5468796 Architecture

What 5468796 Architecture does

5468796 Architecture Inc. is a Winnipeg, Manitoba-based architectural design studio established in 2007 by co-founders Johanna Hurme and Sasa Radulovic. The firm operates as a collaborative studio of approximately 20 designers working around a shared table, delivering full-service architectural design from concept through construction administration. Its core practice spans residential housing (custom homes, multi-family developments, gentle-density prototypes), cultural and institutional facilities, adaptive reuse of heritage structures, urban master planning, and public realm installations. The firm has developed several proprietary design methodologies, including adaptive reuse frameworks (exemplified by the Pumphouse project which saved a historic building from demolition through creative financial pro-forma), the "skip-stop corridor" multi-family housing configuration that increases saleable area while improving ventilation and daylight, and urban design approaches focused on walkable, mixed-use communities.

The firm monetizes primarily through professional services fees on a project-by-project basis, acquired via architectural competitions, unsolicited proposals, and direct commissions from private developers, government agencies, and institutional clients. Secondary revenue streams include publication royalties from the platform.MIDDLE book (sold through Amazon, Indigo, Barnes & Noble, and Artbook) and federal research funding through the Government of Canada's Research and Knowledge Initiative for initiatives such as Shared Ground. Customer concentration is distributed across real estate developers (Alston Properties, RNDSQR, Green Seed Development Corp.), co-developers (Scatliff + Miller Murray), federal agencies (CMHC, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada), municipal entities (The Forks Renewal Corporation), healthcare (17th Avenue Clinic), and nonprofit clients (Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council).

Commercially, the firm leverages a hybrid GTM combining enterprise field sales (direct client engagement and competition wins) with thought-leadership-driven inbound demand. Its visibility is sustained by extensive earned media coverage in over 300 publications, a regular public lecture circuit at institutions including IIT and Cornell, exhibitions at venues such as the Venice Biennale, and authored publications. The firm has accumulated four Governor General's Medals in Architecture, the 2025 RAIC Architectural Practice Award, and the 2026 WAN Firm of the Year Gold, positioning it as one of Canada's most internationally recognized mid-sized design practices. Pricing is project-specific and quote-based, with no publicly disclosed rate structure.

Name

5468796 Architecture

Legal name

5468796 Architecture Inc.

Website

https://5468796.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

5468796 Architecture is a Winnipeg-based design studio of approximately 20 designers offering full-service architectural design for residential, cultural, and urban projects. Founded in 2007, the firm specializes in innovative housing, adaptive reuse, and walkable community design.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (54141)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB), Architectural Reconfiguration & Structural Alterations (HSAPAEAB)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Urban design planning
• Multi-family housing design
• Adaptive reuse architecture
• Residential architecture firm

Headquarters

HQ city

Winnipeg

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Traditional architecture fees for residential, commercial, institutional, and public projects ranging from custom homes to large-scale multi-family developments and urban master plans
2. Publication Sales: Sales of platform.MIDDLE book published with Arquine, available through direct sales, Amazon, Indigo, Barnes & Noble, and Artbook
3. Research Initiatives: Federally funded research projects including Shared Ground research initiative funded by Government of Canada through the Research and Knowledge Initiative

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

5468796 Architecture is a design studio providing full-service architectural design from concept through construction administration. The firm specializes in innovative housing typologies, urban design, walkable communities, adaptive reuse of historic buildings, and public space projects for residential, institutional, cultural, and public sector clients. The studio also produces design research, publications, and federally commissioned housing design catalogues.

Product overview

5468796 Architecture is a design studio offering full-service architectural design and specialized design initiatives. Their core offering is architectural design services spanning from concept through construction administration, with a focus on innovative housing, urban design, walkable communities, and public space. Alongside their project portfolio, they offer supplementary offerings including the platform.MIDDLE publication on housing affordability, the National Low-Rise Housing Design Catalogue for the Prairies, and the Shared Ground research initiative for affordable housing on social infrastructure. The firm also engages in design advocacy projects and community initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Shared Ground: An applied research initiative dedicated to developing more affordable housing on social purpose infrastructure in Winnipeg, funded by the Government of Canada's Research and Knowledge Initiative.
• platform.MIDDLE

