With every project, our objective is always to find ways to do more with less. Make everything as simple as possible, but not simpler. Design for the present while anticipating the future.

Practice

Co-led by Superkül’s partners, Meg Graham and Andre D’Elia, we embrace a first-principles approach and enlist only the most advanced and sustainable approaches to deliver vital and dignified design. The result: flexible, fluid, and functional spaces that are luminous and inviting.

Our diverse portfolio of work is notable for sophisticated yet simple design that responds to landscape, site, and program. On every project, regardless of magnitude, we are known for our uncommon ability to balance scrupulous attention to detail, light, and clean craftsmanship with purposeful connections to the larger built and natural contexts.

Dedicated to sustainable design, we deploy the most current material, technological, and construction solutions. We find inspiration in working with like-minded clients and collaborators to build a more resilient, responsible, and resplendent world.

Years
20+
People
40+
Projects
170+
Awards
70+

Process

A commitment to deep collaboration, strong organization, and skillful communication has earned our firm a reputation for being true team players, active listeners, and informed decision-makers in the service of well-coordinated, cost-effective, and exceptional design.

We combine the project management expertise and construction know-how one finds at larger firms with the agility and diligence unique to smaller practices. Every project — regardless of scale or budget — always receives the same treatment, the same meticulous attention to detail and coordination, and the same degree of thoughtfulness and care.

People

We have built a dedicated team of exceptional and agile designers who embody the firm’s founding values: rigour, respect, attentiveness, creativity, constructability, excellence. Our philosophy: Take your work seriously, but always have a sense of humour, stay humble, and listen. 

Join our team

Meg Graham
Partner
Andre D’Elia
Partner
Shea Gallagher
Principal
Will Elsworthy
Principal
Brian Melcher
Principal
Kenneth Wong
Principal
Ian Douglas
Technical Director
Kevin James
Design Director
Janean Brühn
Associate, Interior Design
Connar Walik
Associate, Studio Culture Lead
Neil Aspinall
Architect II
Kate Myers
Architect II
Marshall Peebles
Architect II
Billy Chung
Architect I
Sarah Ives
Architect I
Blake Nicholson
Architect I
Annie Pavia
Architect I
Daniel Rennie
Architectural Designer II, Digital Practice Lead
Trisha Arts
Architectural Designer II
Matthew De Santis
Architectural Designer II
Liam Thornewell
Architectural Designer II
Ramin Yamin
Architectural Designer II
Kate Brownlie
Architectural Designer I
Evelyn Hofmann
Architectural Designer I
Steven Lin
Architectural Designer I
Chloe Lui
Architectural Designer I
Forrest Meyer
Architectural Designer I
Nick Savage
Architectural Designer I
Allison McCormick
Practice Manager
Adèle Charlebois
Marketing + Communications Manager
Evelynne Malangyaon
Studio Coordinator
Bunnie
Bunnie-in-Chief

Careers

We pride ourselves on cultivating an equitable, collaborative, and convivial studio culture, with extensive opportunities for inspiring work, robust mentorship, and constructive professional development. We’re always looking for diverse and talented designers dedicated to detail, ingenuity, and sustainability who want to help us build a more beautiful and resilient world. If you think you’d be a good fit for our team, we’d love to hear from you!

Interior Designer I

Staff in the Interior Designer I role support Superkül projects and design teams by contributing to the successful delivery of the project design, from outset through construction. An Interior Designer I is a true team member who is engaged, enthusiastic, and passionate about their work and that of the studio.

In the role of Interior Designer I, successful candidates are expected to prepare detailed specifications, drawings, models, and other presentation materials for interiors that conform with project requirements. They are organized, manage work delegated to them to meet project deadlines, and produce work that is consistent with both project and firm standards. An Interior Designer Level I is licenced with ARIDO and generally has a minimum of five years of directly relevant professional architectural and/or interior design experience.

Interior Designer I staff members are encouraged to expand and deepen their knowledge of products, materials, methods, and technologies, and to stay abreast of new concepts, designs, and advances in the field. They are expected to demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and apply new ideas and skills while demonstrating a passion and willingness to support and collaborate within teams.

An Interior Designer I will work under the direct supervision of Senior Leadership, and, depending on their level of experience, may be assigned a project-specific role of Project Manager, Project Coordinator, or BIM Lead.

Project Level Responsibilities:

  • Support the delivery of the firm’s projects, including research, and provide recommendations to resolve design, technical, and constructability issues.
  • Contribute to projects’ code compliance, quality assurance processes, and constructability.
  • Prepare design development and produce drawings sets, models, and specifications, including graphic drawings, diagrams, reports, images, and sketches.
  • Support the management of project scope, deliverables, schedule, fee, and budget goals.
  • Review the progress of Consultants to ensure drawings and specifications are properly coordinated.
  • Provide support in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of project phases.
  • Ensure design continuity throughout the development of the Project.
  • Analyze problems that arise, evaluate, and rank alternative solutions. Use good judgement to solve problems autonomously.
  • Perform effective and thorough contract administration.

