Every detail of your space should go beyond your expectations. Foreshew begins with your purpose. We are complex thinkers who design intentionally.
Contact us to start realizing the potential of your vision. We will work closely with you and stay involved throughout the entire build process.
The details are in the details. We design with intention and a resolve to bring you closer to your space.
Alex
FORESHEW
As founding principal of Foreshew Design Associates Inc, Alex takes great pride in both the work of his firm and his team collective. He is dedicated to creating extraordinary projects that are influenced by a relaxed lake lifestyle blended with an active mountain culture.
With several years of experience, Alex strongly believes a foundation of on-site construction experience mixed with a healthy knowledge of architectural style, aesthetics and creativity breeds excellence in design. Alex’s work ethic, motivation to push the boundaries and positive attitude towards change ensure FDA’s clients receive the best service imagined when it comes to planning and designing their project.
CEO & Principal Designer
Andres
Ponce
Originally from South America, Andres is an Architect that comes with a dynamic perspective of the business. He brings new and exciting ideas to the firm that incorporate sustainable options and a modern design vision that complements Muskoka living.
Andres has worked in three different countries and developed a reputation for excellence in the management and delivery of projects that fully respond to client needs. His 15+ years in the millwork industry combined with his building design skills make the perfect combination to understand all aspects of the project.
Andres is passionate about design and continuous learning, with a curiosity for the unknown and daring to try new things.
Senior Project Designer
Sarah
Palmer
After more than a decade of experience in the GTA design and construction industry, Sarah traded city life for her dream job in Muskoka, joining Foreshew Design. A graduate of the Architectural Technology Co-op program at Sheridan College with 13 years of experience, she’s built a strong background in design, coordination, and project delivery. After years on the creative side, she shifted her focus to project management, combining her love of design with her organizational skills and attention to detail, to bring every project to life. Living in Muskoka allows her to bring the same creativity and intentionality she uses at work into her everyday life. You’ll often find her hiking winding trails, surfing waves, off roading, or carving snow.
Moving north was more than a change of scenery – it was a lifestyle choice. Leaving the city behind, she has found the perfect balance of career and personal fulfillment, living and working in a place that inspires both her work and her love for the outdoors.
Operations & Project Manager
James
Suttak
Following his passion and desire for an outdoor lifestyle, James moved to Muskoka in 2017 after graduating from the Architectural Technology program at Sheridan College. James was intrigued not only by all his fishing spot possibilities, but also by the variety of architectural styles and the sense of community in the area. His passion for architecture comes from his combined interests of science and art. Always striving for excellence, his strong foundation and understanding of building science, building technical design and construction plays an important role here at FDA.
Project Designer
Kelly
Hann
Growing up in Pickering, Ontario, and spending his summers in the Kawartha Lakes, Kelly always had an affinity for the ‘Lake Life’. His experiences in these settings would ultimately influence his design ethos of the synergetic co-existence between the built and natural worlds.
He began his pursuance of design at Carleton University’s Azrieli School of Architecture, graduating with both a Bachelor and Master’s Degree in Architecture. Following his graduation, Kelly continued to expand on his design skillset by exploring different 3D software. With his proficiency in both 2D and 3D media, Kelly is able to take a design concept from drawing to photorealistic rendering as FDA’s Director of Visualization.
Project Designer & Director of Visualization
Massimo
DeFrancesco
Since graduating with an advanced diploma in Architectural Technology at George Brown College in 2019, Massimo has gained valuable experience working on various low-rise residential projects around the GTA. This allowed him to hone his skills in drafting and building code compliance.
Massimo is now looking to take his career to new heights in the picturesque Muskoka area. He is eager to showcase his technical skills, as well as his creativity. Most importantly, Massimo is thrilled about all the extra snowmobiling that now comes with Muskoka living.
Project Designer
Abby
UNDERHILL
Having spent every summer growing up in Muskoka, Abby developed a deep appreciation for the region’s natural beauty and the community that surrounds it. She earned both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree of Architectural Studies from Laurentian University’s McEwen School of Architecture, where a hands-on, site-responsive design philosophy helped shape her values as a designer. Abby is especially interested in architecture that responds to its environment and draws inspiration from the natural world. Outside of work, she enjoys backcountry camping, woodworking, and canoeing through Ontario’s provincial parks.
Project Designer
Allison
Hastings
Allison brings a multidisciplinary perspective to interior design, shaped by a background in art, cultural research and the built environment. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Interior Design from Yorkville University, a Master of Arts in Arts Management, Policy and Practice from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, and a degree in Art History from the University of Toronto.
Her approach is grounded in an interest in how people experience place, and how culture, landscape and the rituals of everyday life can shape an interior. Growing up cottaging in Northern Ontario, and later spending time in the Rocky Mountains and the Alps, shaped an enduring interest in remote places and the particular ways people live in them. Natural materials, changing light and the surrounding landscape are part of that picture, but so are the quieter rhythms of a home: gathering around a fire, sharing meals, returning from the outdoors, and spending long stretches of time with family and friends.
Intermediate Interior Designer
KRISTEN
POLICANO
Kristen is an Interior Designer who graduated from Toronto Metropolitan University with a Bachelor of Interior Design. Growing up in King City and spending many summers in Muskoka, she developed an early connection to lake life and cottage living. Kristen began her career in residential design before transitioning to millwork. In this field, she developed an appreciation for craftsmanship and the small details that bring spaces together. She believes every design begins with a strong conceptual foundation in order to create spaces that are intentional and tailored to those who occupy them. Alongside her design work, she maintains a personal practice in various artistic mediums, including painting and drawing, and strives to incorporate her creativity into her everyday work.
Junior Interior Designer
SHANNON
COOZE
Junior Interior Designer
Brandon
Little
Blending strategy with storytelling, Brandon shapes how Foreshew Design Associates is seen and experienced. Raised in Muskoka with roots in California, he brings both polish and authenticity to the brand’s visual and digital presence. With a background in marketing and a passion for crafting compelling narratives, his work ensures the firm’s design philosophy is felt long before it’s seen.
Marketing Manager
Jenna
Hoehner
A Muskoka local at heart, Jenna grew up in the area and spent her summers working in landscaping, gaining an early appreciation for the people, businesses, and lifestyle that make Muskoka so special. After four years in Toronto working at a marketing agency, she’s excited to be back home, bringing her experience in marketing, client management, and operations to a new industry while supporting a growing team and working with businesses across the community she’s always called home.
Marketing Operations Manager
Benjamin
Little
Ben is a Marketing Associate with a creative flair that shines through in every project. Graduating with Honours from Wilfrid Laurier University with a BA in Communication Studies, he returned to the Muskoka region where he was raised.
His love for movies and video production ignited his passion for storytelling, which he infuses into his marketing campaigns. With a keen eye for detail and expertise in visual media, Ben crafts visually appealing content that not only highlights the details of our projects but also invites viewers to experience them as well.
Marketing Associate
