Titles of Articles

1986

  1. Zak Ghanim: UN Lectures, Cairo, Egypt, “Egyptian Consultants Contribute to Development,” by Khattab Fathy, Newsletter, Egyptian Academy of Scientific Research, Cairo, Egypt, Jan.,1986.
  2. Zak Ghanim: UN Lectures, Cairo Egypt, lecture announcement, Al Ahram, Apr. 12, 1986.
  3. Islamic Foundation, Toronto, ON, Alam Al Benaa, Cairo, Egypt, Issue 72, 1986, p. 15 &16.
  4. Zak Ghanim: UN Lectures, Cairo Egypt, OAA’s Newsletter, Toronto, ON, Dec., 1986.
  5. Solmar homes, Antigua, “Private Company Launches Housing Program,” Antigua and Barbuda Herald, Antigua, Dec. 31, 1986, p. 3.
  6. Spinnaker Business Centre, Vaughan, ON, brochure, 1986, cover.

1987

  1. Tim's Burger Restaurant, Stayner, ON, “Coming Soon,” Stayner's Sun, Stayner, ON, Apr. 29, 1987, cover.

1988

  1. “Zak Ghanim: A Dialogue With Those Who Work In Silence,” by Sal Allam, Arab News, Toronto, ON, Jan. 7, 1988, p. 7.
  2. Fluffy's Restaurant, Toronto, ON, “A Reasonable Bit of Fluff,” by Eileen Corbet, Durham Journal, Durham, ON, Jun. 11, 1988, p. 12.
  3. Jeric's Restaurant, Toronto, ON, Toronto Star, Toronto, ON, Jun. 17, 1988, p. E21.
  4. 14 Grange Ave., Toronto, ON, The Canadian Architect, Toronto, ON, Oct. 1988, p. 8.

1989

  1. 791 Pape Ave., Toronto, ON, Arkitex 1, Indecs Publishing, 1989, p. 58.
  2. Cafe Romeo, Toronto, ON, Arkitex 1, Indecs Publishing, 1989, p. 58.
  3. Fluffy’s Restaurant, Toronto, ON, Arkitex 1, Indecs Publishing, 1989, p. 58.

1990

  1. Tim's Burger Restaurant, Stayner, ON, Alam Al Benaa, Cairo, Egypt, issue 115, 1990, p. 12.
  2. Jeric's Restaurant, Toronto, ON, Alam Al Benaa, Cairo, Egypt, issue 115, 1990, p. 12.
  3. Arby's Restaurant, London, ON, Alam Al Benaa, Cairo, Egypt, issue 115, 1990, pp. 13-14.
  4. 791 Pape Ave., Toronto, ON, Alam Al Benaa, issue 115, Cairo, Egypt, 1990, p. 14.
  5. Fluffy's Restaurant, Toronto, ON, Alam Al Benaa, Cairo, Egypt, issue 115, 1990, cover.
  6. Tagliavia Community Centre, Vaughan, ON, calendar, 1990, cover.

1992

  1. 31 Curzon St., Toronto, ON, “The Boldest in the Block,” by Elizabeth Kimball, The Globe and Mail, Toronto, ON, Jul. 9, 1992, p. D5.
  2. 31 Curzon St., Toronto, ON, “From Pharaoh to Far-Out,” by David Carroll, ETC News, Toronto, Nov., 1992, pp. 15-16.
  3. Sulinac Medical Centre, Toronto, ON, “From Pharaoh to Far-Out,” by David Carroll, ETC News, Toronto, Nov., 1992, pp. 15-16.

1993

  1. “Zak Ghanim: An Example for a Community,” by Salah Farag, Arab News, Toronto, ON, Feb. 15, 1993, p. 12.
  2. 31 Curzon St., Toronto, ON, “Renovations in a House in Toronto,” Alam Al Benaa, issue 140, Cairo, Egypt, Mar., 1993, 34-35.
  3. 31 Curzon St., Toronto, ON, “Colour and Form Transform east End Home,” by Connie Addair, Real Estate, Toronto, ON, Mar. 19, 1993, cover and p. A3.
  4. Maychell's Restaurant, Aurora, ON, “Conversation Pieces and Colour Contribute to Recipe For Success,” by Connie Adair, Real Estate News, Toronto, ON, Jun. 25, 1993, cover.
  5. CSD, Bracebridge, ON, “Grand Opening,” The Herald Gazette, Jun. 9, 1993, p. A2.

