Home to 170 condo developers with over 80 cranes currently standing, Toronto is at the forefront of the worldwide condo development trend. For IDS12 and the first time ever, this trend was highlighted on the show floor with a cut-away, 2-story building demonstrating multi-dwelling living. TAS Designbuild designed and developed the concept for the exterior shell of the multi-level showcase housing six individual rooms. Living with design was demonstrated at every turn with unique spaces, each designed and decorated by a different Toronto-based design firm.

Mazyar Mortazavi
TAS DesignBuild
tasdesignbuild.com

"Developers shape the world we live in and therefore should be accountable to their surroundings. We want to lead the industry in our prioritization and commitment to sustainable living." For over 15 years, Mazyar Mortazavi has been a maverick in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction sector operating in the capacity of a designer, builder and developer. As principal of TAS DesignBuild, Mazyar Mortazavi has lead the Toronto-based building and development company with a passion for community-based initiatives while pushing the sustainable development agenda. TAS DesignBuild is breaking new ground in Toronto with projects such as M5V Condominiums - whose sales centre is first to receive LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) silver certification in North America. The company has emerged as a dedicated leader in sustainable development as the M5V Condominums will be registered for LEED certification. Mazyar is actively involved with a variety of different not-for-profit and community groups; he sits on the Board of Artscape and Chairs the Artscape Foundation Board. Mazyar is also an instructor at George Brown College's Institute Without Boundaries.

Stanley Sun & Ashley Rumsey
Mason
mason-studio.com

Ashley Rumsey and Stanley Sun share the creative direction of Mason, a multi-disciplinary design studio combining interior, graphic, web, and furniture design to create compelling environments that transform the way people engage with space.Their collective experience reaches across the globe and includes designing and managing retail, commercial, and hospitality projects for top-level international clients. Prior to establishing MASON, Stanley developed design concepts for retail brands such as Sony, Selfridges and Guinness for Jump Studios in London, England. Ashley, among other Toronto-based design & architecture firms, worked under the direction of YabuPushelberg with clients such as Park Hyatt in NYC, Viceroy Hotel in Maldives, and W Hotel in Dubai. Though their experience extends to projects on almost every continent, they maintain a deep connection with Canadian design and engage at a local level at every opportunity. Stanley and Ashley each bring their own understanding of art and design into Mason. Through their union, Mason has developed a distinct aesthetic which is a direct reflection of their knowledge of Canadian design in a global context, expressed through a strong respect for materials and craftsmanship required in the process of any design.

Jill Greaves
Jill Greaves Design
jillgreavesdesign.com

Celebrated Toronto-based designer Jill Greaves builds bridges between architecture and design with her stunning interior landscapes. Jill's design sense is intense yet soft as she effortlessly makes her value clear to those around her. Customized furniture, wall finishes and a refined blend of the classic with contemporary concepts showcase the designer's abilities. A background in fashion, an education in Interior Design and Art, and much travel have cultivated her personality. Energized by the visual world around her and pushed by strong, will-minded focus furthers her commitment to her craft. Prioritizing the work of local trades and artisans builds a strong community and keeps local industry alive.

Mazen el-Abdallah
Mazen Studio
mazenstudio.ca

Mazen el-Abdallah established his eponymous design firm in 2006. Mazen Studio’s interiors, layered with tactile materials and textures, celebrate the unique architecture of each project, creating inspiring spaces that are memorable, sophisticated and comfortable. The studio’s approach emphasizes scale and proportion with a carefully curated mix of new and vintage furnishings from around the world. Mazen’s current projects in Toronto include a 6000 sq.ft. church-to-residence conversion, a Yorkville residence, an addition and renovation to a mid-century ranch house in Markham, and a 3rd floor addition in Riverdale. Mazen Studio’s projects have been published in Canadian House and Home, The Globe and Mail, and Azure Designlines.

Caroline Robbie & Rick E. Mugford
Quadrangle Architects
quadrangle.ca

Talented, creative, and accomplished, Rick Mugford and Caroline Robbie have traveled distinctly different paths leading them both to Quadrangle Architects. The architecture/design firm has completed high profile projects such as the Sixtyloft Condominium project on Bathurst Street, Studio Condominium on Richmond Street West and the renowned Corus Quay building on Toronto’s waterfront. Rick’s creative career began in the Fashion industry where he was Head of Visual Presentation for Giorgio Armani from which he transitioned into interior design and later architecture, after attaining his honours degree in Architecture at the University of Toronto. Rick has worked for PJ Cluff Architects, Associated Planning Consultants, Zeidler Partnership Architects and Quadrangle Architects. Caroline Robbie is an award-winning ARIDO member with more than 30 years of experience in the design and construction industry. Her extensive portfolio of experience includes her role as a founding director of Alsop Architects in Toronto and Associate at Robbie/Young + Wright Architects Inc. and Robbie Architects Inc.

While both Rick and Caroline lead impressive careers they remain committed to the world of academia. Rick has taught within OCADU’s environmental design program and is often invited as a special lecturer at York University’s Schulich School of Business. Caroline is an adjunct Professor at both Ryerson Univeristy and OCADU teaching both studio and professional courses.

Theresa Casey & Robert Gray
Casey Design Group & DesignWorks Studio
caseydesignplan.com

Theresa Casey and her design firm, Casey Design Group is well established with 16 years on the Toronto interiors scene. Specializing in personalized residential interiors ranging in style from the traditional to the contemporary, Casey’s designs are driven by the specific interests, and architectural requirements of her clients. Her commitment to comfort and functionality matched by her unique artistic sensibilities have brought her many honours including; the 2010 ARIDO Gold Award of Excellence, and recognition as a leader in residential Design in Canadian House and Home magazine’s millennium issue as well as the 20th Anniversary issue. Casey and her projects have also been featured in the Toronto Life, Globe and Mail, The Toronto Star and has been a columnist in The National Post newspaper.

Rob Gray, designer and graphic artist, has specialized in publication and exhibition design for more than twenty years. Originally trained in architecture at the University of Virginia, Rob has worked with a variety of clients primarily in the realms of cultural promotion and social agency. His clients include revered cultural institutions such as the Art Gallery of Mississauga, The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, the Tom Thomson Gallery, the Evergreen Foundation, Springboard Youth Justice Services and the Textile Museum of Canada, where he recently designed the exhibition graphics and catalogue for a retrospective of the textile work of Judy Chicago.

Youssef Hasbani
L’Atelier

Youssef Hasbani and his tasteful shop, L’Atelier have been fixtures in Toronto’s Rosedale neighbourhood for over 20 years. Youssef opened L’atelier in 1988 as a little interiors boutique specializing in furniture and home accessories that covered everything from vintage through to modern and contemporary. Today, L’Atelier has grown to ensconce the Yonge street + Alcorn street corner by having expanded into 4 buildings but still never forgetting its allegiance to searching out only the most unique and hard to find product. Serving both repeat A-list clients and walk-ins alike, Youssef and his team can design a complete interior project or help you find that one special item. When not running the shop, working with a client, or on a monthly sourcing trip, Youssef can be found enjoying the peace and quiet of his simple cottage in the Kawarthas.

L'Atelier