Team

A graduate from McGill University’s School of Architecture, Gavin Affleck founded Affleck de la Riva Architects with Richard de la Riva in 1995.

Well appreciated for his abilities as a designer and as a communicator, Gavin Affleck has extensive experience in developing institutional and residential projects. Through the years, he has demonstrated his skills in urban design through different civic buildings and plaza designs. His belief in the importance of participatory and public consultations is demonstrated by his ability to assemble and lead multidisciplinary teams in larger scale projects.

Richard de la Riva is originally from Sudbury, Ontario. Based in Montreal since 1986, he gained practical experience with renowned architectural firms before establishing his own practice.

The importance of developing original points of view through critical thinking is central to his work, and his interest in architectural detailing has led him to develop real expertise in the recycling and restoration of patrimonial buildings, both traditional and modern. In these buildings, the integration of new technologies must often be weighed in the context of material value and craftsmanship.