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SvN is a regenerative design practice that solves complex urban problems, creates positive change, and shapes cities around the world.

Our Toronto design team reviewing architectural model and drawings.
SvN Toronto

We unite urban planning, urban design, architecture, and landscape architecture to address the complex realities of a rapidly urbanizing world.

Our work spans scales and disciplines, from transformative regional planning, to resilient neighbourhoods and finely crafted architecture. We have revitalized industrial waterfronts, developed new forms of affordable housing, designed resilient neighbourhoods, reformed transit-oriented development, and promoted rural and urban economic vitality.

Our Commitment

Since our inception over 40 years ago, we’ve designed with purpose: to regenerate ecosystems, reimagine infrastructure, and support the social, cultural, and economic life of communities.

Our Mexico team collaborating on a landscape architecture and master planning project
SvN Mexico

Our Services

We lead with big ideas, grounded in care, process, and outcomes. Through collaboration and craft, SvN is shaping spaces where people and nature thrive, now and for generations to come.

Urban Design

Urban Design Briefs
Transit Infrastructure
Master Plans
Rendering & Visualizations
Park & Open Space Designs
Streetscape & Public Realm Designs
Schematic & Conceptual Design

Our Vancouver team celebrating our new studio.
SvN Vancouver

Six Points Interchange and Kipling Mobility Hub

2017
City of Toronto, Toronto Urban Design Awards
2018
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, National Urban Design Award
2018
Consulting Engineers of Ontario, Award of Merit

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2023
Architizer, A+ Award
2022
Shaw Contract, Design Award