SvN

What SvN does

SvN (SvN Architects + Planners) is an integrated architecture and urban planning firm headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Vancouver, San Francisco, and Mexico City. Founded in 1978 and reorganized under the SvN brand in 2015 through the merger of regionalArchitects and planningAlliance, the firm offers architecture, interior design, urban planning, landscape architecture, and transit-oriented development (TOD) services to public and private sector clients across North America and Latin America.

The firm's core service platform combines urban design, planning, architecture, and landscape architecture within a single practice, enabling multidisciplinary collaboration on complex city-building projects. Its differentiated offering is the TOD framework — a coordinated transit-community development methodology that the firm pioneered in Canada, including co-authoring the Ontario Line Design Guide and serving as technical advisor to Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario. Key product lines include Architecture Services, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Transit-Oriented Development, Housing Design, Public Places Design, and Mobility Infrastructure.

SvN operates a project-based professional services revenue model, with pricing undisclosed and engagements typically secured via competitive procurement, technical advisory panels, and framework agreements with government clients (Metrolinx, Infrastructure Ontario, City of Toronto, Toronto Community Housing Corporation, UBC Properties Trust) and private developers and property trusts (Century Group, HDR Corporation). Following its 2024-2025 merger with WW+P Architects, the firm now operates as part of 10N Collective under the WW+P brand, extending its geographic and capability footprint across the UK, Canada, Mexico, and the US.

Name

SvN

Legal name

SvN Architects + Planners

Website

https://svn-ap.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SvN is an integrated architecture and urban planning firm serving public and private sector clients across North America, specializing in Transit-Oriented Development, mixed-use, housing, and public places design via Toronto, Vancouver, San Francisco, and Mexico City studios.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Planning Services: Professional services revenue from architectural design, urban planning, landscape architecture, and urban design engagements. Projects range from large-scale transit-oriented developments to community facilities, housing, and public spaces. Serves both public sector (government agencies, transit authorities, housing corporations) and private sector (developers, property trusts) clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SvN is an integrated architecture and planning firm that combines urban design, planning, architecture, and landscape architecture under one roof. The firm delivers design services for residential, commercial, institutional, and mixed-use projects, including master planning, transit-oriented communities, public spaces, mobility infrastructure, and adaptive reuse. It serves both public sector clients (transit authorities, municipal governments, housing corporations) and private sector developers and property trusts across Canada, the US, and Latin America.

Product overview

SvN (SvN Architects + Planners) is an integrated architecture and planning firm offering comprehensive design services across multiple disciplines. The firm operates as a unified practice combining urban design, planning, architecture, and landscape architecture under one roof to tackle complex city-building projects. The service portfolio spans housing design, mobility infrastructure, transit-oriented development, public places, and workplace design. SvN serves both public and private sector clients across Canada and internationally, with studios in Toronto, Vancouver, San Francisco, and Mexico City. The firm was founded in 1978 and merged with WW+P Architects to become part of 10N Collective, strengthening its global presence in regenerative design and community-centered urban work.

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Products and services

• Architecture Services Architectural design services for residential, commercial, and institutional projects including buildings, community facilities, and mixed-use developments.
• Urban Planning Urban planning and design services including master planning, policy development, regulatory review, and community engagement for cities and regions.
• Landscape Architecture Landscape architecture services integrating public spaces, parks, streetscapes, and ecological systems into urban environments.
• Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Integrated planning and design for transit-oriented communities, combining mobility infrastructure with mixed-use development, public spaces, and sustainable urban form.
• Housing Design Residential housing design including affordable housing, student residences, and multi-unit residential developments.
• Public Places Design Design of public spaces including community centers, childcare facilities, plazas, and civic infrastructure.
• Mobility Infrastructure Planning and design for mobility infrastructure including transit stations, transportation corridors, and pedestrian-friendly environments.

Quantifiable outcome

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Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• WW+P ArchitectsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025SvN and WW+P merged with collective vision to become world leader in urban planning and design. Combined firm operates under WW+P brand as part of 10N Collective, bringing together SvN's integrated multidisciplinary approach with WW+P's global presence.
• 10N CollectiveflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Global collective of architecture and planning practices that SvN/WW+P is part of following merger. Enables international project access and cross-border collaboration across UK, Canada, Mexico, and US offices.
• OMB (Optimal Business)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Collaboration on The Chain & Forge adaptive reuse project on Granville Island, transforming a heavy timber parking structure into a food and beverage hub.
• Ryder ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Collaboration on UBC Student Residence project where SvN worked with Ryder Architecture on tə šxʷhəleləm̓s tə k̓ʷaƛ̓kʷəʔaʔɬ Houses of the One Belonging to the Salt Water development.
• ERA ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Joint venture partnership on Toronto Community Housing ReSet program projects. ERA Architects collaborated with SvN on Lawrence-Orton Community Centre and Childcare Facility project, working through extensive community engagement processes and implementing energy efficiency upgrades through SHARP and SEP programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with architecture, urban planning, and transit-oriented development practices. Competes with SvN for large public infrastructure and TOD programs, particularly where multi-disciplinary integration is required.
• WSP Global: Global engineering and design consultancy with deep Canadian presence and substantial TOD, transit, and urban infrastructure practice. Competes with SvN on integrated planning and transit-adjacent development commissions at scale.
• Stantec: Major Canadian-headquartered global design and engineering firm with architecture, urban design, and TOD capabilities. Comparable as a scaled competitor for public-sector infrastructure and urban development mandates.
• Gensler: Largest global architecture and design firm with mixed-use, workplace, and urban design practices. Comparable to SvN as a scaled competitor for complex mixed-use and public-private development projects.

Direct peers

• Perkins&Will: Global architecture firm with strong TOD, transit, healthcare, and public-sector practices. Directly comparable to SvN in serving transit authorities and municipal clients on integrated urban design and architecture projects.
• Brook McIlroy: Canadian integrated design practice combining architecture, landscape architecture, and urban planning. Most direct peer to SvN's integrated multidisciplinary model with comparable TOD and public realm work.
• KPMB Architects: Leading Canadian architecture firm with strong institutional, civic, and housing portfolio. Comparable to SvN in serving Canadian public sector and institutional clients on complex urban projects.
• Diamond Schmitt Architects: Canadian architecture firm with significant civic, cultural, and public sector work. Comparable to SvN in serving institutional clients on complex Canadian urban and public infrastructure projects.
• DTAH (Dillon + Turner Architects + Habitants): Toronto-based integrated design firm specializing in urban design, architecture, and landscape architecture. Closely comparable to SvN in scope, geography, and integrated multidisciplinary service offering.

Emerging players

• Nelson\Nygaard: Specialized transit and mobility planning consultancy with deep TOD and station area planning expertise. Comparable to SvN's TOD methodology work, though focused primarily on planning rather than built-form design.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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Investments

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