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Paul Cravit received his Bachelor of Architecture (Honours) from the University of Toronto and holds a Masters degree in Urban Design from Harvard University. Paul joined CS&P Architects in 1993 as a Principal and Director of Design. Under his design leadership on a large number of the firm’s projects, CS&P has been rewarded with professional and critical acclaim, resulting in numerous design awards and honours. He has written about and lectured extensively on architecture and urban design, and is continually seeking design solutions that will improve the public realm. Paul has mentored many of the young architects whose talents have contributed to the firm’s success.

Craig is a skilled designer and architect who has led a broad range of the firm's institutional projects. With over 25 years of professional experience, Craig has worked on a variety of scales ranging from detailed interior renovations to comprehensive master planning studies, and his work usually involves the design and construction of new buildings with complex program requirements. His efforts are recognized by a loyal and expanding client network that values his innovative design initiatives and particularly his expertise in the programming and development of progressive learning environments. As a LEED-accredited professional, Craig provides leadership in the sustainable design culture of the practice and incorporates sensitive environmental strategies into the conceptual framework of his projects. Craig’s great contribution to the firm is his role as a professional mentor to young architects. His patience and encouragement continues to attract talented intern architects to CS&P and his passionate advocacy for design excellence fosters their professional development, while enhancing the office culture.

With over 20 years of professional practice, Susan Lewin’s project experience and design background is extensive, with a focus on excellence in design and the creation of sustainable, accessible buildings and communities. As former chair of the Canada Green Building Council GTA, Susan is a dedicated advocate for sustainability issues and believes that environmentally conscious design is a necessary and achievable goal. She currently teaches sustainability at the George Brown College School of Design, and lectures and publishes on sustainable building and community design. Susan’s work typically includes the management of large urban projects with complex approval processes, significant challenges and LEED Certification.

Maureen O’Shaughnessy has emerged as one of Canada’s leading voices to establish new directions in the planning and design of educational facilities. A Recognized Educational Facility Professional (REFP) and member of the Council of Educational Facilities Planners International (CEFPI), Maureen’s particular expertise is greatly appreciated by both her educational clients and her professional associates. Since joining CS&P Architects in 1994, she has made significant design contributions to many of the firm’s most prestigious projects. Maureen has also advised public school boards across Canada on key educational facility issues, including long range facility planning, new progressive school models, and program renewal for existing facilities. These projects typically involve extensive user group consultation and Maureen has been particularly successful in working closely with these large multi-faceted client groups to gain their consensus and support. Her creative and flexible design initiatives, based on extensive user group consultation, have improved the quality of learning for students of all ages. In addition, Maureen is a Director of “Schools for the Children of the World Canada,” a non-profit organization that helps build new schools in Honduras and Haiti. Her broad commitment and dedication are both exemplary for our profession.

A Principal of CS&P Architects, Peter Ortved has over 35 years of experience as a practicing architect and is widely respected for his knowledge of planning, design, professional practice and the construction industry. As one of the firm’s Directors, Peter assumes primary responsibility for project development and spearheads many of CS&P’s most significant educational, civic and justice projects. Peter’s expertise stems from a wealth of experience on different project delivery formats, particularly design build, compliance services and public private partnerships. His interest in publicly promoting excellence in architecture has led him to serve on a number of design award juries and as a Professional Advisor for national and international architectural design competitions. His background is extensive, with a focus on excellence in design and the creation of sustainable, accessible buildings and communities. Peter has been active on a number of professional committees within the RAIC and the OAA, and in the community he has been a board member and President of several organizations including, most recently, Chair of Heritage Toronto.

Peter Pastor has played a critical role in the development of CS&P’s design portfolio over the past two decades. He is an exceptionally talented designer who brings his enthusiasm, rigour and imagination to each project he undertakes. Peter’s thorough and careful attention to detail and design craft is reflected in many of the firm’s projects, ranging from a small pavilion in a public park to the design of a large residential and educational complex. Clients respond favourably to Peter’s “hands-on” design approach and his spirit of collaboration with both the stakeholders and colleagues in our office.

Sam Spagnuolo is a Principal of the firm and has managed many of CS&P’s most complex multi-use projects. Through his wealth of experience in projects of varying scales and his commitment to quality control throughout the project, Sam has built a solid reputation with a loyal client base. Sam brings to our office an extensive background in construction, and a diverse portfolio in large and small-scale institutional and residential projects, which has served him well in his role as Principal and Senior Project Manager.

Victor Peralto joined CS&P Architects in 2010 and has over 30 years of architectural experience. Victor has extensive knowledge with scheduling and quality control of the construction documents, contract administration and project management. Victor’s expertise includes consultant coordination, project administration, and field review with particular focus in the review of construction documents and contract administration for institutional projects with specific technical challenges. Victor’s attention to detail and management is thorough, which makes him an invaluable asset to our firm and our clients.

