In a bustling Christmas-themed construction site, nestled in a snowy, whimsical town reminiscent of Charles Schulz's "Peanuts," we find a+LiNK Architecture Inc.'s team hard at work on a gingerbread skyscraper project. At the forefront, Ed van der Maarel, depicted as a jolly gingerbread man wearing an architect's hat and wielding a candy cane blueprint, is animatedly instructing his team. Next to him, Stephen Mawdsley, as a gingerbread man in a snappy bowtie, is using a peppermint pencil to draw sustainable candy canes onto a chocolate tablet.

Surrounding them are the architectural staff, each gingerbread person uniquely accessorized, constructing the skyscraper with whimsical elements like jellybean beams and marshmallow insulation. Mike Holt, a gingerbread with a cherry nose, energetically places gumdrop solar panels on the roof, while Melinda Davis, wearing a licorice scarf, artfully decorates the lobby with tinsel and peppermint furniture. Andrew Simek, depicted with gumdrop goggles, consults a checklist of cookie components with candy cane columns.

In the background, a giant Christmas tree, decorated with baubles in the shape of small architectural models, stands proudly, its star a model of a+LiNK's logo. The sky, inspired by Winsor McCay's dreamy settings, is a pastel hue with twinkling stars that form blueprint patterns. Santa Claus, wearing a safety helmet, flies overhead in a sleigh pulled by reindeer wearing construction belts, cheerfully waving to the industrious gingerbread team below. This scene captures the fusion of Christmas cheer with a+LiNK's architectural creativity, telling a story of holiday magic combined with building excellence.

Generated with these themes: a+LiNK Architecture Inc. is an architecture, interior design, and planning firm providing architectural services to clients throughout southwestern Ontario. In 1998, founding partners, Ed van der Maarel and Stephen Mawdsley formed a partnership and established SJMA Architecture Inc. (SJMA) to provide architectural, project management, and construction management services for small to medium size commercial and institutional projects. Ed van der Maarel provides his expertise to projects as Principal Architect, Project Manager and Heritage Consultant. Ed’s focus continues to be heritage restoration, preservation and adaptive reuse, as well as contract administration. Stephen Mawdsley provides his expertise as Principal Architect and Design Lead and incorporates sustainability and Code requirements to every project. In 2014, the firm was rebranded to a+LiNK Architecture Inc., recognizing the connection in their architectural work to preserve + create + sustain. a+LiNK has become an interdisciplinary firm that provides comprehensive architectural, heritage, interior design, and planning services for small to large scale municipal, provincial, not-for-profit and community based organizations. The firm has won a number of awards and continues to provide creative solutions to enhance our communities and enrich our culture. a+LiNK is comprised of 18 creative and technical staff members expert in various disciplines, providing complete architectural and design services to clients. In 2021, a+LiNK expanded the firm’s partnership to welcome Architect, Mike Holt, Interior Designer, Melinda Davis, and Technologist, Andrew Simek. With an interdisciplinary leadership team, a+LiNK continues to offer exceptional architectural services with a strengthened foundation in all facets of design; architecture, interior design and technical expertise..

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