Makow Associates Architect Inc. was established in 1984 and is comprised of a team of talented custom homes architects and retirement homes designers, headed by custom homes architect Stan Makow. The Toronto architectural firm specializes in toronto custom homes ranging in size from 3,000 to 20,000 square feet and construction of retirement homes.
The design philosophy of the firm is that well-executed architecture evolves from an interior layout where spaces flow naturally from one to another and function to satisfy the clients requirements.
Stan Makow's particular strength is listening to his clients and developing an architecture that is an expression of their lifestyle needs and stylistic preferences combined with Stan's own keen design sense. He is a very versatile designer, as is evident in his exteriors which range from classical to modern according to client's preferences.
Over the years, Makow Associates has developed a reputation for creating exceptional custom home and residential architecture. Evident in all Makow designs is a wonderful use of light, space and form, the use of these elements have helped the firm win several design competitions.
Throughout the 90's, Makow Associates Architects has expanded it's business into many exciting commercial projects including, mixed use urban in-fill building, high-rise condominiums, retirement homes, hotel interiors, a fitness studio, golf course club house, and vacation properties.
Makow's office is fully computerized allowing for efficiency and accuracy. During the design phase he uses hand and/or computer generated perspectives of the interior and the exterior. These are used as design tools and allow the client to participate in the design process. Interior design is integral to the concept and is performed simultaneously to the architectural design by in-house interior design staff. After the design concept is established, Makow provides a detailed budget analysis of the construction cost of every element in the project. During the detail design stage they monitor changes that effect the cost so that the client is kept up to date with the current project cost.
Makow Associates Architect work has been featured in Canadian Architect Magazine, The OAA Perspectives Magazine and other consumer publications. Stan's houses have been recognized by the award programs of the OAA and the Toronto Home Builders Association.
Makow Associates Architect Inc. 3 Bridgman Avenue, Suite 201, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 3V4, Canada
Tel: (416) 944-3510 Fax: (416) 944-3512 stan@makowarchitects.com