Altius Architecture Inc
Cathy Garrido
Trevor McIvor
Graham Smith
Tony Round
Altius is an award winning full service architecture, interior design and construction management firm. Spearheading environmental project initiatives Altius has a mandate to provide exceptional buildings with a focus on sustainability and continues to move towards a complete, holistic and collaborative approach to building. The firm subscribes to a team based process from the commencement of design where architects, engineers, consultants, constructors and clients come together to achieve something greater than the sum of their individual parts. Comprehensive involvement in the construction management process allows Altius to execute a high level of precision, craft and control of all details within each project.
Aiming to harmonize architecture with the surrounding landscape, the firm designs its projects for minimal impact on the environment. Architectural form emerges from the existing context of each project, as well as the diverse needs of occupants and future generations to come.
Expanding its expertise to include modular buildings, Altius partnered with Sustain Design Studio and together have been developing the miniHome, a world leader in ecological, self-contained, mobile modular housing solutions. As with all Altius projects the primary focus is on passive heating and cooling strategies, while the active systems provide supplemental energy when the passive measures are pushed to the limit.
Moving forward with extensive experience, the firm has multiple other projects on the boards and several currently under construction. Altius is dedicated to the creation of innovative projects with a commitment to sustainability, designing modern, functional and flexible spaces while providing the highest degree of client service.
Cliff House, Muskoka Lakes, Ontario, 2009, Single Family Year-round Cottage
360 Winnett House, Toronto, Ontario, 2009, Single Family Home
Hewitt Ave House, Toronto, Ontario, 2009, Single Family Home
Christie Beach Residence, Christie Beach, Ontario, 2009, Single Family Home
168 Ellis Park, Toronto, Ontario, 2006, Single Family Home
North Kingsway Residence, Etobicoke, Ontario, 2010, Rear Addition and Complete Renovation
Claremont Residence, Claremont, Ontario, 2008, Single Family Home
Six Mile Lake Cottage, Muskoka, Ontario, 2009, Single Family Year-round Cottage
Mary Lake Residence, Huntsville, Ontario, 2010, Single Family Home
Eels Lake Residence, Apsley, Ontario, 2008, Single Family Year-round Cottage
Bala Park Island, Muskoka, Ontario, 2009, Single Family Seasonal Cottage
Muskoka River, Huntsville, Ontario, 2008, Single Family Home
WoodWorks! Architect Wood Advocate Award, 2008
WoodWorks! Interior Wood Design Award - Eels Lake Cottage, 2008
DX Interior Design Award - miniHome SOLO, 2008
OAA Best Emerging Practice Award, 2007
Green Toronto: Environmental Award of Excellence - Category Green Design - Ellis Ave Residence, 2007
OAA Architectural Excellence - Dunn Avenue Triplex, 2005
de|zine magazine: Christie Beach Residence, July 2011
The Village Post: Christie Beach House, June 2011
Architecture Durable: Pierres de taille, ipé, douglas, noyer - Intégration des éléments de construction à l’environment, May 2011
National Post: The Big Dipper - A graceful pool goes in under the stars and alongside the cottage, May 2011
Pool & Spa Marketing: Christie Beach House, January 2011
21st Century Sustainable Homes: Christie Beach Residence, 2011
Toronto Life: Cutting Edge - The couple who dared to carve a 4,200 sf eco home out of a High Park hillside, September 2010
Globe and Mail: Off-Grid | Outta-Sight - Altius Architecture designs a Muskoka Cottage with high visual impact but a soft tough, June 2010
National Post: Pad de deux - At home with premier ballet dancer Rex Harrington, August 2010
Globe & Mail: Love and houses - a family tragedy shapes a living space, May 2010
Cottage Life: A Cottage Greenovation, May 2008
International Architecture & Design: All That Sparkles, Summer 2008
Apple Computer Profile - Award Winning Architects Design Sustainable Housing With Apple Technologies
Best Emerging Practice Award, 2007: OAA Journal
Driven Magazine: Green Home, 2007