Masri O
Masri O Architects (MORe) believes that Architecture is not just the science of building it is the art of living.
Principal Architect
REEMA MASRI, BSc. Arch. Eng., OAA, MRAIC

- has always loved art and architecture
- believes architecture can be a positive force for creating a beautiful world
- knows that knowledge is weightless and relentlessly pursues continuously life-long learning
- is inspired to own and operate an architectural practice that is focused on thinking differently
- sees every building as something that will shape the future of communities by interacting as an environment, within an environment
- believes that architectural /design based thinking can contribute to solving many of the current world challenges
- is prepared to embrace failure so she can make life better for people through her work
- provides complex thought based architectural solution to clients
- is a valued partner who never holds back on sharing her unique ideas
Who we are
We are leaders in providing complex thought based architectural solutions to create individual and communal wealth and well being.
Know Reema Masri
- possesses a combined degree in architecture and engineering
- pursuing an advanced degree in Real Estate Development Management at Harvard University (on-line)
- volunteering with the Royal Architectural Institute
- volunteering with the Liaison Committee with WHBA
- member of Women of Influence for Women’s Art (WIWA) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery (KWAG)
- supporter of Waterloo Zonta Film Festival
- past volunteer with the Arts & Culture Advisory Committee to City of Waterloo Council
- member of the Canadian Home Builder Association and Waterloo Home Builder Association (WHBA)
- considered an expert in Insulated Forms (ICF) design and construction and delivered presentations at various construction events
What we do
MORe consistently demonstrates a clear understanding of the responsibilities of a professional and provide opportunities by opening our clients eyes to other possibilities for their projects.
We exceed expectations not just by looking “outside the box” but by removing the box altogether.
MORe is a trusted partner who has “walked the path before” and provides insight, strategies and tactics to leverage risk, zoning and livability.
We know that business markets function better through innovation and new ideas so at MORe we are moving our practice from commissioned based work to being a valued partner in like-minded ventures. We also know that creative design thinking can bring exponential value.
We believe in building communities, in creating success for others and empowering people to grow their prosperity.
MORe services
Areas of Expertise by Scope of Work:
- Full Scope Architectural Services from Design to Post Construction
- Master Planning
- Programming, Strategizing & Planning
- Best-use and Highest-value Analysis & Value Creation
- Need Studies, Site Assessments & Feasibility Studies
- Facilitation of Planning Approvals
- Renovations and Additions
- OBC and Accessibility Assessments
- Adaptive Re-use, Intensification and Re-development
- Cost Control & Optimization
- Project Management
- Interior Architecture
- Urban Design & Outdoor Architecture
Areas of Expertise by Building Type:
- Academic: Kindergarten, Elementary, Secondary, Post-Secondary
- Municipal: Administrative, Renovation, Outdoor
- Recreational: Soccer Facilities, Gymnasia, Fitness, Rec Centre
- Emergency: EMS, Fire Station, Fire Training, Police
- Worship: Community and Worship (mosques, churches, temples)
- Residential: Mixed-use, Condominium, Apartment Building, Townhouses, Student Housing, Retirement, Custom Private Residence
- Commercial: Office, Restaurant, Retail, Industrial
How we work
Masri O Architects (MORe) looks to redefine the role of the architect and to deliver projects through a holistic lens of creating social, economic and environmental well-being. To achieve “MORe” for our clients we widen our field of architectural and engineering thinking to solve complex problems. We do not narrow options to make design problems “easier” to solve.
MORe breaks down traditional silos of independent professional teams to ones that work together with one focus; to create places that are knitted together to form a cohesive living/working environment.
MORe seeks to inspire clients to choose our team because we know that our innovative thinking leverages risk to increase development opportunity.
