About Us - Lumareth Forge Quint Architects

How It All Started

Back in 2009, three architects walked out of a heritage conference in Montreal with a crazy idea - what if we stopped treating old industrial buildings like they're disposable? That conversation turned into Lumareth Forge Quint.

We've spent over a decade proving that century-old brick warehouses can become net-zero office spaces, and that factory floors can house startups without losing their soul. It's not always easy, honestly. Sometimes we're knee-deep in structural reports at 9 PM, figuring out if those steel beams can support another 80 years of use.

Our Toronto studio's grown from three partners working out of a repurposed textile mill to a team of 28 architects, engineers, and heritage specialists. We've worked on everything from transforming abandoned railway stations to designing green industrial campuses from scratch.

150+

Projects Completed

14

Years Experience

28

Team Members

What Drives Us

We're kinda obsessed with the idea that buildings shouldn't just exist - they should earn their place. Every project we take on has to answer one question: does this make the city better? Whether we're restoring a 1920s power station or designing a new manufacturing hub, we're looking for that sweet spot where history, sustainability, and function all click together.

Heritage Isn't Just Nostalgia

Look, we get it - not every old building deserves saving. But when we find one with good bones? That's where things get interesting. There's something about working with structures that've already lived through decades of use that keeps us coming back.

We've learned that respecting heritage doesn't mean freezing buildings in time. It means understanding what made them work originally, then adapting that intelligence for today's needs. Those thick masonry walls weren't just decoration - they regulated temperature before HVAC existed. That's the kind of wisdom we try to carry forward.

Sustainability That Actually Works

We're not gonna throw around a bunch of green certifications to impress you. Yeah, we've got LEED accreditations and we pursue net-zero targets, but that's just the baseline. What really matters is designing buildings that people actually want to use for the long haul.

The most sustainable building is one that doesn't get torn down in 30 years. So we focus on flexibility, durability, and honestly, making spaces that feel right. Energy modeling and material lifecycles matter, but so does creating industrial spaces that workers don't dread entering every morning.

Our Approach

Every project's different, but we've got a few principles we stick to no matter what.

Listen First

We spend a lot of time just walking sites and talking to the people who'll actually use the space. Clients usually know what they need better than we do.

Design Honestly

No fakery. If it's concrete, let it be concrete. If it's steel, show the steel. We're not into hiding structure behind drywall just because that's trendy.

Build Smart

We work closely with engineers and contractors from day one. Beautiful drawings don't mean much if they can't actually be built on budget.

Think Long-Term

What happens in 20 years? Can this space adapt? We're designing for the next generation of use, not just the current tenant.

Meet Some of the Team

We're a mix of heritage nerds, sustainability geeks, and design obsessives.

Marcus Lumareth

Principal Architect

Spent 5 years documenting heritage sites before co-founding LFQ. Still gets excited about timber joinery from the 1800s.

Sarah Forge

Sustainable Design Lead

Former mechanical engineer who switched to architecture. Knows way too much about HVAC systems and thermal bridging.

David Quint

Industrial Design Director

Grew up in his family's manufacturing plant. Understands how industrial spaces actually need to function day-to-day.

Priya Chatterjee

Structural Engineering Partner

Specialist in adaptive reuse engineering. She's the reason we can confidently say "yes, we can save that structure."

Ready to Talk About Your Project?

Whether you've got a crumbling warehouse or a blank site, we'd love to hear what you're thinking. Grab coffee with us and let's figure out if we're a good fit.

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