Founded in 2005, Dub Studios is an award-winning architecture practice known for the poetic use of light. The firm adheres to a rigorous design process to ensure that project concepts are clearly legible at every scale. Dub works closely with builders and craftsmen to create timeless, contemplative structures that honour the memory of the vernacular.
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Natalya Kashper - Design Partner Natalya oversees the design of each project from concept to construction. She received her Master of Architecture degree from Harvard's Graduate School of Design in 2002 and a BA in Art History from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1997. Natalya has taught classes in architecture, interior design, and furniture making at Parsons School of Design.
Gabriel Sandoval - Managing Partner Gabriel oversees all construction drawings and the execution of each project. Gabriel received a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in 1997 and is a member of the American Institute of Architects. Prior to starting Dub Studios, Gabriel was an associate at Marmol Radziner for seven years, working closely with Tadao Ando and James Turrell.
Michael Piper - Urban Designer Michael Piper is a co-founder of dub studios. He leads all urban design projects. Michael received his Master of Architecture degree from Harvard's Graduate School of Design in 2002 and his Bachelors of Architecture from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1998. Michael is an Associate Professor of Urban Design and Architecture at University of Toronto.
Dila Traverso - Project Architect Dila received her Master of Science in Design of Cities from SCI-Arc in 2018 and a Bachelor of Architecture from Yeditepe University in 2016.
Sidney Tsao - Project Architect Sidney received her Master of Architecture degree from the University of Toronto in 2021 and her Bachelors of Interior Design from Toronto Metropolitan University in 2017. She is a member of the Ontario Association of Architects.
Bellita Joeseph - Project Architect Bellita received her Bachelors of Architecture degree from Sathyabama University in 2019. She is a registered architect with the Council of Architecture.
