Post Architecture Inc. is a boutique architecture firm based in downtown Toronto, specializing in custom home designs that bridge the gap between traditional architecture and contemporary living. Gloria Apostolou, the principal architect, founded the firm over 10 years ago with the vision of creating spaces that honour the heritage of their surroundings while still supporting the modern needs and lifestyles of their clients. “I wanted to develop a new language of design,” Gloria says. “I wanted to do work that wasn’t just a representation of the past – I wanted to do something was a little bit more nuanced and reflected how we live today. That’s why I started Post Architecture.” Gloria developed her design philosophy over a long career in architecture, starting from when she graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Architecture Degree and a Bachelor of Environmental Studies Degree. From there, she interned in offices in Greece, Italy, and Finland, before returning to Toronto where she worked with a well-known firm for about 10 years. During that time, she earned a lot of valuable experience, but the homes she was designing tended to be “very traditional.” She ended up taking on some work on the side that better aligned with her vision, and her success on those projects inspired her to start her own practice. Since launching in 2013, Post Architecture has grown steadily in response to increasing client demand. They have gone from a solo practice to a team of five to six people, and the scale of their work has also evolved – their earlier projects were typically large-scale renovations, undertaken when the market for substantial residential work was robust. As the firm has matured, their JUNE 2026
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