Steve Ardington
Principal Designer / Founder
Steve Ardington, Principal Designer, founded Ardington Design in 2013 with a genuine passion for creating personalized, client-focused residential designs. His diverse background in both architectural offices and project/construction management gives him a unique blend of artistic vision and technical expertise. Steve’s love for both modern and classic styles drive him to design spaces that stand the test of time, always with the goal of capturing the individuality of each client he works with. For Steve, it’s about more than just creating beautiful homes – it’s about crafting spaces that truly feel like home.
Outside of work, Steve loves spending time with his wife and two boys, whether they’re at the race track fixing up their go-karts, hitting the baseball field, snowboarding, travelling to new places, or exploring the latest restaurants.
Lucas Michel
Design Director
Lucas, Design Director, joined the Ardington Design team in 2022, bringing with him over 15 years of experience in architectural and interior design, both locally and internationally. His passion for residential design shines through in every project he undertakes, as he strives to find the perfect balance between functionality, aesthetics, and innovation. For Lucas, each design challenge is an opportunity to create something exceptional, and he approaches every project as if it were his own.
Outside of work, Lucas enjoys quality time with his wife and their two energetic boys, while also taking on the rewarding challenge of restoring their historic home in the heart of downtown Brockville.
Shannon Johnston-MacBride
Senior Architectural Technologist
Shannon, Senior Architectural Technologist, became a part of Ardington Design in May 2020, bringing with her a solid background in structural engineering drafting and a wealth of experience in project coordination, as well as concrete and steel manufacturing. Her deep technical knowledge and understanding of the construction process play a key role in transforming designs into reality.
When she's not at work, Shannon loves spending time outdoors with her dog, enjoying camping trips, experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, or unwinding with some crafting in front of the TV.
Chloe Kantorski
Senior Designer
Chloe, Senior Designer, brings over 20 years of architectural and interior design expertise to our team. She began her career in the UK, working on large-scale commercial and institutional projects before relocating to Canada in 2010. Since then, Chloe has specialized in creating high-quality, custom-designed homes with a strong focus on sustainability, achieving LEED Platinum certification for energy-efficient residential designs.
Chloe's extensive architectural background provides her with a profound understanding that thoughtful, innovative design can have a lasting, positive impact on local communities and society. This commitment to sustainable, community-focused design is reflected in every project she undertakes.
Outside of work, Chloe enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, whether they’re exploring their neighborhood, camping, traveling, or painting together.