Craig Newsome, Principal/Chairman

B.Arch, OAA, MRAIC, CAHP

Craig Newsome leads the innovative design work of MMMC Architects. He has been associated with MMMC since his graduation from The University of Toronto Faculty of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, Dean’s Honour List in 1986.

Craig combines business acumen and skill to lead many of our office’s major projects. His strengths are in communication, client liaison, conceptual design, and project management, resulting in innovative ideas and effective teamwork. Craig is a member in good standing with the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals.

Craig’s culmination of experience enables clients an opportunity to work with a knowledgeable Principal who offers lasting architectural solutions.

Lawrence Combe, Principal

B. Arch, OAA, MRAIC

Lawrence is a founding member of MMMC Architects and is invaluable as a conceptual designer. His concepts stimulate and guide everyone in the firm and his analysis of program requirements drive his creativity to produce outstanding buildings.

In complex projects, Lawrence has a synoptic ability to find the major forces which must be satisfied if the problem is to be successfully solved. This clarifying quality exposes the idea for many of our buildings and his ideas become the base for successive layers of detail and consideration.

David Heintz, CEO

B. Arch

David has been associated with MMMC since 1991. Subsequent to his graduation “with distinction” from Carleton University School of Architecture in 1985, he operated an Ottawa-based Design/Build construction company.

David is a meticulous administrator with an outstanding attention to detail and familiarity with the work of all disciplines. Primary responsibilities at MMMC have included Project Management, Contract Document Co-ordination and Quality Assurance.

David has extensive experience with multi-residential, long-term care, educational, and commercial projects.

Greg Poste, Architect

B.Arch.Sci., B.Arch., OAA, LEEP AP

Greg graduated with his Bachelor of Architecture degree at the University of Idaho in 1992. He has been a valuable member of the MMMC design team since 2000 and is presently the Managing Architect at our MMMC Kitchener Studio.

Greg is a detail-oriented designer with a thorough understanding of building science and technical resolution. He is a highly motivated team player with excellent communication and consultant co-ordination skills.

Dwight Lander, Architect

B.Arch.Sci., B.Arch., OAA

Dwight distinguished himself by graduating on the Dean’s Honour List with his Bachelor of Architecture Degree at Carleton University in 1986.

An excellent designer, Dwight received eleven honours and awards at school. Dwight was also awarded the Lieutenant Governor’s Medal in Architecture. He has been a valuable member of the team at MMMC since 1990 and is Managing Architect of our Brantford Studio.

Dwight is a detail-oriented designer with a thorough understanding of building science and pragmatic resolution. He is a highly motivated team player who values a collaborative relationship with clients.

Joseph Kokot, Architect

M.Arch., OAA

Joseph’s design experience spans almost 30 years, three continents and awards in architectural competitions. Through the years he has been able to sustain his interest in innovative architecture and complement it with education in structural design and with computer modelling skills.

Since joining MMMC in 2008, Joseph has been involved in a number of MMMC’s major projects. Joseph focuses on implementing design that enhances the architectural environment, ensuring the high standard and quality of design clients expect.