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Since 1958, the vocabulary used to express praise for our buildings, from the Ontario Science Centre to the University of Toronto Multi Faith Centre, has been consistent: sensitive, serene, dignified, generous, low key, human, joyful, modernist, contemporary, refined, and inspiring.

However, the vision or insight that leads us through our design process is more difficult for us to describe. Like most architectural firms we are guided by place, program, and people. But what differentiates our firm is the way these factors become the key ingredients that shape extraordinary buildings.

We approach the design of a new building with eyes and ears wide open. Research and careful listening are the key words. When we began working on Science North in Sudbury, we looked to the area's geological history, studied the formations of the local rock, and spent time with the local miners and residents. Their involvement led to increased self-esteem and pride - among the more important outcomes of the project.