Michael Amantea was born in Toronto, Canada in 1977. He studied at the University of Toronto where in 2001 he received a Bachelor of Architecture degree with honor standings. Before launching his own practice in 2012, Michael was a lead design associate with many significant Canadian architectural practices including, Hariri Pontarini Architects and Ian MacDonald Architect. Michael’s portfolio demonstrates a diversity of award winning projects, ranging from complex mixed-use developments to site specific private residences. In 2004 he completed his first independent project, the Kleinburg Pool Pavilion. Since it’s completion, the Pavilion has received a number of awards including an Ontario Association of Architects Award of Excellence, a Wood Works Residential Wood Design Award and a Wood Design Award of Merit. Michael is a registered architect with the Ontario Association of Architects and a member of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada.

Amantea Architects is an award winning Toronto-based design studio. Our focus is creating thoughtful, well-crafted environments that articulate a clear idea within a modern vocabulary. We believe that collaboration is essential to the making of a successful building. We respect and engage a process that is organic, governed by the principle that every client and site is unique.