Studio
At SRM Architects + Urban Designers, we enrich communities by designing innovative and purposeful spaces that enhance how people live, work, and move.
From our roots as Snider, Reichard, March Architects, founded in 1961 as Snider, Huget, Ryan Architects, we are a mid-sized Architectural, Interior Design, and Urban Design firm with offices in Kitchener and Toronto.
Our diverse portfolio includes rental apartments, condominiums, senior's housing, affordable housing, schools, offices, commercial and industrial buildings, as well as other community-focused buildings.
At SRM, we believe that our work is about more than just buildings. Our designs are rooted in a deeper commitment to the communities we serve, and the understanding that architecture has the power to influence social well-being, belonging, and everyday experience.
We engage with industry experts, professional organizations, and thought leaders who are shaping the future of architecture, sustainability, and community-building. Through active participation in professional forums and ongoing knowledge exchange, we ensure that our work evolves with emerging best practices and contributes to sector-wide innovation. We are members of the following organizations:
- Canadian Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute
- Grand Valley Construction Association
- Ontario Retirement Communities Association
- Ontario Long-Term Care Association
- AdvantAGE Ontario Non-Profit Senior’s Housing
- Association
- Ontario Association of Architects
- Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
In addition, we value the opportunity to contribute our time, skills, and resources to meaningful initiatives within our communities. We are proud supporters of the following organizations:
- The Kitchener Blues Festival
- The Working Centre, Kitchener
- Ray Of Hope, Kitchener
- The Food Bank of Waterloo Region
- The Elora Centre for the Arts
- Kitchener Panthers Baseball Team
- Portage Elora
- Rotary Club of Stratford
- St. John's Elora Church
1961
May 16Snider, Huget, and Ryan Architects & Consulting Engineers officially opens for business, with an office located at 98 King St S in Waterloo.
1964
SRM completes the design of one of their most prominent historical buildings in Waterloo Region, the Waterloo Region Courthouse at Weber & Queen Streets in Kitchener.
1978
Rick Reichard becomes a partner in the firm. The firm’s name changes to Snider, Reichard, March Architects.
Late 1980’s
SRM relocates from their office in Uptown Waterloo to a new office located at 145 Columbia Street in Waterloo.
1996
Green on the Grand is built. Green on the Grand is the first office building to meet the requirements of Canada’s C-2000 program (a pre-cursor to LEED and Passive House Design standards).
2006
August 1Edward Thomas becomes a Partner in the firm, and the firm incorporates, changing our name to SRM Architects Inc.
2014
SRM completes interior renovations of the new office at 279 King Street West in Kitchener and relocates from 145 Columbia Street in Waterloo.
2023
March 1SRM opens a second office in Etobicoke and merges with Michael Spaziani Architect Inc. (MSAi) for an exciting growth opportunity within the GTA market.
