OUR PRACTICE

GGA expresses a will to experience space in a different way. An art of invoking emotions both intellectually and sensory through space, form and colour. An engaging architecture both human and contextual.

THE TEAM

Giancarlo Garofalo, OAA - Principal

Prior to starting his own practice, Giancarlo Garofalo Architect Inc. Giancarlo was with Crang and Boake Inc. from 1981 until 1986 where he was a principal designer. Giancarlo's strong design sensibility and team collaboration had lead to award winning designs in international competitions from Trafalgar Square in London, England and La Defense in Paris, France.

Giancarlo was also engaged in project management from 1979 to 1981 with Construction Specialties Inc., based in Paris France, and worked on international projects based in the Middle East, in particular the University of Ryhiad. His responsibilities involved contract administration and co-ordination with various international Firms.

Giancarlo has over 36 years experience in the practice of architecture. During that time, he has provided full professional architectural services for many clients, His sensitivity and humble demeanor toward the environment has put forth form in context with function as a harmonious clousion.

giancarlo@ggarchitect.ca

  • Hiren Patel

  • Jackielyn Calabocal

  • Suzette Quelnan-Cruz

AWARDS AND PUBLICATIONS

Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario - Award of Recognition as Project Collaborator, 2003

NASFM Retail Design Awards 2004 - Outstanding Merit - Restaurant/Foodservice for the project Ultra Supper Club

NASFM Retail Design Awards 2004 - Grand Prize - Restaurant/Foodservice for the project Salad King Restaurant

NASFM Retail Design Awards 2005 - Outstanding Merit - Softline Specialty Store up to 3,000 sq ft. for the project Mili

The Toronto Star - News in Homes - “Bungalow Reborn” November 2002 issue