BEAT is a volunteer-run organization made up of architects, designers, leaders, and entrepreneurs creating opportunities for community-building, advocacy, networking, and mentorship. We believe that empowering women in the design community improves and enriches the practice of architecture, the quality of the built environment, and ultimately, the human experience.
BEAT is continuing to work in collaboration with local Architects to provide a platform for promoting equality within the profession, through networking and leadership opportunities.
We are honored to have COMN Architects host the BEAT Talk session on Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022.
About COMN
COMN Architects is a Toronto-based architecture practice founded in 2019. Our studio combines the innovative with the pragmatic, creating well crafted, timeless, and considered spaces. Much of our work and research is focused on medium density residential building typologies that provide an alternative to high-rise apartments. This includes contextually sensitive low-to-mid-rise multi-family buildings on underutilized infill sites.
This talk will focus on Semi Semi, a 2020 OAA Design Excellence Award and Michael V. and Wanda Plachta Award recipient. We will explore Semi Semi in detail, from site-acquisition to completion, including a virtual tour of the space.
Clarissa Nam, OAA
Partner
Clarissa Nam is a founding partner of COMN Architects. Clarissa is focused on creating architecture that conveys simplicity, clarity, and balance, stemming from experimental design and a rigorous analytical process. Prior to founding COMN, Clarissa gained valuable experience leading residential and commercial projects, at both small and large firms in Toronto. Clarissa obtained her Bachelor of Environmental Studies in Urban Planning and Design from University of Waterloo, and Master of Architecture degree from University of Toronto. She is a licensed architect in Ontario.
Peter McNeil, OAA, MRAIC
Partner
Peter McNeil is a founding partner of COMN Architects. Peter’s work is driven by context and emotion, approaching architecture as a series of curated and spatially rich experiences. Prior to founding COMN, Peter worked for architect and developer, George Popper, designing and developing residential and mixed-use projects in Toronto. Peter earned his Bachelor of Architectural Science degree from Ryerson University, and Master of Architecture degree from Lawrence Technological University. He is a licensed architect in Ontario, and a member of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada.
BEAT Talks qualifies for OAA Learning Hours.
Tickets are now available here: