William J.E. Curran

Principal

OAA, FRAIC, MRAIC, LEED AP

In addition to being Principal, Bill Curran is an accomplished designer. His work is very hands-on and his pro-active approach ensures that design goals and quality standards are maintained across all the firm’s work, these past 20 years. His skills include an ability to astutely observe and most importantly—listen, allowing him to collaborate with clients to always exceed their goals by producing innovative, exciting designs that consistently transcend the ordinary. Our buildings are unique and memorable.

Bill’s gratitude to his hometown of Hamilton inspires his considerable efforts to make our Hamilton even better through volunteerism and advocacy.

Favourite Architects: Carlo Scarpa, Tsien+Williams, Steve Holl, Zaha Hadid, KPMB, Saucier+Perrotte, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Pugh+Scarpa, Carlos Zapata, Koning Eizenberg, Stephen Teeple, McKay-Lyons/Sweetapple, Richard Murphy, Kohn Pederson Fox, Herzog de Meuron; all excellent firms that inspire us by doing innovative, high design quality work that also transcends the ordinary.

Favourite Hamilton Building: The Harmony Apartments on Bay St. N.—a fine, dignified expression of immigrant success and pride that belies its affordable housing function.