March 2008 - Guest Speaker

CLIFFORD KORMAN

B.E.S., B. Arch, O.A.A., M.R.A.I.C., M.A.I.B.C., M.A.A.A, O.P.P.P.I.,
R.R.P., M.C.I.P., N.C.A.R.B., Assoc. A.I.A., Partner

Clifford Korman graduated from the University of Waterloo in 1976 and was awarded the Ontario Association of Architects’ silver medal for design excellence upon graduation.

In 1980, Clifford established Clifford Korman Architect.  The exponential growth of his practice led him to merge with Steven Kirshenblatt, creating Kirshenblatt Korman Associates.  Clifford’s personalized business style, which adhere’s strictly to one-on-one, direct client relationships, innovative approach to architectural concepts, combined with his profound understanding of the development and planning process, has greatly contributed to the firm’s 25 year growth creating one of the leading architectural firms in Canada and expanding internationally, Kirkor Architects and Planners is committed to Quality Architecture and recognized for Great Design Solutions.  Bolstered by decades of impactful design experience that marries form and function, the style creators at Kirkor are breaking through to a greater future with a maturing design style that benefits both clients and the public at large.

Part of Kirkor’s success stems from the “Kirkor 10-Minute Solution”-Clifford Korman’s ability to develop and conceptualize a design strategy within the first 10 minutes of meeting the client.  It’s a talent that’s unique in the industry.  Very few people can draw a solution off-the-top that actually works.  This “instant creativity that works” has resulted in a very positive reputation and repeat clients in Vancouver, Texas, Nevada, Toronto, China and Israel.” 

Clifford’s wealth of experience and hand’s-on approach has attracted major clients such as the Henderson Corp., Urbancorp, Kolter Property Co., The Daniels Group, Whitleigh Development Corp., Tridel, Lee Development Corp., H & R Developments,

Glen, Smith & Glen Development and The Falcon Group. 

Clifford has been involved in more than 2,000 projects to date.  He tirelessly strives to continue raising the level of quality and excellence that Kirkor has achieved, while providing the serviceable, creative strategies that his client require for community, lifestyle, recreation and the environment.