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With the launch of the rebrand, it is only fitting to start off with a name synonymous with Canadian Architecture...
Omar Gandhi is the principal and founder of Omar Gandhi Architects. Born in Toronto and raised in Brampton, Ontario, his passion for the arts was cultivated at Mayfield Secondary School in Caledon. Supported by his father and educators, Omar pursued architecture, beginning his studies at the University of Toronto before finding his academic stride at Dalhousie University in Halifax.
His early career included vital roles in Toronto at Young and Wright Architects and KPMB Architects, contributing to projects like the Quantum Nano Centre. Relocating to Halifax, Omar joined MacKay Lyons Sweetapple Architects. Following a firm layoff, he began taking on independent drafting work. His trajectory shifted while collaborating with carpenter Deborah Herman Spartanelli on a modern home addition. This experience launched his solo practice, soon followed by defining early builds such as the Moore Studio and Shanti.
From 2010 to 2016, his firm designed dozens of acclaimed homes across Nova Scotia, earning a Governor General Award for the Rabbit Snare Gorge project. Driven by a desire to reconnect with family and expand his practice, Omar opened a Toronto office in 2016 alongside Stephanie Hosein. The firm later established a Berlin studio to accommodate growing international demand.
Today, his eighteen person team manages a diverse portfolio that includes private residences, bespoke furniture design, and major public commissions like the New Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. Outside of his intense work schedule, Omar is an avid Toronto Blue Jays fan who values a quiet home life with his partner Jolène and his son, and enjoys spending his downtime mastering classic French culinary sauces.
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