Reviews of Contempo Studio (Architect)

David Shirazi Rad

Great team! Very responsive and just a pleasure to work with

Erian Asllani

Top notch design and architectural work . Easy to talk to and answers all the questions in a very comprehensive way .

Rebecca RWS

We worked with several custom builders before but were newbies to a completely new build (buying the land, working with architect, applying for permits and hiring trades...). We heard great things about Contempo Studio from friends and decided to hire them with our new build. We were ecstatic with the design that was presented to us. Marin was exceptionally helpful with the entire process. Prompt, pleasant, patient, and professional! There are good architects but a great architect with great client service is hard to find. Marin and his team helped us along the way. Thank you Contempo Studio for helping us with our dream home. Looking forward to many more projects to come.

Eric Skicki

I would argue that choosing the right architect for your house is the single most important thing you do when building a custom house! After interviewing several different firms and selected Contempo studio, and I am so glad I did! Marin and his team are so on the ball with every step of the way. Very professional, always quick to reply (even at night), very approachable and always wants what is best for the customer. I already recommended a few people and hope this will be one of many projects with Contempo! A+++

Ira Jelinek

Great Communication and Response Timing From Marin and Team., Great Customer Service, Makes Sure To Satisfy All Clients Demands Around The Process Of Building From Drawings To Dealing With Neighbour's/The Municpality. Good Work!

Julia Wang

My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Contempo Studio in designing our house in the urban setting of downtown Toronto. The dedication and commitment to the project was seamless from conceiving the schematics all the way to getting the permit from the City. The support we received from our designer was uncompromising in overcoming all the hurdles we encountered through Planning, Zoning, and Building Department. We particularly found the quick turnaround time facilitated the swift decision making process, which enabled us to move along the project time line. We are in the process of building the house, and we look forward to sharing our final product with everyone in the near future.

GTA Reno (TorontoConstruction)

I hired Contempo Studio to design a contemporary home in Etobicoke . Very pleased with their design and response . I have gotten many compliments about the house . Great company to deal with . I am looking forward to working with them in many other future projects .

Sarah Gardiner

I recently worked with Marin and his team on the architectural design of my new custom home. Contempo Studio was actually recommended to me by another architectural (who is very well regarded but was not willing to design a transitional house) which was the first positive sign. This was my first time working with an architect and Marin made the process so easy, was always available to answer questions and accommodate my many requests, and got through the committee of adjustment process (and an amendment to the permit) with no issues at all. He was also extremely responsive to my numerous emails at all hours of the day. This is my dream home thanks to Marin and his team and I can’t wait to see the end result, but if I ever do build another house, I would hire Contempo Studio again without hesitation!

Alexis Varone

Contempo Studio is an exceptional architectural firm that we (Conamore Construction) alongside for beautiful custom home designs. Marin and his team consistently deliver beautiful homes that are innovative yet thoughtful -- not one detail is left out. Contempo's thorough, reliable and stylish approach to architecture is something we value in an otherwise chaotic industry.

Marie-Lou Gagnon

We bought a home by Contempo Studio that was in the midst of construction, so although we were not involved in the initial process we worked with Marin on custom interior details and changes to make it work best for our family. Marin has a great eye & we love his aesthetic. He was able to make changes needed in layout for us to accommodate our needs (layout changes in master bathroom, addition of home offices, addition of upstairs laundry) in order to make it our forever house. There isn't a day that goes by that someone walking by doesn't stop us to comment on how beautiful our home is, and that is thanks to Marin and his design. Marin has also been instrumental in committee hearings over pool permits - we couldn't have done it without him and his expertise. We love Contempo and would highly recommend Marin and his team to anyone (in fact, we already have and a friend of ours is building a home with Contempo soon!).

Elio Gatto

I worked with Marin and his team on the design and permitting process for my custom home. I had an excellent experience. Marin is highly capable, knowledgeable, professional and experienced in working through the permitting and Committee of Adjustment process. Marin is very responsive in addressing his client’s needs and strives to ensure that timelines and deliverables are always met. I would definitely recommend Contempo to anyone looking to design and build their custom home.

Mike Piemontese

Can't say enough good things about Marin and his team at Contempo Studio. After using other architects in the past, i finally found one i can recommend, and use again in future projects. The team is very detail oriented and works thoroughly to produce a vision that you'd be happy with. I found Marin and his team to be patient, and customer satisfaction is an obvious priority of his because they take the time to make sure all of the details are perfect. City submission and approval was super smooth and accepted upon first review, thanks to their experience and the level of detail in the drawings. I would and have recommended Contempo Studio to anyone who asks, and would definitely use their services again in the future. Thanks again for the great work.

Pedro Pires

I’ve worked on multiple projects with Marin and as always he delivers his best and is well knowledged . I will continue to work with Marin as we grow together he always has an answer and will help with any questions . He has one of kind designs from modern to traditional, transitional and contemporary . He has a good eye and when you set up a meeting in his office he will make sure you’re getting great service and also your dream home

Maya

I have worked with Contempo Studio to design my home and am very happy with their service. They reviewed the zoning bylaws and informed me of design options to avoid the Committee of Adjustment. Contempo took care of all correspondence with the city and sub-consultants. They truly care about their craft and take pride in their work. I highly recommend them!

