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Alex Willms

is a multidisciplinary creative drawing on architecture, photography, and digital tools. He is currently based in Vancouver, BC.

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On site in Liberty Village * Photo by Simon Willms

mentorship


While studying at Waterloo Architecture (Cambridge, ON) Alex met architect Rolf Seifert, who had recently relocated from Graz, Austria.


Rolf's teaching style was unique, imparting deep knowledge of construction details and a love of raw materials, refined proportions, and light.


Alex soon joined Seifert's new startup in Toronto, first taking on the transformation of a block of industrial buildings in Liberty Village, and then winning numerous commercial, residential, and mixed-use projects at all scales.

Rolf Seifert on site in Liberty Village c. 2016 * Photo by AJW

Alex's role evolved as the practice grew to a 6+ person team handling multiple projects. The mentorship continued until Rolf's unexpected passing in late 2019.


Alex is now based on the west coast and works as an independent consultant.