TSA Building Tour: Indigenous Hub

Les Klein is a Founder and Principal of BDP Quadrangle and serves as Studio Head for the Toronto practice. With a career spanning urban design, architecture and city-building, Les is recognized for advancing projects that strengthen communities through thoughtful, inclusive and innovative design. He holds degrees in Arts & Design, Mathematics and a Master of Architecture from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), bringing a rigorous problem-solving approach to complex architectural challenges.

As Principal-in-Charge for BDP Quadrangle’s role on the Indigenous Hub, Les helped guide the development of this landmark mixed-use community that integrates housing, education, child care, employment training and culturally grounded spaces for Indigenous-led organizations. BDP Quadrangle collaborated with Stantec Architecture, Urban Strategies and Two Row on the Master Plan and designed the Training, Education and Employment Centre, as well as the residential components of the project, working collaboratively with Indigenous partners, community leaders and design teams to embed Indigenous values, storytelling and ceremony into the fabric of the development.

Matthew Hickey is a Mohawk architect from Six Nations of the Grand River and a Partner at Two Row Architect. A member of the Haudenosaunee Wolf Clan, he grounds his work in Universal Inclusivity, regenerative design, and the responsibilities carried through First Nations, Métis, and Inuit knowledge systems. At Two Row Architect, Matthew leads culturally grounded, community-driven projects spanning architecture, landscape, urban design, and public art. His portfolio includes cultural and civic buildings, housing, educational facilities, and public realm initiatives, each shaped through meaningful engagement that positions Indigenous communities as rights-holders and authors of their own built environments. Matthew serves on the Board of the Art Gallery of Ontario and sits on the Waterfront Toronto Design Review Panel, bringing an Indigenous perspective to cultural governance and urban development. Matthew brought strategic cultural direction to the design process for the Miziwee Biik Training facility and the residential components of the Hub with BDP Quadrangle and The Indigenous Community Health Centre with Stantec Architecture.

Michael is committed to excellence in all aspects of the design process. His experience in the design and development of complex project types is characterized by a commitment to design excellence, an emphasis on a collaborative, integrated design process, and a desire to redefine established typologies. His approach focuses on research and analysis of factors such as community context, history, site, landscape, topography, and environmental context. Michael’s goal is the creation of environments that inspire and enhance community connectivity and city building. Michael worked in collaboration with BDP Quadrangle, Urban Strategies and Two Row Architect in the development of the Master Plan for the Indigenous Hub and led the design team for the Indigenous Community Health Centre.

Suzanne is an architect and project manager who leads projects through all phases with a steady, collaborative approach. She partners closely with clients, internal teams, and discipline leads to guide decision-making, coordinate delivery, and keep projects moving forward with clarity and consistency. Suzanne is recognized for her strong organization and approachable manner. She builds trust quickly and maintains open, constructive relationships throughout the life of a project. Her collaborative style is paired with a thoughtful attention to detail, allowing her to balance big-picture goals with day-to-day coordination. Suzanne acted as project manager for the Indigenous Health Centre and provided key coordination with the developers related to Miziwee Biik and the residential components of the Hub.