Joe graduated with both a BA(Hons) and BArch with Commendation from the Manchester School of Architecture, University of Manchester, England, having previously completed a BTEC National Certificate in Building Construction at the Gloucester College of Art and Technology, Cheltenham, England.

During his time studying for his BArch, Joe worked within the Bioclimatic College where he developed a keen interest in the interpretation and technological implementation of biological, sociological and cultural responses within the city.

As a member of the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA), Joe’s skill set encompasses his great passion for working with clients at a very personal level, interpreting unique ideas and delivering projects that are truly representational of the client.

Joe seeks to mesh his own sustainable design and construction ideals with the clients vision, whilst also drawing from localized site data and information, in order to realize projects that are both highly specialized and fundamentally responsive.

Andrea studied at the University of Waterloo where she received her Bachelor of Environmental Studies in 2000 and her Master of Architecture in 2004.

Throughout her academic career, her work has been recognized by the University of Waterloo for outstanding achievement in design; by the OAA; as well as by the AIA, receiving their ‘Award of Merit’. Upon graduation, she continued her involvement at the school of architecture teaching in the design studios.

Andrea has been working with celebrated architects and urban planners in Toronto, New York and Montreal since 1998; developing professional experience on award-winning institutional, commercial, residential and urban planning projects. She achieved professional licensure with the OAA in 2010.

As a cofounder and principal of blackLAB, her interest in the profound connection of built form to landscape continues to resonate in her professional work and brings a unique and valuable perspective to the blackLAB team.

Tony Round is one of the founding members of blackLAB architects inc. He is a graduate of the University of Waterloo School of Architecture with a Bachelors of Environmental Studies and Masters of Architecture.

His professional experience in architecture began in 1998 and Tony has been a licensed member of the Ontario Association of Architects since 2009.

With the other founding members of blackLAB, Tony sees and opportunity to build a company from the ground up, with a focus on client relationships and efficient project delivery.

Prior to this latest venture, for several years as senior staff at a high-end residential design firm, Tony took an extensive leadership role in both the design and construction management of custom residential projects, while creating carefully considered and effective buildings.

After graduation from Wilfrid Laurier University with a Bachelor of Business Administration, Sarah moved to the United Kingdom where she completed a MSc at UMIST in Manchester.

While living abroad, Sarah also completed Level One and Two of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) examinations. Upon her return to Canada, she worked for a small private investment holding firm where she further developed her analytical skills.

Sarah applies her financial and business knowledge to help form blackLAB architects inc into a well-organized and thriving architecture practice.