dkstudio architects inc.
Karen Mak is an accomplished architect and business leader with extensive experience in project management and real estate developments. As the CEO and Co-founder of dkstudio architects inc. since 2007, Karen has established a reputation for excellence in architectural design. In addition, Karen holds the position of VP of Real Estate Developments at Highland Family Office, beginning in 2022. Previous roles include Senior Store Projects Manager at Louis Vuitton Asia Pacific from 2004 to 2007, where Karen oversaw the execution of landmark projects across multiple cities in China. Earlier experience includes serving as Regional Project Manager at HPL 21, managing store design for major brands in seven Asian countries, and architectural roles at Chan Kan & Associates and Chan Sau Yan Associates. Karen holds a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from the University of Toronto and studied at the University of Waterloo.
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dkstudio architects inc.
dkstudio architects inc. is a premier international design atelier founded In 2007 by principals Dmytriy Pereklita and Karen Mak with offices in Toronto, Vancouver, and Hong Kong. Built on a distinguished portfolio of luxury retail projects, the firm’s ability to collaborate with a wide spectrum of professionals and trades allows for holistic delivery of comprehensive projects that balance design, budget, and execution through every stage of the architectural process. In the residential, corporate, and masterplanning sectors of the office, an invigorating approach is taken towards the adaptation of new technology to create rich and thoughtful projects through an economy of means. Taken in stride with the speed and complexity of contemporary life, dkstudio continues to seek the dynamic synergy between the time-honoured tradition of fine craftsmanship and a passion for the ever-changing flux of architecture and technology in the 21st century.