Build Architecture Awards 2015 90 This experienced team of dedicated designers work diligently to transform spaces. What distinguishes an award winning archi- tect in a crowded design marketplace is the ability to listen to clients and effectively turn their dreams into reality. It has to be a given that the architect has to have a good sense of vision, proportion, and design, and have the skill and experience to capture the clients’ ideas and take them beyond their wildest dreams. Only through a thorough understanding the of the client’s goals, and achieving high design standards within the real world context of fiscal con- straint, complex approvals, and existing urban and/or building fabrics, can an architect add the maximum value through his or her involvement. At Gabor Associates: Architecture, Urban Design, and Interiors, the principal, Peter A. Gabor, Architect MRAIC and his longstanding professional support staff are dedicated to un- derstanding the client’s needs, and fulfilling the functional design within a framework of design excellence in, style, finish, and con- textual response. At Peter Gabor Associates a project is not truly satisfying unless the client is as proud of the design as they are. The firm was established in February 2003 and is a successor firm to Gabor + Popper Architects, where Peter Gabor was the Senior Principal for over twenty five years. The firm was rewarded with numerous Canadian and American Design Awards for which Peter Gabor was project architect, including the Governor General’ Award, and the Interna- tional Project of the Year from the American Home Builders Association. The firm is headed up by Peter A. Gabor, Architect with over thirty years of experience. Peter is the first person you will meet and shake hands with at the beginning of any project, and will be your primary contact throughout the project. Peter will undertake all design work personally. He currently di- rects all permanent and part time staff in the preparation of supporting documentation. Peter is assisted by very talented students from Carleton University and the University of Waterloo, and key staff retained on an as required basis, many of whom have worked with Peter for almost twenty years. He and his dedicated staff provides the top quality design services clients expect in our complex and competitive environment. Best for Custom Homes & Interiors – Canada Peter A. Gabor Architects Company: Peter A. Gabor Architects Email:
[email protected] Web Address: www.pgaborassociates.com Address: 173 St Clair Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M4T IN9 Telephone: 416-488-9115 Peter has over thirty years of architectural, urban design, and interior design experience, both locally and internationally, for both public and private clients. Projects range from residential additions, renovations, and new homes, to town housing and condo- minium projects, to commercial, mixed use, and seniors developments of every scale. In addition, the firm has large scale urban design experience in and around Toronto, Ontario, and New York and Michigan in the United States. Peter Gabor’s experience as a Charter Member of the Congress for New Urban- ism has also taken him to exciting com- plex urban design assignments in Central and South America, and Eastern Europe. His team has experience in leading or participating in large multidisciplinary teams to accomplish urban restoration or expansion projects The firm have worked on a number of exciting projects, for example Ridgewood, a stone house located seemingly in a forest setting. Critical design issues were height, sun orientation, and interior flow, but the firm responded by carefully inserting the second floor into the roof area, using a variety of dormers to carve spectacular spaces, at times interconnected with main floor areas. An exceptional high level of construction, with interior design by Anna Smith Designs made this a tremendously appreciated home design for their clients. Looking to the future, the firm are establish- ing a full service Interior Design Division to offer seamless design services to existing and potential clients.