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Philip Toms and Graham McNally founded this firm to create an avenue for where enthusiasm for architecture, buildings and cities could be expressed. Their project experience resembles this drive, ranging from the multi-building master plan to the refined dwelling - with many examples of commercial, institutional and retail projects in between.
Philip and Graham are highly involved in the betterment of the City of Hamilton’s built and unbuilt forms. Through case studies and research / testing initiatives, the office has helped move the needle on various urban planning and architectural endeavors within the city.
Philip Toms
DIP.ARCH.TECH, BES, B.ARCH, MRAIC, OAA
Philip brings a commitment to excellence that results in finely crafted buildings; initiated early in the design process and executed through construction.
Prior to co-founding Toms + McNally Design, Philip worked for several prominent architects in Ontario and was involved in the design of many award winning projects. He continues to collaborate with several firms and worked as a team member with Kongats Architects on the schematic design of two award winning projects, the Hespeler Library and the Terrence Donnelly Health Sciences Centre. Highlights of his previous work also include the Schulich School of Business and Canada One (both with Hariri Pontarini Architects).
Philip has been a guest lecturer at the University of Waterloo and has had his work exhibited in several shows including 20 x Twenty IV at the Queen's Quay gallery in Toronto. He was awarded the Raymore Medal as highest achiever in the Architectural Registration exams.
Graham McNally
B.Sc.(ARCH), M.ARCH, MRAIC, OAA
Graham aims to combine high quality design, carefully crafted construction and playfulness to create projects that uplift occupants and stand the test of time. He is the driving force behind a number of innovative projects that incorporate the latest standards in environmentally responsible construction within a contemporary design lens.
Prior to co-founding Toms + McNally Design, Graham worked for several architects and design firms including DTAH, Prototype Design Lab, Invizij Architects and Garwood-Jones & Hanham Architects. At these various positions, Graham worked on a variety of projects including campus master plans, neighbourhood redevelopment plans, office interiors, recreation centres, and multi-unit residential buildings.
Recently, Graham was a driving force behind bringing Tactical Urbanism to Hamilton. This very successful initiative has resulted in numerous improvements across this city.
