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Allen Chan, Anwar Mukhayesh and Matt Davis

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Allen Chan, host of Designer Guys.
Allen Chan
Allen Chan from Toronto and graduated from the University of Toronto's School of Architecture (where he is currently a professor) with a degree in landscape architecture. He went on to study at Columbia University in New York where he attained his masters of architecture degree with honors. While in New York, Chan worked with K+D Lab, Hanrahan Meyers Architects and Leslie Gill Architects.

As a founding partner of Precipice Studios, with interests in new materials, fabrication techniques and issues related to production, Chan's focus is on the merger of technology, art, design and culture. He's also currently the creative director of new media and digital art for Toronto's Pixel Gallery.

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Anwar Mukhayesh, host of Designer Guys.
Anwar Mukhayesh
Anwar Mukhayesh was born in the Middle East and raised in Toronto, Canada. He is a principal designer and founding partner in the design firm, Precipice Studios, and has traveled the world extensively. Educated at the University of Western Ontario with a degree in mechanical engineering design, Mukhayesh calls upon his technical training and style to contribute to one of Toronto's hottest up-and-coming design firms.

Passionate in entertaining and food, Mukhayesh, along with Precipice, designed the funky and popular student hangout sPaHa modern bistro at the University of Toronto in 1999, which he also owns. Growing up in the family business, Mukhayesh also owns and operates Kensington Kitchen, a Mediterranean Annex landmark, which his parents opened in 1981. His eclectic sense of design, studies in engineering and love of people and culture all contribute to his passion for design.

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Matt Davis, host of Designer Guys.
Matt Davis
Matt Davis was educated at the University of Toronto's prestigious school of architecture and landscape architecture. This is where he met his future associate, Allen Chan. While there, Davis attended a fourth-year study abroad in Barcelona, Spain, with a focus on historic Andalusian and modern Spanish architecture, and in Paris, France, where he studied periods ranging from French Gothic to Modern International styles.

Davis is also one of the principal partners and designers in Precipice Studios, with partners Mukhayesh and Chan. His main focus is on emerging technologies and their impact on design. Davis has been a studio professor at the University of Toronto and lived in Costa Rica building schools for developing communities.

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