About TEEPLE Architects

Teeple Architects is recognized for executing technically advanced projects of exceptional quality that are conceptually and practically rooted in the specific needs and aspirations of each client. We are committed to responding creatively and effectively to each program, site, context and budget. We are inspired to find innovative and appropriate solutions for each new project.

LEADERS IN SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE

Teeple Architects has been recognized with awards for design excellence and sustainability on the local, provincial, national and international levels. These honours include 6 Governor General’s Medals for Architecture (Canada’s highest architectural honour), 8 Canadian Architect Awards, 17 awards from the Ontario Association of Architects, 20 urban design awards from Canadian municipalities, awards for innovation from both BC and Alberta WoodWorks!, 6 AIA Awards, 6 The Plan Magazine Awards, a SCUP/AIA-CAE Excellence in Architecture Honor Award, and many others. Our leadership in the field of sustainable design has earned 4 SABMag Canadian Green Building Awards, the international Holcim Foundation Award for Sustainable Design, and we have more than 28 LEED® or equivalent projects either completed or under construction.

Culture and Values

The ideals of sustainable practice reach beyond the sphere of responsible practice and should inform the conceptual essence of each work of architecture. We see sustainable design as a provocation for rethinking the art of architecture. In our work, environmentally conscious design has become integral to the formulation of architectural ideas and to the spatial experience embodied in each completed project.

Technical Expertise and Design Excellence

Our technical expertise is far-reaching, with a deep knowledge of industry construction standards and a thorough awareness of the most current building technologies. Particular emphasis is placed on energy-efficient design and durable buildings.

Working with You

Integral to our design methodology is working collaboratively with our clients and consultants through a professionally facilitated Integrated Design Process. Together, we develop a shared vision for the project that successfully incorporates the concerns of all parties while achieving an exceptional level of design excellence.

Leadership in Sustainable Design

As pioneers in sustainable architectural practices, Teeple Architects strives to incorporate "green" initiatives into all of our projects through such innovative technologies as passive cooling and lighting, complex energy modelling, geothermal energy, water efficiency, adaptive reuse and sustainable landscape design. Working as a team with our consultants and clients, we establish the priorities and develop practical strategies for sustainability that offer the greatest long-term value for the client.

Meet The Team

Teeple Architects is an award‐winning architectural firm with a staff of 30+ full‐time employees. We are a diverse, dedicated, talented and experienced group of individuals led by Founding Principal Stephen Teeple, and comprising of five Principals,
three Associates, Architects, Intern Architects, LEED® Accredited Professionals, CAD Technologists,
and skillful and accomplished Support Staff.

Founding Principal Stephen Teeple and Partner Emeritus Chris Radigan each have
over 30 years of experience building exceptional architectural projects locally,
nationally, and internationally.

LEADERShip

Stephen Teeple
Founding Principal

Chris Radigan
Partner Emeritus

Richard Lai
Principal, Project Management

Myles Craig
Principal, Technical Standards

Tomer Diamant
Principal

Avery Guthrie
Principal

Wes Wilson
Principal

Robert Cheung
Senior Associate, Digital Operations Manager

Haotian Liu
Senior Associate

Richard Lam
Associate

Freddie Villanueva
Associate

the team

 
Leadership
  • Stephen Teeple
    BES, B.Arch., M.Sc.B.D., Hon.LL.D., Architect OAA, AAA, AIBC, FRAIC, RCA, Int’l Assoc. AIA
    Principal, Lead Design Architect
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  • Chris Radigan
    BES, B.Arch., FRAIC
    Partner Emeritus
  • Richard Lai
    B.Arch., Architect OAA
    Principal
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  • Myles Craig
    B.Arch.
    Principal
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  • Tomer Diamant
    M.Arch., B.E.D., Architect OAA, MRAIC
    Principal
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  • Avery Guthrie
    MA, M.Arch., Architect AIBC, OAA
    Principal
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  • Wes Wilson
    H.BAS, M.Arch, Architect OAA
    Principal
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  • Robert Cheung
    BAS, M.Arch, Architect OAA
    Senior Associate, Digital Operations Manager
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  • Haotian ‘HT’ Liu
    B.Arch, Architect OAA, AIA, NCARB
    Senior Associate
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  • Richard Lam
    B.Sc., M.Arch.
    Associate
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  • Freddie Villanueva
    B.Sc.Arch, Intern Architect OAA, PMI
    Associate
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Design
  • Josh Rensby
    B.Des
    Senior Designer
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  • Jennifer (Jade) Kwong
    BFA, M.Arch, Architect OAA
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  • Stephen Wong
    M.Arch, B.Arch.Sc, LEED® AP
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  • Kendra Kusick
    BA, M.Arch, Intern Architect OAA
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  • Mitchell Gray
    M.Arch, BAS, Dipl.Arch.Tech, Intern Architect OAA, MRAIC
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  • Payman Shams
    M. Arch, Architect OAA
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  • Dhroov Patel
    BAS, M.Arch
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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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  • Niki Vahab
    B.Arch
    Designer
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  • Ideh Khadjevand
    B.Arch, M.Arch, OAA Intern Architect
    Designer
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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
    Architectural Intern
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Administration
  • Andy Fraser
    Accounts Manger
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  • Laura Holmes
    Office Manager

