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Batay-Csorba Architects
Batay-Csorba Architects (BCA) is a Toronto based architecture firm, located on 264 Jane St. Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 2010, by married couple Andrew and Jodi Batay-Csorba.

Awards
RAIC Awards of Excellence: Young Architect Award (2017)

Canadian Architect Award of Merit (2015, 2016)

Publications
Canadian Architect (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)

Design Lines Magazine (Designer of the Year 2021)

Architect Magazine

Batay-Csorba Architects
Founded in 2010, married couple Andrew and Jodi Batay-Csorba decided to put together their large range of experience and knowledge from working abroad and founded Batay-Csorba Architects back in their home country Canada[1]. The firms focus is on Architecture and Interior Design, and they practice to create “progressive projects across all scales.”[2] They work on various scales of projects, from residential to commercial projects[3]. [1 About - Batay-Csorba Architects (batay-csorba.com) ]

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Design Philosophy
Their work evolves through exploration[1]. This inspiration arises from the client’s vision, historical reference, and materiality[2]. They take all these aspects and throw it into a design to create a project unlike any of their past projects, and always vary in style and execution[3]. Andrew Batay-Csorba once said in an interview, “We wanted to contribute to Canadian Architecture – there was a connection for us here [ Toronto]. But we didn’t grow up with the normative conditions of Toronto, so we started by understanding the unique qualities of its built environment.”[4] [1 About - Batay-Csorba Architects (batay-csorba.com) ]

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[4 “Batay-Csorba Architects Is Our Designer of the Year for 2021.” Designlines Magazine, February 26, 2021. https://www.designlinesmagazine.com/batay-csorba-is-our-designer-of-the-year-for-2021/. ]

Andrew Batay-Csorba
As one of the two founding partners, Andrew has over 20 years of professional experience[1]. He received his Masters of Architecture[2] degree from the University of California[3] in Los Angeles. Prior to that, he had completed his Bachelors of Science in Architecture from the University of Michigan[4]. He is an active member of the Ontario Association of Architects and the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada[5]. He has had various past teaching jobs, teaching at the University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, Cornell University, UCLA, USC, and Sci-Arc. Before starting Batay-Csorba Architects, Andrew worked at Morphosis, where he worked under Thom Mayne, laureate of the Pritzker-prize[6]. At morphosis he led and managed various projects worldwide. Andrew has a strong technical understanding of the construction, which he combines with his passion for materiality and design logic. [7] [1 About - Batay-Csorba Architects (batay-csorba.com) ]

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Jodi Batay-Csorba
Jodi Batay-Csorba is the second head at Batay-Csorba Architects[1]. As the other founding partner, she has over 18 years of professional experience[2]. She is also a registered member of the OAA (Ontario Association of Architects), RAIC (Royal Architecture Institute of Canada) and is a USGBC LEED Accredited Professional[3]. Jodi completed her Masters of Architecture degree (M.Arch) at the University of California in Los Angeles, where she was recognized with Advanced Placement and Distinction, the AIA LA 2x8 Award (given annually to two graduating M.Arch students in California) and the Franklin D. Israel Memorial Design Fellowship[4]. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture Degree from Lawrence Technological University in Michigan and an Architectural Degree from St. Clair College in Ontario[5]. Jodi has worked at numerous firms before founding Batay-Csorba Architects[6]. These firms include Morphosis, Predock Frane Architects, and Gensler in Los Angeles[7]. She is considered to be the firm's visualist, being in charge of the detailing in their projects and the sophisticated interiors. [8] [1 About - Batay-Csorba Architects (batay-csorba.com) ]

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Double Duplex
This project was created as a response for the city of Toronto’s growing need for different housing models.[1] This need comes from the lack of space to construct in, and the rise in cost of housing in the surrounding area.[2] The duplex plays tribute to Toronto’s art district.[3] They accomplished this through their geometry, massing, texture and detail.[4] This project got them the 2015 Canadian Award of Merit.[5] [1 Double Duplex (canadianarchitect.com) ]

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Misfit[Fit ]
The Misfit[Fit] project is a new boutique office building in one of Toronto’s oldest industrial districts called Liberty Village.[1] The building is a reference to the districts heritage brickwork and is an homage to Toronto’s past love of precast concrete.[2] This project was awarded with the 2016 Canadian Award of Merit. [3] [1 Misfit[Fit] (canadianarchitect.com) ]

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Toronto Townhouse
Batay-Csorba Architects took inspiration from traditional bay windows on Victorian homes for new residential buildings in Toronto, which has apertures that appear to be slanted.[1] The living complexes include a total of 16,000 square feet (1,486 square meters), and it consists of two connected volumes that are separated by a large gap. The exterior walls are made up of grey brick and is accented with a warm-coloured wood.[2] “Windows were utilized in varying sizes, recessions, and angles, to create visual interest and a sense of movement” (Batay-Csorba Architects Team).[3] [1 Jenna McKnight | 5 September 2017 2 comments. “Batay-Csorba Animates Facades of Toronto Townhouses with Angled Windows,” April 4, 2018. https://www.dezeen.com/2017/09/05/core-modern-homes-batay-csorba-architects-townhouses-angled-windows-toronto/. ]

[2 Jenna McKnight | 5 September 2017 2 comments. “Batay-Csorba Animates Facades of Toronto Townhouses with Angled Windows,” April 4, 2018. https://www.dezeen.com/2017/09/05/core-modern-homes-batay-csorba-architects-townhouses-angled-windows-toronto/. ]

[3 Jenna McKnight | 5 September 2017 2 comments. “Batay-Csorba Animates Facades of Toronto Townhouses with Angled Windows,” April 4, 2018. https://www.dezeen.com/2017/09/05/core-modern-homes-batay-csorba-architects-townhouses-angled-windows-toronto/. ]