PUBLIC CITY ARCHITECTURE is an urban building and site architecture studio founded by principals Peter Sampson and Liz Wreford in Winnipeg. Architect and Landscape Architect respectively, the principals merged their design practices into one studio in 2016. The firm is known for its pursuit of winter urbanism, pleasure, and a driving commitment to the quality of multi-seasonal public realms. Public City has projects currently active in Manitoba, Alberta, and Ontario. With a portfolio of work that is colourful, ecological, playful, and disciplined, Public City has been identified by Azure and the Globe & Mail as one of Canada’s most exciting and distinct emerging design practices.