We imagined a space that is playful, has a sense of energy, is forward looking and that inspires, all while protecting quiet spaces for reflection and study and delivering a dynamic and responsive space to the community. Teeple Architects were attuned to the experience we articulated and expressed it in their architectural design. THE RESULT IS PURE MAGIC.
Alannah d’Ailly, Manager, Circulation Services, Waterloo Public Library

Teeple’s design process focuses, from the beginning, on establishing a dialogue between designers, clients and consultants. They worked diligently to understand and incorporate Langara’s wishes into their design, eventually producing a design which reflected both our needs and architectural vision.
Deanna Douglas, Busar, Langara College, Vancouver

Having years of experience working in a post secondary environment, Teeple Architects were able to successfully plan and think through the entire process from concept to completion, bringing our project in on time and on budget. Their insight and knowledge actually made the entire process very enjoyable.
Ralph April, Associate Vice President Facilities, Durham College, Oshawa

The team worked together seamlessly to create a building that addressed all of our needs within an exceptional and innovative design. The building respects its surroundings and creates interior and exterior, formal and informal learning spaces. Their profound understanding of complex academic programs, campus planning and technical building systems has resulted in excellent projects.
George Qubty, Director, Facilities Engineering, Physical Plant & Capital Planning Services, University of Western Ontario, London

The public has been astonished by the honesty and openness of the new facility. They have found the architecture to be accessible, receptive, and engaging while at the same time being inspired by a new understanding of the significance, dignity, and value of the work of the organization that the facility frames and demonstrates.
Robert Steven, Culture and Heritage Manager, Art Gallery of Grande Prairie, Alberta

Along with his attention to detail, Teeple’s Scarpa-esque articulation of materiality often brings a palpable beauty to the work – reminding us that the intrinsic nature of the physical material is the generative source of the work. Like a sculptor, he works the materials directly and intimately revealing his commitment to an authenticity in the material qualities that more broadly points to the importance of an authenticity in all architecture.
Thom Mayne, Founder and Design Director, Morphosis, Los Angeles

OUR MAJOR CLIENTS

Selected Awards

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal

2013 Awarded to Stephen Teeple for outstanding contribution to Canadian Culture and service to the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts

Governor General’s Medal in Architecture

2014 60 Richmond East Housing Co-operative
2008 Chemical Sciences Building, Trent University
2008 Scarborough Chinese Baptist Church
2002 College of Physical & Engineering Science (CPES), University of Guelph
1997 Burt C. Matthews Hall Addition, University of Waterloo
1994 Trent University Childcare Centre

Ontario Association of Architects Award

2020 Trent University Student Centre Award of Excellence
2017 Boulevard Club West Wing Replacement
2017 Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum; Finalist
2015 Port Hope House Architectural Excellence Award - Honourable Mention
2014 County of Simcoe Administration Centre Design Excellence Award
2012 Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse Design Excellence Award
2012 Stephen Hawking Centre Design Excellence Award
2010 60 Richmond St. E Housing Development Design Excellence Award

2008 Scarborough Chinese Baptist Church Design Excellence Award
2007 Pachter Residence Design Excellence Award
2007 Pachter Residence Michael & Wanda Plachta Award for Architectural Excellence
2006 Chemical Science Building, Trent University Architectural Excellence Award - Honourable Mention
2002 Eatonville Public Library Architectural Excellence Award - Honourable Mention
2002 Graduate House, U of T Architectural Excellence Award
2001 Honour Court and Welcome Entrance, York University Architectural Excellence Award
2001 Honour Court and Welcome Entrance, York University Michael & Wanda Plachta Award for Architectural Excellence
1997 Burt C. Matthews Hall Addition, University of Waterloo Architectural Excellence Award
1994 Trent University Childcare Centre Architectural Excellence Award
1994 Trent University Childcare Centre Michael & Wanda Plachta Award for Architectural Excellence

