05/17/2026
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been proud to re-introduce members of our team — the people whose creativity and curiosity shape our studio every day. While each person brings their own perspective and strengths to the practice, together we form a shared vision.
As a firm - we would like to share who we are!
9Y is an architecture and design studio based in Prince Edward Island. Our studio’s name is inspired by the expression “the whole nine yards,” meaning everything or all encompassing, and reflects our commitment to exploring all facets of design.
When we launched the studio in 2017, our goal was to create a place where collaboration and creativity could thrive — a studio where people cared as much about why they design as what they design. Before we even had our first commission, we built one ourselves. That experience set the tone for the practice: architecture as a catalyst for participation, connection, and community improvement.
That same energy continues to drive our work today. We bring it to every drawing, every conversation, and every site visit. Each project begins with listening carefully, collaborating openly, and designing with a deep respect for place. For us, architecture isn’t only about what we build — it’s about who we build it with and the impact it leaves behind.
The nature of our practice allows us to provide a diverse range of design services including architecture, interior design, object and furniture design, and custom art installations.
Since founding the studio, our work has been recognized nationally through the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada’s Emerging Architectural Practice Award and an RAIC National Urban Design Award. Our projects and ideas have also been featured in a number of architectural and design publications, helping share the stories of thoughtful, community-driven design emerging from Atlantic Canada.
We are proud of the things that drive us and our passion to make a positive impact in our community!
