Toronto is multicultural. It’s probably one of the most multicultural cities in the whole world; And with its ever-increasing immigration present comes greater cultural diversity. Cultures bring in all sorts of new experiences for others to cherish such as food, clothing, music, art, celebrations and among all others, architecture and décor. This variety is most tangible in Toronto compared to other cities due to its multiculturalist nature resulting in different designs in residential houses.
“Symbol of Multiculturalism”, “Monument to Multiculturalism”
by Francesco Perilli, is located in front of Union Station at 65 Front Street West
Because every culture has its own principles in where to live and considering Toronto’s neighbourhoods can be quite different from each other, every neighbourhood gets its own characteristic. Each neighbourhood’s uniqueness divides them into a specific culture’s district; Therefore, each house is different in layout, finishing and interior modelling.
One of the first few steps of the building is to find the right architecture consulting firm. Some firms provide custom designs based on ethnic background and culture. They are deciding on which consulting firm to work with depending on the budget available since the cost of construction and the end-value of the house is amongst the first few factors to consider.
Similarities in custom made designs are barely found; The beauty of architectural design in Toronto is in the variety of details which gives character to the houses, and that, of course, happens with the right firm to go with.
Searching for the right designer is the struggle which can be overcome with several hours of research on Toronto’s top architectural firms. If one were lucky to find the right one, they’d get:
- Guidance through the different stages of creating a custom home
- Assistance in finding a planner
- Assistance in finding the proper land for construction
- Design of the dream house
- Accurately portrayed sketch of the client’s imagination
In sum, finding the right architecture firm gives a chance to the client’s unique needs to be taken into consideration.
