An intimate studio allows us to maintain consistently high standards with every project.

Robert is a landscape architect, urban planner and architect (UK) with over 50 years of professional and academic experience. The broad range of work he has undertaken across Canada and abroad for public, institutional and private sector clients, in many different contexts, has provided an extensive understanding and skill in working with multi-dimensional urban design projects. A founding partner of DTAH, Bob continues his significant and active contribution to DTAH as partner emeritus. Robert is best known for his long standing, continuing and award-winning urban design work in the National Capital, Fort York and the Toronto Waterfront as well as visual analyses and views protection studies and plans for institutional campuses across the country. He also maintains a commitment to helping community design, planning and heritage advocacy groups.

In recognition of his work, Bob was presented with the 2016 Canadian Society of Landscape Architects’ Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the profession of Landscape Architecture that have had a lasting impact on the welfare of the public and environment. He is also recipient of the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects’ Pinnacle Award; a Canada Council Arts Award; a Fulbright Scholarship Award and the Royal Institute of British Architect’s Soane Medallion.

John is a landscape architect with over 40 years of varied experience. He joined DTAH in 1977 and became a partner in 1985. His public realm experience includes planning and design of park and campus landscapes, waterfronts, public institutions, and transportation infrastructure. Much of this experience includes significant heritage landscapes, repurposed buildings, and impacted industrial sites, such as the Distillery District and Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto, Banff Centre in Alberta, Confederation Square, and Laurier Avenue Bridge in Ottawa. He has also completed considerable landscape and urban design projects for private clients including Concord Adex, Great Gulf, and Urban Capital. A founding partner of DTAH, John continues to advise on projects as partner emeritus.

In 2003, John became a Fellow of the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects and has received numerous planning and design awards, including the Pinnacle Award for Landscape Architecture Excellence from the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects in 2022. He has been a studio critic at the Universities of Toronto and Guelph, a jury member for the Design Exchange Design Business Effectiveness Awards and Urban Design Awards for Toronto, Mississauga, Markham, and Brampton.

Megan is an architect whose professional development has been influenced by a strong personal interest in adaptive reuse and the integration of contemporary architecture into historic urban fabric. She joined DTAH in 2006 and became a partner in 2012. She was fortunate early in her career to play a key role in the Artscape Wychwood Barns and Evergreen Brick Works projects, cementing her passion for community-based projects and meaningful public engagement. Her socially-minded, contextually-sensitive portfolio has grown to include the award-winning entrance pavilion to Tommy Thompson Park, the revitalization of the northwest corner of Dufferin Grove Park, the St. Andrew and Dane Avenue Child Care projects, the Niagara Falls Exchange: Farmers’ Market and Cultural Hub, and the Baker District One Planet Living Redevelopment in Guelph.

With a background in art and architectural history, Megan has taught the history of Contemporary Architecture at the University of Toronto, and is a frequent guest lecturer and design critic at the University of Waterloo and Toronto Metropolitan University. She is former chair of the City of Vaughan Urban Design Review Panel and the Toronto Society of Architects.

James is an award-winning landscape architect with over 25 years of experience across Canada and USA. He joined DTAH in 2015 as a partner and is a Fellow of the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects. His expertise encompasses all aspects of public landscape architecture including the design of urban parks, plazas, waterfronts, campus master plans, revitalization, streetscapes, and green infrastructure. 

James has led several significant and award-winning park projects, including St. Andrew's Playground Park in Toronto, Humber Bay Park Master Plan and Phase 1 Implementation, Brampton Riverwalk Urban Design Master Plan, new parkettes for the Bloor-Annex BIA, Ethennonnhawahstihen' Park at Concord Park Place, and Cortellucci Square in Vaughan. Prior to joining DTAH, he was the Director of Park Design and Construction with Waterfront Toronto, where he worked with firms on the design and construction for several award-winning projects in Toronto, including Sherbourne Common, Sugar Beach, Corktown Common, and Queens Quay Revitalization. James lectures extensively on landscape architecture, has held a sessional teaching position at the University of Toronto since 2000, and is a frequent contributor to professional international journals. 

Brent is a landscape architect and planner whose primary interests are related to city building. He joined DTAH in 2006, became a partner in 2012, and is a Fellow of the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects. Brent has worked throughout North America, with over 25 years of award-winning experience with public and private clients in a range of work that includes community and campus planning, urban design, and landscape architecture. He has a particular expertise in built form guidance, public realm, and street design, and has contributed to numerous studies and design efforts. 

Brent has led the firm’s contribution to several influential and transformational projects such as the Queens Quay Revitalization; Complete Street guides for several cities including Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, and Vaughan; Lower Don Valley Master Plan; Harbour Street Revitalization; the Green Line; Wascana Centre Master Plan; and public realm plans for Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), University of Toronto Scarborough, and Downtown Brampton. Brent is a committed civic minded professional who is a frequent presenter, lecturer, and guest critic at conferences, symposiums, and universities. He is also a member of the City of Brampton’s Urban Design Review Panel. 

Mark is an architect and partner of DTAH with over 35 years of wide-ranging architectural and urban design experience including residential, community, and infrastructure projects, with a special expertise in bridge architecture and aesthetics. He has a strong interest in designing and implementing urban projects that enhance the public realm through integration of architecture and landscape. 

Notable projects include Garrison Crossing at Fort York Historic Site in Toronto; Flora Footbridge over the Rideau Canal in Ottawa; Cortellucci Square Pavilion for the City of Vaughan; MacNab Transit Terminal in downtown Hamilton; Vimy Memorial Bridge over the Rideau River in Ottawa; the award-winning structural timber Duchesnay Creek Bridge in North Bay; and the distinctive red tilted arch East Hamilton Waterfront Link bridge crossing over the QEW Highway in Hamilton.  

Mark has led many of DTAH’s transit and transportation projects, including a number that have won urban design awards. In recent years Mark has also led the design and implementation of several City of Toronto shelter projects that adaptive re-use existing buildings, as well as church renovations that integrate new community uses. Prior to arriving in Canada in the late 1980s, he gained a range of architectural and urban design experience in New Zealand and England.  

Brian is an architect with over 35 years of experience. He has led a variety of key projects at DTAH over the past twenty-five years, ranging from modest in program and scale to substantial buildings of advanced complexity. Working with his clients as part of an integrated team, Brian produces work of the highest quality, merging contemporary architectural design with technical expertise, creating unique building solutions that are responsive to their context.  

Brian’s recent architectural experience includes a diverse range of institutional and community-based buildings in both new construction as well as adaptive re-use, including Evergreen Brick Works, the Aerospace Innovation and Research Centre at Downsview Park, the Parkdale Community Hub, several elementary schools for the Toronto Catholic District School Board and Visual Arts Mississauga.  

He has been part of large international teams responsible for the planning, design, and implementation of the master plan for Kuwait University, and has acted as Project Director leading the firm’s efforts on the Toronto Central Waterfront.  

Yvonne is an architect and landscape architect with a keen interest in the intersection of landscape architecture and buildings, and a particular focus on complex projects where the public realm is integrated with civic infrastructure.  Her cross-disciplinary work is transformational on an urban scale, creating spaces that are more democratic, accessible, sustainable, and well-integrated into their surroundings.  Since joining DTAH in 2006, Yvonne has played a pivotal role in many key projects across Toronto’s Central Waterfront. She is adept at both leading and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams and is currently managing the design and delivery of Queens Quay East, the second phase of a complete street exemplar, Quayside Public Realm, which includes a new green space flanking a realigned Parliament Street; and Parliament Slip, an exciting public destination in the heart of Toronto’s eastern waterfront. 

Yvonne has served as an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture and regularly participates as a guest critic at Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Architecture. 

Colin is a landscape architect and urban designer with over 20 years of experience shaping resilient, community-focused public spaces. An associate partner at DTAH since 2023, he brings extensive expertise in parks, streetscapes, waterfront master plans, urban revitalization studies, and green infrastructure. His work bridges planning and implementation, linking policy to place through grounded collaboration and practical problem-solving. With a strong focus on climate resilience, nature-based infrastructure, and low-carbon strategies, Colin has contributed to numerous development, urban design, and placemaking initiatives. Colin also brings extensive experience collaborating with Indigenous communities across Canada. 

At DTAH, Colin has led projects such as the Landscape Carbon Benchmarking Study for the City of Toronto, a major waterfront park in Collingwood, and the Privately Owned Publicly Accessible Spaces Standards and Guidelines for the City of Vaughan. His portfolio also includes a trail strategy for the Meewasin Valley Authority in Saskatoon, work for Rouge National Urban Park, and the design of an urban square in St. Catharines. 

Ayako is a landscape architect with over 20 years of professional experience in North America and Japan. She joined DTAH in 2005 and has exemplified leadership and dedication to her projects and the practice ever since. She has developed extensive experience in a wide range of projects of different scales and complexity, from urban public realm designs to neighbourhood master plans, campus plans, healthcare, and waterfronts. 

A major focus of Ayako’s work has been the design and construction of Toronto’s Central Waterfront revitalization, which she has been working on from the competition phase. She is currently working on the design of Yonge Slip, a landmark public space at the foot of Yonge Street along the Queens Quay corridor. 

Other notable projects include a historical courtyard revitalization in Ottawa, Schwartz Reisman Innovation Centre for the University of Toronto, Durham College UOIT, Southbrook Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake, and Square One expansion in Mississauga.

Ayako has been a member of the Mississauga Urban Design Review Panel since 2020 and served as a jury member for the 2025 Mississauga Urban Design Awards.   

Peter is a landscape architect with over 30 years of experience in urban design, project development, and execution. He has extensive experience working with municipal and government organizations on projects that improve the public realm including streetscapes, bridges, transit projects, and campus plans, as well as with projects in the private sector. Peter has a particular interest in the analysis and planning of historic and cultural landscapes and has worked on some of Canada's most important sites, including Ottawa's Confederation Boulevard and Parliamentary Precinct Area long range plan, and Toronto's Fort York Open Space Plan; Fort York Heritage Conservation District Plan; the Garrison Common Rehabilitation Program and the Coronation Park Heritage Interpretation Plan.  

After serving as partner for 20 years, Peter continues his significant contribution to DTAH as a senior landscape architect, managing a portfolio of diverse projects including the Finch West LRT landscape and urban design, the First Parliament Heritage Interpretation Strategy and Master Plan; the redesign of Temperance Street and the reinstatement of Toronto’s Cloud Gardens. 

Tanya is a landscape architect with over 20 years of experience in the design and implementation of urban parks, waterfronts, streetscapes, and landscape master plans. She joined DTAH in 2000 and became a senior associate in 2021, and has developed a body of work that is focused on creating sustainable and resilient public spaces that seamlessly integrate stormwater management, green infrastructure, and ecology into urban systems.  

Tanya is currently managing the design of Ordnance and Wellington Parks in Toronto, as well as the implementation of Phase 1 of the Humber Bay Park Master Plan, two projects that are the result of extensive public consultation and will become important links in the city’s waterfront open space network. Additional notable projects include the City of Toronto’s Green Infrastructure Design and Construction Standards, which address significant issues related to stormwater quality and quantity and climate change; Dr. Lillian McGregor Park in downtown Toronto; the Brampton Riverwalk Urban Design Master Plan; and her long-standing commitment to the revitalization of Toronto’s Central Waterfront, including the design and construction of Queens Quay West.    

See-Yin is a landscape architect with over 15 years of experience working across Canada. She joined DTAH in 2018 and was named senior associate in 2022. Her work as a senior landscape architect and project manager spans a wide range of project types, from large-scale urban master plans to the detailed design and contract administration of parks, streetscapes, and urban plazas. With a background in both environmental design and landscape architecture, she is passionate about weaving nature into the fabric of urban life and reimagining built environments.  

She is currently leading the public realm and streetscape design for Downsview’s Taxiway West District and Waterfront Toronto’s Port Lands Flood Protection and Enabling Infrastructure Project--developing the character and framework for streets and open spaces for these new communities. She also led the detailed design for Fort McMurray’s Waterfront Park Revitalization and is overseeing two of the City of Toronto’s Green Line parks – Geary Avenue Park Expansion and Macpherson Avenue Park, as well as the revitalization of 8 Street SW in Calgary. Outside the studio, See-Yin volunteers with the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Board, serves as a Reviewer for the OALA Professional Development Program, and participates in the TRIEC Mentoring Partnership Program. 

Charles is an architect with a focus on adaptive re-use buildings and renovation projects for institutional, commercial, and residential projects, as well as large-scale infrastructure projects such as bridges and transit facilities. Charles joined DTAH in 2007, and became a senior associate in 2021. He has been involved in a variety of architectural and urban design projects, with a particular emphasis on design development, contract documentation, and contract administration. 

Charles is currently working with the City of Toronto to improve the City’s shelter system for unhoused people, and has worked with other non-profit, socially-minded clients such as the Salvation Army and Evergreen. Other recent projects include the award-winning Niagara Falls Exchange: Farmers’ Market and Cultural Hub, and Cummer United Church renovation. 

Victoria is a landscape architect and urban designer with over 15 years of experience delivering large-scale master planning and strategic approaches for a variety of public and private clients across Canada. Her expertise in landscape architecture and urban design uniquely positions her to manage complex projects that blend infrastructure, community, and nature throughout built forms and landscapes.  

Victoria’s built work projects prioritize opportunities to incorporate resilience and sustainability into urban environments. Her work leverages public realm frameworks to create public spaces that are animated, accessible, safe, sustainable, memorable, and inspiring. She leads the BIM integration process for the landscape architecture team within the studio, using advanced modelling tools to demonstrate landscape performance and explore opportunities to enhance climate-positive outcomes within built projects. Recent projects include the Toronto Island Park Master Plan, the recently completed New Science Building at the University of Toronto’s Mississauga campus, and the Wascana Centre Master Plan.

