OUR TEAM

Ivan Franko is the principal of Ivan S. Franko Architect (ISFA), a firm founded in 1997 that specializes in institutional, multi-residential and commercial projects. ISFA has fostered a diverse set of institutional clients, and has developed skills in understanding client requirements, establishing accurate budgets and appropriate timelines, while bringing meticulous attention to the proper detailing of retrofit projects. Particular areas of specialization include barrier-free access, renovation of multi-family residential buildings, and the design of office interiors.

Ivan’s role is to guide all design phases, to review all tender documents, and to provide oversight for contract administration and close-out documents.

Nnamdi Anombem commenced work with Ivan S. Franko Architect in 2016 before embarking on an exemplary career at PG Design Studios in Waterloo, and IFAB Engineering Partners in Cambridge, Ontario. Nnamdi rejoined ISFA in 2024 as an Associate Partner. He is a talented designer and BIM expert, and is a registered architect with the Ontario Association of Architects.

Nnamdi possesses over twenty years of experience in the design and construction industry, and has a firm understanding of current construction practices, and an excellent working knowledge of the Ontario and National Building Codes. He is proficient with procedures and principles of construction projects, including architectural design, construction drawings, bid analysis, contract administration, and project management. Nnamdi is currently an active member of faculty at Fanshawe College in London, Ontario, teaching Architectural technology and BIM Management in the Donald J. Smith School of Building Technology.

 Patrick Padilla has worked with ISFA since 2009. He combines an excellent design sensibility with an ability to work efficiently and accurately. Patrick studied architecture at Mapua University in the Philippines, and received a Diploma in Architectural Technology at George Brown College in Toronto. Patrick joined ISFA shortly after graduation as a junior technologist, and has steadily worked his way up through intermediate and senior roles, taking on increasingly more difficult challenges. Patrick is now a lead designer for projects of all sizes, and is proficient at highly detailed technical solutions. He excels at collecting data and analyzing site conditions. 

Patrick finds creative and practical solutions to design challenges, heads up the production of construction drawings, coordinates with subconsultant engineers and specialists, and works effectively in guiding multi-disciplinary team members to attractive and comprehensive design solutions. 

Sadaf Zehra is an internationally trained architect who joined ISFA in 2023. She is a graduate of NED University in Pakistan, and has an interior design certification from Sheridan College in Oakville. Sadaf is an IPLAN graduate from Toronto Metropolitan University, and is actively pursuing registration with the Ontario Association of Architects.

Sadaf is highly skilled in conceptual designs with the ability to translate them into fully developed architectural solutions. She has worked on numerous residential, commercial and institutional projects, and has independently designed and project managed many barrier-free accessibility and multi-residential renovations.