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Diego Burdi and Paul Filek are the cofounders of Burdifilek, a global interior design studio established in 1993.
Diego Burdi, the firm's Creative Director, was born and raised in Scarborough. A first generation Canadian of Italian descent, he attended Wexford Collegiate School for the Arts before studying interior design at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Paul Filek, the managing partner, grew up in Sault Ste. Marie. Raised by entrepreneurial immigrant parents from Italy and Poland, he developed an early fascination with building. He also attended Toronto Metropolitan University.
They started their practice in a small corner office at Berkeley Castle in Toronto. They quickly built a reputation for designing with a global perspective. Early success came from cold calling a bakery, followed by major commissions for Club Monaco and the main floor of the Holt Renfrew flagship on Bloor Street. The Holt Renfrew commission served as a massive catalyst, proving their design capabilities on a global stage.
Today, their Toronto based studio operates with a highly focused team of twenty professionals. They take on diverse global projects, from massive commercial spaces like Park One in Seoul to award winning super yachts that have graced the cover of SuperYacht Times.
Both founders maintain a fearless and entrepreneurial spirit. They actively seek new opportunities, noting that scrolling Instagram can reveal hundreds of new creative directions to explore. Furthermore, they are eager to expand their footprint and expressed interest in taking on projects in South America.
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Eva Healy is the founder and principal designer of Avenue Design, a premier interior design firm specializing in large scale residential new builds and major renovations. Born in Warsaw, Poland, Eva immigrated to Canada at age six and grew up in Toronto. After completing an honours double major in Psychology and Law and Society at York University, she pursued her true passion, graduating from an accelerated interior design program at the Academy of Design in Toronto.
Eva began her career at a boutique residential firm before an opportunity to design a modern custom home in Port Credit launched her independent path. This debut project won the Mississauga Urban Design Award and propelled her to officially establish Avenue Design. Today, she operates a thriving studio located in a historic 1818 building in downtown Oakville, leading a talented team of seven. While her staff manages the technical execution of projects spanning from Toronto to Oakville, Eva focuses on business development, client relations, and setting the initial design vision.
Known for blending timeless North American aesthetics with sleek European elements, Eva regularly travels internationally to source unique materials. Outside the studio, she is a dedicated mother to two teenagers and a large rescue dog. She balances her demanding career with early morning workouts and supporting her children in their various pursuits, including provincial level soccer.

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Kate Fox Whyte leads Fox Whyte Landscape Architecture and Design, a Toronto based firm specializing in residential and commercial spaces. Born in Calgary and raised in Peterborough, Kate moved to Toronto in grade four. She developed her creative skills at the Claude Watson School for the Arts and Earl Haig Secondary School before earning a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the University of Guelph. Mentored by art teacher Cathy Quinn, she shadowed a student in Maurice Nelischer's Materials and Techniques class, solidifying her career path.
Early on, Kate interned at Terraplan and worked at Janet Rosenberg and Studio, contributing to public projects like the Shaw Festival Theatre. She launched her practice in 2005, securing a substantial Rosedale project through Corbin and Good. Concurrently, she managed private estates for Mark Hartley for seven years. Following a rebranding by Hambly and Woolley, her firm gained momentum, collaborating with architects like Meg Graham of Superkul and winning a national CSLA award. Today, her practice excels at maximizing tight urban sites, terraces, and green roofs.
Kate was an early participant in Building Equity in Architecture Toronto. In June 2025, she partnered with Jake Olivera of Workbench to launch été, an outdoor furniture line. Inspired by a need for shallow terrace planters, été won Product of the Year at the Interior Design Show and a Best in Design award from Designlines.
Kate enjoys yoga, piano, and time with her husband and daughters, Ivy and Olivia.
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Natasha Popek-Konieczko is a Toronto based interior designer and the principal of Common Good Studio. Born in Newmarket and raised in Mississauga, Ontario, she grew up in a creative environment that prioritized imaginative play. Her upbringing, influenced by her father’s machinery business and her mother’s independent professional style, fostered the entrepreneurial spirit that defines her career today.
Natasha’s academic background includes a double major in Anthropology and Art History from McGill University. This foundation provides a unique lens for her practice, driving a curiosity about cultural environments and human behavior. Before specializing in design, she gained experience in media strategy at OMD and spent a year backpacking through South America in 2007.
In 2009, she transitioned to interior design at Sheridan College. She contributed to the custom Templar Hotel early in her career and spent the next decade specializing in commercial design. Her portfolio includes retail rollouts for H&M, hospitality spaces for Burgers Priest and Smokes Poutine, and large scale residential developments in San Francisco.
Natasha launched Common Good Studio during the pandemic. A defining moment for the firm was the transformation of The Beach Motel in Southampton, Ontario, a project she discovered on Instagram. Her research based approach and ability to deliver high level design within feasible budgets have led to a diverse portfolio, including the plastic free grocery store Bare Market, restaurants, and medical clinics. Outside the studio, Natasha is an avid outdoorswoman who enjoys hiking the Bruce Trail and backcountry camping in Temagami

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