Elnaz is a landscape architect with over 15 years of experience in North America and the Middle East. Since joining DTAH in 2011, she has distinguished herself as an invaluable team member on several important and transformative streetscape projects in Toronto, most notably the award-winning revitalization of Queens Quay Boulevard, the John Street Cultural Corridor, and Willcocks Common at the University of Toronto. 

Elnaz is an innovative and critical thinker with a particular interest in the aesthetics and creative communication of landscape architecture. She led the award-winning St. Andrew’s Playground Park, and is currently leading the revitalization of St. James Town West Park and Bluffer's Park in Toronto. Each park brings a fresh design and new play spaces that better meet the needs of the vibrant and diverse communities they serve and will act as safe and welcoming destinations and inspiring outdoor green spaces. 

Elnaz is a sessional studio instructor in the Landscape Architecture department of the Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design at the University of Toronto and a regular guest critic at landscape architectural studio reviews. 

Leslie brings 15 years of experience in planning, designing, and implementing public realm and park projects in the city of Toronto. As a recent addition to DTAH, she brings her experience in revitalizing existing public spaces into unique, playful, and memorable environments. She is dedicated to all stages of the design process, including research and understanding of the site and community, detailed design, construction documentation and administration. Leslie currently serves on the Mississauga Urban Design Advisory Panel and enjoys participating as a design review critic at University of Toronto, OCAD, and Waterloo University. 

Leslie's leadership involves managing interdisciplinary teams and overseeing consultation processes that guide projects through complex development approvals. She is currently managing the public realm design for the Gardiner East Realignment, looking to create new corridors in the City of Toronto that are dynamic, pedestrian-forward, and sustainable.  

Jordan has a broad range of architectural and urban design experience throughout Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and has made significant contributions as a design leader since joining the firm in 2008. Jordan works within a broad range of teams and helps clients plan, design, and execute projects that are reflective of their aspirations and visions.  

Jordan’s multi-disciplinary work encompasses a variety of project types, from small residential and institutional projects to tall and mid-rise buildings, urban design studies, intensification studies, and campus master plans. 

Jordan has worked with CreateTO to provide much-needed community-based facilities and affordable housing as part of the City’s Housing Now initiative on projects such as the Parkdale Community Hub, Danforth Garage, and the Indigenous Long-Term Care Home development studies. Other notable recent projects include the Larga Baffin Care Home in Ottawa; Toronto Film Studio District Precinct Plan; Crow’s Theatre; and the Gardiner East Realignment. 

Trained in architecture with a specialization in urban design and landscape architecture, DJ has over 30 years of technical and management expertise. He has played a central role in the realization of many of the firm’s corporate, commercial, residential, and park projects, most notably ongoing work at Square One in Mississauga, the Bank of Canada Head Office Renewal in Ottawa, Concord Park Place, Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Park in North York, and the Yonge + Rich development in downtown Toronto. 

DJ is currently leading the public realm design for several blocks within Square One in Mississauga, and several other residential developments across the Greater Toronto Area. 

Sandy is a landscape architect and urban designer who has worked on a range of public and private projects across Ontario. Her educational background in both landscape architecture and urban design reflects her keen interest and passion for both natural and built environments. Combining the two disciplines gives her the unique ability to deliver high-quality, large-scale projects that integrate infrastructure and nature, built forms and landscapes. 

Since joining DTAH in 2016, Sandy has contributed to several park and public realm projects, including Edgeley Pond and Park, the Green Line Implementation Plan, and pedestrian enhancements at Western University. She was also integral in the creation of the Toronto Green Infrastructure Design and Construction Standards. 

Current projects include the streetscape design for John Street Corridor Improvements, which will transform this important downtown connector street into a cultural corridor designed to accommodate events and festivals, and several development projects across the Greater Toronto Area. 

Fraser is a landscape architect with over a decade of experience delivering transit, streetscape, park, and public realm projects across Canada. He brings senior-level expertise in project management, multidisciplinary coordination, and contract administration, guiding work from early design through construction. 

His experience includes major transit projects such as the Finch West LRT, Eglinton Crosstown West Extension LRT, and Queens Quay East LRT Extension, as well as community-focused parks including St. Andrew’s Playground Park, Confederation Beach Sports Park, and Redpath Avenue Parkette. Fraser’s work is driven by a commitment to creating functional, enduring, and engaging public spaces that enhance the communities they serve. 

Corin is a landscape architect who is dedicated to crafting nature-centric public spaces that enrich the community. Her work focuses on how green technologies both old and new can help us create more resilient and joyful urban places. 

Since joining DTAH in 2018, she has contributed to projects from conceptual design and public engagement through to detailed design and implementation. She is well-versed in coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to navigate and communicate the complex technical challenges of our urban landscapes. 

