Hariri Pontarini Architects

"Toronto skyline is currently undergoing a once-in-a-generation shakeup". We love everything we design, plan, and build, but we have to admit, we do enjoy sparking change and hearing words like 'iconic,' 'once-in-a-generation shakeup,' and 'tallest building in Canada' associated with the Hariri Pontarini Architects name! Key highlights of 1 Yonge Street, Toronto: 🏙️ 95 stories of mixed-use development 🌐 Prime location at the Yonge & Queens Quay intersection 🏢 Incorporates both residential and commercial spaces Check out the article here: https://lnkd.in/gGZkc7Gc Thanks for the love blogTO and Jack Landau! #TorontoRealEstate #ConstructionNews #Skytower #UrbanDevelopment #TorontoSkyline #RealEstate #Architecture #UrbanDesign

The Pickering Community Centre & Museum is the GTA's first Zero Carbon hybrid facility, combining a community centre, museum, and library archive. Construction of the mass timber structure is now underway. #zerocarbon #sustainablebuilding #sustainablearchitecture

They called us GORGEOUS and we liked it! blogTO has named 19 Duncan Street, aka Toronto House, one of the Top 5 Most Gorgeous Projects completed in 2024! 👏Special shout to those who were heavily involved in the design of the project: David Pontarini, Nadine El-Gazzar, Danielle Tsisko, Ken Lee, Carl Laffan, Jane Yip, Dalia Alajrami, Emerald de los Angeles, Minoo Dalyr 👏👏 Extra special shout out to the incredibly talented team of Westbank Corp and Allied Properties REIT. 👏👏👏And lastly but not least, special shout out to Editor of blogTO Jack Landau, we think you’re gorgeous too! #Architecture #DesignExcellence #Innovation #2024Projects #BlogTo #BuildingBeauty #19Duncan #19DuncanToronto

Siamak Hariri, his wife and artist Sasha Rogers, and HPA team members Miren Etxezarreta-Aranburu and Jaimie Howard celebrate the opening of York University’s first stand-alone art gallery, the Joan and Martin Goldfarb Gallery. The design features four distinct rooms around an intimate central space, a connection to the Visible Vault, and an Algonquin stone wall framing a public Arts Commons. The gallery’s bold presence transforms its tight campus site into a vibrant cultural hub.

Join us for an artist’s talk at our studio on December 10 from 6-8pm. Odudu and the key collaborators of the Ark project will lead an intimate discussion about the creative journey behind this immersive experience that blends music, art, and architecture to explore the potential for community healing and connection. The project is born from the need to rekindle spirituality through hope, symbolism and beauty in today's society, which is challenged by economic, social and environmental issues. More information about the event: https://lnkd.in/gCvy9Jya

We are delighted to announce the appointment of seven new Associates. Congratulations to these exceptional leaders who share our belief that architecture has the power to elevate the human experience. Asad Ali Dorna Ghorashi Muna Jayyusi Brad Moore Michelle Morrow Elnaz Sabouri Johannes Schneider For more information about these individuals, please follow the link: https://lnkd.in/geiJfw3U

Jodi Buck and Nadine El-Gazzar are participating in a presentation and panel discussion on Supertalls in Toronto: Data, Challenges and Opportunities at The Buildings Show on December 6 at 11am. Jodi and Nadine are leading the team that is designing and delivering the Sky Tower at Pinnacle One Yonge which will top-off at 105-storeys and will be Canada's tallest building. Details and registration - https://lnkd.in/g2_t-FQ9 #hariripontariniarchitects #citybuilding #supertalls

Honored to be a guest at the TSA Connect 2024 Newcomers event by the Toronto Society of Architects! Joining this gathering as a guest is a wonderful opportunity to connect with others in the architecture community, share insights, and welcome newcomers to the field. I’m looking forward to engaging in meaningful conversations, expanding my network, and learning from the experiences of others in our vibrant industry. Thank you to the Toronto Society of Architects for bringing us all together. Excited to see what unfolds at this inspiring event! hashtag #ArchitectureCommunity #TSAConnect2024 #TorontoArchitects #Networking

The Bahá’í Temple of South America recently marked its eighth anniversary with a celebration attended by over 600 people, reflecting on its impact as a center for spiritual and social transformation. Designed to be open and welcoming to all, the Temple has become a meeting place and a beacon of hope. For more information on the event follow this link - https://lnkd.in/gGCB79B3 Images 1 & 5 by Sebastian Wilson Leon Images 2 & 4 courtesy of The Bahá’í World News Service

5 Questions with Sebastián López Cardozo, Architectural Designer. Who/What inspired you to pursue the career you have today? I grew up in Uruguay, in what would now be called a co-housing arrangement: My parents and their friends, both couples with young children, realized that they could not afford a place in the city and that building something together would be cheaper. Hiring an architect back then was not something luxurious; in fact, it was one of the only ways to go about building a house—there was no Levittown-style development. Being brought up in that environment, co-parented by my family’s friends and raised alongside their children, made me aware of the power of architecture to foster community and care. My upbringing is responsible for my optimism about architecture’s potential. What is your role at HPA? I am an architectural designer working across Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Document phases, along with feasibility studies. I’m especially looking forward to expanding my on-site construction experience as I continue to learn from my peers and mentors. When did you start at HPA? I joined HPA in June 2022. What accomplishment are you most proud of at HPA? When I arrived, I had many architecture-adjacent interests (writing, planning, urban design) that I’d been pursuing independently of one another. Over the past two and a half years, I’ve been able to build on opportunities (guided by HPA’s leadership) to synthesize and expand these interests in numerous professional projects, among these the Toronto Metropolitan University’s Student Wellbeing Centre and the Barrie Performing Arts Centre. In the latter I worked across scales and media to help the project team bring a cohesive vision forward: From one week to another I moved between designing and working in the model shop to public engagement and report writing. What’s a fun fact about you many people may not know?   To satisfy my need for books and sociability at the office, I started a book club (17 people and growing!).   Outside of his work with HPA, Sebastian is an accomplished writer and editor, with articles featured in Azure magazine and as a co-author of Nueva Vivienda: New Housing Paradigms in Mexico. For more information about these projects, follow the links below, Nueva Vivienda: New Housing Paradigms in Mexico: https://lnkd.in/gt-QkEDp Other Scales, Other Species: In Conversation with Andrés Jaque: https://lnkd.in/gkxpauzn