Firm Profile
Established in 1998 and incorporated in 2016, Brian Luey Architect Inc. is an architectural design firm registered to practice within the Province of Ontario. The firm continues to build on over 35 years of professional experience in project design and practice management to provide architectural consulting services to corporate, governmental and private clients throughout Ontario. Brian Luey Architect Inc., as a small practice with a staff of five, offers direct principal participation in all aspects of each project we engage. Through strategic partnering we collaborate with the necessary professional teams to complete a broad range of project types and scales.
Personnel
Farshid Niaki
Principal ~ Partner
OAA, M.Arch., M.A.
Farshid Niaki brings over two decades of leadership and design expertise to his role as Principal Architect at Brian Luey Architect Inc in delivering complex, community-focused projects. His work spans public, institutional, recreational, and heritage sectors, with a strong emphasis on functionality, sustainability, and long-term value.
Farshid holds a Master’s in Architecture and a second Master’s of Art in International Architectural Regeneration and Development from Oxford Brookes University (UK).
His global perspective and commitment to innovation drive a design philosophy that seamlessly integrates the old with the new—transforming spaces through intelligent reuse and contemporary vision to create inclusive, resilient, and adaptable environments.
Edward Brabenec
Senior Technologist ~ Partner
B.Tech (Arch. Sci.), MAATO
A graduate of Ryerson University’s Architecture program in 1996, Mr. Brabenec has twenty eight years of project exposure on numerous building types, from airport facilities design to various industrial, commercial and institutional projects. Edward’s involvement and experience has covered all project phases and aspects. His experience includes condition assessments, detailed design and responsibility for client and consultant coordination, site and code reviews, as well as approvals processes with various authorities having jurisdiction.
Jeffrey Bird
Intermediate Technologist
Diploma Arch. Tech.
Mr. Bird has been a member of Brian Luey Architect’s team since 2010 with experience ranging from infrastructure, to commercial, and institutional projects. He has been involved in all stages of project development from pre-design, to working drawings, to construction administration. This has included conceptual renderings, cost estimates, the creation of construction documents, site and shop drawing review.
Brian Luey, Principal Emeritus
After more than 40 years of exceptional service in the architectural profession, we are honoured to announce the retirement of Brian Luey, founding principal of Brian Luey Architect Inc.
He will now hold the title of Principal Emeritus in recognition of his lasting impact and leadership.
Brian built a successful career rooted in design excellence, technical expertise, and client-focused architecture. From leading notable institutional and cultural projects to mentoring young professionals, his work has helped shape environments and inspired those around him.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Brian for his leadership, mentorship, and dedication. His legacy will continue to inspire and shape our work.
Services
- Client Needs Analysis, Programming, Spatial Planning
- Feasibility Studies, Budget planning, Cost Estimating
- Site Selection, Planning and Condition Studies
- Public Planning Processes
- Authorities having jurisdiction
- Building Permits
- Committee of Adjustment
- Minor Variances
- Site Plan Approval
- Concept Development, Renderings and Promotion Material
- Project management – Prime Consulting, consultant team assembly
- Architectural Design
- LEED design and project execution
- Construction Drawings and Contract Documents
- Tendering and Construction Review
- Design Build Review Services