May 2015
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are.” he explained. “We build for doctors,
bankers, lawyers, media companies, film-
makers. Our clients come from every single
walk of life. There are a lot of people in vastly
different professions and markets; it makes
Toronto a very different place than it was 20
or 30 years ago.”
When it comes to the future of Altius Ar-
chitecture, the people of Toronto are more
open-minded to change and exploring new
styles of homes, something which can only
benefit the already renowned firm.
“We’re getting away from that British Co-
lonial hangover that Toronto seems to have
had for so long,” Smith said. “People are a
little more risky and wanting to venture out
and try new things. In that respect, the fu-
ture looks pretty bright.”