Steven Avis
Director
M.Arch, H.BA, OAAIAP
Steven is an architectural designer has had the honor of collaborating with the esteemed global visionary, Sir Peter Cook, in London. Beyond contributing his expertise in the professional realm, he also imparts his knowledge as a lecturer in Digital Fabrication and Computational Design at the Daniels Faculty of Architecture, University of Toronto. Steven’s accomplishments include being recognized with multiple international awards.
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Possessing a Master of Architecture from the University of Toronto, Steven has cultivated expertise in computational design and digital fabrication. His prior role as a project architect at Hariri Pontarini Architects, under David Pontarini’s leadership, saw him contribute significantly to the schematic design phase of numerous Canadian high-rise structures, notably the 105-story tower at 1 Yonge St. and the Icon in Ottawa.
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​Steven’s portfolio is diverse and encompasses a range of design scales, from towering skyscrapers to intricate jewelry pieces. Collaborating closely with architects and interior designers at Manifold Lab, he transforms innovative and unconventional concepts into reality. At times, he initiates projects from scratch, infusing them with his own distinct vision.