a—A
a—A is a design practice based in Toronto engaged in the act of city building, providing full architectural services across a wide range of contexts, scales and building types—from schools, galleries and cultural centres, to affordable housing and mixed-use developments, to urban parks and civic precincts. We work with clients and collaborators in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are designers, researchers and urbanists who care about the city, and take care to create spaces that give meaning and invention to the ways we live and work.
Current job openings available
WE ARE HIRING! We have good projects in need of good people. Join our team and help us make better and more liveable cities.
Pond Road Student Residence
Cairns Family Health & Bioscience Research Complex
Pier 27 Phases 1 & 2
Museum of Contemporary Art
Generations Toronto
St. James Cathedral Centre
Pan/Parapan American Games Athletes' Village
Harbour Plaza
Loblaw Groceterias Warehouse Adaptive Re-Use
1414 Bayview
Fred Kaiser Engineering Building
11 Charlotte
Burnt Barns
The Farm
ÏCE at York Centre
Ravine House
Maple House at Canary Landing
Maple House at Canary Landing
Thompson Hotel & Residences
Don Mills Jamatkhana and Ismaili Community Centre
405 Sherbourne
The Grand at Sky View Parc
The Well
Four Seasons Hotel & Residences
Terrence Donnelly Centre for Cellular & Biomolecular Research
Pickering Performing Arts Centre
Theatre Park
Junction Point
383 Sorauren
Escarpment House
Canadian Chancery Expansion
Centre for Civilizations, Cultures & Cities
Pickering Library
We think something’s done and it’s never done. The interesting thing about cities is that they’re never finished.
Peter Clewes, a–A Principal, (via The National Post) on the continual work of city-building.
A valuable precedent for Canadian architecture – nodding to history while exploring new ground.
Alex Bozikovic (The Globe and Mail) on 383 Sorauren
A masterful composition of texture and natural light. The delicate building skin adds magic to an otherwise simple and economical building massing. [...] A great contemporary interpretation of Islamic architecture.
Jury comment (2023 Canadian Architect Award of Excellence) on Don Mills Jamatkhana and Isamili Community Centre