Sacha Lee is the founder and principal architect of Aeon Design, a Toronto based architecture and interiors studio focused on thoughtful, high performing residential and boutique commercial spaces. She grew up near Tillsonburg, Ontario, where a mix of farm work, construction site visits with her master builder grandfather, and an entrepreneurial family culture helped shape her early interest in architecture.
Sacha studied at the University of Waterloo, where she stood out as one of the few students entering with CAD experience. Through the school’s co-op program, she gained practical training across North America and abroad. After graduating, she worked at several leading Toronto firms, including Diamond Schmitt Architects, GPAIA, and Audax Architecture. At Audax in particular, she honed her skills in custom homes, luxury interiors, and hospitality design. These experiences deeply influenced her approach to flow, function, and atmosphere.
In 2018, shortly after becoming licensed and while managing life with two young children and a partner commuting weekly to New York, Sacha launched Aeon Design. What began with a single nursery project quickly grew by word of mouth. Today, Aeon handles full scale renovations, new builds, and interiors, with Sacha overseeing every project directly. Her studio now includes a team of salaried designers and operations staff, and runs with the same thoughtful balance she brings to her design work.
Sacha’s story is one of steady ambition, creative clarity, and a belief that the best design outcomes come from strong, trust based relationships.
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