Architectural workspace

How We Got Here

It started back in 2011 when I was sketching building facades on coffee-stained napkins at my favourite cafe near the Annex. Friends kept asking if I could help redesign their cramped condos or reimagine their retail spaces. That's kinda how Zephyron Quinthal was born - not in some fancy boardroom, but out of genuine conversations about making spaces work better for real people.

We're not about chasing awards or plastering our name on every building. What gets us up in the morning is seeing a client walk into their new space and just... get it. That moment when they realize their home doesn't have to fight against how they actually live, or when a business owner sees their vision finally take physical form.

Our Journey

2011

The Beginning

Started with residential projects around Toronto. Mostly helping young families maximize their space without breaking the bank. Learned more from those early clients than any textbook ever taught me.

2014

Expanding Horizons

Moved into commercial work. First big project was a boutique hotel in King West. That one pushed us hard - tight deadlines, tighter budgets, but it taught us how to deliver under pressure.

2017

Sustainable Shift

Started focusing heavily on sustainable practices. Not just because it's trendy, but because clients were asking for it and honestly, it felt like the right thing to do. Energy-efficient designs became our thing.

2020

Digital Integration

Brought in full 3D visualization capabilities. Game changer for client presentations. Being able to walk through a space before laying a single brick saves everyone headaches down the road.

Now

Today & Tomorrow

We're working on everything from multi-unit residential builds to commercial spaces that need a fresh perspective. The team's grown, the projects have gotten bigger, but we still approach each one like it's someone's dream we're helping build.

What We Stand For

Honesty Over Hype

We'll tell you straight up if something won't work or if there's a better way to spend your budget. No point in designing something that looks good on paper but fails in real life.

Function First, Always

A building can be drop-dead gorgeous, but if it doesn't serve its purpose properly, we've failed. Beauty should enhance function, not fight against it.

Context Matters

Every neighbourhood, every street corner has its own vibe. We design spaces that respect where they're built while still bringing something fresh to the table.

Sustainability Isn't Optional

We're building stuff that'll be around for decades. Might as well make sure it's not wrecking the planet while it's at it. Smart material choices and energy efficiency are baked into everything we do.

The Way We Work

Look, every project's different. Some clients know exactly what they want down to the door handles. Others come to us with a feeling or a vague idea. Both are cool with us.

We kick things off with what we call a "real talk" session - just sitting down over coffee and figuring out what you actually need versus what you think you need. Sometimes they're the same thing, sometimes they're miles apart.

From there, we sketch, we model, we present options. You'll see your space come together in 3D before we commit to anything permanent. Changes are expected - actually, we'd be worried if you didn't have any feedback.

Once we're building, we're on-site regularly making sure what's being constructed matches what we designed. Contractors are great, but sometimes things get lost in translation. That's where we come in.

Team collaboration
Our studio

Visit Our Studio

We're up on Bay Street, Suite 402. The coffee's usually fresh, and we've got a decent view of the city. Stop by if you wanna chat about a project or just see what we're working on. We're pretty laid back about drop-ins, though shooting us a text first helps make sure someone's actually here.