Wayne Rosberg has particular expertise in recreational, educational and community projects from their design and programming through to construction and completion. As Project Manager for many of our large-scale projects, he works very closely on site with the contractors to ensure the client’s needs are met and our collective vision for the building is realized. As a former national level athlete, Wayne is passionate about creating innovative athletic and recreational facilities, and ensuring that all details for a project are thoughtfully considered and executed.

Sebastian Spataro has over 20 years of professional experience, bringing to the team a diverse architectural background on a wide range of building types – post-secondary institutional facilities, schools, hospitality, and housing projects. Sebastian has a strong hand in design and specializes in project coordination and contract administration, with substantial experience working on educational, community, and healthcare projects. He has extensive knowledge of the building industry and valuable experience in the programming and planning for institutional and owner-occupied projects. Sebastian’s diligence in all phases of the building process has been a critical factor in the success of each project he undertakes.

Christine Vozoris has a diverse and accomplished background which combines her areas of expertise in architecture, interior design, sustainable buildings and community design. Since joining CS&P Architects, she has focused her talents on creating healthy and stimulating environments within the context of green building awareness. Her eye for detail, sense of colour, space and proportion, combined with her innovative and responsible material selections, continually lead her in holistic conceptual directions. A LEED Accredited Professional, Christine is committed to creating healthy places to live, work and play.

Andres joined the CS&P team in 2015 after graduation from George Brown College and successfully completing his student internship at the office during his final term in the Architectural Technology program. Andres has played an important role in numerous CS&P projects, some examples include acting as a key team member for both the Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery in Markham and the University of Windsor Lancers Sports and Recreation Centre Phased Retrofit. Andres’ thorough knowledge of Contract Administration, as well as his technical expertise in building envelope design and software applications, make him an invaluable addition to the team. His strong ability to assess project flow and make any necessary adjustments allows for projects to be successfully executed on budget and schedule.

Chelsea received both her Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Master of Architecture from the University of Detroit Mercy. Prior to completing her studies full-time at UDM, she participated in a collaborative program bridging the gap between art and architecture – while simultaneously completing studies in Windsor and Detroit. Since joining the CS&P team in 2014, Chelsea has been actively involved with residential, educational, and commercial projects including acting as Project Architect for the Sterling Hall Master Plan and Danforth Mixed-Use Project. Her multi-disciplinary education has equipped her with a unique understanding of the built environment that she creatively integrates into every design challenge. Chelsea has been commended by clients and colleagues for her communication skills, proactive thinking, and project organization through all project stages. She contributes energy and insight to many aspects of the firm and her dynamism is much appreciated on project teams.

Since joining CS&P in 2016, Ryan has contributed to a number of the firm’s larger institutional projects that feature challenging existing conditions; including Queen’s University Mitchell Hall and the University of Windsor Lancer Centre. Ryan’s design sensibility, leadership acumen and level-headed approach to problem solving, enable him to effectively coordinate the work of large multi-disciplinary teams. He is well versed in sustainable, energy efficient practices and has a special interest in daylight-centric design as a means to promote wellness and enhance spatial character. With a proficiency in BIM management, Ryan is integral to the organization and workflow of complex Revit projects. Through CS&P’s BIM Committee, he plays a central role in the development of office-wide BIM standards and protocols. Ryan rises to the challenge of complex projects and is an asset to all teams and undertakings

Hamza is a dynamic architect passionate about architecture, interiors, and branded environments. Hamza leads and contributes effectively to all aspects of the architectural process with passion and attention to the big design picture as well as to the smallest of details bringing to the table a focused, organized, and enthusiastic attitude. During over 9 years of experience, Hamza worked on many higher education, public and private schools, transit, community, civic and master plan projects where he contributed to or led the development of creative design visions that serve clients, institutions and their end users while being sensitive to the projects’ budgets and risks.

Since joining the CS&P team in 2016, Katrina has played a key role in several institutional projects including elementary schools, high schools and police projects. She has gained a detailed understanding of architectural design in projects ranging from commercial, public, institutional and residential construction since graduating from Ryerson University in 2011. With excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills and a team-oriented approach, she is skilled in conceptualizing functional designs to produce comprehensive drawings from schematic design through to construction documentation. She demonstrates her excellent communication, public relations and organizational skills in contract administration seeing through projects to completion. Katrina has been commended by clients and colleagues alike for the energy, enthusiasm and speed with which she takes on new tasks.

Since joining the CS&P team in 2008, Keri Beevor has worked on a number of institutional projects including schools, colleges, as well as police projects. She brings experience in a wide variety of project types of varying sizes and scales — recreation, education, childcare and community. She contributes to all phases of a project, beginning with client liaison, through schematic design and design development, to construction documents.

