Carlo Parente Architecture Inc.

Carlo Parente Architecture Inc. is an emerging research-based design practice based in Toronto, founded by architect and educator Carlo Parente. The firm specializes in architecture, interiors, and urban design, with a focus on exploring and integrating oppositional forces such as old versus new, rural versus urban, and public versus private into their work.

Carlo Parente Architecture approaches each project as a vehicle to express ideas and theories, deepening their engagement with these opposing forces and finding connections between design, human experience, materials, place, and time. The firm’s work is guided by a holistic approach that integrates performance-based design, new technologies, theory, and culture, with a strong focus on community engagement.

Carlo Parente, the founder, is a licensed architect and educator with extensive experience in designing projects in North America, Europe, and Asia. He is also an assistant professor in the Department of Architectural Science at Ryerson University, where he teaches studios and core curriculum courses. Prior to establishing his own practice, Parente held senior design positions at leading firms in Chicago and Toronto, and has led the design process for a wide range of projects including residential buildings, commercial office towers, master plans, and educational and community-based projects.

In addition to his practice, Carlo Parente also serves on the executive board of the Chicago Architectural Club, where he formerly served as co-president, showcasing his commitment to the architectural community and professional development. With a focus on research-based design, innovative approaches, and community engagement, Carlo Parente Architecture Inc. is an emerging firm that brings a unique perspective to the field of architecture.