Her projects include the design and development of the new streetscape and low-impact development strategies for Port Lands Flood Protection and Enabling Infrastructure; the transformation of Queens Quay Boulevard East; and the activation of Parliament Slip. She is currently leading the public realm for Quayside (including Water's Edge Promenade) and is working with the City of Toronto to develop their green infrastructure implementation strategy. 

Shay is an architect with over a decade of experience in all stages of design and construction. He is a skilled manager, often working with large multi-disciplinary teams on complex building projects. A common thread in all his work is the incorporation of sustainable design principles and the commitment to creating positive spaces for neighbourhoods and communities. 

Since joining DTAH in 2021, Shay has contributed significantly to the design, technical delivery, and management of the Baker Street Development in Guelph, one of only two One Planet Living-endorsed developments in Canada, and is currently working on a number of community-focused projects including the Salvation Army Florence Booth House and upcoming improvements to the Evergreen Brick Works. 

Prior to joining DTAH, Shay worked on numerous award-winning private residential projects, as well as integrated park shelters for the City of Brampton and institutional work for McMaster University. Through this work, Shay developed an interest in locally sourced architectural materials and sustainable applications. 

David has had a varied career in both the public and private sector, and over 30 years of experience as an architect who specializes in urban and industrial design. With an aptitude for technical problem solving, David has worked on streetscapes, campus plans and bridges. Notably, he is responsible for the iconic Toronto Bike Ring design, the Baldwin Steps landscape, and the Railway Lands family of streetlights.

David concentrates on urban and industrial design projects. He has contributed to a number of award-winning DTAH projects, including Evergreen Brick Works and Toronto Central Waterfront, and his expertise in lighting design has also been put to use in a wide range of projects, including bridges, campus landscapes and city master plans.

Judith has over 40 years of bookkeeping experience, of which 35 years have been with architecture, landscape architecture, and design firms. Since joining DTAH in 2006, she has played a crucial role in maintaining the firm’s accounts, including contracts, billing, invoicing, and payroll, working closely with partners, project managers, and clients to ensure projects are delivered successfully. 

In addition to managing DTAH’s accounting requirements and providing day to day leadership of the finance function, assisting in the operational performance of the firm. Judith also oversees Human Resources administration. 

Niloofar is a bookkeeper with over a decade of experience managing financial records and transactions in various industries. Currently serving as a project accountant, her duties include invoicing, coordination of project budgets and maintaining up-to-date financial records. She brings an understanding of advanced financial software, assists in planning and forecasting office resources, ensures financial records are up-to-date, and ensures invoices are processed and paid on time. 
 

Melissa is the DTAH office administrator. She ensures that the firm is a welcoming and inspiring place to work, visit and collaborate – both in person and virtually. Her attention to detail, aptitude for organization, and excellent communication skills help DTAH maintain an efficient workflow. With extensive experience in a variety of customer service and administration roles, she is motivated by the opportunity to support teams and foster a positive and productive office environment. 

Melissa’s arts background and design interest has propelled her to play a central role in the planning of numerous exhibits and installations that the office has hosted over the years, including an art installation for DesignTO. 

Lauren leads all business development and marketing initiatives for DTAH, including designing and coordinating proposals, publications, and social media. 

A detail-oriented communicator with an eye for design, Lauren has a strong interest in urban design and city building. Prior to joining DTAH, Lauren led marketing and communications for a nonprofit dedicated to helping more people commute sustainably and brings experience in web and graphic design, writing and project management. Outside of work, Lauren is a member of the Toronto chapter of Urban Sketchers, an international community of artists who draw on location, and volunteers for several community-building organizations. 

Jane contributes to all aspects of the marketing department, including designing and coordinating proposals, strategizing social media content, and producing graphic media and text for other marketing collateral.  

Before joining the studio, she worked on a wide range of architectural and fabrication projects in Vancouver, New York, Amsterdam, and San Francisco. Through her travels and exposure to diverse forms of architectural designs, she developed a strong interest in the communication and representation of spaces. With years of academic and professional experience in architecture, Jane utilizes her design expertise to promote DTAH’s vision for healthier cities and communities.  

Nadia is an architect and project manager with experience in creating, implementing, and managing complex design projects from initial conceptualization through to execution and ongoing strategic management and review. 

Since joining DTAH in 2017, Nadia has contributed to a number of the firm’s key architectural projects, helping to create sustainable mixed-use developments and beloved community hubs, such as Eltuek Arts Centre in Sydney, Nova Scotia; Niagara Falls Exchange: Farmers’ Market and Cultural Hub; Cummer Avenue United Church Renewal in North York; Baker District Redevelopment in downtown Guelph, one of only two One Planet Living-endorsed developments in Canada; and St. Aidan Church Revitalization in Toronto. 

Justin is an architect and project manager interested in sustainable design, building tectonics, and adaptive re-use. He is the only Canadian Winner of the 2017-18 AIA COTE Top Ten for Students, “Innovation 2030” Competition, recognizing high-level sustainable design projects from universities across North America. 

