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Marc Downing

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Principal at MJMA
📍 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Marc Downing is a Principal at MJMA Architecture and Design, specializing in complex, multi-use public projects. A LEED Accredited Professional and graduate of the University of Waterloo, his work focuses on creating hybrid design solutions for community-oriented buildings at a civic scale, including recent projects for Seneca College and the City of North Bay.

Beyond his practice, Marc is dedicated to architectural education, having developed curricula and taught design studios as an adjunct faculty member at both OCAD University and the University of Waterloo. He is a frequent guest critic at several universities, reflecting his commitment to mentoring emerging architects.

His design philosophy is rooted in the idea that assembly space is always malleable, requiring hybrid solutions.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Principal
Job Level
Senior
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Hybrid Public Spaces
His work focuses on creating hybrid, multi-use design solutions for public buildings that serve diverse community programming needs.
Civic-Scale Architecture
He leads projects that are part of larger public precincts, focusing on the relationship between new structures and existing civic buildings.
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Career

Work history

6-2005
Principal
MJMA
9-2003 - 4-2018
Adjunct Faculty
OCAD University
6-2000 - 5-2005
Architect
Shore Tilbe Irwin & Partners (now Perkins + Will Toronto)
9-1999 - 12-2000
Project Architect
Philip Beesley Architect Inc
9-1998 - 9-1999
Adjunct Assistant Professor
University of Waterloo
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Education
1990 - 1996
Bachelor of Architecture - BArch
University of Waterloo
1990 - 1993
Bachelor of Environmental Studies
University of Waterloo
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