Giorgio Giovinazzo Architect

Service

At Giorgio Giovinazzo Architect, every project begins with a conversation — a moment to listen, to learn, and to imagine. Whether you’re starting with a clear vision or exploring early ideas, we offer design and advisory services that help bring your story to life. Architecture is not just about function — it’s about identity, meaning, and possibility.

Strategy & Advisory

Architecture begin with meaning – before it becomes form

We work with cultural organizations, public institutions, and community leaders to define the story before the structure — helping align place, people, and purpose through design thinking and narrative development.

Visioning Workshops – Facilitating creative alignment and shared imagination
Story-Driven Placemaking – Designing experiences rooted in context and culture.
Historical & Cultural Research – Illuminating the past to guide the future.
Community Brand Strategy – Defining identity through place and public realm.
Narrative & Naming for Developments – Creating resonance through language and storytelling.

“We don’t just design buildings — we design meaning.”

Whether it’s a civic centre, a library, a cultural space, or a gathering place for care — we help you ask the right questions:

Who is this for?
What will this place say about us?
How will it create belonging or distinction?
What values will it express through form, material, and experience?

Architecture & Design Services

From concept to construction – with clarity, care, and intention

We guide each project from idea to built form, ensuring thoughtful execution at every step:

Conceptual & Schematic Design – Translating ideas into early visuals and design narratives.
Design Development – Refining initial concepts into coordinated technical drawings.
Permitting & Compliance – Navigating approvals and ensuring all local requirements are met.
Construction Administration – Managing documents, timelines, and consultant coordination.
Construction Review – Overseeing execution on-site to ensure quality and design integrity.

Custom Architecture Solutions

Tailored design for new builds, renovations, and cultural renewal.

Site Analysis & Master Planning – Understanding the story of place and guiding its evolution.
New Construction / Renovation / Restoration – Respecting history while embracing contemporary needs.
Interior Architecture & Space Planning – Shaping interiors that support comfort, function, and belonging.
BIM & 3D Visualization – Communicating design intent with precision and clarity.
Accessibility & Universal Design – Creating spaces that welcome and include everyone.
Feasibility Studies & Cost Estimation – Clarifying the practical path forward.
Exterior Facade Design – Designing identity through material, light, and form.
Urban Design & Placemaking – Crafting vibrant, people-focused public environments.
Consultation & Advisory – Providing insight and guidance at any stage.

Construction Support

Confidence through every stage of delivery.

We offer guidance on selecting the right construction delivery method — ensuring that your goals, budget, and timeline are respected from planning to handover.

Design-Bid-Build / Traditional Lump Sum Contract
Design-Build
Cost-Plus Contract
Time & Materials (T&M)
Construction Manager at Risk
Construction Manager as Advisor
Fast-Track Construction
Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)

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Here When You Need Us

Not every project needs full architectural service. Sometimes, you simply need an expert to talk to — for direction, reassurance, or clarity. Whether it’s a single conversation or a strategic deep dive, we’re here to help.

“Whether you’re dreaming, planning, or ready to build — we’re here to help.”

Giorgio Giovinazzo Architect

16 Empress Ave, Welland, ON 289 820 8090