1994

  1. 31 Curzon St, Toronto, ON, “Home Sweet Office,” by The Editor, Perspectives, Oct., 1994, cover and pp. 6-7.
  2. “Zak Ghanim: The Artist Inside the Architect,” by Alaa Al Taher, Al Arabi, Toronto, ON, Oct. 6, 1994, p. 11.
  3. CSD, Toronto, ON, “Award of Merit”, by Alaa Al Taher, Al Arabi, Toronto, ON, Nov. 17, 1994., p. 17.
  4. Campus Billiards, Toronto, ON, Biennale Ecuador, Quito, Ecuador, 1994.
  5. Maychell's Restaurant, Aurora, ON, Biennale Ecuador, Quito, Ecuador, 1994.

1995

  1. Arabic Business Pages, Toronto, ON, 1995, cover.
  2. Encore Restaurant, Toronto, ON, “Encore: Adapting for Our Time,” by Alaa Al Taher, Al Arabi, Toronto, ON, Mar. 25, 1995, p. 6.
  3. CSD, Toronto, ON, Celebration of Excellence, OAA Awards Guide, Toronto, ON, Apr. 28, 1995.
  4. CSD, Toronto, ON, “OAA Awards,” The Globe and Mail, Toronto, ON, May 4, 1995, p. 10 (3)
  5. CSD, Toronto, ON, “And the winner Is.,” Azure, Toronto, ON, May 14, 1995, p. 14.
  6. CSD, Toronto, ON, “OAA Awards.”, The Canadian Architect, Toronto, ON, Jul., 1995, p. 10.
  7. Maychell's Restaurant, Aurora, ON, “New café in Toronto,” Alam Al Benaa, Cairo, Egypt, 1995, pp. 27-28.
  8. CSD, Gravenhurst, ON, Gravenhurst Banner, Gravenhurst, ON, July 12, 1995.
  9. Liteway Subs, Toronto, ON, “What is New in Franchising,” Franchise Guide, Toronto, ON, Oct., 1, 1995, cover and p. 31.
  10. CSD, Toronto, ON, RAIC Festival, Calgary, AB, Oct., 1995.
  11. El Noor Mosque, Toronto, ON, “The First Minaret in Toronto,” by Alaa Al Taher, Al Arabi, Nov. 4, 1995, p. 4.
  12. Zak Ghanim, Toronto, ON, “The Last Word,” by Mohammad Wafaie, Al Arabi, Nov. 22, 1995, cover.

1996

  1. Arabic Business Pages, Toronto, ON, 1995, cover.
  2. El Noor Mosque, Toronto, ON, “Of Mosques and Men,” by Elaine Sambugaro, Tandem, Toronto, ON, Mar. 9, 1996, p. 4.
  3. Uncommon Grinds, Toronto, ON, “First Outlet,” Monday Report on Retailers, Jun. 24, 1996, cover.
  4. Uncommon Grinds, Toronto, ON, brochure, Jun. 1, 1996
  5. El Noor Mosque, Toronto, ON, “Mosque’s New Roof Sets Off Storm in York,” by Enzo Di Matteo, NOW, Toronto, ON, Dec. 19, 1996.
  6. 801 Bay St., Toronto, ON, “New Centre in Toronto,” by Alaa Al Taher, Arab Star, Toronto, ON, Dec. 25, 1996, p. 5.
  7. El Noor Mosque, Toronto, ON, “Just Go Inside the Mosque,” NOW, Toronto, Dec. 26, 1996.
  8. El Noor Mosque, Toronto, ON, “Expansion of Mosque Sparks Complaint,” by Phinjo Gombu, Toronto Star, Toronto, ON, Dec. 28 1996.
  9. CSD, Toronto, ON, Buildcore, Dec., 1996, p. 191.

