Michael became principal of Larkin Architect in 2020 after years of collaboration with Roberto Chiotti. An Architect since 2012, with over 15 years of experience, Michael brings extensive experience with planning, restorations, renovations, additions and the design of new buildings for the educational religious, healthcare and social service sectors. His passion for the design of community spaces has helped to grow LAL’s portfolio of award-winning projects.
Familiar with working with multiple user groups and committees on institutional and religious projects, Michael’s collaborative approach helps to build consensus and ownership. This synergistic approach combined with his careful attention to details, and knowledge of building science, contributes to LAL’s sensitive approach to building design. Michael enjoys performing with the Toronto Community Orchestra, vegetable gardening, and spending his weekends chasing after his three beautiful children.
In addition to his professional architectural credentials, Roberto Chiotti completed graduate studies in theology at the University of St. Michael’s College, University of Toronto, with a specialty in Theology and Ecology. He is a founding principal of Larkin Architect Limited, an award-winning, spiritually inspired, values-based firm specializing in the design of sustainable sacred space. He is also a LEED accredited professional and a member of both the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals and the Association of Preservation Technologists.
Roberto has been invited to write, teach, and speak extensively on the topics of Sustainable Design, Sacred Space, and the Cosmological Response to the Ecological Crisis as it relates to architecture and education at universities, colleges, religious and architecture conferences, and professional organizations across Canada and abroad.