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About Teeple Architects

Founded in Toronto, Ontario in 1989, Teeple Architects is a collaborative studio with additional offices in Vancouver, BC, and Raleigh, North Carolina. Our firm is driven by a commitment to creating buildings that enrich communities through innovative design, executed with technical precision and practical means.

Rooted in the collaborative ethos of founding principal Stephen Teeple, our practice is strengthened by the shared vision of our leadership team and staff. Together, we bring a rigorous, client-focused approach to every project, transforming constraints into opportunities for creative and enduring design solutions.

Teeple Architects serves a diverse range of clients, including colleges and universities, municipalities, Indigenous communities, cultural institutions, non-profits, and private developers. Our work has been recognized locally, nationally, and internationally with over 130 awards for design excellence, technical innovation, and sustainability. These honours include six Governor General’s Medals for Architecture, eight Canadian Architect Awards of Excellence, and accolades from the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC), American Institute of Architects (AIA), Holcim Foundation, and Society for College and University Planning (SCUP).

Meet The Team

Teeple Architects is a renowned architectural firm celebrated for its award-winning designs and a deeply committed team of over 30 full-time professionals. We pride ourselves on our diversity, dedication, and the exceptional talent within our team, which is led by the visionary Founding Principal Stephen Teeple. Our leadership includes six Principals, two Associate Principals, and four Associates who, along with our skilled staff, collaborate seamlessly to bring innovative and sustainable architectural solutions to life.

LEADERSHIP

Stephen Teeple
Founding Principal, Toronto, ON

Richard Lai
Principal, Toronto, ON

Myles Craig
Principal, Toronto, ON

Tomer Diamant
Principal, Toronto, ON

Avery Guthrie
Principal, Vancouver, BC

Wes Wilson
Principal, Toronto, ON

Ola Ferm
Principal, Raleigh, NC

Steve Lenderman
Associate Principal, Raleigh, NC

John Caliendo
Associate Principal, Raleigh, NC

Robert Cheung
Senior Associate, Toronto, ON

Haotian Liu
Senior Associate, Vancouver, BC

Richard Lam
Associate, Toronto, ON

Frederic Villanueva
Associate, Toronto, ON

Chris Radigan
Partner Emeritus, Toronto, ON

the team

 
Leadership
  • Stephen Teeple
    B.E.S, B.Arch, M.Sc.B.D, Hon.LL.D, Architect OAA, AAA, AIBC, FRAIC, RCA, Int’l Assoc. AIA
    Founding Principal, Toronto, ON
    Extension 228
  • Richard Lai
    B.Arch, Architect OAA
    Principal, Toronto, ON
    Extension 244
  • Myles Craig
    B.Arch
    Principal, Toronto, ON
    Extension 226
  • Tomer Diamant
    M.Arch, B.E.D, Architect OAA, MRAIC
    Principal, Toronto, ON
    Extension 237
  • Avery Guthrie
    B.A (Hons), M.A, M.Arch, Architect AIBC, OAA, MRAIC
    Principal, Vancouver, BC
    Extension 604.396.0996
  • Wes Wilson
    H.BAS, M.Arch, Architect OAA
    Principal, Toronto, ON
    Extension 241
  • Ola Ferm
    B.E.S, B.Arch, NCARB, APWA
    Principal, Raleigh, NC
    Extension 919.739.2134
  • Steve Lenderman
    B.S.Arch, B.Arch, NCARB, RA
    Associate Principal, Raleigh, NC
    Extension 919.739.2134
  • John Caliendo
    B.Math&Econ, M.Arch, NCARB, LEED AP
    Associate Principal, Raleigh, NC
    Extension 919.739.2134
  • Robert Cheung
    B.A.S, M.Arch, Architect OAA
    Senior Associate, Toronto, ON
    Extension 235
  • Haotian ‘HT’ Liu
    B.Arch, Architect AIBC, OAA, AIA, NCARB
    Senior Associate, Vancouver, BC
    Extension 647.838.4456
  • Richard Lam
    B.Sc, M.Arch, Architect OAA, LEED AP
    Associate, Toronto, ON
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  • Frederic Villanueva
    B.Sc.Arch, Architect OAA, PMI
    Associate, Toronto, ON
    Extension 247
  • Chris Radigan
    B.E.S, B.Arch, FRAIC
    Partner Emeritus, Toronto, ON
Design
  • Josh Rensby
    B.Des, RHFAC Professional
    Senior Designer
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  • Stephen Wong
    M.Arch, B.Arch.Sc, LEED® AP
    Extension 234
  • Niki Vahab
    B.Arch
    Designer
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  • Ideh Khadjevand
    B.Arch, M.Arch, OAA Intern Architect
    Designer
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  • Sanaz Sahabi
    B. Arch, M.Arch
    Designer / Intern Architect
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  • Amal Dirie
    M.Arch
    Designer / Intern Architect
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  • Kendra Kusick
    BA, M.Arch, Architect OAA
    Extension 254
  • Mitchell Gray
    M.Arch, BAS, Dipl.Arch.Tech, Architect OAA, MRAIC
    Extension 222
  • Payman Shams
    B.Arch, M.Arch, Architect OAA, MRAIC
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  • Lauren Johnson
    B.A.S, M.Arch
    Junior Designer
  • Ariel Clipperton
    B.Arch
    Architectural Intern
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  • Jennifer (Jade) Kwong
    BFA, M.Arch, Architect OAA
    Extension 225
  • Dhroov Patel
    BAS, M.Arch
    Extension 238
Marketing
  • Lindsay Cooper
    Director | Marketing + Business Development
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  • Juliana Tchakarova
    B.Des
    Director | Marketing + Creative Content
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  • Alice Dong
    B.Arch, M.Arch, OAA Intern Architect
    Marketing Coordinator
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Administration
  • Andy Fraser
    Accounts Manger
    Extension 289
  • Laura Holmes
    Office Manager