Practice

Process

We welcome and encourage in-depth collaboration with our clients. Michael Taylor takes a hands-on approach from the beginning of the design process, remaining fully involved in the design throughout the project and attending all client meetings.

Our scope of services includes full exterior and interior design, with careful attention to materiality and detail, to provide warm, welcoming and livable environments. 

Our previous clients will verify that we are excellent listeners and collaborators, and very responsive to the nuances of their ideas. Our most successful projects are those where the clients have a strong point of view, but are also open to discussing new ideas, and where together we have exceeded their initial expectations.

Scope of Services

Team

Our Toronto based studio is comprised of an experienced and dedicated staff. The direct hands-on involvement of Michael Taylor and the continuous guidance of an experienced architectural associate serve as the core of each project team that collaborate on projects from beginning to end.

Together, in an open studio environment, we develop projects through an engaging process of research, discussion, exploration of multiple options and material investigation, with the full participation of our clients.

Michael Taylor

Michael Taylor, Founder
B.A., M.Arch., OAA, RAIC

Michael Taylor is the founder of Michael Taylor Architecture + Design, building on the 25 year legacy of Taylor Smyth Architects which he co-founded in 2000. His personal approach to design is based on creating a partnership with each client to craft enduring spaces that benefit from his experience and expertise, and his unwavering commitment to work closely with them to achieve their unique vision.

Over the past 30 years, he has completed over 25 highly customized residential projects, as well as numerous community, educational, and office/workplace projects.
Michael’s work has received over 25 awards for design excellence, including 3 Ontario Association of Architects awards, one of which also received the People’s Choice award, as well as a Toronto Urban Design Award for the Market Street redevelopment at St. Lawrence Market.

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Recent Experience



EDUCATION
1983	Graduate School of Design, Harvard University, Master of Architecture
1979	University of Chicago, Bachelor of Arts
AFFILIATIONS
Member, Toronto Society of Architects
Member, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
Registered Member, Ontario Association of Architects
  • Marco Bonatti, Architect

    Marco Bonatti

    B.Arch., OAA

    ASSOCIATE

  • Brian Harmer, Architect

    Brian Harmer

    B.E.S., M.Arch., OAA

    ASSOCIATE

  • Benjamin Bomben, Intern Architect

    Benjamin Bomben

    B.Arch.Sci., M.Arch.

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Awards and Publications

Awards / Publications

Our work has received wide recognition through numerous local, national and international publications and awards.

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Careers

If you are interested in working at Michael Taylor Architecture + Design, send an email with your resume and PDF portfolio to: info@mtaylorarch.com.

We thank all those who apply. Only qualified candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. All inquiries will be kept confidential.