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Arriz Hassam - designer

Award winning designer and owner of Toronto based design firm Arriz+co. His work has been featured in Architecture and Design exhibitions and publications internationally.

Published July 11, 2022
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After graduating from University of Waterloo with degrees in Professional Architecture and Bachelor of Environmental Studies, Arriz was a founding member/principal of the renowned design firm 3rd UNCLE DESIGN (1992-2012).  He is the owner/principal of Arriz+co established in 2012.

He continues to work closely in collaboration with other architects, designers, artists and craftsman on his projects. Over the years, Arriz has been a visiting critic at Architecture schools at UW, UT, Ryerson University and presented public talks of his work in Toronto and Vancouver, as well as internationally in New Delhi, Istanbul, Damascus, and at the Library of Alexandria in Egypt. He also participated as an advisor in forming the teaching programme for the Arts & Humanities at University of Central Asia in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.

Arriz’s engagement in the creative process and holistic approach to design has provided him with experience to explore ideas in his work. His research in Islamic design from heritage to modern expressions in architecture and design has influenced some of his recent projects. This is showcased in his work on the interiors of Ismaili Center, Toronto and the recently completed Jamatkhana in Manhattan, New York. The collaboration team of Arriz+co, Axia Design Associates, and Kasian were winners of a design competition held by University of Alberta to design the pavilion ‘DIWAN’ in the Aga Khan Garden in Edmonton. The Diwan is anticipated to open this summer.

Arriz has been featured in Architecture and Design exhibitions including Venice Biennale, MOMA, Canadian Centre for Architecture, Design Exchange and IDS Canada. 

His work has also been published internationally including in Azure Magazine, Architectural Digest, Designlines, Wallpaper, Dwell, Canadian House & Home, Canadian Architect, Canadian Interiors, TorontoLife, HGTV, 100 of The World’s Best Houses, and Top 10 Houses in North America, as well as in national newspapers the Globe & Mail, National Post, and Toronto Star. His awards include Designer Of The Year at IDS, The Best Of Canada Awards, and Gold Award at Industrial Design Society of America.

More info at arrizandco.com or on Instagram

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