We're Zirelith Quinthar Architects

Based right here in Toronto, we've spent years figuring out how to make buildings that actually work WITH nature instead of against it. Yeah, that sounds like marketing talk, but stick with us - we mean it.

Our team's seen firsthand what happens when you cut corners on sustainability. Spoiler: it's not pretty, and it gets expensive fast. That's why everything we design starts with one question: how can this space be better for everyone involved?

Whether you're looking to build something brand new or breathe life into an older structure, we've got the experience and honestly, the passion to make it happen right.

Our Studio

What We Actually Do

Six core services, countless possibilities

Residential Architecture

Residential Architecture

Homes aren't just boxes with roofs. We design living spaces that adapt to how you actually live - not some magazine fantasy version. Every project starts with conversations about your daily routines, your quirks, what drives you nuts about your current place.

Commercial Design

Offices, retail, mixed-use - we've tackled 'em all. The goal's always the same: create spaces where people want to be, not where they're forced to show up.

Sustainable Building Solutions

This is where we really geek out. Solar orientation, passive heating, rainwater systems - all the stuff that makes your building cheaper to run and easier on the planet.

Interior Planning

Interior Space Planning

Flow matters. We map out how people move through spaces and design around those patterns. It's part psychology, part geometry.

Historic Renovation

Historic Renovation

Old buildings have character you can't fake. We preserve what makes them special while making them livable for today's standards.

Green Certification

Green Building Certification

LEED, WELL, Passive House - we'll guide you through the certification maze and make sure your building actually earns those credentials.

How We Think About Design

Three principles that guide everything we create

01

Context First

Every site tells a story. We spend time understanding the neighborhood, the climate, the history before we even sketch a line. Cookie-cutter solutions? Not our thing.

02

Honest Materials

Materials should be what they are. We're not into fake stone or plastic wood. Real materials age beautifully and honestly - they've got integrity.

03

Future-Ready

Buildings should last. We design with adaptability in mind because who knows what you'll need in ten years? Flexibility isn't optional anymore.

Featured Project
Recent Work

Building the Future in Toronto's Core

Last year we wrapped up a mixed-use project that's already changing how people think about urban density. Residential units up top, street-level retail that actually fits the neighborhood, and a green roof that's become an unofficial community gathering spot.

The building generates 40% of its own power and collects enough rainwater to handle all the landscaping irrigation. Oh, and it came in under budget - yeah, we were surprised too.

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17+

Years in Business

200+

Projects Completed

45+

LEED Certifications

98%

Client Satisfaction

Let's Build Something Great Together

Got a project in mind? We'd love to hear about it. No obligation, no pressure - just a conversation about what's possible.

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