Victoria received her Master of Architecture from the University of Waterloo in 2009, and was named to the RAIC Honour Roll upon graduation – her thesis receiving an AIA Merit Award. Since graduating, she has worked for the University of Waterloo School of Architecture as a researcher, graphic designer and curator, as well as sessional educator at their Canadian and Italian studios. Victoria’s creative practice and teaching center around matters of urban public space, user participation and sense of place. She has design experience on projects ranging in scale from millwork detailing to urban design.

Krysia completed both her Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Masters of Architecture at the University of Detroit Mercy and joined the CS&P team in 2016. She is skilled in project management, modeling and rendering at all project stages and can adapt to a variety of project scales and types. Her creativity and problem-solving skills are an invaluable team asset. Krysia has worked on a number of CS&P institutional projects and notable recreation and aquatic centres. She was a critical team member for the Balmoral Recreation and Burnhamthorpe Community Centres, being integral to the project Design Team and development of Contract Documents. Krysia also plays an active role with our portfolio of progressive sustainable projects – most recently the Mount Dennis Child Care - the City of Toronto’s inaugural Net Zero Childcare project – and Davisville Aquatic Centre.

Since joining the CS&P team in 2014, Ryan has had a significant role in a number of major projects including recreation, schools, universities, as well as small and large-scale development projects. Ryan completed his studies at Ryerson University and University of Toronto and has since valued opportunities to mentor young architects and students. He is a talented designer who has applied his creative problem-solving skills to projects from conceptual design through construction. He is an invaluable team member and takes pride in his ability to lead and provide direction at important project stages. His communication skills and ability to complete high level presentation drawings makes Ryan an important member of client and community presentations. He has been commended by clients and colleagues for his creativity in solving complex design issues, project organization, and his commitment to project goals and client objectives.

Elizabeth Goetz has over 30 years of experience in architecture, and has developed exceptional skills in project management, design development, project coordination, communication, problem solving and leadership. She has established her versatility in both design and production on a wide range of projects including police and justice facilities, elementary and secondary schools, post secondary buildings, and infrastructure projects. Elizabeth joined CS&P Architects in July 2016 and is taking an active role in the management of our institutional projects in both the police facilities and education sector.

Kenneth Kan joined CS&P Architects in 2001. He has over 10 years of experience in coordination, design, construction detailing and technical knowledge in a wide range of building types including residential, commercial, industrial and institutional. In addition to Ken’s knowledge and creativity, he possesses a strong technical background and is fully conversant in a wide range of computer applications, which makes him a valuable member of project teams.

Felix received both his undergraduate degree and graduate degree in architecture from the Bauhaus University Weimar, Germany with distinction. His academic career also includes studies at European University Madrid. Felix joined CS&P Architects in 2011 and has since worked on several institutional projects, including the University of Windsor Downtown Campus and the Leo Baeck Day School. He has earned recognition from both clients and consultants for his attention to detail and his exemplary communication skills.

Throughout his career, Saeed Sadeghi has established an expertise in architectural design and production as well as project management and delivery. Since joining the CS&P team, Saeed has collaborated on a number of the firm’s most prestigious projects on a broad range of building types including community recreation projects, aquatics, police projects, as well as schools. On every project, Saeed works closely with client and project team to ensure that projects align with design intent.

Heather received her Masters of Architecture from McGill University in 2005. After working in Montreal, she traveled to China where she worked for over 6 years. Heather joined the CS&P team in 2012 when she returned to Canada, bringing the skills acquired from her international experience to communication and management in the office. Heather’s design practice focuses on collaboration, community, green planning and education. She has considerable experience in all stages of project execution, and has worked on jobs of varying scale from university buildings to school summer renewal plans.

David Tandjung joined CS&P Architects in 2000 as a member of our production team. David possesses a thorough knowledge of the Building Code and has extensive experience in the preparation of detailed construction documents for a wide range of building types. David’s technical knowledge of information technology, including Revit, Autocad, Adobe Photoshop and other industry-standard software applications makes him a valuable asset to our team.

Joanna obtained both of her Architectural degrees at the University of Ryerson and is a Licensed Architect. She has worked on a number of institutional projects including schools and universities, high-rise residential developments and commercial projects both since joining the CS&P team in 2010 and while working in Auckland, New Zealand for several year before returning to CS&P. Joanna’s attention to detail and organizational skills are a huge asset in the office. She brings her wide range of experience to project teams while managing all phases of a project, beginning with client liaison, through schematic design and design development, to construction documentation. Some recent project highlights include acting as Job Captain for a large 1500 student secondary school with a full theatre in Niagara as well as for the Alexandra Park Residential redevelopment project.