Alexander Temporale a founding partner of Stark Temporale, Architects formed Alexander Temporale and Associates Inc., (ATA), in 1983 as a principal. In 1994 the firm relocated to Oakville under ATA Architects.
The firm’s office is located at 211 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville. As part of its civic component, members of the firm donate their professional skills to community organizations. For example:
Mr. Temporale was a member of the Brampton Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee, the Mississauga Heritage Foundation, and chair of the Mississauga L.A.C.A.C. Committee. He is a member of the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals and a long time member of the Perspectives Editorial Committee of the O.A.A. He is a former director of the Columbus Centre, Toronto. Mr. Temporale has been a lecturer for the Ontario Historical Society on Urban Revitalization and a consultant to Heritage Canada as part of their “Main Street” program. He is a former director of Visual Arts, Ontario.
Associate, Geri Tino is a member of the Oakville Heritage Committee as well as an executive board member of the Halton Youth Symphony. Associate, Mark Driedger is a LEED Professional and a member of the Canada Green Building Council. His expertise in BIM technology has resulted in several round tables on the benefits of 3D software both to the architectural field and the construction industry in general.
The firm has 28 years of experience in the construction field in a broad range of public and private sector work including municipal, institutional, educational, commercial, industrial, residential and restoration projects. The firm’s strategic goal is to remain at the leading edge of design and technology. The firm has won and continues to receive awards and publications of its work. We utilize the latest software technology and we are a leader in the application of BIM (Building Information Modelling) During the last five years the firm has undertaken considerable research in sustainability and energy conservation; developing a prefabricated construction methodology for public and private sector buildings and developing a digital library of building envelopes and their thermal resistance.
The ongoing work from many past clients is a reflection of the firm’s commitment to providing excellent service. ATA believes that design must be partnered with good management of the project i.e. bringing projects on budget and on schedule as well as good communications between Client and Architect.