Jonathan Paul

We worked with Marin on the architectural design of our custom home over the last year. The bottom line is that his work is of the highest quality, but equally important is his dedication to delivering an exceptional client experience. Marin prides himself on providing a high level of client service and goes above and beyond to ensure your dream becomes a reality. Marin was extremely helpful through the Committee of Adjustment and Permit phases of the project. We would highly recommend Contempo Studio!

gina podolsky

Marin and his team were the first architectural firm we met with to design our Toronto home, and decided to look no further. We definitely made the right decision. He is extremely talented, professional, passionate about his work, highly attentive to detail, and really works to make your vision come to life. I cannot express enough how responsive Marin was whenever we needed him. He not only listened with care, but added his own thoughts that elevated our vision and kept pushing our project to perfection. He went above and beyond for us and I am truly grateful. I will continue to recommend Contempo Studio as they are excellent.

K Volpe

Contempto Studio has been nothing but extraordinary throughout our entire new build process in west end Toronto. We presented with extremely high demands as well as a very tight deadline. Marin understood our goal and with his knowledge, every obstacle was addressed. Most importantly, they delivered on all our needs. This build is near completion and we have gotten many complements from strangers and others driving by about the design of this home. We will surely work with this firm again and would most definitely recommend them to others. Thank you Contempo Studio for all your hard work and dedication!

SPARKPLUG G

Our complicated 2nd floor addition / home renovation was located in Toronto West End. After working with another architect from Richmond Hill (not familiar with City of Toronto's by-laws and requirements), where we had a horrible experience, wasted our money and ended up with unfinished work, we decided to cut our losses mid-way and change consultants. We were referred to Marin from another talented architect who we wanted to engage based on positive neighbor referrals, but she wasn't available to do any work at the time. She therefore, referred us to Marin at Contempo Studio and had vouched for his work and confirmed that our style for our home reno would fit well with Marin's previous work and experience. From initial contact to first introduction, Marin was pleasant, knowledgeable and professional. He is punctual and has a very calm demeanor which is appreciated during a stressful time. When we first met at our home, he quickly understood our vision for our home and was able to grasp the scope of the complicated renovation / 2nd floor addition very quickly. He was very cognizant of our budget and given the scope of work we planned on doing he was able to manage our expectations as well as timelines in undertaking a project of this nature and scope. Marin was always frank in providing guidance in the design process and kept us apprised of where our city approvals were at. His office being located in Toronto's West End also provided us comfort that he is very familiar with the neighbourhood and the City of Toronto process. We engaged Contempo Studio to complete all our drawings (architectural, structural, and HVAC), submit our permit applications and coordinated with the City as needed. We are currently still in construction / renovation mode, but until now, we are very pleased with Marin's work thus far and the continued service / expertise he provides to clarify issues as needed throughout the renovation. Because we are so happy with Marin, we even referred him to a neighbour for their renovation project which they engaged and he's also completed with complete satisfaction. Thank you Marin and Contempo Studio, from our family to yours ~ KW

Adrian Nema

I am very happy that I found Marin and the team at Contempo Studio.I worked with him a few times.He has an incredible attention to details and is very easy to work with him.Even if you think that the project you have is complicated he will make it look very easy.He will guide you through the whole process, design, committee of adjustment (if needed) until the final permits. Marin is always easily available by phone or emails. I highly recommend Marin and his team.

Steve Massaroni

Very good one on one guidance in planning and architectural design. Easy to work with a great team.

Artem Bilotserkovsky

Contempo Studio is currently working on our project and we are at the final stage of it. Marin and team are simply spectacular! Attentive to details, reliable, able to adjust to tight deadlines and very creative. They have designed beautiful house for our family and worked hard on every stage of the project.Thank you Marin & team. You guys are the best!

david street

This place is owned by 2 brothers. They are friendly smart and treat their clients very well. They are designing our house and they are always their to answer your queations. If you are looking to have your dream house built do yourself a favour and have a conversation with Marin and Denis.

Dee Roc

We could not recommend Contempo Studio highly enough! After meeting with Marin to discuss our project and reviewing their past work, we were very impressed and felt extremely comfortable and excited to work with him. Marin and his team are not only highly knowledgeable about home construction, but innovative designers with fresh and modern ideas. We were looking to design a two-storey custom home on a reverse pie-shaped lot. The difficult lot shape would have normally resulted in many design challenges, but Marin was able to present us with design ideas that we never would have dreamed possible, while keeping the overall aesthetic of the design as we had initially envisioned. In addition, we had to consider the position of our home on the lot and its orientation. Marin worked hard to develop solutions that maximized curb appeal and livability, while designing a home that remained consistent with the character of new homes in the neighbourhood. He has a very hands-on approach and has provided us with a high-level of customer service. Marin has always been accessible and promptly returns phone calls, which we appreciated and helped to create a pleasant working relationship. We would not hesitate to hire Contempo Studio again for any of our future development work.