Memar Architects Inc

Had an issue initally but it was resolved amicably.

I would recommend memar to anyone looking for an architect

Thanks memar and look forward to working with you again in the future!

We hired them to renovate our kitchen. Their design suggestion made a big difference of the result. They exactly understood my budget and my needs. They are very knowledgeable and very experienced.

I hired Memar Architects for Architectural design, permit ,construction management, and interior design of my new house in Forest Hill South.
They are very professional, friendly and honest.
The house turned out like a five star hotel and everyone is impressed with the design and all the details.

I worked with Memar architects to apply for my building permit. The staff are very knowledgable and responsible. They helped me out to do everything including drawing the plans, commiunicating with City, doing measurements and etc.
They did their best for me.

We had very positive experience working with Memar Architect, whose service we retained for a two story rear addition project.

We found Memar Architect through “Homestar” and “Houzz”, both online sources present good reviews for Memar. After a round of in person interviews with a handful of the recommended candidates, Memar stood out due to their competitive price; clear and direct approach towards the project.

We met Sean, the principle of the firm during our initial meeting. It was evident that he knew his business like the back of his hand; he gave us a quick overview of the whole process from beginning to obtaining permit; the timeline and the goal of each stage. As nervous and clueless as any home owners who were about to take on a major renovation project, we bombarded him with all kinds of questions, he addressed them one by one in an explicit manner. After our first meeting with Sean, we felt somewhat less overwhelmed or daunted about this new venture. During the following meetings with him, we got more and more impressed by his efficiency, knowledge and his intelligence. Sean is very clear minded and a quick thinker, nothing seems to leave him at his wits end; he always managed to come up with a solution if he didn't already have one to the problem or difficulties we encountered, nothing seemed to stand in the way or frustrate him. He represented us at the committee of adjustment meeting; he and his team communicated with the city, and prepared primary strategy and a contingency plan for the hearing. All we had to do was to take some pictures as evidence/demonstration for the COA hearing. We were planning to compromise on certain features in order to move the project ahead, but Sean believed our plan/design was good and reasonable and had precedents, he went ahead and presented as is to the board and addressed their questions in a professional and experienced style which convinced the board despite the obstacles from City Planning Department. We got approval. As the principle of the firm, Sean is also accommodating, if you have some special requests he is willing to help and make it easier for you.

Aside from Sean who oversaw our project, we were also assigned with the senior architect of the firm Khalid to be our project manager. Khalid has had years of hands-on experience on top of his master degree in architect. He quickly established a clear vision of what we wished to achieve for this project after we briefly described our idea in an amateur manner. He also gave us professional advice or recommendations for the aspects that we were not certain about. We mentioned that we had a rather tight budget and wished to have something practical and solid rather than luxury; he integrated that principle into the design, and suggested us to cut back on the features that weren’t necessary. It only took him one meeting to put together the architect drawings for the project and another one to firm the details. It is worth mentioning that the drawings from Khalid are well received and complimented by different general contractors who we interviewed. In addition to the architect drawing, Khalid also coordinated with the engineer and electrician for the mechanic and electric drawings. During the three months permit application period, Khalid took care of all the communicating with the city examiners and updated us frequently, which lead us smoothly to the final issuing of the permit. Throughout the process, he was patient, responsive and attentive.

All and all, we had very pleasant and relatively stress free working experience with Memar Architect. During the time span of a year, Sean and Khalid as well as the other team members Duyen, Lucy to name a few had helped, guided and supported us through the long and arduous journey of design, planning, zoning, Committee of Adjustments as well as the permit application. To carry out an extensive renovation is certainly not a walk in the park for most people, therefore, to have a team of competent and trustworthy professionals working along your side throughout the process will make your life a lot easier. I would highly recommend Memar Architect to anyone in need of architect design, renovation and the sort.

Memar Architects had made full and proper investigations of all properties in our area before the COA meeting allowing them to represent us to the committee without any doubt as to what was requested from the COA and why it should be granted. After presenting the evidence, it took just a few minuted for the COA to accept Memar's plans.

Memar Architects presentation was well planned. We were impressed.

I came in with my own vision and left with something much better all thanks to the experience, knowledge and patience of the people working at Memar Architects. I dealt directly with Arezoo and she was wonderful. They are very quick to return your phone calls and adjust things as needed. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for any architectural needs. As an added bonus, their price is very competitive. Overall it was a great experience, 10/10.

this is a second project i am doing with this company and it went verygood.
A good design comes from listening to client and apply their needs to a new design and thats wjat mercedeh and her team at memar did for us. They fesigned and managed our new house construction for our growig family.
I would certainly suggest her to my friends.

We first heard of Memar Architects through a house they have designed and built in the neighborhood. We were very impressed with their innovative and creative design concepts. So we decided to hire Memar Architects Inc, Sean Toussi to design, manage and plan for the three houses for us. They have been very patient in walking through the whole planning process step by step with us that includes budget analysis, site plan drawings, design, application review, market strategies. They are very knowledgeable and responsive in providing us with good advices and peace of mind! We look forward to working with Memar Architects in our future projects.

I really happy to have this perofetional team specially their leader Sean Tossi.
I had a hard time in few month ago .I made a contract with another company to do major renovation for my house but they make major error causing stop of the project and so many issues , every thing was stuck in my project and nothing was in my hand.Finally I found Memar Architect through a friend Tonhelp me manage the situation, take us to COA and yesterday I got my COA approval . Now my project is back on track by best way possible,sean and his staff are very, organized , professional in handling my project.