Media Release
For Immediate Release

 

SAINT JOHN – NOVEMBER 24, 2004 –

D.F.S. Inc Architects and Gradon + Kapkin Architects join forces.

D.F.S. Inc. Architects, with offices in Saint John and Montreal, is pleased to announce the addition of Gradon + Kapkin Architects, Limited.

Celebrating a century of continuous operation, D.F.S. Inc., is a multifaceted architectural firm whose origins date from 1904. The firm has operated in Saint John since 1947. D.F.S. serves clients in the educational, institutional, corporate, pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors of architecture.
“For over a half century, we have been committed to providing the highest level of service to the Saint John community” said David Fish, senior partner of D.F.S. Inc. “Joining with Gradon + Kapkin reasserts that commitment.”

Richard Gradon and Gaye Kapkin, co-founders of Gradon + Kapkin Architects honed their skills in prominent Toronto firms where they developed an expertise in law enforcement and educational architecture. Since returning to Saint John in 1996 and establishing Gradon + Kapkin Architects, they have produced a significant body of work in the community, focusing on educational, institutional and corporate architecture.

As partners in D.F.S. Inc., Richard and Gaye will be the directors of the Saint John office.
“We are excited to be joining D.F.S.” said Gaye Kapkin, “Both firms share a dedication to excellence. Combining, strengthens our ability to provide the best to our clients.”

D.F.S. and Gradon + Kapkin are committed to quality architecture and believe strongly in sustainable design. The combination of the complementary skills, resources and expertise of the two firms will allow D.F.S. Inc. to offer an even greater range of services.

“As part of the D.F.S. team, we will be able to share the knowledge and experience of both offices to serve clients locally and across eastern Canada,” said Richard Gradon.

The merger is part of the continued growth of D.F.S. who earlier this year brought on three new Montreal based partners with extensive experience in historic restoration, pharma/biotech and environmentally sensitive architecture.

Contacts:

Richard Gradon
Tel: (506) 634-8377
gradon@dfsarch.com

Gaye Kapkin
Tel: (506) 634-8377
kapkin@dfsarch.com

David Fish
Tel: (514) 879-1708
fish@dfsarch.com


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Other Scheduled Events

NOVEMBER 2004

• Nov. 22 - Dec. 3
Exhibition (title to be determined)
Vernissage - Nov. 22 (Monday)
McGill University, School of Arch.

 

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