Kohn

What Kohn does

Kohn Partnership Architects Inc. is a Toronto-based architectural firm founded in 2004 that provides architectural and interior design services for residential, commercial, master planning, and automotive retail projects, primarily across Ontario. The firm's core practice areas are multi-unit residential (high-rise, mid-rise, low-rise), commercial developments, master planned communities, and car dealership design, with a disclosed portfolio spanning projects such as Zibi Block 206 & 207, Highland Commons, 55 Erskine, The Highmark, Kingsley Square, the WE Global Learning Centre, and the 247 Queen Street East supportive housing development. Technology and methods are built around BIM workflows (Revit), CAD, and Ontario Building Code compliance, with documented specialization in sustainable design frameworks including One Planet Living, LEED Silver targeting, and net-zero carbon strategies incorporating district energy systems.

The firm operates as a B2B professional services practice on a project-based fee model, with no public pricing and revenue generated through design, working drawings, and contract administration engagements. Its go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, anchored by direct engagement with enterprise developer clients (e.g., Dream Unlimited, Altree Developments, The Sher Corporation, Briarwood, Highmark, Vandyk, Canadian Tire Real Estate Limited) supplemented by conference participation (OAA Annual Conference, The Buildings Show), earned media coverage, and active social channels. The company is privately held, owned by its partners (notably Andrew Muffitt and Sean Lawrence), headquartered at 116 Spadina Avenue in Toronto, and operates as an independent partnership with no disclosed parent company, external investors, or funding rounds.

Name

Kohn

Legal name

Kohn Partnership Architects Inc.

Website

https://kohnarchitects.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kohn Partnership Architects is a Toronto-based architectural firm providing design, interior, and master planning services for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments across Ontario, serving enterprise developer clients with expertise in sustainable and One Planet Living-certified design.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (54141), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB), Sustainable/Green Building & LEED Consulting (BPAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Interior design services
• Master planning
• Sustainable architecture
• Residential commercial design

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Professional architectural and interior design services for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. Revenue generated through project-based fees for design, working drawings, contract administration, and related services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kohn Partnership Architects is a Toronto-based architectural firm providing architectural design, interior design, and master planning services for residential, commercial, mixed-use, and automotive dealership projects. The firm has expertise in sustainable design, including LEED certification, net-zero carbon strategies, and One Planet Living principles, serving developers and corporate clients across Ontario.

Product overview

Kohn Partnership Architects is an established architectural firm with over 20 years of experience providing comprehensive architectural and interior design services. The firm specializes in multi-unit residential and commercial developments across the Greater Toronto Area, offering services across four core practice areas: Residential (encompassing high-rise, mid-rise, and low-rise developments), Commercial, Master Planning, and Car Dealership design. Their portfolio includes notable projects such as Zibi Block 206 & 207 (sustainable community development), Highland Commons, 55 Erskine, The Highmark, and Kingsley Square, among others. The firm is known for sustainable design approaches including LEED certification pursuits and One Planet Living framework compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Services
• Interior Design Services
• Master Planning
• Sustainable Design Consulting
• Automotive Dealership Design

Quantifiable outcome

• Zibi is recognized as Canada's first One Planet Living-certified community, demonstrating leadership in sustainable urban development.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Teeple ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2025Collaborated on the Zibi Blocks 206 and 207 project with Teeple Architects, Dream, and Zibi. Kohn participated in the 2025 OAA Annual Conference presenting alongside Teeple Architects on sustainable urban development.
• Dream (Dream Unlimited)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2025Dream is the developer of the Zibi master planned community. Kohn Partnership Architects designed Blocks 206 and 207, including the residential tower and commercial office building, for Canada's first One Planet Living community.
• Ottawa Community HousingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZibi Block 206 includes 19 affordable housing units (equivalent of 2 floors) managed by Ottawa Community Housing as part of the social housing component of the sustainable community development.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Teeple Architects: Toronto-based architectural firm specializing in sustainable, institutional, and residential design. Direct partner on the Zibi Blocks 206 and 207 project with Kohn, with shared focus on sustainable urban development and similar mid-sized practice profile.
• Hariri Pontarini Architects: Toronto-based architectural firm known for high-rise residential, cultural, and institutional projects. Directly competes for similar developer-driven residential and mixed-use commissions in the GTA market.
• Quadrangle Architects: Toronto architectural firm with strong portfolio in mid-rise and high-rise residential, mixed-use, and commercial projects. Comparable mid-sized practice serving similar developer client base in the Ontario market.
• Turner Fleischer Architects: Toronto-based architecture firm specializing in residential, retail, and commercial developments. Directly competes for mid-rise and high-rise residential developer commissions in the Greater Toronto Area.
• Kirkor Architects and Planners: Toronto architectural firm focused on residential, commercial, and community design. Similar mid-sized practice profile and developer client base, with comparable service offerings in multi-unit residential design.
• Architects Alliance: Toronto-based architectural firm with strong portfolio in residential, mixed-use, and master planning projects. Directly competes for similar developer commissions and has comparable headcount and project scale.
• RAW Design: Toronto architecture firm with focus on residential, institutional, and adaptive reuse projects. Comparable in size and project typology, with similar developer client base in the Ontario market.
• BBB Architects (Bregman + Hamann): Toronto-based architectural firm with extensive portfolio in residential, commercial, and institutional projects. Comparable mid-sized practice serving similar developer clients across Ontario.

Broad incumbents

• Diamond Schmitt Architects: One of Canada's largest architectural firms with broad portfolio across residential, commercial, institutional, and cultural projects. Comparable in serving Ontario developer clients but with significantly larger scale and multidisciplinary capacity.
• B+H Architects: Global architecture, interiors, and landscape design firm with significant Toronto presence. Overlaps with Kohn in residential and master planning work but operates at much larger scale across healthcare, hospitality, and commercial sectors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kohnarchitects
• Facebookfacebook.com/KohnArchitects
• LinkedInca.linkedin.com/company/kohn-partnership-architects-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/kohnarchitects

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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