Since joining DTAH in 2019, Justin has contributed to the design, construction documentation and management of a variety of the firm’s architectural and bridge design projects. These include the recently completed Glen Road Pedestrian Bridge & Tunnel; Cortellucci Square Pavilion in Vaughan; multiple CreateTO Housing Now projects; and several Shelter Facilities for the City of Toronto and the Salvation Army. Current projects include construction of the Lower Don Trail Accessibility Improvements, the design of a new washroom pavilion at Ordnance & Wellington Parks, and barrier enhancements on Overlea Boulevard Bridge, all for the City of Toronto. He is also contributing to the Brimley Church Renovation and a new elementary school and childcare facility for the Toronto Catholic District School Board. 

Iman has been working as a landscape designer, civil engineer, project manager, construction estimator, and construction administrator for over a decade in several countries. His wide-ranging experience in landscape and infrastructure, specifically in complex street and transit projects is most notable. 

Since joining DTAH, Iman has contributed to the public realm design and construction administration of major transit projects, including the Hurontario LRT, Davenport Diamond Elevated Guideway, Eglinton Crosstown West Extension, Finch West LRT, Queens Quay East LRT and the Gardiner East Realignment. 

Andrew is a landscape designer with a keen interest in multicultural placemaking and the integration of cultural expression in public realm design. 

He has extensive experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams on a variety of projects at different project phases from schematic to implementation, and has delivered several milestones in design visualization, including illustration, site modeling, rendering, and 3D printing. Andrew studied in both China and Canada, was shortlisted for the World Landscape Architecture Student Competition in the concept design category, and was a China Environmental Design Annual Award silver medalist. 

Since joining DTAH, Andrew has contributed to competitions, urban design projects, and the design of public parks and public realm of residential projects. Significant project experience includes the design of Ordnance and Wellington Parks for the City of Toronto; public realm improvements for Calgary’s 8 Street SW; Landscape Carbon Benchmarking Study for the City of Toronto; and James Street Civic Square Design Study for the City of St. Catharines. 

Pradnya is an urban designer with an interest in exploring placemaking opportunities and developing sustainable, context-sensitive design strategies within dynamic urban environments. 

Pradnya trained and practiced as an architect in India for over seven years. She has extensive experience leading and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and delivering a variety of architecture, planning, and urban design projects. 

Since joining DTAH in 2022, she has managed a wide range of urban design projects, some of which include the City of Richmond Hill’s East Beaver Creek Secondary Plan; Universal Development Design Guidelines for Simcoe County; Urban Design Guidelines for City of Toronto’s PIC Core and Bloor West Village; the CSLA award-winning Compete Streets Guidelines for the City of Vaughan; and City of Brampton’s Downtown Public Realm Plan and Streetscape Manual (recipient of Award of Merit, Brampton Urban Design Awards for Vision, Masterplans, and Large Places).  

Andrey is a landscape architect who brings a keen interest in ecologically responsible design and an understanding of the importance of placemaking to all his projects. He has worked on projects both in Canada and abroad and strives to strengthen connections between people and landscapes through vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable public realm design that supports urban development and community growth. 

Since joining DTAH in 2021, he has contributed to several projects including: the Concord Tower Developments; the future Park Lawn GO Station and Public Realm as part of revitalization of the former Christie Cookie Site at 2150 Lake Shore Blvd W; the Forma Condos (formerly Mirvish + Gehry Towers) Public Realm, and Amenity Design for the City of Toronto and the Downsview Hangar District Framework Plan. Andrey is currently working on a few large-scale projects that will have a transformational effect on the city, including streetscape and public realm design for the future Taxiway West District as part of the development of the Downsview Airport lands, as well as Yonge Slip Infrastructure and Public Realm Design on Toronto’s waterfront.  

Benson is a landscape designer whose design interests span various scales: from master planning and urban design to public parks, streetscapes and urban installations. With a background in urbanism and landscape architecture, he brings a strong interdisciplinary approach and skillset to each project. 

Since joining DTAH in 2023, Benson has contributed to a wide range of projects which include the Restoration Plan for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension, the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens Children’s Garden, Collingwood Terminals Point, Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto Asian Garden, a new City of Toronto park at 2400 Yonge St., and the public realm design for the Gardiner East Realignment where he applied his 3-D modelling and visualization skills to fully communicate DTAH’s design vision. 

Alexandra is a landscape architect with a strong interest in placemaking and stormwater management. Her project experience centres around sustainability and ensuring these principles are applied as a project moves from concept to construction through to the final built work.  

