Diana Lovatsis
Partner | Lead Interior Designer & Sustainability Consultant
Coming from both an interior design and sustainable buildings background, Diana sees the built environment through a completely different lens. From an interior design perspective, she loves the art of problem solving in a 3D manner.
Throughout her career as a designer it became evident that she had a passion for construction and detailing to make spaces come to life. There’s no corner of a space that hasn’t been thought through. She values craftsmanship and carefully thought out material selections. She believes that every element of a design should have a purpose.
Joe Caricari
Partner | Lead Architect
Joe Caricari, a founding Partner, focuses on creating better-built environments through practical, enduring, and holistic principles.
Each project is unique and starts with a collaborative, design-oriented approach with various stakeholders, consultants and design teams to ensure all facets of development are integrated into a successful solution.
Joe is responsible for maintaining key relationships and overall oversite throughout every stage of the project.
David Lee
Partner | Lead Architect
David Lee is a founding Partner of CLS Studio. He is an award winning graduate of the University of Toronto School of Architecture with over 25 years of experience in multi-unit residential, mixed-use and commercial projects.
David’s hands on approach to design with careful attention to detail and creativity has garnered longstanding trusted relationships with his clients ranging from developers, educational and commercial clients. In addition to the passion, dedication and knowledge he brings to the office, David is an OAA mentor.
Michele Vig
Office Manager
Diana Lovatsis
Partner | Lead Interior Designer & Sustainability Consultant
Diana Lovatsis, the lead Sustainability Advisor at CLS Studio, has over 7 years experience in sustainability consulting, between both the design and operations of a building.
Diana strives to do sustainability differently than just focusing on the environment. She believes it's vital that people and profits also be considered when designing a sustainable building. She believes in questioning current practices and finding the right balance between the triple bottom line in order to achieve true sustainability.
Joe Caricari
Partner | Lead Architect
David Lee
Partner | Lead Architect
Michele Vig
Office Manager