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6 | S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 4 1080 Architecture, Planning + Interiors 1080 Architecture, Planning + Interiors shapes spaces and communities by NATALIE BRUCKNER DESIGN WITHOUT EGO I n a world where the art of listening is becoming a lost art form, Saskatchewan-based firm 1080 Architecture, Planning + Interiors stands out by embedding this ethos into every facet of its practice. Centred on the platform of "Listen, Engage, Design, Deliver," this celebrated Prairie team believes in design that reflects curiosity, respect, and empathy for the people and places they serve. A self-described "work hard, play hard, team-focused, leave your ego at the door" group, 1080 Architecture exudes passion for their work. Speaking with principal LeeAnn Croft only reinforces this. "We believe in a relationship-based practice that prioritizes the experience of the end-user in thoughtful, inten- tional design that is beautiful, functional, and ultimately inspiring," says Croft. The story of 1080 Architecture begins in 2018, but its roots run deep into the past. The firm was born from the union of CITE360 studio, a dynamic young design firm, and pmgm Architecture, originally established in 1954 by E. J. McCudden. Their portfolio included notable projects such as the Royal Saskatchewan Museum. SaskPower Customer Experience Centre, Regina, SK P H OTO G R A P H Y BY L I N DSAY R EI D/CO U RT E S Y 1080 A RC H I T EC T U R E , P L A N N I N G + I N T ER I O R S

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