About
a combination of experience, style, knowledge, and character
Gordana Car-Dirienzo, B. Arch, President, SENIOR Designer/PROJECT MANAGER
Gordana is an award-winning designer with a boutique-style design studio serving the Province of Ontario. She is widely recognized for her extensive experience in the new home builder niche of the design industry.
After a successful career as an Architect in her home country of Croatia, Gordana relocated to Canada and continued her passion for all aspects of design. She has successfully completed over three hundred commercial and residential projects, including sales pavilions, decor centers, restaurants, retail spaces, model homes, condo building amenities, and private custom residences.
With bachelor's degrees in Architecture, Interior Design, and Graphic Design, Gordana possesses comprehensive knowledge of design and construction. This allows her to be involved in all project phases - from initial conception and construction to the final finishing details.
Gordana takes pride in working within budget, completing projects on time, and creating beautiful, inviting spaces.
MANNY BAZINET, M.A. INTERIOR DESIGN, B.I.D., PROJECT DESIGNER
Manny is a multifaceted designer with a lifelong admiration for art and architecture. Passionate for interior design and all in encompasses from a very young age, Manny has continued to expand his practical and theoretical design knowledge with undergrad and graduate studies focused on interior design.
Working with Gordana for nearly a decade, he has attained a skillset in generating construction drawings and specification documents on various projects. From residential to commercial design, Manny has fostered skills for each project's diverse needs.
Constantly eager to evolve, Manny aspires to continue making shifts in the interior design industry by always staying up to date on innovative materials and design theories that ensure all designs provide for the well-being of clients and end-users.
As a team player, Manny is always up for a challenge and is eternally grateful for all of the knowledge and experience he has gained from Gordana, a forerunner in the industry. Designing with purpose is a motto Manny always strives to embrace.