WZMH Architects

We are thrilled to announce the launch of a groundbreaking new competition in partnership with Autodesk Forma! This competition is exclusively open to students enrolled in a Ukrainian university studying architecture and urban planning who are passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technology to make a real difference.   Our mission? To help rebuild Ukraine with innovative, sustainable, and impactful designs. This is your chance to be part of something truly meaningful — contribute your creativity and expertise to a project that will shape the future of urban spaces in #Ukraine. Whether you’re a rising talent just starting your journey or someone looking to make a mark, we invite you to join us on this inspiring journey!   Stay tuned for all the details coming soon! You won’t want to miss this opportunity to showcase your skills and make a lasting impact. ▪️ What is Autodesk Forma? Autodesk Forma is a cloud-based software that offers powerful, AI-driven tools for pre-design and schematic design. It empowers architects and designers to: 📍 Set up geolocated projects with real-world contextual data and model complex 3D designs in minutes. 🏙️ Use automated massing takeoffs and real-time environmental impact analysis to explore concepts and optimize for quality living and sustainability. 🔄 Seamlessly connect with Revit, Rhino, and Dynamo, allowing for a smooth transition into detailed design.   Get ready to shape the future! Autodesk, Autodesk Forma Zenon Radewych, Nicola Casciato, Mohammed Al-Atheri, Supreet Barhay   #rebuildukraine #autodeskforma #wzmh #urbandesign #architecturecompetition #sustainability #studentdesigncompetition #futurearchitect

Inspired by Toronto’s historic brick-and-beam architecture, T3 Bayside is a contemporary take on a mass timber workplace that uses sustainably sourced FSC-certified timber to store over 3,886 metric tons of carbon dioxide. With its stepped façade and expansive glazing, the building targets LEED Gold and WELL Certification, promoting holistic sustainability and occupant wellness. Tiered lounges, fitness facilities, and floors that can adapt to future double-height spaces all combine to offer a flexible and amenity-rich modern workplace. Located along the waterfront, T3 Bayside connects to parks, trails and transit, integrating seamlessly into the vibrant Bayside community and wider city beyond. 📸 Tom Arban #T3bayside #waterfrontcommunity #masstimber #sustainablebuildings #wzmh #wzmharchitects #3XN #Hines

Last week WZMH staff took to the streets for our annual biking and walking tour of downtown Toronto’s architectural gems! The biking group, led by Jeffrey Leong-Poi, Len Abelman and Moran Olsha, explored Waterfront projects including the Cherry Street Bridges, while the walking group, guided by Supreet Barhay, Robert Shortt and Aminesh Nigam visited financial district sites including 76 Adelaide Street West and Scotia Plaza. Both groups ended their tour at The Well before heading to our Summer Social at Amsterdam Brewery for a fun-filled evening. A great day of architecture, exercise, and team building! #wzmh #wzmharchitects #walkingtour #bikingtour #officesocial #teambuilding #workandplay Aminesh Nigam Claudia Di Costanzo Rosario Salvador Alexeis Ramos Anusha Subramanian Luigi Trama Parastoo Varshosaz Anastasiia Bielohryvtseva Kateryna Kost Luisa De los Santos Oleksandr Nenenko Khrystyna Karkhut Tenisha Johnson Tommy Abelman Joses Tsoi

We’re proud to be featured alongside other innovators in Canada’s National Observer, where three transformative projects are spotlighted for their net-zero and green retrofit designs reshaping the urban landscape. These projects, including the renovation of a century-old factory and Ontario’s first zero carbon emission building—Toronto Police Services Division 41—highlight the innovative approaches being taken across the industry to build a cleaner, more sustainable future. Explore how builders, including our team, are tackling the challenges of sustainable development finance, mandates, and investments in the push towards a clean economy. Read More : https://lnkd.in/g58r5Nrd #NetZero #SustainableDesign #wzmh #wzmhatchitects

With the growing disparity between income and house prices, affordable housing solutions are more crucial than ever. Plughome is an off-grid sustainable, adaptable, and cost-effective microhome that was recently submitted for a design competition that aims to tackle this pressing issue. The modular design includes customizable plug-and-play units, enhancing both functionality and comfort with foldable furniture ideal for young professionals, singles, or for flexible living needs. Plughome is designed to seamlessly integrate into local communities, offering versatile configurations and multi-story options to create spaces tailored to community needs. Designed for quick assembly and scalability, it features advanced materials like CLT+Kingspan, and Integrated Metal Panels(IMP), ensuring energy efficiency and robust construction. The advanced façade design reduces thermal bridging and fosters social interaction through communal spaces, making this microhome a pioneering solution for urban living challenges. #designcompetition #wzmharchitects #wzmh Kingspan Group

We are excited to see the 2 Bloor project completed! This repositioning project involves the redesign of 60,000ft² of public and commercial space at the concourse, ground, and second floors, creating street-level prominence while enhancing the pedestrian experience and alleviating daily congestion. The architectural design responds to high pedestrian density and varying view exposures by stepping back the façade to create relief areas and projecting out at strategic points to engage pedestrians. Our design team used a custom in-house algorithmic plug-in to inform the architectural massing and articulation which features a double-glazed curtain wall system with reinforced structural mullions, high-efficiency glazing panels, and custom aluminum mullions with extended caps. We are proud to contribute to the vision of a meaningful pedestrian experience with a sense of purposeful continuity through this project. #2Bloor #wzmh #wzmharchitects

Taking advantage of the site’s location within the Health Sciences District and its proximity to higher-order transit, the proposed transit supportive development will complement other approved and proposed developments within the Health Sciences District, helping to achieve a complete and connected community for workers, patients and visitors within the District. The proposed development is supportive of numerous policy directions set out in the Provincial Policy Statement, the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the City of Toronto Official Plan and the Downtown Secondary Plan, all of which promote the efficient use of land and infrastructure within built-up areas, and specifically in proximity to higher order public transit. With a focus on heritage retention and sustainability, the development retains the civic minded John C. Parkin building while incorporating an energy-efficient residential tower and providing improvements to the street scape with green infrastructure and sitting areas. Twice receiving unanimous support from the Toronto Design Review Panel, this 64-storey development sets a new precedent for heritage retention along this major civic corridor. #wzmh #wzmharchitects

We had an incredible time at our trivia social last week! Our crew put on their thinking caps to answer questions on science, geography, movies, and, of course, earn bonus points with WZMH questions. Congratulations to the winning team! We can't wait to get together again for our next summer social. Stay tuned for more. #officesocial #workculture #wzmh #wzmharchitects 

SOSA’s Cross Sections event was an inspiring and insightful opportunity to hear from various industry leaders and experts, including WZMH Principal, Supreet Barhay and Associate Principal Ted DuArte. Supreet's panel provided a comprehensive look at the pre-construction phase of projects, while Ted delivered important insights on Contract Administration. WZMH is a proud supporter of SOSA - Society of South Asian Architects, Canada and we look forward to participating and collaborating in other similar events in the near future. #dei #mentorship #training #wzmh #wzmharchitects

An excellent read in Canada's National Observer, featuring a piece on Ontario’s first net-zero police building, Toronto Police Service - Division 41. WZMH Principal, Nicola Casciato emphasises our project's role as a model for low-carbon architecture and how environmental and financial efficiency were at the forefront from the initiation. The article looks into Canada's ambitious Green Buildings Strategy, highlighting the enormous potential of net-zero designs and decarbonization retrofits. It features some inspiring project highlights and expert opinions showcasing the feasibility and importance of sustainable building practices. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eX-mA2yU #netzero #retrofit #greenbuildings #wzmh #wzmharchitects