2019 Architecture Awards

BUILD 2019 Architecture Awards 68 May19142 ince its inception in 1988 Ph.D. DESIGN has been providing sensible yet innovative design solutions where a focus on function drives the creation of comfortable and practical homes, be it a new residence, an addition, a renovation, or a restoration. Over the years, the practice has designed and overseen the construction of some 400 projects in prestigious areas of Toronto such as Rosedale and Forest Hill, Etobicoke’s The Kingsway, Mississauga and King City among others. From Tudor through Georgian, Victorian and Craftsman styles, founder Dr. Peter Marzynski is also highly adept at cutting-edge Modernist structures, and he draws on his immense industry expertise at all times when supporting clients. Through its unique approach, Ph.D. DESIGN’s clients become members of its design team, communicating their needs, values and desires to create a solution that combines their personal tastes and requirements with the firm’s expertise and creativity. Ph.D. DESIGN Inc.: Best Residential Design Company 2019 – Canada & Best Interior Design Project: 62 Grenview Blvd. N. Toronto Based in Toronto, Canada, Ph.D. DESIGN is a full-service architectural and interior design firm committed to creating distinctive residences by bridging traditional sensibilities with contemporary needs and modern technologies. As part of our showcase of some of this year’s Architecture Awards winners we provide an overview of this dynamic firm and explore how far it has come over the years to win not one but two of our prestigious accolades. S Although the firm specialises in in residential design, Ph.D. DESIGN also has extensive experience with commercial design. The firm is able to provide services on a variety of projects such as face-lifting commercial buildings, storefronts, shopping malls, and apartment buildings, including interior design. As a result, the firm is able to support a variety of clients on projects and create a unique space that they can be proud of. As part of its focus on providing each and every client with a tailored solution that meets their needs, Ph.D. DESIGN with its team of highly experienced designers, supports each project from start to finish. Their extensive in-house capabilities covers a broad range of expertise, and any solution that cannot be provided by the team is outsourced to reputable specialists who work closely with the firm to ensure excellence. Coordinating with engineers and builders, Ph.D. DESIGN ensures that all appropriate structural systems, building materials, and construction and HVAC technologies are utilized. Priding itself on stunning and fully customized interior design, led by Senior Designer and Project Manager Meredith Ellacott Hofing, Ph.D. DESIGN has been able to provide a truly full service design experience for its clients, creating harmony from the architectural design through to the interior design. By collaborating with seasoned builders, suppliers, fabricators and millwork specialists, the firm is able to ensure that each element of a project is looked after by a specialized professional. From the initial consultation to the end of construction, Ph.D. DESIGN works ceaselessly to guarantee that the client’s experience is memorably enriching. Overall, for the past 30 years Ph.D. DESIGN has provided unique design solutions to clients across Ontario, Canada. Looking ahead, the firm will continue to enhance its portfolio by working with new clients and providing them with the expert advice and service they expect. Company: Ph.D. DESIGN Inc. Contact: Peter Marzynski Website: http://phddesign.ca