International Holcim Awards

2005 Langara Library and Classroom Building Awards Acknowledgement - North America

More Awards

Selected Awards

20 Select Awards

2023 University of Victoria National Centre for Indigenous Laws Canadian Architect Award of Excellence
2017 The Plan Magazine Award: Langara College Science & Technology Building
2014 Governor General's Medal in Architecture: 60 Richmond East Housing Co-operative
2014 CAGBC Toronto Chapter, Innovation in LEED Award: 60 Richmond St. E Housing Development
2013 Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal: Awarded to Stephen Teeple for outstanding contribution to Canadian Culture and service to the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts
2013 CaGBC Toronto Chapter, Innovation in LEED Award: Sherbourne Common Park Pavilion
2009 Canadian Architect Award: Sherbourne Common Park Pavilion Award of Merit
2008 Governor General's Medal in Architecture: Chemical Sciences Building, Trent University
2008 Governor General's Medal in Architecture: Scarborough Chinese Baptist Church
2007 Canadian Architect Award: 60 Richmond St. E Housing Development Award of Excellence
2005 International Holcim Award: Langara Library and Classroom Building Awards Acknowledgement - North America
2005 Canadian Architect Award: Langara Library and Classroom Building Award of Excellence
2003 Canadian Architect Award: New Academic Science Complex, Trent University Award of Merit
2002 Governor General's Medal in Architecture: College of Physical & Engineering Science (CPES), University of Guelph
1999 P/A (Progressive Architecture) Award: Graduate Residence, University of Toronto
1998 Canadian Architect Award: Graduate Residence, U of T Award of Merit
1997 Governor General's Medal in Architecture: Burt C. Matthews Hall Addition, University of Waterloo
1997 Canadian Architect Award: ESE Building, University of Waterloo (CEIT) Award of Excellence
1996 Canadian Architect Award: College of Physical & Engineering Science (CPES), University of Guelph Award of Excellence
1994 Governor General's Medal in Architecture: Trent University Childcare Centre
1992 Canadian Architect Award: Port Credit Lawn Bowling Clubhouse Award of Excellence

AIA

2002 Graduate Residence, U of T California Council Award
1998 Graduate Residence, U of T Los Angeles Next Award

AIA Baltimore Excellence in Design Awards

2021 Morgan State University Tina & Tyler Hall Student Services Center – Grand Design Award
2021 Morgan State University Tina & Tyler Hall Student Services Center – Design Award

AIA Maryland Excellence in Design Awards

2021 Morgan State University Tina & Tyler Hall Student Services Center – Honor Award
2021 Morgan State University Tina & Tyler Hall Student Services Center – Public Building of the Year

Archdaily

2011 60 Richmond St. E Housing Development Building of the Year Award 2010

Architect Magazine

2015 Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum; R+D Awards Citation

Architect's Newspaper Best of Design Awards

2021 Morgan State University Tina & Tyler Hall Student Services Center – Institutional – Higher Ed – Honorable Mention
2021 University of Manitoba Desautels Concert Hall – Unbuilt – Education – Winner

Architizer A+Awards

2023 Stanley A. Milner Library Renewal – Libraries – Special Mention
2023 Teeple Architects – Best Public Projects Firm – Special Mention
2021 Morgan State University Calvin & Tina Tyler Hall Student Services Center Institutional – Higher Education & Research Facilities – Popular Choice Winner
2013 Stephen Hawking Centre – Special Mention

AZ Award

2012 Stephen Hawking Centre – Finalist
2011 60 Richmond St. E Housing Development People’s Choice Award

BILD Awards – Best Mid-Rise Building Design (Pinnacle)

