Our Vision
Standard Practice is an architecture firm founded on the principle of breaking conventional thinking. Our name reflects an intentional contradiction. While “standard practice” implies a routine approach, our philosophy is grounded in the belief that every project is unique. Rather than focusing on trend-driven style, we prioritize architectural rigour, spatial intelligence, material honesty and social/cultural purpose across all building scales and types. Our work begins with context, not precedent, and ends with solutions that are specific, deliberate and built to last. This is our standard practice.
We will listen to your needs.
We balance ambition with restraint.
We take pride in a pragmatic, disciplined process.
We understand how to navigate the technical (code) and regulatory (approval) realities of building in urban contexts.
We shape architecture that contributes beyond its boundaries while serving our clients’ aspirations.
Our experience lets us guide your project from feasibility through construction and completion.
Firm Profile
Standard Practice is a Toronto-based architectural firm recognized for its pragmatic, disciplined approach to design and its ability to navigate the technical and regulatory realities of building in complex urban environments. Founded in 2015 as Emerich Kaspar Architect and later rebranded as Standard Practice, the firm’s name stems from the inherent contradictions between today's architectural ideals and the reality of practice. Chiefly, architecture is anything but standard.
Rooted in Toronto, the practice brings a deep local knowledge of municipal approvals, building codes, and procurement processes, enabling it to guide projects efficiently from early feasibility through construction. Our technical fluency supports a design philosophy that balances ambition with restraint, ensuring that projects are both conceptually strong and practically achievable.
Standard Practice offers full architectural services across a wide range of project types, including residential, commercial, and civic work. Its portfolio spans modest infill projects, laneway and garden suites, mid-density housing, and large-scale mixed-use developments. This breadth reflects a commitment to addressing contemporary urban challenges—intensification, housing supply, sustainability, and long-term durability—while maintaining a consistent focus on context, spatial quality and construct-ability.
We prioritize architectural rigour, spatial intelligence, material honesty, and social/cultural purpose over superficial or trend-driven style.