Northern Front Studio

Our team at Northern Front Studio, led by Mary Ellen Read, develops sustainable and refined architecture for our northern community using uncompromising international standards and a collaborative approach from start to finish. We see the task of the architect is to make something practical, useful and functional into something that is also beautiful. We are experts in taking complex ideas and refining them to uncomplicated, clear solutions. As a Yukon-based firm, our 20+ years of experience is as varied and distinctive as the landscape we operate in. We know what it takes to create spaces that are not only beautiful but spaces that are unique, energy-efficient and safe. Northern Front Studio, led by Mary Ellen Read, has what it takes to build your vision with integrity. At every stage of your project, we strive for mutual understanding between everyone involved - our team, builders, project managers and, of course, you. With that level of collaboration comes the assurance that your project is always your project. We stand at the forefront of our industry, with a deliberate focus and specialization in sustainable design principles, creating buildings for the environment, community and culture that we live in. Trusses, studs, nails and fasteners - they all serve to connect parts of a structure to its foundation. Done right, the space will endure not only time, but the ever-changing experiences of the people within. We build spaces that endure using proof-driven architectural techniques. We build experiences that endure by being at the forefront of innovative design. Our expertise includes: • Conceptual and Schematic Design • Building Design and Construction Documents • Interior Design • Project Feasibility & Project Management • Building Condition Assessments & Building Renovations Beyond structures, we build Yukon connections. Our private gallery and outreach initiatives provide space for our community to engage in conversation.