2018 Bianca Condominiums – Finalist

CaGBC Greater Toronto Chapter Innovation in LEED Award

2014 60 Richmond St. E Housing Development
2013 Sherbourne Common Pavilion

Canadian Architect Award

2023 University of Victoria National Centre for Indigenous Laws – Award of Excellence
2009 Sherbourne Commons Pavilion Award of Merit
2007 60 Richmond St. E Housing Development Award of Excellence
2005 Langara Library and Classroom Building Award of Excellence
2003 New Academic Science Complex, Trent University Award of Merit
1998 Graduate Residence, U of T Award of Merit
1997 ESE Building, University of Waterloo (CEIT) Award of Excellence
1996 College of Physical & Engineering Science (CPES), University of Guelph Award of Excellence
1992 Port Credit Lawn Bowling Clubhouse Award of Excellence

Canadian Design-Build Institute Award

2013 Robert C. Gillett Student Commons Award of Excellence

Canadian Interiors Best of Canada Design Competition

2013 Cossette Liberty Village
2005 St Joseph Media

Canadian Wood Council

2015 Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum; Wood Design Award
1998 Squirrel’s Nest Childcare Centre Wood Design Honour Award

City of Cambridge Urban Design Award

2003 Preston Branch Library

City of Edmonton Urban Design Award

2023 Stanley A. Milner Library Renewal – Urban Architecture – Award of Merit
2015 Clareview Community Recreation Centre & Branch Library

City of Kingston Liveable City Design Awards

2023 Unity Place & Unity Point (University Suites) – Award of Merit

City of Mississauga Urban Design Award

2009 The Plastic Surgery Clinic Award of Excellence
1997 Mississauga Sailing Club

City of North York Urban Design Award

1997 Glen Long Community Centre

City of Oshawa Urban Design Award

2012 Durham College Student Services Centre

City of Ottawa Urban Design Award

2013 Robert C. Gillett Student Commons

City of Pickering Urban Design Award

2019 Pickering GO Pedestrian Bridge

City of Scarborough Urban Design Award

1996 Squirrel’s Nest Childcare Centre

City of Toronto Urban Design Award

2019 SQ at Alexandra Park Award of Merit
2013 Sherbourne Common Park Award of Merit
2013 Linea Bayview Townhomes Award of Merit
2011 60 Richmond St. E Housing Development Award of Excellence
2011 Sherbourne Common Pavilion Honourable Mention
2003 Eatonville Public Library
2000 Eglinton Spectrum Public School Honourable Mention

Design Competitions

1999 Honour Court and Entrance Gate Competition First Prize
1990 Railway Underpass Competition Finalist
1989 Kitchener City Hall Competition Finalist
1986 Tridel Polo Club Competition Honourable Mention
1985 Toronto Waterfront Park Competition Honourable Mention
1984 Montreal Fountains Competition Third Prize
1983 Mississauga City Hall Competition First Prize (with J&K)
1981 Edmonton City Hall Competition Second Prize (MKA)

 

Design Exchange Award

2010 60 Richmond St. E Housing Development Gold Standing
2010 Langara College LSU Placed
2007 Pachter Residence Award - Residential
2007 St. Joseph Media Award - Commercial
2006 Pachter Residence Award - Residential
2006 St. Joseph Media Award - Honourable Mention
2006 St. Joseph Media Interior Design – Commercial (in association with Superkül)
2005 Early Learning Centre UofT Award - Bronze
2005 Heathdale House Award - Bronze - Honorable Mention

Governor General’s Medal in Architecture

2014 60 Richmond East Housing Co-operative
2008 Chemical Sciences Building, Trent University
2008 Scarborough Chinese Baptist Church
2002 College of Physical & Engineering Science (CPES), University of Guelph
1997 Burt C. Matthews Hall Addition, University of Waterloo
1994 Trent University Childcare Centre

Grand Valley Construction Association

2008 Beausoleil First Nation Community Centre Award of Excellence
2008 Niagara Region Office Building Addition Award of Excellence

Guinness World Record

2021 Pickering GO Pedestrian Bridge – Longest Enclosed People Crossing

Hamilton Society of Architects

1992 Sackville Hill Seniors’ Recreation Centre Leather Medal

Heritage Toronto Award

2015 Artscape YOUNGplace Honourable Mention

Illuminating Engineering Society of North America Award

2016 Langara College Science & Technology Building; IES Vision Award of Merit
2012 Stephen Hawking Centre Toronto Section

International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)

2021 Stanley A. Milner Library Renewal Green Library Award

International Holcim Awards

2005 Langara Library and Classroom Building Awards Acknowledgement - North America

Metal Construction Magazine Award

2012 Stephen Hawking Centre

Natural Stone Institute – Tucker Design Awards

2022 Morgan State University Tina & Tyler Hall Student Services Center Winner

Ontario Association of Architects Award

2020 Trent University Student Centre Award of Excellence
2017 Boulevard Club West Wing Replacement
2017 Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum; Finalist
2015 Port Hope House Architectural Excellence Award - Honourable Mention
2014 County of Simcoe Administration Centre Design Excellence Award
2012 Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse Design Excellence Award
2012 Stephen Hawking Centre Design Excellence Award
2010 60 Richmond St. E Housing Development Design Excellence Award
2008 Scarborough Chinese Baptist Church Design Excellence Award
2007 Pachter Residence Design Excellence Award
2007 Pachter Residence Michael & Wanda Plachta Award for Architectural Excellence
2006 Chemical Science Building, Trent University Architectural Excellence Award - Honourable Mention
2002 Eatonville Public Library Architectural Excellence Award - Honourable Mention
2002 Graduate House, U of T Architectural Excellence Award
2001 Honour Court and Welcome Entrance, York University Architectural Excellence Award
2001 Honour Court and Welcome Entrance, York University Michael & Wanda Plachta Award for Architectural Excellence
1997 Burt C. Matthews Hall Addition, University of Waterloo Architectural Excellence Award
1994 Trent University Childcare Centre Architectural Excellence Award
1994 Trent University Childcare Centre Michael & Wanda Plachta Award for Architectural Excellence

Ontario Concrete Award

2016 Audi Midtown Toronto
2012 Stephen Hawking Centre
2011 Honour Court and Welcome Entrance, York University

Ontario Library Association Award

2013 John M. Harper Branch Library & Stork Family YMCA Award (New Library)
2004 Ajax Central Library Award (Best New Public Library Building)
2004 Preston Branch Library Award (Best Renovation of a Public Library)

P/A (Progressive Architecture) Award

1999 Graduate Residence, U of T

PCBC Gold Nugget Awards – Best on the Boards Multi-Family Community

2018 Bianca Condominiums – Award of Merit

Prairie Design Award

2016 Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum
2010 Montrose Cultural Centre

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal

2013 Awarded to Stephen Teeple for outstanding contribution to Canadian Culture and service to the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts

SAB (Sustainable Architecture & Building) Award

2013 County of Simcoe Administration Centre
2010 60 Richmond St. E Housing Development
2008 Langara College Library + Classroom Building

The Plan Award

2023 UBC MacLeod Building Renewal – Education – Shortlist
2023 Stanley A. Milner Library Renewal – Culture – Finalist
2023 Edmonton Police Service Northwest Campus – Education – Finalist
2023 Morgan State University Calvin & Tina Tyler Hall Student Services Center – Education – Finalist
2021 Morgan State University Calvin & Tina Tyler Hall Student Services Center – Education – Shortlist
2021 Stanley A. Milner Library Renewal – Culture – Finalist
2020 Pickering GO Pedestrian Bridge – Infrastructure – Shortlist
2019 Nunavut Arctic College Nunatta Campus Expansion – Honourable Mention
2018 Trent University Student Centre – Education – Finalist
2017 Langara College Science & Technology Building – Finalist

The Plan Awards

2023 Morgan State University Tina & Tyler Hall Student Services Center – Education – Finalist

The Society for Colleges and University Planning (SCUP) Excellence Award

2021 Morgan State University Calvin & Tina Tyler Hall - SCUP/AIA-CAE Excellence in Architecture New Building - Honor Award

Urban Land Institute (ULI) Americas Awards of Excellence

2021 Alexandra Park Revitalization (SQ & SQ2) – Winner

Urban Land Institute (ULI) Global Awards of Excellence

2021 Alexandra Park Revitalization (SQ & SQ2) – Winner

UrbanToronto Readers' Poll – 37-60 Metre Category

2017 SQ at Alexandra Park – Winner

USGBC Maryland Community Leader Project Award

2021 Morgan State University Tina & Tyler Hall Student Services Center – Finalist

Wood Works! Award

2016 Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum; Wood WORKS! BC Wood Innovation Award
2015 Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum; Wood WORKS! Alberta Prairie Wood Design Award - Commercial / Institutional Wood Design
2015 Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum; Wood WORKS! Alberta Wood Advocate Award
2005 Heathdale House Design Award
2005 Teeple Architects Inc. Building the Future Architect Award