Toronto based architecture firm. Clean lines, practical solutions and extraordinary spaces.
Founded in 2014, Sixteen Degree Studio is an architecture and interior design practice led by Kelly Doyle and Stephanie Vermeulen. Drawing on decades of combined experience and a longstanding creative partnership, the studio designs thoughtful spaces that are both timeless and deeply personal. Known for a collaborative approach, the team combines careful organization, curiosity, and attention to detail to create projects that are as enjoyable to develop as they are to inhabit.
Kelly Doyle, Principal
Born in Toronto, Canada, Kelly completed a Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies Degree at Dalhousie University's School of Architecture in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Kelly developed strong project management skills while working with Kohn Shnier architects on projects of varying sizes, including institutional, commercial, retail and single family dwellings. Her experience with municipal applications and her pragmatic problem solving skills ensure that projects are realized to the best of their potential. Kelly's passion for good, timeless built design is complimented by her love of running which takes her through the streets and trails of Toronto and to race in locations around the world.
Stephanie Vermeulen, Principal
Stephanie graduated from the University of Waterloo with a professional M.Arch Degree. Through her studies she had the opportunity to study in Rome and work for architectural firms in Amsterdam and London.
Upon graduating, she worked at Grimshaw Architects at their London office on a new visitor's centre at the Eden Project and the Stansted Airport Masterplan. She later returned to Toronto and began working with Kohn Shnier architects. It was here that she worked on multi-unit and single family residential projects. Stephanie's keen attention to detail and her strong design sensibility help clients achieve and exceed their project's vision.
Reema Juneja, Associate
Reema received a Bachelor of Architectural Science at Toronto Metropolitan University and continued her studies with a post graduate certificate from Institute Without Boundaries.
Reema has developed a particular interest in interdisciplinary design and project delivery and her career has bridged between project management in construction and a more traditional architectural role. She joined Sixteen Degree Studio in 2018 and has become an instrumental part of our team in all aspects of design and construction.
What’s in a name?
Toronto's streets are rotated sixteen degrees west of north. It's a small shift, but one that changes how we experience the city. A site that looks north-facing may capture beautiful late-day western light. We chose our name as a reminder to look closely and question assumptions. Every project begins with understanding its site, context, and unique conditions, allowing us to create architecture that feels connected to where it belongs.