Ontario Construction News staff writer
International design firm Ware Malcomb says it has opened its second Canadian office in downtown Toronto. The practice will continue to operate a separate office in suburban Vaughan.
The organization first entered the Canadian market in 2007 through an acquisition.
“Principal Frank Di Roma has successfully led the growth and diversification of the firm’s business in Canada since 2010, and will continue in this role overseeing both offices,” it says in a statement. “In addition, Christina Kolkas, Ware Malcomb Director, Interior Architecture & Design, will be leading the growth, development, operations and studio management of the new Toronto office, as well as continue to lead the Vaughan Interiors Studio.”
“We are very excited to expand Ware Malcomb’s presence in the Canadian market and take advantage of the many synergies and opportunities that will come with having offices in both Toronto and Vaughan,” said Di Roma. “I know Christina will do a great job of leading our new office and expanding our reach in the vibrant downtown Toronto.”
“The opening of a second Ware Malcomb office in downtown Toronto will enhance our ability to grow our services in the city, while offering greater convenience to our existing downtown clients,” added Kolkas. “It’s an exciting time for our firm and our clients in Canada.”
Specializing in architecture, planning, interior design, branding and civil engineering design for commercial real estate and corporate clients, Ware Malcomb says it has completed more than 700 projects in the greater Toronto area and beyond. The firm currently has active projects in five other provinces across Canada.
Select high-profile projects in Canada designed by Ware Malcomb in recent years include: architectural design services for four new Class A office buildings in the Mississauga Gateway Centre business park totaling approximately 400,000 sq. ft.; interior architecture and design services for a 46,000 sq. ft. office for Wells Fargo in downtown Toronto; and the renovation of the historic Paradise Theatre in downtown Toronto.
The downtown office is at 250 University Ave,, Suite 235, and the Vaughan office is at 180 Bass Pro Mills Dr., Suite 103.