Tandis Toofanian, She/Her
170 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5A 0M4 416-821-6595 | tandis.toofanian@gmail.com
OAA Intern Architect Summary
Highly skilled and versa le intern architect with more than 6 years of working experience in Architectural Design, including +3 years of Canadian experience and 3 years of interna onal working experience. Skilled in managing diverse projects, ranging from medium-sized residen al buildings to large-scale master plans, high-rise residen al, mixed-use development, and public buildings. Proficient in all phases of project development, from conduc ng comprehensive feasibility studies, concept design, rezoning plan to site plan approvals and overseeing construc on documents, and conduc ng site visits Deep understanding of diverse Ontario regions' bylaws and comprehensive knowledge of Ontario Building Codes (OBC). Collaborates closely with esteemed firm partners, leveraging their exper se to enhance professional development. Establishes strong client rela onships and effec vely communicates with the consultant team for seamless project execu on.
Educa on
Master’s Degree in Architecture (M.Arch.)
Polytechnic University of Milan, Milan, Italy
Bachelor of Science in Architecture (B.Arch.)
IAU, South Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran
Professional Experience
OAA Intern Architect
Kirkor Architects and Planners, Toronto, Ontario
72 Steeles Avenue West,Vaughan, Ontario
SPA Submission
Net Site Area= 16,266 m2 Total GFA= 182,686 m2
2016 – 2019
2010 – 2014
June 2020 – Present
Category Mixed-Use Development: Residen al and Commercial (Office and Retail)
Number of Buildings 4 High Rise Buildings, 60, 56, 44, 38 Storeys, Number of Units= 2620
5051-5061 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario
ZBA and SPA Submission
Net Site Area= 2,854 m2 Total GFA= 28,983 m2
Category Mixed-Use Development: Residen al and Commercial (Office and Retail)
Number of Buildings 1 High Rise Building, 39 Storeys Number of Units= 365
415 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario
SPA Re-Submission
Net Site Area= 2,185 m2 Total GFA= 43,761 m2
Category Mixed-Use Development: Residen al and Commercial (Office and Retail)
Number of Buildings 1 High Rise Building, 66 Storeys Number of Units= 414
116 Earl Pl, Toronto, Ontario
SPA Re-Submission
Net Site Area= 2,354 m2 Total GFA= 43,000 m2
Category Mixed-Use Development: Residen al (Including Rental) and Commercial (Retail)
Number of Buildings 1 High Rise Building, 58 Storeys Number of Units= 690
36-48 Steeles Ave E, Markham, Ontario
ZBA Submission
Net Site Area= 9,143 m2 Total GFA= 47,100 m2
Category Residen al
Number of Buildings 1 Midrise Building, 1 High Rise Building, 27 and 6 Storeys Number of Units= 407, and 126
While working independently on the men oned projects, I was guided directly by one of the company partners at a me These partners included Dickson So, Roman Pevcevicius, and Adrienne Lee My responsibili es involved:
● Preparing, revising, and coordina ng designs drawings, including all floor plan layouts, envelope design, eleva on drawings, sec on drawings, 3D massing studies, shadow studies, using Revit
● Genera ng high-quality renderings using Lumion (versions 9 5 and 11)
● Designing and revising suite layouts
● Preparing presenta ons for mee ngs with city staff, Urban Design Review Panel, and Public Consulta on Mee ngs using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
● Established a strong and direct rela onship with the client.
● Ensured clear and efficient communica on within the consultant team, promo ng a seamless execu on of the project.
Freelance Architectural Designer
Feb 2020 – Apr 2020 Mesbur + Smith Architects
● Created documenta on and technical drawings such as floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, interior eleva ons, and sec ons of mul plex cinemas in Toronto and the Middle East, using Revit and AutoCAD
● Reduced response me to client requests with efficiency and dedica on
● Gained familiarity with Canadian construc on, building systems, and detailing
Design Assistant
Promemoria, Milan, Italy
June 2019 – Feb 2020
● Created layouts and interior eleva ons for a luxury residen al project in Saint Petersburg
● Produced ready-to-build detailed technical drawings for over 100 pieces of unique and customized furniture
● Successfully shortened technical design requests delivery me from weeks to a couple of days
● Closely collaborated with the company’s cra smen and manufacturing department to complete a design, from raw materials to completed furniture item
● Achieved excellent proficiency in Vectorworks 2D
Junior Architectural Designer Aug 2014 – Sep 2016
Shanar Design Studio, Tehran, Iran
● Developed en re 3D modeling of Architectural design and interior layout of an eight-story residen al building located in Mashhad, Iran using Revit
● Created renders and photomontages of a concept design for developing the first startup accelerator center of Iran, in the Amirkabir University, Tehran, in collabora on with Samsung
● Produced technical drawings and presenta ons for 6 interior design projects, mainly offices and residen al buildings
Volunteer Experience
Prototype Constructor & Photographer Nov 2017
Terra Viva, AGRIshelter III, Milan, Italy
● Successfully constructed a 1:1 scale prototype of low-cost and biodegradable housing for refugees, from founda on to the final finishing
● Documented the project through photography; photos uploaded to the organiza on’s website
So ware Skills
● Proficient in Revit with a high level of skill, enabling precise and efficient project execu on (+7 years of professional experience)
● High exper se in 2D and 3D modeling so ware such as: AutoCAD, Sketchup, Vectorworks
● Excep onal exper se in genera ng high-quality renderings using Lumion 9 and 11.
● Skilled in u lizing Adobe Suites, including Photoshop and Illustrator, to enhance visual presenta ons.
● Proficiency in Microso Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Core Competencies
● Knowledge of sustainable design principles and experience incorpora ng green building strategies
● Effec ve communica on and collabora on skills, with the ability to work effec vely with clients, consultants, and construc on teams.
● Strong problem-solving and analy cal thinking abili es, capable of finding innova ve solu ons to design challenges
● Excellent me management and organiza onal skills, ensuring projects are completed on me and within budget.
● Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated with industry trends and advancements.