Who We Are

Crafting Tomorrow's Spaces with Today's Vision

Our Story Ain't Your Typical Architecture Firm Tale

Look, we started Quintharal Venros back in 2007 because honestly, we were tired of seeing buildings that looked great on paper but sucked at actually living in them. The whole 'form over function' thing? Yeah, that's not our jam.

Based in Toronto's core, we've spent years figuring out how to make spaces that don't just look good but actually work for the people using them every day. And here's the thing - sustainability isn't some fancy add-on for us. It's baked into everything we do from day one.

We've worked on everything from heritage restorations where you're basically solving a century-old puzzle, to brand new commercial towers that need to hit LEED Gold minimum. Each project teaches us something new, and we're not afraid to say when we've learned from our mistakes.

The team here? They're a mix of old-school drafting experts who still sketch by hand and young folks who can model a building in VR before lunch. That combo works surprisingly well.

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Our team at work

By The Numbers

  • 165+ Projects Completed
  • 17 Years in Business
  • 23 Team Members
  • 89% LEED Certified Projects
  • 12 Industry Awards

How We Actually Work

01

Discovery & Listening

We spend way more time here than most firms. Can't design your space if we don't get what you're trying to do with it, right?

02

Concept Development

This is where we throw ideas around. Some stick, some don't. We'll show you the good, the weird, and everything in between.

03

Design Refinement

Now we're getting into the nitty-gritty. Materials, systems, costs - all the stuff that makes or breaks a project.

04

Construction Support

We don't just hand over drawings and disappear. We're there when the contractor has questions at 7am on a Tuesday.

Sustainable design approach

Why Sustainability Matters to Us

Real talk - buildings account for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions. That's massive. And as architects, we're literally designing the problem or the solution.

We started focusing on green building before it was trendy because it just made sense. Why wouldn't you design something that costs less to run, feels better to be in, and doesn't trash the planet?

Every project we take on now has sustainability baked in from the first sketch. Sometimes clients push back on the upfront costs, but when we show them the 20-year savings and increased property values, they usually come around.

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Projects We're Proud Of

Riverside Commercial Complex
Riverside Commercial Complex

Mixed-use development that actually integrates with the neighborhood instead of dominating it.

Completed: March 2023

Old Post Office Restoration
Old Post Office Restoration

Turned a 1912 heritage building into modern office space while keeping what made it special.

Completed: November 2022

Lakeview Eco Residences
Lakeview Eco Residences

Net-zero townhomes that prove sustainable doesn't mean sacrificing design.

Completed: June 2023

Downtown Transit Hub
Downtown Transit Hub

Urban planning project that connects three transit lines without feeling like a concrete maze.

Completed: January 2024

TechCorp Headquarters
TechCorp Headquarters

Corporate office that people actually want to work in. Natural light everywhere.

Completed: August 2022

Westside Community Hub
Westside Community Hub

Multi-purpose community space designed with actual input from the people who'll use it.

Completed: April 2023

Rosedale Private Residence
Rosedale Private Residence

Custom home that fits the historic neighborhood but feels totally contemporary inside.

Completed: December 2022

Queen Street Retail
Queen Street Retail

Adaptive reuse project turning old warehouses into vibrant retail and studio spaces.

Completed: September 2023

Ready to Start Your Project?

We're always up for a conversation about interesting projects. Even if you're just in the "thinking about it" phase, let's grab a coffee and talk through what you're trying to build.