks to Ava Janikowski, Klaus Dunker, Shane Williamson, Peter Yeadon and Brigitte Shim.
Special thanks to John Romanov, Anna Romanov and especially Megan.
posted July 13, 2010
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 | L. Laila C. Gabiazon
LEED®AP
University of the Philippines, 1989
Employer: City of Mississauga, Facilities & Property Management
Thank you, Zenis Quesnel, for inspiring me to pursue the dream…
…to Chris Brown of MMC for giving me the confidence,
…to my mentor, Richard Shields, and to Lloyd Hilgers of Stantec Architecture for all the support,
…to my friends, in particular, Chat de Leon and Wellington, for the encouragement…
And most especially to my family for believing.
posted July 9, 2010
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 | Reza Aliabadi
Post Professional Master of Architecture, McGill University, 2006
Master of Architecture, Tehran University, 1999
Current Employer: Principal of Atelier Reza Aliabadi
I would like to thank: Gerald Soiferman, Siamak Hariri & David Pontarini, Ralph Giannone & Pina Petricone, Ivan Martinovic, and Yves Bonardeaux.
posted July 7, 2010
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 | Michael Amantea
B.Arch, OAA
University of Toronto 2001
Employer: Ian MacDonald Architect
I would like to extend my gratitude to David Pontarini, David Lieberman and particularly Ian MacDonald for their sage advice and mentorship. I would also like to thank my wife, son, and family for their patience and support.
posted June 24, 2010
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 | Shahnaz (Shani) Samuel
Dip. Arch. Tech. (Sheridan College), B.Arch. (NCA, Lahore), OAA
Current Employer: Sheridan College, Brampton (Prof.), Shahnaz Samuel Architect (Principal)
Architectural License…what a reward for all the strive, love and patience but this could not have been achieved without the support of my family, friends, colleagues, mentors and God’s love and Grace, Thank you all, for always being there for me through this incredible journey.
Thanks to the two greatest women in my life, my mothers Attiya and Iris for always encouraging me, believing in me and praying for me, Iris and Shahbaz, I know you are proud of me and smiling down at me today.
Many thanks to my beloved husband Asher and daughter Maiya for their continuing support and patience through internship and license.
To Ken Snell my mentor, your wisdom and inspirational words have always guided my paths and continue to lead me forward, accept my heartfelt gratitude.
My past employers Peter Hossack (Mississauga), Greg Chapman (PCH, California), and Cynthia Zahoruk (Burlington), ‘Thank you’ for the priceless life lessons and work experience during my internship program.
And lastly for those of you interns who are considering this seemingly never-ending ‘Internship’, I’d say there is not a more fair exam than ExAC (no they didn’t pay me to say this), please do not compare it to IDP’s, and go the Nike way, ‘Just do it’.
posted June 23, 2010
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 | Emilio De Leon
MRAIC, LEED AP
University of the Philippines, 1991
Employer: MMC International Architects Ltd
Thanks to Vito Wong and Chris Brown for giving me their continued trust and confidence, to Babak Eslahjou of Core Architects for devoting his valuable time, and to Mark Feldman for being the perfect mentor during my internship.
I would also like to take this chance to encourage my fellow colleagues who are planning to pursue their licence -- go for it!
Amy Huddleston
Carleton University, School of Architecture, 2002
Employer: Nicholas Caragianis Architect Inc
Thank you to my family for their support and encouragement over the years, Chris for continuously giving me confidence and love, Professor Gil Sutton for introducing me to the architecture of Scandinavia, Jane Thompson for guiding me through my internship, and Nicholas Caragianis and Sarah Murray for generating the development of my career. Many thanks, and much love to all of you.
posted March 26, 2010
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Alex Horber
M.Arch.,OAA
University of Toronto, 2004
Employer: Associate at Bortolotto Design Architect Inc.
posted March 26, 2010
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 | Cora Lia Taraciuk
2006 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (Complex and Small Buildings, Legal)
1976-1982 Bachelor and Master The University of Buenos Aires, Argentina
1979-1981 School of Architecture of Professor J.Solsona
1983-1985 Research Assistant with Daniel Shavelson, Director of Urban Archaeology at University of Buenos Aires.
Employer: Nicholas Caragianis Architect inc.
posted March 20, 2010
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Mehdi Rassaf
FH Wiesbaden 1989 (Bachelor)
University/ GH Kassel 1995 (Master)
Employer: ABBARCH Architecture (Ontario) Inc.
posted March 20, 2010
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 | Stephen Taylor
University of Toronto, 2000
Employer: Senior Designer, Paul Didur Architect Inc.
Thank you to Shana, my continued source of encouragement. My IAP mentor, Arthur Wrigglesworth, generous with his time; our discussions are irreplaceably helpful. Thank you. Leslie Endes, thanks for the adventures – Dormers-R-Us; Datze’s Loft; dog spirits; basement studio. Terence Van Elslander, thanks for the music and conversations; also your strategic and patient persistence. Paul Didur, thank you for the opportunity to rise through the ranks.
posted March 20, 2010
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| Takuma Handa, OAA
M. Arch Harvard University 2001
B.Sc. Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania 1993
Employer: Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg Architects, Project Architect
Thank you to Chris Couse for his patient support and guidance during my internship.
posted March 17, 2010
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 | Denise Lepage
OAA, MRAIC ARIDO, LEED AP
Graduate RAIC Syllabus Program
Employer: Associate, Peter J. Kindree Architect, Ottawa, ON.
Thanks to the syllabus program, Peter Kindree, colleagues, clients, friends and family for helping me to lead a full and balanced life while fulfilling my professional goals. The detours on this long journey were not to be missed.
posted March 11, 2010
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 | George C.C. Wang
B.Tech.(Arch.Sci.), M.Arch., OAA,
University of British Columbia - 2003
Employer: CS&P Architects Inc.
I am thankful and appreciate the support given by family, friends, and colleagues. What started in Grade 7 has led to another beginning.
posted March 9, 2010
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 | Manish Chaturani
G.D.Arch, OAA, MRAIC, LEED-AP, IIA
L.S. Raheja School of Architecture, 1995
I would like to thank first my wife, kids, and family for the continuous support, patience and backing at all times through out the course of my registration process. My sincere appreciation in professional development for my mentor David Lieberman, and employers David Lauzon, Surendra Bagga and James Anderson for their encouragement and support.
posted February 16, 2010
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 | Yi (Jerry) Xu
Licensed Technologist OAA, A. Sc.T.
B.Eng Arch. Dept., Tong Ji University, 1982
Employer: Page + Steele / IBI Group Architects
To join OAAAS, OACETT and become a Licensed Technologist OAA certainly achieved some of my important goals in my career. I’m grateful to the help and guidance from Tim Gorley and Vladimir Losner. I’d also like to thank OAA members and staff who helped in the process, especially I want to thank Garry Neil and great people at OAAAS and OACETT, without them, this will not be possible.
posted February 1, 2010
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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
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 | 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
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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
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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
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Karolina Grujic
Employer: NORR Limited Architects and Engineers
posted October 6, 2009
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 | 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
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| 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
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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
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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
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| 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
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 | 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
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Jonathan W. Berg
State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY), 1996
Employer: Page + Steele – IBI Group Architects, Prinicipal
posted August 13, 2009
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 | 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
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| 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
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 | 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
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 | 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
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 | Jessica Waese
University of Toronto class of 2001
Employer: Diamond Schmitt Architects
posted April 4, 2009
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| 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
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 | 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
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| 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
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 | 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
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 | 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
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