We’re Fay Ringel and Shani Sarner-Lati, the creative duo behind Designworks Studio, a Toronto-based architecture and interior design studio. We believe great design transforms the way we live. It’s about spaces that flow with ease, beauty that stirs the senses, and homes that feel refined yet deeply authentic. As a boutique studio, we stay closely involved throughout the process. It’s a hands-on, collaborative way of working that allows the design to evolve naturally and with clarity.
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With expertise spanning architecture, interior design, construction management, and public art, Fay brings over 15 years of experience shaping spaces that truly matter. She has led projects ranging from intimate residences to large-scale developments, mastering the art of turning bold visions and ambitious ideas into built reality. Fay’s approach to design is rooted in the belief that well-designed spaces have the power to heal, nurture, and empower, and that supportive environments can lift moods, foster stronger connections, and transform the way we experience daily life.
Fay’s work sits at the intersection of architecture, art, and design. She holds an Honours degree in Architecture (2007), is a LEED® Green Associate, and earned a certificate from the Node Center for Curatorial Studies in Berlin. Outside of the studio, Fay is a mom, guitar aficionado, and a devoted meditation explorer.
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Shani is an interior designer and project manager, known for her keen eye for detail and her ability to create spaces that feel both personal and purposeful. With over nine years of experience, she has led residential projects and contributed to select commercial designs. Shani believes that design is a lens through which life is experienced, with every material, texture, and proportion shaping how a space feels and functions. Holding a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design and a LEED® Green certification, she brings a thoughtful approach to every project, crafting environments that are timeless, functional, and uniquely tailored to the people who live in them.
When she’s not designing, Shani loves staying active through sports and fitness, and cherishes time with her kids and family, finding inspiration and energy in both movement and shared moments.
