About Us - Dusk Valat Quinthor Architecture

Who We Are

Look, we're not gonna feed you the usual lines about how we're 'revolutionizing' architecture or whatever. Truth is, we just really love what we do - designing spaces that actually work for people.

Started in Toronto back when none of us really knew what we were getting into, honestly. Three architects who met at a terrible industry conference decided they'd had enough of cookie-cutter designs and soulless corporate projects. So here we are.

We specialize in Contemporary Residential & Commercial Design, but that's just fancy talk for making buildings that don't make you want to leave immediately.

How We Got Here

2016 - The Beginning

Three architects walk into a bar... no seriously, that's how it started. After one too many complaints about the state of modern architecture, we figured we'd better do something about it ourselves.

2017 - First Big Break

Landed our first commercial project - a boutique hotel in the Distillery District. Client took a chance on us, and we didn't sleep for three months. Worth it though, turned out pretty damn good.

2019 - Going Green

Started focusing heavily on sustainable design because, well, the planet's kinda important. Turns out clients actually care about this stuff now, who knew?

2021 - Heritage Projects

Got into restoration work. There's something really special about bringing old buildings back to life while keeping what made them great in the first place.

Today

Still figuring it out, honestly. But we've worked on over 80 projects, got a team of 15 talented folks, and we're still having fun. That's gotta count for something.

Our Design Philosophy

We're not into designing buildings that look good in magazines but suck to actually use. What's the point of that?

Function First

Beautiful spaces that don't work are just expensive art installations. We make sure everything has a purpose.

Context Matters

Every site tells a story. We listen to it instead of dropping the same design everywhere like some firms do.

Sustainable Sense

Green design shouldn't break the bank or look like you're living in a science experiment. Balance is key.

Real Collaboration

You're living or working in the space, not us. So yeah, we actually want to hear your ideas throughout the process.

Meet The Team

Marcus Dusk

Principal Architect

Started this whole thing after getting fed up with corporate architecture. Loves brutalism more than he should admit and makes terrible coffee.

Elena Valat

Design Director

The detail person who actually makes sure projects don't fall apart. Has saved us from ourselves more times than we can count. Weekend woodworker.

Thomas Quinthor

Sustainability Lead

The green conscience of the studio. Will debate passive solar design over lunch. Bikes to work year-round because of course he does.

Sarah Kim

Senior Architect

David Chen

Interior Designer

Rachel Torres

Project Manager

James Okonkwo

Technical Lead

Want to Work With Us?

We're always up for new challenges, whether it's a house, an office building, or something completely different.

No project's too weird - we actually prefer the interesting ones. Give us a shout and let's figure out if we're a good fit.

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