Intelligent and inspiring architecture.
We create coordinated, data-rich, and constructible solutions that support developers, builders, trades, and the people who use each space.
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Architectural Design Studio
Thoughtful spaces,
precisely developed.
Kolour Design Partners is a Toronto-based architecture and design studio providing architectural and permit drawings, BIM-supported design and construction administration for projects across Ontario.
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Our approach
Good design should feel clear—from the room itself to the process behind it.
We combine architectural thinking, interior sensitivity, and BIM-supported precision to make complex decisions understandable.
The result is a more connected process, fewer surprises, and spaces that remain true to the original idea.
About us
Designing with data.
Delivering with purpose.
Kolour Design Partners brings thoughtful design, building data, and technology together to create value across the full project lifecycle. Our work is precise, coordinated, and rooted in close partnership.
15+Years of cross-disciplinary experience
50+Projects delivered across all phases, including our partners' experience with other firms
5DDesign, time, cost, data, and delivery
A better way to deliver buildings.
We believe technology, design excellence, and stakeholder value should work together—from the earliest concept through construction.
What we do
Design, developed with care.
Zoning & Applicable Law Review
We review zoning requirements and applicable laws to identify what can be built, estimate the maximum buildable area, and uncover the best opportunities for your property.
Architectural & Permit Drawings
Clear, coordinated drawing packages prepared for municipal approvals, consultant coordination, pricing, and construction.
Interior Design
Thoughtful space planning, materials, finishes, lighting, and details shaped around how each space needs to look, feel, and function.
BIM-Supported Design
Accurate 3D models that make the project easier to visualize, coordinate, quantify, and refine before construction begins.
Construction Administration
Ongoing support during construction through site reviews, responses to contractor questions, design coordination, and protection of the original design intent.
BIM-supported design
A shared model.
A clearer project.
Building Information Modelling brings the design, documentation, and project information into one coordinated environment—making decisions easier to understand before construction begins.
Existing Conditions & Model Setup
We use scanning technology to capture your existing space accurately before design begins. This reduces guesswork and gives the project a reliable 3D foundation from the start.
Better Design Coordination
Architects, engineers, and consultants work from one coordinated model. This helps identify potential issues earlier, improves communication, and reduces unexpected changes during construction.
Clearer Quantities & Pricing
The BIM model can provide area and quantity schedules to support contractor pricing. This gives clients a clearer understanding of the project scope, materials, and potential costs.
For Kolour, BIM is not an add-on. It is the framework that keeps the design connected from the first study to the built result.
Our process
Our Process for Full Design Package
01
Project Requirements
We understand the project goals, site conditions, timeline, budget, and construction requirements.
02
Existing Conditions
We document the existing conditions using scanning technology to reduce guesswork before design begins.
03
Review Zoning & Applicable Laws
We review setbacks, coverage, height, parking, and applicable regulations to confirm what can be built.
04
Create the BIM Model
We convert the data into a 3D BIM model for design, coordination, and planning.
05
Design Options
Exploring layout, massing, exterior, and interior design options that align with the project goals.
06
Prepare Permit Drawings
Creating a complete permit drawing package for submission to the City.
07
Documentation & Technical Review
Coordinating drawings, details, consultant information, and technical requirements.
08
Construction Administration
Supporting the project during construction with coordination, clarifications, and site-related review.
Design Explorations
Ideas across scales
and sectors.
01
Commercial
02
Industrial
03
Workplace
04
Healthcare & Wellness
05
Childcare & Recreation
06
Residential
Collaboration
Partner With
Kolour Design
We collaborate with contractors, interior designers, real estate professionals, developers, and industry partners to create coordinated, practical, and well-designed projects.
- Contractors
- Clear architectural drawings, BIM coordination, and consultant support help improve pricing accuracy, reduce conflicts, and support smoother construction.
- Interior Designers
- We coordinate architectural, interior, and technical requirements to help turn design concepts into practical, buildable spaces.
- Real Estate Professionals
- We provide zoning reviews and feasibility studies to help assess renovation, addition, conversion, and development opportunities.
- Developers and Investors
- We support projects from early feasibility and permit drawings through consultant coordination and construction.
Why Partner With Us?
Clear communication, coordinated drawings, BIM-supported design, zoning expertise, and practical solutions.
Our team
Experience across design,
technology, and delivery.
Founder · Licensed Architect, OAA
Mehrdad Kolour
Mehrdad is a licensed architect in Ontario with a cross-disciplinary background in architectural design, construction, and digital project delivery. His experience brings design intent and real-world execution into one coordinated process.
Before founding Kolour, he held leadership roles with CannonDesign, WZMH Architects, and Matheson Constructors, contributing to residential, commercial, institutional, and technically complex projects across Canada.
ArchitectureBIMVDCISO 19650Digital deliveryIntegrated planning
LinkedIn Saba Amini
Saba is a licensed architect in Ontario with more than 12 years of experience across affordable housing, senior living, mixed-use, commercial, and industrial projects.
Her experience spans early approvals and design through technical documentation and construction administration, bringing clarity and continuity to every stage of a project.
ArchitectureHousingMixed-useTechnical deliveryConstruction administration
LinkedIn Ola Haroun
Ola is an architectural designer with more than four years of experience across residential, institutional, and commercial projects. She brings a strong foundation in architectural design, BIM modelling, project management, and multidisciplinary coordination.
With a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, she is passionate about creating functional, context-driven, and sustainable spaces through thoughtful design and collaboration.
Architectural designBIM modellingProject coordinationSustainable design
LinkedIn Reviews
★★★★★
“Kolour Design gave us several thoughtful renovation options and helped us understand each one through detailed 3D models and realistic visualizations. Seeing the proposed spaces before construction made the decisions much easier. They also managed the permit process efficiently and helped us move forward with confidence.”
★★★★★
“The drawings from Kolour Design are practical, detailed, and easy to build from. Their coordination with consultants helps reduce conflicts on site, and when questions arise, the team provides clear answers quickly. That level of preparation makes construction more efficient.”
★★★★★
“Kolour Design helps my clients evaluate a property beyond what is immediately visible. Their zoning and feasibility reviews clarify what can be renovated, expanded, or developed, giving buyers and sellers valuable information before making major decisions.”
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Let's talk about your project.
Whether you're planning a renovation, new construction, commercial space, or development, schedule a complimentary discovery call to discuss your goals, project requirements, and next steps.
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