Products and services

• Architectural Design Services Full-service architectural design covering concept design through construction administration, specializing in innovative housing, urban design, walkable communities, adaptive reuse, and public space projects for developers, governments, institutions, and homeowners.
• platform.MIDDLE: Architecture for Housing the 99% A published book exploring practical research and strategies for high-quality attainable, accessible, and affordable multi-family housing in North America. Sold through direct sales, Amazon, Indigo, Barnes & Noble, and Artbook.
• National Low-Rise Housing Design Catalogue – Prairies Seven standardized housing designs for the Prairies (Manitoba and Saskatchewan), commissioned by CMHC and Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada, featuring rowhouses, fourplexes, sixplexes, and accessory dwelling units to enable gentle density.
• Shared Ground Research Initiative An applied research initiative developing affordable housing tools for social purpose organizations in Winnipeg, providing frameworks to determine if their land can support affordable housing development. Funded by the Government of Canada's Research and Knowledge Initiative.

Quantifiable outcome

• Four Governor General's Medals in Architecture (2012, 2014, 2018, 2024) - Canada's highest architectural honor
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LGA Architectural PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20245468796 Architecture partnered with LGA Architectural Partners for the National Low-Rise Housing Design Catalogue project commissioned by the Canadian government through CMHC. LGA led the project for most of Canada while 5468796 contributed seven designs for the Prairies region (Manitoba and Saskatchewan).
• Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMHC commissioned the development of the National Low-Rise Housing Design Catalogue in collaboration with Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada. 5468796 contributed designs for the Prairies region as part of this initiative to increase housing options through gentle density.
• Office In Search Of (OISO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on Boom Town urban installation project for The Bentway in Toronto. OISO and 5468796 won the Waterfront ReConnect competition to create a playful urban experience under the Gardiner Expressway.
• Factor EficienciaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered for One Bucket at a Time Mexico City installation at Mextropoli 2017. Collaborative pavilion exploring public space reclamation using painter's buckets.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Revery Architecture: Vancouver-based design practice (formerly Bing Thom Architects) of comparable size focused on civic, cultural, and urban architecture with international reputation. Similar in their commitment to design excellence and innovative community-focused public projects.
• MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects (MJMA): Toronto-based firm specializing in multi-family residential, student housing, and community-oriented institutional design. Closely comparable to 5468796 in its focus on innovative multi-family typologies and urban housing solutions targeting affordability.
• Michael Green Architecture: Vancouver-based firm internationally recognized for innovation in housing typologies, particularly tall wood and multi-family design. Comparable to 5468796's housing-innovation focus and similar positioning at the intersection of research, advocacy, and design.
• Patkau Architects: Vancouver-based design firm of comparable reputation and award history (multiple Governor General's Medals, major publication coverage). Comparable in their focus on innovative residential, civic, and cultural projects at the intersection of architecture and place-making.
• Williamson Williamson: Small Toronto-based practice with internationally recognized residential and urban design work, including Governor General's Medal recognition. Comparable in size, design-led studio culture, and focus on innovative single-family and small multi-family housing.
• LGA Architectural Partners: Toronto-based architecture firm of comparable size with a strong focus on housing, civic, and adaptive reuse. They are direct peers to 5468796 and recently partnered on the CMHC National Low-Rise Housing Design Catalogue, where LGA led the project for most of Canada and 5468796 contributed Prairies designs.
• Omar Gandhi Architect: Halifax-based boutique architecture firm of similar size and profile, with strong publication pedigree (ArchDaily, Dezeen) and award recognition. Directly comparable as a Canadian design-driven small practice focused on distinctive residential and small-scale projects.

Broad incumbents

• KPMB Architects: Established Toronto-based firm with a broader portfolio spanning institutional, cultural, civic, and residential projects. Operates at a larger scale than 5468796 and represents the broader incumbent model—a full-service Canadian design firm with comparable reputational weight but a wider service range.
• Diamond Schmitt Architects: Major Toronto-based firm with national and international reach across cultural, civic, residential, and masterplan projects. A larger, broader-scope incumbent compared to 5468796's boutique focus, but operating in overlapping project categories including housing and urban design.
• Moriyama & Teshima Architects: Toronto-based firm with deep heritage in civic, cultural, and institutional architecture with comparable awards pedigree. A larger established practice that overlaps with 5468796 on cultural, institutional, and adaptive-reuse work but at materially greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

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