Partisans (architectural firm)

[2] Stemming from a philosophy rooted in defying conventional norms, PARTISANS designs architecture, cities, concepts, and even ideas, with projects that range from furniture, houses, skyscrapers, to masterplans.

PARTISANS operates as a diverse group of architects, thinkers, storytellers, and cultural enthusiasts united by a shared mission to revolutionize the boundaries of architecture.

[3][4] Since its establishment, the firm has played a pivotal role in enhancing Canada's cultural climate, employing an innovative methodology centered around process-based solutions.

The 2016 Luminato Festival in Toronto saw an unprecedented success when PARTISANS creatively repurposed The Hearn, a decommissioned power plant, into a dynamic venue for multidisciplinary performances.

Their collaboration began during their Master of Architecture studies at the University of Waterloo, where a shared dissatisfaction with larger firms' lack of creativity and innovation sparked the inception of PARTISANS.

[5] The book has the appearance of dreamy images and truth-seeking spaceman hero, but beneath the surface, the authors aim to mock an off-kilter version of a Toronto-like metropolis, destroyed by unchecked building boom and ineptitude of municipal politicians.