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Celebrating the Best of Canadian Architecture

As GKC Architects, the mid-size architectural practice specializing in high-end commercial, industrial and retail projects across
Canada, celebrates 60 years of practise, the time is right to reflect on its contributions to the Quebec architectural landscape.

or a company to have a single “first” on its roster,

repeat clientele, or a legacy that dates back to the
1950s would be a massive feather in its cap. To claim

Fall of these accolades and more is just the beginning

of what makes GKC Architects one of Montreal’s most uniquely
successful firms in its field.

Founded in 1959 by Morty Gross and Allan Spevack, the firm

is now led by partners Normand Côté, Richard Kaplin, Jerry

Coviensky, and Fernando Lozano.

The secret to GKC’s success is the founders’ complementary

specialities, which are “varied and intertwining at the same
time,” says Lozano. Amongst GKC’s specialities are automated

fulfillment centres with freezers and coolers, distribution centres,

large floor plate industrial builds, car dealerships, design and
renovation of office buildings of varying sizes, and interior fit-ups.

“Our passion is working with people who are in business,” says

Kaplin. “Whether that be a manufacturer, a retail distributor,

a service company, or a real estate investor, as opposed to
government or public institutions.”

GKC Architects is proud to have made several significant

(L-R)- Fernando Lozano, Partner, OAQ, OAA, LEED AP, Normand Côté, Partner, OAQ, OAA, LEED AP, Richard Kaplin, Partner, OAQ, OAA, Jerry Coviensky, OAQ, OAA, LEED AP contributions to the built environment in Montreal throughout

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