About Us - Krython Realms Architecture

Who We Really Are

Look, we're not gonna tell you we're reinventing the wheel here. We started Krython Realms back in 2012 because frankly, we were tired of seeing the same cookie-cutter designs pop up across Toronto. Buildings that looked good on paper but didn't really think about the people using them or the planet we're all sharing.

What makes us different? We actually give a damn about sustainability - not just slapping some solar panels on a roof and calling it green. We're talking about the whole package: how a building breathes, how it uses water, where materials come from, and yeah, whether it'll still make sense fifty years down the road.

We've worked on everything from cozy residential projects where families actually want to spend time together, to commercial spaces that don't feel like soul-crushing office boxes. Each project teaches us something new, and honestly, that's what keeps this interesting.

Our team's a mix of architects, designers, and sustainability nerds who've been doing this long enough to know what works and what's just trendy nonsense. We're based on Queen West, and yeah, we love this city.

Our Philosophy

Three principles that guide everything we do

Design That Lives

Buildings aren't just boxes to fill. They're living spaces that shape how people feel and interact. We design with real human behavior in mind, not just abstract concepts. If it doesn't work for the people using it every day, it's not good architecture - period.

Sustainability Without Compromise

Going green shouldn't mean settling for less. We've proven time and again that sustainable buildings can be stunning, functional, and cost-effective. It takes more upfront thinking, sure, but the results speak for themselves. Plus, you know, the whole saving-the-planet thing.

Context Matters

Every site has a story - the neighborhood, the climate, the culture. We don't drop the same design everywhere and hope it sticks. What works in downtown Toronto won't work the same way somewhere else. We listen to the site first, then design accordingly.

Meet the Team

The folks behind the blueprints

Sarah Chen

Principal Architect

Founded the studio after getting fed up with conventional firms. LEED AP certified and won't shut up about passive house design.

Marcus Wellington

Design Director

Twenty years in the game. Brings the creative vision and keeps us from designing buildings that look like every other building.

Priya Malhotra

Sustainability Lead

Makes sure we walk the walk on green building. Has an answer for everything when it comes to energy efficiency and materials.

David Park

Project Manager

Keeps the trains running on time. Somehow manages to coordinate contractors, clients, and our team without losing his mind.

Our Journey

How we got here

2012

The Beginning

Started in a tiny office with just three of us and more coffee than sense. First project was a residential renovation that taught us more about real-world constraints than any textbook ever did.

2015

First Major Project

Landed our first commercial building - a mixed-use development in the Annex. It was chaotic, stressful, and absolutely worth it. Set the foundation for everything that came after.

2018

Green Building Focus

Completed our first LEED Platinum project. That's when we realized sustainable design wasn't just something we cared about - it was gonna be our thing. No turning back after that.

2021

Team Expansion

Grew to a team of fifteen. Moved into our current studio space on Queen West. Finally had room to spread out and do things properly.

2025

Today

Over fifty completed projects across Ontario. Still learning, still pushing boundaries, still fighting for better buildings. The work continues.

Why Work With Us?

Honestly? Because we'll treat your project like it matters. We're not the biggest firm in Toronto, but that's kinda the point. You won't get passed off to junior staff while the principals disappear.

We're hands-on from day one. Sarah or Marcus will be at your initial meetings, not just the kickoff photo op. We'll ask questions that might seem weird at first but end up mattering a lot. And when challenges pop up - because they always do - we'll work through them together.

Our clients stick with us because we listen more than we talk, we're straight-up about costs and timelines, and we deliver buildings that actually work the way they're supposed to. Plus, we're pretty nice to hang out with during those long design sessions.

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