Since joining DTAH in 2020, Alexandra has worked on a number of public realm, parks, and residential projects, including 200 Queens Quay, the Legacy Art Project, the Fort McMurray Waterfront Revitalization, Terminals Point Waterfront Park in Collingwood, Redpath Avenue Parkette, and St. James Town West Park. She has also provided graphic and CAD support on various projects including the revitalization of Calgary’s 8 Street SW, the City of Toronto Landscape Carbon Benchmarking Study, and Western University’s Pedestrian Enhancements.  

Jade is an intern architect and urban designer with over six years of experience throughout Canada, the United States and Europe, where she has worked on a range of award-winning cultural, residential, and commercial projects. At all scales, Jade incorporates a commitment to designing more equitable, resilient, and enjoyable environments. 

Since joining DTAH in 2022, Jade has contributed to several architecture and urban design projects, including New Tecumseth Urban Design Guidelines; Salvation Army Florence Booth House; Scarborough Centre Secondary Plan Focused Review; Vaughan Complete Streets Guidelines; and Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Secondary Plan Review and Update. She is currently working on Larga Baffin, a new five-storey medical boarding home for clients from the Qikiqtani region of Nunavut receiving medical care in Ottawa, as well as the urban design for Weston In-Gear Planning Study for the City of Toronto and the East Beaver Creek Secondary Plan for the City of Richmond Hill. 

Beyond practice, Jade has served as a guest critic for the University of Waterloo and Carleton University and collaborates with organizations focused on building community engagement, placemaking, and cultures of care.  

Felix is an architect with over a decade of experience working in award-winning studios across Canada and the United States. His body of work spans multiple disciplines, with a special interest in off-site fabrication, adaptive reuse, and BIM-integrated project delivery. 

Since joining DTAH in 2021, Felix has contributed to a wide range of architectural, bridge, and landscape projects. He is currently the project manager for a new TCDSB elementary school and childcare facility located in North York, and is part of the design team for the Baker Street Development, one of only two One Planet Living-endorsed developments in Canada. In addition, Felix has played a key role in the design and delivery of various interdisciplinary projects in the office, such as Garratt Boulevard Park, Dufferin Bridge and Arch Revitalization, Garden City Skyway, Redpath Avenue Parkette, and the revitalization of Sussex Courtyards in Ottawa.  

Beyond practice, Felix’s personal pursuits have earned him exhibitions at Sir John Soane’s Museum, the TIFF Bell Lightbox, and Nuit Blanche Toronto. He has also served as a visiting guest critic for design studios at the University of Waterloo and OCAD University. 

Jake is a landscape designer interested in interpreting the identity of each site within the contemporary landscape and enhancing its sense of place. He has worked in studios across Canada, the Netherlands, and China. His work experience focuses on waterfront revitalization and public realm development, and he has extensive experience in urban design, placemaking, and sustainability. 

Since joining DTAH in 2022, Jake has been actively involved in crucial waterfront projects in Toronto and has developed graphics and visual representations for several community-focused projects. Significant projects include the Parliament Slip Activation Project, Toronto Island Park Master Plan, Redpath Avenue Parkette, and the revitalization of 8 Street SW in Calgary. Jake is actively engaged in Queens Quay East LRT, and Quayside Infrastructure and Public Realm Design. 

Zach is an intern architect with a strong interest in affordable housing, adaptive re-use, inclusive design, and the interaction between public and private space. With a background in art curation and exhibition design, and experience working in Canada and Europe, Zach has worked on a diverse range of projects for clients in both the public and private sector. His experience includes shelters, student housing, private residences, condominiums, public spaces, storefronts, a library, a rehabilitation centre, and several design competitions. 

Zach has contributed to several shelter projects at DTAH, including the revitalization of Florence Booth House for Salvation Army, and a new City of Toronto shelter at 2299 Dundas Street West. Additional notable projects include the new Welcome Centre and Children’s Garden for Evergreen Brick Works as part of a series of campus-wide infrastructure updates, and New School at Baycrest, a Toronto Catholic District School Board elementary school that accommodates students from kindergarten through eighth grade.  

Ammar is a landscape architect with over a decade of experience working on a wide variety of projects, both in Canada and internationally. His past projects have ranged in scope from intimate streetscapes to watershed-scale environmental planning.  

Ammar has extensive experience working on green infrastructure projects; prior to joining DTAH, he led the design of several large-scale flood protection landscapes with integrated public open spaces. Other projects he was involved in include the design of public parks and plazas; the public realm design of high density mixed-use residential developments and educational campuses; master plans for new cities; and regional environmental analysis and planning. His design work has drawn inspiration from fields as diverse as archaeology, geography, cultural history, and astronomy. 

Since joining DTAH, Ammar has been heavily involved in the firm’s Toronto waterfront projects, bringing his talents and experience to the Aqualuna frontage on the East Bayfront Water’s Edge Promenade, the design of the Quayside public realm, the Dockside Public Realm Design Update, and the Queens Quay East LRT.  

