Our Story, Your Vision

We're not your typical architecture firm. Started in a cramped Toronto loft back in 2012, we've grown into something we're genuinely proud of - a studio that gives a damn about both the old and the new.

How We Got Here

It's been quite a ride, honestly

2012

The Beginning

Three architects, one shared workspace, and way too much coffee. We started Luminar Citadel because we were tired of seeing beautiful old buildings getting demolished for generic glass boxes. Our first project? A Victorian row house restoration on Spadina - still one of our favorites.

2015

Finding Our Voice

Landed our first major commercial project - the Junction Market renovation. That's when we realized we didn't have to choose between respecting history and embracing modern design. We could do both, and do 'em well.

2018

Going Green

Started our sustainable design initiative after realizing that preserving heritage and protecting the environment go hand in hand. Got our LEED certification and haven't looked back. Now every project we touch has sustainability baked in from day one.

2022

Expanding Horizons

Moved into our current Bay Street studio - ironic for a firm that started rebelling against corporate architecture, but here we are. Expanded our team to 25 talented folks who all share our weird obsession with making cities better places to live.

2025

Today

We're working on projects across Ontario, from adaptive reuse developments to brand-new sustainable residential complexes. Still drink too much coffee, still care way too much about every detail, and still believe architecture can actually make people's lives better.

150+

Projects Completed

25

Team Members

13

Years Experience

18

Awards Won

Meet the Team

The folks who make it happen

Sarah Chen

Sarah Chen

Founding Principal

Heritage restoration specialist who won't compromise on historical accuracy. She's saved more brick facades than anyone in Toronto.

Marcus Williams

Marcus Williams

Design Director

The guy who figures out how to make impossible designs actually work. Former structural engineer, current miracle worker.

Priya Malhotra

Priya Malhotra

Sustainability Lead

She's basically a green building encyclopedia. If there's an eco-friendly solution, Priya's already thought of it twice.

David Park

David Park

Urban Planning Head

Sees cities like chess boards. His urban planning strategies have reshaped three Toronto neighborhoods already.

Elena Rodriguez

Elena Rodriguez

Interior Design Lead

Makes spaces feel like they've always been there. Her interiors have that effortless quality that takes years to master.

James O'Connor

James O'Connor

Commercial Projects

Handles our big commercial builds. Former construction manager, so he actually knows what's realistic and what's just wishful thinking.

What We Stand For

Not just buzzwords - stuff we actually believe in

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Respect History

Every old building has a story. We don't erase stories - we add new chapters. Heritage isn't just about aesthetics; it's about keeping a city's soul intact.

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Build Sustainably

Climate change isn't a future problem - it's a right-now problem. We design buildings that'll be around for generations, using methods that won't wreck the planet.

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People First

Architecture isn't art for art's sake. Real people live and work in these spaces. If a design doesn't improve someone's daily life, we're doing it wrong.

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Details Matter

It's the little things - how light hits a wall at 3pm, where you naturally put your keys when you walk in. We obsess over details so you don't have to.

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Stay Curious

The second you think you know everything about architecture is the second you should quit. We're constantly learning, experimenting, and yeah, sometimes failing.

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Honest Collaboration

We'll tell you if your idea won't work - nicely, but honestly. And we expect the same from you. Best projects come from real conversations, not polite nodding.

Wanna Work Together?

Whether you've got a century-old building that needs some love or a blank lot that's begging for something special, let's talk.

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