Team

Simon has been with the firm since 1994; he became a partner to Gino Pin in 2002, establishing the well-respected northern architecture practice known as Pin/Taylor Architects. Simon became the sole principal of the firm, forming Taylor Architecture Group in 2015.  He has extensive experience in the North, having been involved in a wide range of projects such as the Inuvik East Three School, Fort Smith Aurora College Campus, and the Western Arctic Research Centre.

Ksenia has a keen interest in community engagement, having focused her master’s these on housing for First Nations communities that utilizes local labour, materials and cultural practices. Ksenia joined TAG in 2011 and has since relocated to Ottawa, ON, where she manages the Ontario office and focuses on projects in the eastern arctic.

Becca has been with TAG since 2007. Having grown up in the North, Becca attended York University and U of T, obtaining her M.Arch before returning to Yellowknife and joining the firm. Becca worked on projects such as the Inuvik East Three School and the Western Arctic Research Centre among many others.

Growing up in Yellowknife, Jacob was lucky to travel extensively on the land and to many northern communities throughout the NWT. After completing his Master of Architecture degree, Jacob worked for several years in Toronto gaining experience on a variety of projects including high profile cultural projects. Jacob has recently returned to Taylor Architecture Group, and Yellowknife, with the aim of applying his education and experience to improving the Northern built environment.

Tara is TAG's Office Manager, having recently joined the team in 2018. She is involved in all daily aspects of running the office – book-keeping, payables and invoicing, coordinating travel, and generally ensuring that we stay fed and alive.