DECEMBER 2024 coast to coast, and to offer team members the opportunity to work on projects in diverse regions across Canada.. This long-standing partnership also demonstrates the firm’s adaptability and commitment to delivering high-quality design solutions across the country. Despite being a relatively small firm, with a team of just 20 to 25 people, Kearns Mancini’s agility and efficiency enable them to tackle complex and large-scale projects with the same level of attention to detail as smaller ones. The firm’s staff is a dynamic group, comprising architects, technologists, interior designers, certified Passive House designers, and heritage architects. This diverse team brings a wide range of expertise to every project, fostering an integrated approach to design that allows for flexibility, collaboration, and innovation. On the topic of innovation, Frank says “one of our key strengths is having energy modeling capabilities in-house, which allows us to adjust designs on the fly and balance design excellence with key energy performance metrics.” This ability to make real-time adjustments and incorporate energy modeling into the design process not only helps the firm ensure that each project is energyefficient but also allows clients to see the impact of their design decisions as they happen. This real-time feedback helps guide energy efficiency and operational cost reduction strategies. Kearns Mancini’s approach to design reflects their core values of sustainability, adaptability, and a deep respect for both the built and natural environments. The firm’s diverse portfolio of work includes a wide range of project types, from adaptive reuse and cultural landmarks-to healthcare and community health services, to mid-scale developments and affordable housing buildings. Each project is a testament to the firm’s dedication to creating designs that prioritize the needs of the people who will use the spaces. The firm’s approach to design also emphasizes collaboration with clients at every step. “We make it clear from the start that we’re here as partners, standing shoulder to shoulder to ensure their project is a success,” Frank says. This philosophy of partnership extends beyond project completion – the firm’s goal is always to build long lasting relationships with clients. As a result, they have cultivated a loyal client base, with repeat commissions and word-of-mouth referrals accounting for much of their work at any given time.
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