Stephen R. Taylor Architect
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Selected Projects
Commercial 

Auditorium and Conference Room
Upgrade and Repair Feasibility Study
Scope: prepare State-of-Good Repair Report; building code review; audio/ visual equipement evaluation; acoustic evaluation; provide 3 retrofit programmes with Class 'D' costing
Stephen's Role: architect
Consultant: Techwave Communications, A/V; Sereca/ Larden Muniak Consulting Inc., building code; AW Hooker, quantity surveyor
Client: MLPM


Common Elements
Washroom Renovation
Scope: replace interior finishes of 54 washrooms on 13 floors; mould and asbestos abatement; phased construction to minimize interference with tenants; universal design accommodation for specific users
Role: architect
Contractor: Quad Pro Construction Inc.
Client: MLPM



Gabiani Hair Moda
Ottawa, Ontario

Scope: tenant fit-up for hair salon in new commmercial condominium unit
Stephen's Role: architect
Consultant: M&E Engineering, mechanical & electrical; Lanvain Design, interior
Contractor: Terlin Construction Inc.
Client: Gabi Bakahos



Revelstoke Design and Build
Front and Rear Addition

Scope: design and construction drawings for contractor's storage shed and 2 storey front addition
Stephen's Role: provide review of design for proposed additions to house converted to commercial office
Contractor: Revelstoke Design and Build
Client: Revelstoke Design and Build




Il Panetone Restaurant
Toronto, Ontario

Scope: new restaurant in existing century old commercial building
Stephen's Role: after the permit drawing designer failed to help the owner during the construction, I was asked to assist the owner in gaining certification of their pizza oven, improvement to the electrical service and sub-metering to the kitchen, and provide witness to the building code requirements which were landlord's responsibility


Commercial Building - Interior Alteration
2374 Bloor St. West, Toronto, Ontario

Scope: demolition of interior finishes; structural alterations; new HVAC system for ground floor and second; open up floor plan for 245 sq.m. commercial and office space
Stephen's Role: architect
Consultant: Konsolidated Structural, structural; JCJ Mechanical, HVAC
Client: Jared Rogers


Commercial & Office Tower
Wayfinding Signage


Scope: provide new interior signage for public use office building with commercial tenants
Stephen's Role: architect
Contractor: Canadian Sign Systems
Client: MLPM




Commercial Building - Permit Close-out
5366 Yonge St., North York, Ontario


Scope: after the building permit for the condominium sales office failed to close, a condition of sale for the building, I was asked to provide construction review of the completion of permit deficiencies
Stephen's Role: architect
Contractor: Richard Wilson
Client: Robert Beaumont



Commercial Storefront Refurbishment
383 Adelaide St. West


Scope: new ground floor storefront and second floor entry door
Stephen's Role: provide renderings and working drawings for construction
Consultant: Terence Van Elslander Architect
Client: Allied Properties Real Estate



Mai Vi II Restaurant
Yonge St. Toronto


Scope: new restaurant in existing 125 sq.m. commercial tenant space
Stephen's Role: prepared permit drawing of restaurant layout and rendering of proposed facade
Consultant: Endes + Andes Design + Build
Client: TRE



Accessibility Improvement to Main Entry
19 Duncan Street, Toronto, Ontario

Scope: existing century old mercantile building was made accessible by ramp and power door operator
Stephen's Role: prepared design drawings; encroachment agreement documents; prepare permit drawings and construction drawings; prepare site instructions and construction progress review
Consultant: Paul Didur Architect Inc.
Client: Greenwin Propery Management


Michael-Angelo's Supermarket
Interior Design

Scope: custom store fixtures, interior finishes and interior signage for independent supermarket
Stephen's Role: design of bakery displays, deli department banner, floral counter, display wedges; graphic design for sign fabrication
Consultants: Paul Didur Architect Inc., prime consultant
Ruth Mora, lead designer
Contractor: Cayuga, CCW, Bullseye, Venture
Client: Angelico Investments Inc.

Michael-Angelo's Marketplace - 3000 Hwy. 7, Markham
Scope: new 2 storey, 3,500 sq.m. retail, commercial and office building
Stephen's Role: prepare site plan approval documents, permit and construction drawings, conduct some site reviews and some site meetings, prepare contract administration instructions and changes; prepare area certificates; review of tenant's signage for conformance with the SPA
Consultants:  Paul Didur Architect Inc., prime consultant
Contractor: Bird Construction Inc.
Client: Angelico Investments Inc.

Hakim Warehouse Outlet, the Queensway, Toronto 

Scope: alter street face to suit Hakim branding; sub-divide space for tenants

Stephen's Role: preliminary design options and renderings; provide site instructions, change orders, and shop drawing review
Consultants: Paul Didur Architect Inc., prime consultant
Contractor: MJ Dixon Construction Ltd.


Hakim Building, Toronto - 55 Dundas St. East
Scope: new 5 storey retail & office building, integrated with existing brick building
Stephen's Role: administrate site plan approval and encroachment application; produce renderings; building code review; building envelope detailing; engineering coordination; produce tender documents; field review; shop drawing review
Consultants: Paul Didur Architect Inc., prime consultant
Contractor: MJ Dixon Construction Ltd.



About Us

We provide full architectural services to home owners, property managers, condominium boards and local businesses. 
Stephen established his practice in 2012 and is a licensed architect since 2010. He has over 18 years experience in the industry. Stephen's experience includes a wide range of building types, many with complex programs and multidisciplinary project teams.
He has established relationships with engineers, landscape architects, interior designers, cost consultants, building science experts, general contractors and construction managers in order to create the project team best suited to your needs.

Our Work

Let us help you from the start.  We provide Existing Condition Surveys, State-of-Good Repair Reports, Site Assessments and Indicative Cost Estimates.
If you have a project programme brief or you require our guidance, we can provide you functional and practical options at the Schematic Design stage and develope the preferred option into Building Permit drawings and Construction Contract Documents, ready for tender.

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Our Process

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We have completed projects from St. Catharines to Ottawa, from Toronto to Barrie.
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