Zoe is a landscape architect with over nine years of experience, and joined DTAH in 2024. Zoe brings a wide range of experience designing inclusive, accessible landscapes that contribute to a vibrant public realm. With an interest in community-focused, urban and suburban revitalization projects, Zoe has local and international experience. She has contributed to the design of landscapes for residential, educational and mixed-use developments, as well as visitor attraction landscapes. 

Significant projects include the landscape design for several new developments across Toronto: the public realm and streetscape design for Downsview’s Taxiway West District—a pedestrian-oriented, sustainable mixed-use community; and Phase 1 of 2150 Lake Shore Boulevard West, which will transform the former Christie Cookie site into a dynamic new mixed-use, transit-oriented community in Toronto’s Humber Bay Shores neighbourhood. She also recently completed the concept design for the Asian Garden at the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, a project that highlights cultural traditions while serving as an educational space for the community. 

Lauren is a landscape architect with a wide variety of project experience across Ontario. Her strong interest in improving the urban environment is exemplified by her work in public parks, mid to high-rise developments, streetscapes, and waterfront projects.  

Since joining DTAH in 2024, Lauren has contributed to several landscape projects, from early design development to contract administration, including: Port Lands Flood Protection and Enabling Infrastructure, which will establish the character and framework for streets and open spaces for the new community; Oxford Union Park, a prominent new mixed-use development at Front Street and Blue Jays Way; Bluffer’s Park Pavilion landscape revitalization; and Downsview Taxiway West streetscape design.   

Xefira is an architectural designer with a special interest in affordable housing and equity in urban development. Before joining DTAH, Xefira worked on a broad range of public and private sector projects at firms in Toronto, New York, Edmonton, and Saskatoon, and has experience at all stages from conceptual design through construction. 

Xefira is currently working on the Baker Street Development in Downtown Guelph, one of only two One Planet Living-endorsed developments in Canada; and Larga Baffin, a new five-storey medical boarding home for clients from the Qikiqtani region of Nunavut receiving medical care in Ottawa.  

As a graduate student, Xefira was co-recipient of an Equity and Inclusivity Award from the University of Waterloo for her leadership role in advocating for a more inclusive architecture curriculum. She has since co-authored reports and articles on housing affordability and urban displacement, spoken in panel discussions, designed graphic tools for community engagement, and continues to volunteer with local community groups in Toronto. 

Lisimar is a landscape designer with over a decade of international and local experience, contributing to the successful delivery of projects ranging from master-planned communities, parks, and streetscapes to high-end residential design. She is recognized for her strong skills in multidisciplinary project coordination, design leadership, and construction administration, where she consistently ensures design intent is carried through to built work. With a foundation in architecture, Lisimar brings both a keen eye for detail and a passion for shaping the public realm with resilient and people-centered design. 

Since joining DTAH in 2024, Lisimar has played a pivotal role in advancing several high-profile projects. Notable projects include the design and coordination of 685 Warden Avenue, a mixed-use development that integrates a public park, POPS, open green space, and a connected network of new streets and pathways; and Garratt Boulevard Park, an innovative new park in Downsview that will feature a flexible flooding space. 

Nicole is a landscape designer with a keen interest in cultivating regenerative, resilient, and equitable spaces. Prior to her landscape architectural career, Nicole held careers in woodworking, sustainable construction, and geo-analytics, embedding a systems thinking framework to her professional approach. Since joining DTAH in 2025, Nicole has contributed to various projects, including the CF Sherway Gardens residential development, two largescale developments in Oakville, and the Bloor Annex BIA’s Seaton Park. 

As a graduate student, Nicole was a contributing member at the CSLA / LACF 2023 intersections summit in Saskatoon, which focused on critical issues in the profession, such as reconciliation with Indigenous communities, Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI), and climate action. She is also the recipient of the 2022 LACF Frederick Gage Todd National Scholarship as well as several academic and regional LACF scholarships.  

Catherine is a landscape designer with a strong interest in community-based design and experiential storytelling. Studying landscape architecture in Canada and Singapore solidified her understanding of the importance of equitable and resilient spaces in shaping communities. Catherine was recognized as a 2025 LAF Olmsted scholar for her exceptional student leadership at the University of Guelph and is a recipient of the LACF Alain Lamontagne Scholarship for demonstrating the positive impact of shaping and creating social spaces through landscape architecture.  

Since joining DTAH in 2025, she has been involved in various projects across the Greater Toronto Area, including Leslieville BIA Streetscape Master Plan, the public realm for the Gardiner East Realignment, as well as large-scale development projects in Oakville and Etobicoke. Her graphic communication and 3-D modelling skills have been essential in delivering DTAH’s design visions to clients and the public.