Urban-Intensification Expert JP Thornton Joins Kasian’s Toronto Office as Principal and Commercial Leader
Kasian is pleased to announce the addition of JP Thornton, RIBA, MRAIC, ENV SP, BA (Hons), Dip. Arch., as Principal and Commercial Leader in our Toronto office, effective May 24, 2016. In this role he will provide valuable insight and leadership to Kasian’s Commercial Market Sector in Toronto and across Ontario.
With over 25 years of experience spanning two continents, five countries, and numerous cities worldwide, JP has led the design of several million square feet of commercial developments, including one of the largest privately funded transit-orientated projects in North America. JP’s projects demonstrate his experience in encouraging people-friendly design to create innovative, community-based environments. He specializes in urban intensification, mixed-use communities and matching land use with mobility.
“I’m excited to be part of the Kasian team,” says JP. “City building is going through an extraordinary evolution and Kasian’s diverse market-sector experience and knowledge is a great foundation for the design of our future places.”
JP Holds a BA (honours) degree in Architecture from England’s Kent Institute of Art and Design (University of Kent) and a post graduate diploma in Architecture from South Bank University in London. Previously, he was the Director of Practice for VIA Architecture in Vancouver and was Principal and Sector Leader with Stantec in Toronto. As a public speaker, he has addressed Toronto’s Revitalizing Downtowns Summit (How to implement and Develop Attractive Communities for Growth), the City of Vancouver’s Eco Density Series (The Development of Parking), and the Planning Institute of B.C. annual general meeting (The Realities of Transit-Oriented Development). JP also sits on the Urban Design Advisory Panel of Mississauga, Canada’s sixth-largest municipality.
“JP’s expertise in mixed-use and urban transportation will augment our proficiency in the design, planning and project management of these building types, particularly in our Toronto office, says Kasian President and founder Don Kasian. “JP has developed an enviable reputation as an entrepreneur and leader, essential qualities that are key to our growth.”
Since its founding in 1983, Kasian has grown to become one of the world’s top 100 integrated design firms. With nearly 300 team members in offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, and Doha, we engage with clients locally and abroad in all market sectors. Our services include architecture, interior design, and planning, with specialization in the following sectors: Academic, Science and Technology; Civic; Commercial; Health Care; Transportation and Corporate Workplace. For more information, please visit us at www.kasian.com.