People Level Responsibilities:

  • Provide excellent client service; resolves issues in a timely manner.
  • Develop strong relationships with clients, contractors, and consultants as well as internally.
  • Liaise with Partners, Principals, Directors, Associates, and Project Managers, as required.
  • Lead and participate in team meetings to coordinate design options and ideas.

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years of professional work experience in an architectural or interior design practice
  • Completion of a bachelor’s degree in interior design from a recognized institution
  • Licensed with ARIDO
  • Previous experience using Newforma an asset
  • Expertise in Revit, Enscape, SketchUp, and other 3D modeling software
  • Experience with Authorities Having Jurisdiction, including building permit applications and Committee of Adjustment

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package, including extended health care (drug/travel insurance/LTD/life insurance)
  • Health spending account with 100% reimbursement of eligible medical expenses (dental/paramedical/vision)
  • Group RSP 2% matching contribution
  • Professional development allowance*
  • Parental leave top-up to 100% of base pay for first 17 weeks of leave*
  • 50% reimbursement of professional membership fees*
  • Studio culture that promotes office-wide engagement and opportunities for in-studio learning with industry leading partners

*After one year of service

The hours for this position are 9:00am to 6:00pm, with one hour for lunch, in-office from our Roncesvalles / Dundas Street West Studio.

Interested candidates should submit their résumé, cover letter, and samples of their work (PDF file 5MB max) to jobs@superkul.ca with “Interior Designer I Position Application” as the subject line.

Junior Designer

Superkül relies on its Junior Designers to support the firm’s projects and design teams by contributing to the successful delivery of project design, from outset through construction. Junior Designers are also true team members who are engaged, enthusiastic, and passionate about their work and that of the studio.

Junior Designers prepare detailed specifications, drawings, models, and other presentation materials for interiors that conform with project requirements. They are organized, manage work delegated to them to meet project deadlines, and produce work that is consistent with both project and firm standards. A Junior Designer generally has a minimum of three to five years of directly relevant professional architectural and/or interior design experience.

Junior Designers are encouraged to expand and deepen their knowledge of products, materials, methods, and technologies, and to stay abreast of new concepts, designs, and advances in the field. They are expected to demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and apply new ideas and skills while demonstrating a passion and willingness to support and collaborate within teams.

Junior Designers work under the direct supervision of Senior Leadership and, depending on their level of experience, may be assigned a project-specific role of Project Coordinator.

Project Level Responsibilities:

  • Support the delivery of the firm’s projects, including research, and provide recommendations to resolve design, technical, and constructability issues.
  • Contribute to projects’ code compliance, quality assurance processes, and constructability.
  • Prepare design development and produce drawings sets, models, and specifications, including graphic drawings, diagrams, reports, images, and sketches.
  • Support the management of project scope, deliverables, schedule, fee, and budget goals.
  • Review the progress of Consultants to ensure drawings and specifications are properly coordinated.
  • Provide support in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of project phases.
  • Ensure design continuity throughout the development of the Project.
  • Analyze problems that arise, evaluate, and rank alternative solutions. Use good judgement to autonomously solve problems.
  • Perform effective and thorough contract administration.

People Level Responsibilities:

  • Provide excellent client service; resolves issues in a timely manner.
  • Develop strong relationships with clients, contractors, and consultants as well as internally.
  • Liaise with Partners, Principals, Directors, Associates, and Project Managers, as required.
  • Lead and participate in team meetings to coordinate design options and ideas.

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • 3-5 years of professional work experience in an architectural or interior design practice
  • Completion of a bachelor’s degree in interior design from a recognized institution
  • Intern licence with ARIDO an asset
  • Previous experience using Newforma an asset
  • Expertise in Revit, Enscape, SketchUp, and other 3D modeling software

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package including extended health care (drug/travel insurance/LTD/life insurance)
  • Health spending account with 100% reimbursement of eligible medical expenses (dental/paramedical/vision)
  • Group RSP 2% matching contribution
  • Professional development allowance*
  • Parental leave top-up to 100% of base pay for first 17 weeks of leave*
  • 50% reimbursement of professional membership fees*
  • Studio culture that promotes office-wide engagement and opportunities for in-studio learning with industry leading partners

*After one year of service.

The hours for this position are 9:00am to 6:00pm, with one hour for lunch, in-office from our Roncesvalles / Dundas Street West Studio.

Interested candidates should submit their résumé, cover letter, and samples of their work (PDF file 5MB max) to jobs@superkul.ca with “Junior Designer” as the subject line.