URBANSCAPE
A R C H I T E C T S
Urbanscape Architects is a Toronto-based architectural studio dedicated to the future-forward development of civic communities. Founded by Ali Malek, Urbanscape is known for its context-driven approach to building. Under Malek’s leadership, the studio works collaboratively to explore the network of relationships for each community, including history, site, demographic, lifestyle, typology, materiality, and future plans. Consequently, each project is carefully considered and researched, evolving from the site’s context and the client’s goals and resources. The resulting architecture contributes to the healthy growth of contemporary precincts through innovative design solutions and sustainable construction best practices such as the use of renewable and recycled materials, reuse of building elements and systems with the dual objective of waste and cost reduction, utilization of efficient and sustainable energy systems; and green roof installations. By keeping each project's economic, ecological, and cultural context in mind, Urbanscape creates community-focused, environmentally-conscious architecture with lasting value that shapes how we experience the world.
OUR TEAM
ali malek
​M.Arch, OAA, MRAIC
FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT
Ali Malek has over 25 years of professional experience in the planning, design, and construction of a range of architectural projects; from single family homes and condominiums; to multi-unit residential buildings, mixed-use complexes, as well as community and institutional developments.
His design philosophy focuses on sophisticated simplicity and volumetric playfulness; clean lines, classic forms and minimal elements characterize his design aesthetic. Ali pays close attention to keeping his projects human-centred and is driven by integrating client goals with design intent. Ali leads a dedicated studio team from feasibility design to contract admin and project completion with a focus on integrating modernist design with high-tech components, minimalism with sustainability.
Ali is passionate about architecture. If he had to do it over again, without question, he would choose the field of architecture again and again. He began his career at a young age by participating in a co-op program and completed his master’s degree in 1995. Ali is a registered licence architect with the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) and a member of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC).
carmen boyadjian
BID
INTERIOR DESIGN
Carmen Boyadjian has over ten years of interior design experience specializing in
residential, retail, and commercial projects. For Carmen, every project is an opportunity to express numerous design possibilities and ultimately, to create beautiful spaces that reflect a client’s taste and personality.
Under her careful management, Urbanscape has grown to all aspects of the interior design spectrum. It is this exceptional approach that has allowed her unprecedented success in tackling any design project. Carmen interprets a client’s style and vision, from design to execution, by seeking to compliment the architecture of each space.