Who We Are

Real people designing spaces that actually work

Studio workspace

Started in a cramped office, now we're here

Look, we're not gonna feed you the typical origin story about childhood dreams and perfectly planned careers. Truth is, Aurelion Quinthor started because a couple of us got tired of seeing buildings that looked cool but didn't actually serve people properly.

Back in 2012, we set up shop in Toronto with one simple idea - what if architecture could be both sustainable AND beautiful without costing a fortune? Turns out, plenty of folks were asking the same question.

These days, we're a team of about 15 passionate people who genuinely care about what we create. Some of us are CAD wizards, others can sketch ideas faster than you can describe 'em, and a few just know how to make spaces feel right.

127+

Projects Delivered

15

Team Members

11

Years Running

What drives us (besides coffee)

Crafting Tomorrow's Spaces with Timeless Vision

We believe buildings should last - not just structurally, but in how people connect with them. That means thinking beyond trends and focusing on materials that won't trash the planet, designs that adapt to changing needs, and spaces that genuinely enhance daily life.

Sustainability isn't a checkbox for us, it's baked into everything from initial sketches to final inspections. We've learned the hard way that cutting corners on environmental considerations always comes back to bite you later.

Meet Some of the Crew

Team member
Marcus Chen

Principal Architect

Started sketching buildings on napkins at restaurants. Still does, honestly. Specializes in making sustainable design actually affordable.

Team member
Sarah Okonkwo

Heritage Specialist

Has an uncanny ability to make old buildings work with modern needs. Can probably tell you the history of every brick in Toronto.

Team member
James Caldwell

Sustainable Systems Lead

Former engineer who switched to architecture because he wanted to design the whole picture. Obsessed with energy efficiency.

Team member
Nina Patel

Interior Space Director

Somehow knows exactly where every piece of furniture should go. Her spatial awareness borders on supernatural, really.

Our Work in Action

Real projects we've actually completed - not just concept renders

Residential project
Lakeshore Residence

Net-zero family home with reclaimed materials

Residential
Commercial project
Riverside Tech Hub

Flexible office space with green roof system

Commercial
Heritage project
Victorian Warehouse

1890s warehouse converted to mixed-use space

Heritage
Residential project
Rosedale Laneway Home

Compact living with passive solar design

Residential
Urban project
Junction Triangle Plan

Community-focused neighborhood revitalization

Urban Planning
Commercial project
Queen West Retail

Adaptive reuse with modern storefront

Commercial

How we actually work

Listen First

We spend way more time asking questions than most architects. Can't design something right if we don't understand what you actually need versus what you think you need.

Sketch Everything

Fancy 3D renders come later. We start with rough sketches because they're faster and honestly better for exploring crazy ideas that might actually work.

Think Long-Term

Every material choice, every system we spec - we're thinking about how it performs in 20 years, not just on opening day.

Stay Involved

We don't disappear after handing over drawings. Site visits are regular, and we're always available when contractors have questions or things need adjusting.

Team collaboration

Got a project in mind?

Let's grab a coffee and talk about it - first consultation's on us

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