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Hariri Pontarini Architects

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

: [L-R] Siamak Hariri and David Pontarini – © Hariri Pontarini Architects

Principals

Siamak Hariri
David Pontarini

Brief description

Projects created by Hariri Pontarini Architects are distinctive expressions of the vision and values of the firm’s clients. HPA’s commitment to quiet excellence is embodied in the creation of enduring, carefully conceived spaces that are seamlessly interwoven within the context of their surroundings; spaces crafted to exude a solid dignity and purpose. Known for creating spaces with an implicit understanding of the architectural components, HPA’s extensive portfolio consists of architecture that affirms human conviviality: a sense of proportion and materiality, a facility with natural light, and an intuitive grasp of human dynamics.

This philosophy of quiet excellence informs every project that Hariri Pontarini Architects undertakes. It expresses itself in thoughtfully-crafted components that embody respect for materiality; in spaces that are contemplative yet functional; in minute aspects of design—the smallest details that quietly delight the occupant. This vision harnesses the transformative power of design, channelling the best aspects of each client, site and program into a space with the power to inspire.

Published projects

: One Bloor Street East by Hariri Pontarini Architects Positioned at the south east corner of Yonge Street and Bloor Street, this notable site sits atop two converging subways lines and marks the eastern threshold...

: Bahá'í Temple for South America by Hariri Pontarini Architects Light is the fundamental connecting force of the universe. The Bahá'í Temple of South America, designed by Hariri Pontarini Architects, employs both...

: School of Pharmacy and Michael G. Degroote School of Medicine by Hariri Pontarini Architects + Young + Wright Architects The University of Waterloo’s Integrated Health Sciences Campus, comprised of the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy and McMaster University’s...

: Pape Danforth Library by Hariri Pontarini Architects Toronto Public Library’s Pape/Danforth Branch, initially designed by Moorehouse & King Architects, first opened its doors in 1929. It later underwent several...

: McKinsey & Company Office by Hariri Pontarini Architects The architecture of McKinsey & Company is an expression grounded in the latent qualities of urban campus conditions, but adaptable to the changing needs of...

Key projects

In Progress - Bahá’í Temple for South America, Santiago, Chile
In Progress - One Bloor Street East, Toronto, Canada
In Progress - Art Gallery of Ontario, Weston Family Learning Centre, Toronto, Canada
In Progress - Richard Ivey School of Business, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
2010 - Winter Olympic Pavillion – Ontario House, Vancouver, Canada
2009 - Max Gluskin House, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
2008 - School of Pharmacy, University of Waterloo, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
2006 - Toronto Public Library – Pape Danforth Library, Toronto, Canada
2004 - Camera, Toronto, Canada
2004 - Art Collectors’ Residence, Toronto, Canada
2003 - Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto, Canada
2001 - McKinsey and Company, Toronto, Canada
1998 - Robert House Crisis Care Centre, Toronto, Canada