About Us
DS Studio is a full-service architecture firm comprising a cross-functional design team of architects, urban designers, interior designers, and experience designers. Based in Toronto and Ottawa, our Canadian architecture studio is dedicated to creating vibrant spaces that enrich and galvanize communities.
We believe in the urban impact of architecture and interior design, applying our knowledge of how different cultures and people use space as a container for their daily rituals. Our collaborative design approach blends strategy and form to create built environments in Toronto and Ottawa that uplift the lived experience — one shared among strangers, neighbours, friends, and family.
With inclusive design leadership, and a material-conscious approach to spatial design, we focus on projects across healthcare, hospitality, retail, education, and office sectors. Community building is at the heart of our work, helping private and public investors — from cities to businesses to individuals — create environments that inspire and endure.
We offer a full range of comprehensive services for projects of all scales and scopes.
Urban design | architecture | interiors | experience design | public art
THOUGHTFUL DESIGN. MEANINGFUL CLIENT RELATIONSHIP
"Dina and Leila have been a fabulous find for the business that I do. They are knowledgeable and work within my timelines without issue. Glad to have them as part of my portfolio!"
Sandra Downard
Manager, Tenant Coordination & Construction at Salthill Capital
"Nothing to say but great things about this amazing design studio. We worked with DS to design & fabricate an award wining micro retail store for Stacktx in Ottawa, ON as well as future kits across Canada. DS is extremely professional, their designs are beautiful and most importantly the team is extreme genuine."
Eric Ballance
President at The Ballance Group
Henri Noël has always been a deeply personal, family driven business, and we knew our flagship needed to reflect that spirit. We did not want a conventional jewelry store. We wanted a space that felt immersive, intimate, and emotionally connected to the process of craftsmanship and discovery.
What was created exceeded our expectations. The project transformed our brand into a physical experience. Every detail, from the layered materiality and custom displays to the hidden thresholds and moments of reveal, feels intentional and deeply connected to our story as a third generation jeweler.
What makes the space especially meaningful is the way it balances theater with warmth. Clients are invited to explore, engage, and experience the making process rather than simply shop. The transition from the retail showroom into the more intimate family spaces creates a feeling of trust and hospitality that is rare in luxury retail environments.
The flagship has become more than a store for us. It is a reflection of our family, our craft, and the future of Henri Noël.
Vivian Grimes
Founder of Henri Noël Jewelry