Drew Mandel started Drew Mandel Architects (DMA) in 2004, after various experiences working at other practices, including two internships at KPMB while at Waterloo and more extensive post-grad experience of seven years at MJMA.

DMA was the bi-product/created shortly after the building of his own modern home in Toronto, on a 13 foot wide lot.

Thanks to the media coverage the home had received, he had people from the neighbourhood asking who designed the home, with one neighbour slipping note under his door asking to have an introduction to the architect. Decades later, he is well-renowned for his modern design.

His small practice is defined by being able to keep his project dimensions in his head, and not growing to becoming a people manager, but rather an involved practitioner.

His interest in architecture stretches beyond his practice and deeply into his personal life, connecting with architecture globally while vacationing, when he takes the time off. Find out more about his passion with this interesting listen.