About
Bridging Art and Design for a Better World.
Our Philosophy
Mezzo, the Italian word for ``half`` or ``middle,`` embodies our firm's commitment to bridging disciplines in art and architecture. We strive to integrate diverse skills and perspectives, fostering a holistic approach to design. Our offices adopt an integrated approach to architecture, art, and design, focusing on the seamless blend of aesthetics, functionality, and environmental sustainability. We champion multidisciplinary collaboration, bringing together experts from various disciplines to design innovative and sustainable spaces/products. Our mission is to create visually captivating designs that advance social equity and environmental responsibility while prioritizing cost-effective solutions. Ultimately, we aim to minimize our ecological footprint and improve the quality of life for everyone.
Our Services
Our studio designs spaces and products that enhance brands and promote well-being. We integrate various design disciplines to create inclusive and impactful environments.
Our global design studio creates sustainable, humane spaces that help clients achieve their goals through construction and development.
Our consultancy team helps cities, developers, and communities create sustainable, economically viable, and contextually relevant environments.
Our Team
Parham Karimi
Co-Founder, Principal Architect
Parham hails from a family of architects and artists, is an architectural designer/project manager with a Bachelor of Environmental Design from OCADU and a MARCH degree from the University of Toronto.
Keivan Pournasrinejad
Co-Founder, Art Director
Keivan is an experienced visual artist and sculptor who graduated from the University of Tehran.
Mohammad Yarahmadi
Co-Founder, Managing Director
Mohammad is an architect turned product manager, with experience in construction and software. He was the former editor-in-chief of Hamshahri Memari quarterly and Memari-Online.
Pedram Karimi
Architect, Toronto Office Director
Pedram hails from a family of architects and designers, is an architectural designer/project manager who holds a MARCH degree from the University of Toronto.
Kamran Ghafaripour
Architect, Düsseldorf Office Director
Kamran is an experienced project and office manager.
Kaveh Asadpour
Urban Planner
Kaveh is a seasoned urban planner with a Ph.D. from Isfahan University.
Masoud Jazani
Graphic Designer
Masoud Jazani is a professional graphic designer and co-founder of Mashq Studio Office.
Sahar Kalali
Interior Designer
Sahar is a Toronto-based interior designer with a degree in Interior Design from OCADU.
Fatemeh Mardani
Architect
Fatemeh is an architectural designer with a Master's degree from Tehran University of Art. She specializes in designing public spaces and commercial venues and is actively involved in designing and conducting architectural tourism tours.
Elnaz Zolfi
Business Analyst
Elnaz is a business and data analyst with a Master's degree in Industrial and Financial Engineering from ``Kharazmi`` University.
Zahra Mansouri
Civil Engineer
Zahra is a civil and structural engineer with a Master's degree from the University of Tehran. She specializes in the structural calculations of industrial spaces.
Masoud Taghavi
Architect
Masoud is an architectural designer and researcher with a PhD in architecture from the University of Tehran. He has a strong background in architectural journalism and theoretical architectural research.
Saba Karami
Graphic Designer
Saba is a professional graphic designer who focuses on brand design, commercial graphics, and advertising. She has led the creative direction for several innovative, tech-focused companies in recent years.
Jahanbakhsh Amirbeigi
Research Director
Holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Fine Arts from the University of Tehran, currently pursuing a PhD in Visual Arts at the same institution.
Parisa Saraf
Marketing Coordinator
Parisa is proficient in sales, after-sales services, and public relations, with an established history of achievements in the marketing, advertising, and FMCG industries.
Sadegh Yousofzadeh
Geographer
Sadegh is a geographer with a Master's degree in regional planning from the University of Tehran. His primary research focus has been on spatial justice in urban planning.
Hanif Maraei
Product Designer
Hanif is a product and creative designer who earned a Master's degree from Oslo Metropolitan University.
Orod Tajdaran
Business Partner, Canada
