Our Story
Look, we started Valor Quinthorn back in 2014 because we were tired of seeing buildings that looked good on paper but didn't actually work for the people using them. We figured there had to be a better way - one that didn't sacrifice the planet in the process.
Based right here in Toronto's core, we've spent the last decade proving that sustainable doesn't mean boring, and contemporary doesn't have to be cold. Our studio's grown from just two of us working out of a converted loft to a tight-knit crew of fifteen architects, designers, and thinkers who genuinely care about what we're putting out into the world.
We've learned a lot along the way - sometimes the hard way. Like that time we spec'd a green roof system that couldn't handle Toronto winters (yeah, that was embarrassing). But those mistakes taught us more than any textbook ever could. Now we double-check everything, question assumptions, and never stop asking "but will it actually work?"
Every project we take on is a chance to push boundaries while staying grounded in reality. We're not here to win awards - though we've picked up a few - we're here to create spaces that'll still be relevant and functional thirty years from now.
15+ Architects
One shared vision
