Our Studio Philosophy
“Purposeful, Well Crafted, and Aesthetic Architecture”
Architecture is a design craft with purpose and your vision is at the heart of our design work. We approach each project by carefully considering the site, budget, codes, and the broader social, ecological, and political context. This thoughtful process helps us develop creative designs that resonate with your goals.
As architects, we guide your project from concept to completion. We listen, learn, and collaborate closely with you to develop well-informed design options. Through collaboration, we refine these options into a final design that balances creativity with practicality. We coordinate with other professionals and manage communications with authorities and contractors, helping to ensure your project is delivered on time, within budget, and with the quality your vision deserves.
Our continued experience gained through development of our projects and in collaboraton with leading architectural firms across Canada equips us to handle projects of nearly any scope or scale. We use advanced 2d and 3d tools like REVIT for precision in our designs, enabling us to work efficiently, while maintaining high attention to detail. Our commitment to continuous improvement and sustainable practices ensures we create meaningful, beautiful, and enduring architecture that reflects your vision.

Who We Are
Alec Ring, Founding Architect
OAA, MRAIC
Having originally grown up in Gravenhurst, ON, Alec has spent the last 20 years honing and developing his craft in Toronto, with a brief stint in Vancouver. Alec holds a Master of Architecture from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Architectural Science from Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University). He is licensed to practice in Ontario. His work has been featured in publications such as Canadian Architect, Building Magazine, and The Plan Journal. Alec’s projects have earned various accolades, including a Canadian Architect Award of Excellence and a nomination for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. With more than 15 years of experience in the Architectural field while working at firms across Canada, Alec has developed a broad expertise in diverse project typologies, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use mid and high-rise buildings; low-rise and single-family homes; retail spaces; community and faith-based projects; community-led design; and restoration/adaptive reuse.