Akb Architects

Akb Architects was founded in 2004 by Robert Kastelic and Kelly Buffey, is a Toronto-based residential architecture studio distinguished by its rigorous commitment to conceptual clarity and material refinement. The practice has established itself as a leading voice in contemporary Canadian residential design through a holistic methodology that seamlessly integrates architecture, interior design, and landscape into unified spatial experiences.

Akb Architects brings exceptional spatial poetic sensibility design perspectives and deep understanding of detail craftsmanship to architectural practice. The practice has garnered recognition for its commitment to integrating pragmatism with innovation, with both founders holding dual credentials in architecture and interior design. Buffey is a Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and recipient of the RAIC Honour Roll, holding a Master in Architecture from the University of Toronto. Kastelic holds a Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo, with exceptional understanding of construction craft.

The firm's design philosophy emphasizes that architecture should transcend surface decoration, capturing the poetic and ineffable qualities of space. Through careful orchestration of volume, light, proportion, and materiality, working across diversified projects from lakefront cottages to urban residences, they believe the best architecture results from comprehensive strategies through rigorous conceptual intent and attention to detail. Akb Architects believes architecture should transform the ephemeral into the tactile, creating unique environmentally responsive living experiences through strategic spatial organization and material selection.

Beyond practice, through thoughtful integration of local materials with modern construction methods, current sustainability strategies application, and time-tested architectural wisdom, Akb Architects has established itself as a significant contributor to contemporary Canadian architectural discourse, creating architectural works that are both functional and embrace spatial elegance and refinement. The firm currently occupies a unique position within Toronto's dynamic architectural landscape, focusing on creating warmly engaging, elegant, and functional spatial experiences.