Business Details
43 Years
experience
Northern Architecture & Design Solutions
Taylor Architecture Group is a full-service design firm dedicated to creating innovative architectural solutions for northern communities. Founded in 1983, we specialize in understanding the unique challenges of the far north, including extreme climates, remote locations, and diverse cultural landscapes. Our approach integrates community participation, sustainable practices, and technical expertise to deliver buildings that reflect local needs and environments. With decades of experience, we have become one of the longest-standing architecture firms in northern Canada. Our multidisciplinary team of architects, engineers, and interior designers collaborates closely with clients to ensure projects meet functional, aesthetic, and budgetary goals.We prioritize energy efficiency, environmental stewardship, and cultural sensitivity in every design. Our services span programming, design development, construction documentation, and post-occupancy evaluation. We focus on institutional, commercial, and residential projects, emphasizing community-driven planning and local employment opportunities. Our mechanical and electrical engineering divisions push boundaries in cold-climate sustainability. Building on a legacy of over 40 years, we remain committed to excellence in northern architecture.
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Urban Planning
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in northern architecture.
- Our process includes community participation in every project.
- We specialize in sustainable design for extreme climates.
- Our multidisciplinary team handles all project phases from concept to completion.
- We prioritize local employment and cultural sensitivity in remote communities.
What people say
Deep understanding of northern needs
Community-driven approach
Sustainable solutions
Services
Architecture
We design buildings for northerners by including end users in the design process. Our contextual approach creates unique, appropriate solutions for extreme climates and remote communities. Services include programming, schematic design, construction documentation, and post-occupancy evaluation for institutional, commercial, and residential projects.
Interior Design
Our interior projects focus on northern contexts using sustainable materials. We create spaces for reflection, connection, and creativity through programming, furniture planning, and construction documentation. Expertise includes schools, civic buildings, and multi-family residential developments.
Urban Planning
We provide comprehensive site analysis and community consultations for public and private clients. Our process-driven approach addresses land use, feasibility studies, and cost projections to develop solutions for urban centers and new site developments in northern landscapes.
Mechanical Engineering
Our mechanical engineering team specializes in energy-efficient systems for arctic climates. Services include HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and biomass heating systems for institutional, healthcare, and commercial buildings, prioritizing environmental stewardship in remote communities.
Electrical Engineering
We design sustainable electrical systems for cold climates, including power generation, lighting controls, and security systems. Our work integrates photovoltaics and emergency lighting solutions for schools, hospitals, and commercial buildings to ensure safety and reliability.
People
Gino Pin
Founder
Gino Pin founded Taylor Architecture Group in Yellowknife in 1983. He established the firm's commitment to northern design excellence and community-focused architecture.
Simon Taylor
Sole Owner
Simon Taylor joined the firm in 1994, became a partner in 2002, and assumed sole ownership in 2014. He continues the firm's legacy of sustainable northern architecture.
Questions
What regions does Taylor Architecture Group serve?
We primarily serve Yellowknife, Whitehorse, Ottawa, and other northern Canadian communities.
What building types do you specialize in?
We focus on institutional (schools, civic buildings), commercial (office buildings), and multi-family residential projects.
How do you involve communities in design?
We conduct community consultations and prioritize local employment opportunities during project development.
What sustainable practices do you use?
We incorporate energy-efficient systems, biomass heating, photovoltaics, and regionally appropriate materials in our designs.
How long has the firm been operating?
Taylor Architecture Group has over 40 years of experience in northern architecture since 1983.