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Taylor Smyth Architects

Profile of Taylor Smyth Architects, headquartered in Canada. Five projects submitted by Taylor Smyth Architects have been published on Architecture News Plus (ANP).

: [L-R] Robert Smyth and Michael Taylor – © Taylor Smyth Architects

Principals

Michael Taylor
Robert Smyth

Brief description

Our work is inspired by certain fundamental elements to which we believe all people respond: natural light, texture and colour, natural materials, and the symbiotic relationship between space and architecture. We embrace the flexibility of open concepts to capture certain views and to establish a connection to nature without compromising the comfort of enclosed privacy. We believe that attention to detail and the creative use of materials are crucial to add a distinguished and memorable touch to every project.

Our approach is one of collaborative consultation with each client, to develop and manifest their vision, goals, and aspirations into built form. Each project is approached individually, without preconceptions, and designed to serve the needs of the particular client.

We continually explore fresh strategies to challenging project criteria in the pursuit of elegant design solutions that delight, inspire and engage.

Published projects

: Centennial Community Centre by Oleson Worland Architects + Taylor Smyth Architects This renovation and addition improves upon the original building while adding new programme spaces. The existing building, consisting of an arena, pool and...

: Agnico-Eagle Mines Offices by Taylor Smyth Architects Agnico-Eagle Mines (AEM) is an international growth company focused on gold, with operations in Canada, Mexico, Finland and the USA. Their LaRonde Mine is...

: Bishop Street Residence by Taylor Smyth Architects On a narrow street of Victorian, working class cottages in Toronto’s Yorkville neighbourhood, Bishop Street Residence is the conversion of a post-industrial...

: Sunset Cabin by Taylor Smyth Architects Nestled into a slope on the southern shore of Lake Simcoe, this one room sleeping cabin is a simple but sophisticated Canadian bunkie, evoking the “primitive...

: House on a Ravine by Taylor Smyth Architects An elegant palette of natural materials combines dark and light colours: walnut floors and built-in millwork, light limestone flooring at the foyer and on the...