Omar Gandhi

James travels to Halifax, Nova Scotia to meet globally renowned architect and Ontario export, Omar Gandhi. Omar studied architecture at Dalhousie University, and in 2012 at the age of just 30, started Omar Gandhi Architect, his own design studio and architectural practice in Halifax.

His unique vision and far-reaching insight and creativity have led to some of the most blisteringly stunning developments in North America. He is the recipient of many awards and distinctions including being named one of Monocle Magazine's 20 most influential Canadians, and one of the Top 20 Young Architects in the world by Wallpaper Magazine. Omar tells James about why he chose to call Nova Scotia home.