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Office Ou

Office Ou is an innovative and experimental architecture firm based in Toronto, Canada.

Nicolas Koff

Nicolas studied at the university of Pennsylvania, receiving a duel Master of Architecture (M.Arch) and Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) in 2010.

Prior to co founding Office Ou, Nicolas worked with innovative international architecture firms such as Beijing based firm MAD, France based Ateliers Jean Nouvel, Zeidler in Toronto Canada, and Field Operations in New York, USA, where he participated in working on the firms Qianhai Water City competition entry. (Link?) His passion for sustainable design lead him to work as a research associate at the University of Pennsylvania where he collaborated on creating a cross-disciplinary course focusing on environmental sustainability.

Nicolas has a rich understanding of the positive impact sustainable architecture can have on its surround environment. This is evident in his role of project manager for the acclaimed net zero K-House(HYPERLINK) located in Hamilton Canada(HYPERLINK).

Besides practicing at Office Ou, Nicolas also lectures at University of Toronto and is in the process of writing a book examining productive urban landscape typologies and their cultural root relationship.

Uros Novakovic

Uros Novakovic received his Master of Architecture (M.Arch) degree from the University of Waterloo in 2013. His passion for design is equally fulled by his passion for researching the connection between architectural practice and ideology. Specifically, he finds interest in exploring the aesthetic implications that come within the philosophy of Salvoj Žižek. (HYPERLINK)

Prior to co founding Office Ou, Uros also worked with sustainability based firms, such as Shanghai based A00 Architecture, New Yorks, Kiss + Cathcart, and D.A Dizajnarhitektura in Belgrade- where he acted as the lead designer for the Faculty of Biology building at University of Belgrade. (HYPER LINK)

Currently Uros and Nicolas are collaborating on a book focusing on the Productive Urban Landscapes, which is set to be published by Routledge. (Hyperlink) Previously, Uros has co-authored scholarly articles related to global public health, published in peer-reviewed academic journals.

Sebastian Bartnicki, OAA

Sebastian Bartnicki graduated from McGill University in 2010, where he received his Master of Architecture degree (M.Arch). Detail oriented, Sebastian ensures that the project visions are executed throughout every stage of the design and construction process. His skills in architectural visualization aid in allowing both clients and contractors to better understand and participate in the design process.

Prior to co founding Office Ou, Sebastian worked with NGA Architects in Toronto, KPMB Architects in BLANK, and acted as a construction admin for the Mike and Ophilia Lazeridis Quantum-Nano Centre at the University of Waterloo, where he developed considerable experience in programming buildings that house complex functional programs.

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Garage Gem

Built: 2019

Location: Toronto

Photographed by: Adrian Ozimek

“Stemmed from the desire to transform the traditional urban garage into a flexible amenity space.” - arch daily (office description)

The Garage Gem is a prime example of a revitalization project within larger movement of revitalizing the Toronto laneways. The recognition that the traditional urban garage framework has become rapidly unsuccessful in the downtown core. The under-utilized laneways of the city are often run down and neglected by the communities, however the Garage Gem aims to bridge the connection between social relationships within the community and peoples relationship with their environments.

The flex-use space offers an open plan, allowing for programs to vary from an office to functional garage to a three season entertainment space. Office Ou designed with sustainability in mind, utilizing wood construction and highlighting it with exposed Douglas-fir on the interior. The Cedar siding allows for the project to blend into its urban context of cedar fencing, with the consideration that after a few years of weathering the cedar will match seamlessly with its surroundings. The warmth of the Douglas-fir is paired with dark steel trimmed windows.

Project utilizes sustainable wood construction methods (exposed Douglas-fir) and blends in with its neighbouring environment (cedar siding w intention to weather and match fences)

Flex space- slightly industrial vibe