1997

  1. 801 Bay St., Toronto, ON, “New Look for Office Building’” by Robin Bellman, Daily Commercial News, Toronto, ON, Jan. 22, 1997, p. A5.
  2. 801 Bay St., Toronto, ON, “Design Build: A Salvation or Scourge,” by Gordon Grice, Perspectives, Apr. 1, 1997, p. 8.
  3. El Noor Mosque, Toronto, ON, “First Mosque with a Minaret in Toronto,” by Mostafa Sadek, Al Ahram, Cairo, Egypt, Apr. 23, 1997, back page.
  4. New Islamic City, Toronto, ON, “New City Design,” by Alaa Al Taher, Arab Star, May 12, 1997.
  5. Zak Ghanim, Toronto, ON, “Nominees list,” Arab Star, Toronto, ON, May 13, 1997.
  6. Zak Ghanim, Toronto, ON, “Celebration,” Lisan Al Arab, Apr. - May, 1997.
  7. Zak Ghanim, Toronto, ON, “Awards,” Arab Star, Toronto, ON, May 27, 1997.
  8. El Noor Mosque, Toronto, ON, “Mosque Wins Expansion Bid,” NOW, Toronto, ON, Sep. 4, 1997, p. 16.
  9. El Noor Mosque, Toronto, ON, OMB Rules in Mosque’s Favour,” by Dennis Hanagan, City of York Guardian, Toronto, ON, Sep. 6, 1997.
  10. Zak Ghanim, Toronto, ON, “Arab Business,” Al Moghtareb, Toronto, ON, Sep. 17, 1997.
  11. El Noor Mosque, Toronto, ON, “Group Demands $ 15,000 in Legal Fees,” City of York Guardian, Toronto, ON, Sep. 27, 1997.
  12. 1 & 3 Bond Ave., Toronto, ON, “Mandate Gives an Architect Free Rein in Design,” by Robin Bellman, Daily Commercial News, Toronto, ON, Oct. 7, 1997.
  13. 1 & 3 Bond Ave., Toronto, ON, Chinese Magazine, Toronto, ON, Nov. 15, 1997.
  14. 1 & 3 Bond Ave., Toronto, ON, “Documentary about Bond Ave.,” Arab Star, Toronto, ON, Nov. 25, 1997, p. 4.
  15. 1 & 3 Bond Ave., Toronto, ON, “Zak, There Goes The Colour Convention.”, by Pat Brennan, Toronto Star, Toronto, ON, Nov. 29, 1997, cover of section J and p. J6.
  16. 1 & 3 Bond Ave., Toronto, ON, OAA's congratulations on Toronto Star's article, Toronto, ON, Dec. 8, 1997.
  17. El Noor Mosque, Toronto, ON, “Council Votes No To ERKC,” City of York Guardian, Toronto, ON, Dec., 29, 1997.

1998

  1. 1 & 3 Bond Ave., Toronto, ON, “A Fun And Funky New Home,” Bayview Post, Toronto, ON, Apr. 1, 1998, p. 15.
  2. 1 & 3 Bond Ave., Toronto, ON, “Going Up,” Perspectives, Toronto, ON, Apr. 1, 1998, p. 22.
  3. 1 & 3 Bond Ave., Toronto, ON, “Exploding the Idea of a Suburban Home,” by Christopher Hume, Toronto Star, Toronto, ON, Apr. 4, 1998, p. M9.
  4. Palestine House, Mississauga, ON, “Donations to Palestine House,” Arab News, Toronto, ON, Apr. 22, 1998.
  5. 1 & 3 Bond Ave., Toronto, ON, “Homes For The Light of Heart,” by Jill Mahoney, The Globe and Mail, Jul. 29, 1998, p. A2.
  6. 1 & 3 Bond Ave., Toronto, ON, “Dreams Come True For Funky Homeowner,” Kitchener Record, Kitchener, ON, Aug. 15, 1998, pp. G2 & 3.
  7. 1 & 3 Bond Ave., Toronto, ON, “Building Blocks,” by Kathleen Dore, Style At Home, Toronto, ON, Sep. 1998, p. 22.
  8. 1 & 3 Bond Ave., Toronto, ON, “What The..?,” by Taylor Jones, Toronto Life, Toronto, ON, Oct. 1998, pp. 124-128.
  9. 31 Curzon St., Toronto, ON, Guide book, Biennale Ecuador, Quito, Ecuador, Nov. 1, 1998.
  10. 1 & 3 Bond Ave., Toronto, ON, Guide book, Biennale Ecuador, Quito, Ecuador, Nov. 1, 1998.
  11. Zak Ghanim's book, New Vision on Architecture, Biennale Ecuador, Quito, Ecuador, Nov. 20, 1998.

1999

1-     1 & 3 Bond Ave., Toronto, ON, “Showing His True Colours,” by Steve Payne, Toronto Sun, Toronto, ON, Jan. 4, 1999, p. 81.

2-     1 & 3 Bond Ave., Toronto, ON, ACE Awards, Jan. 8, 1999, p. A2.

3-     1 & 3 Bond Ave., Toronto, ON, “Whimsical Houses Brighten Serious Neighbourhood,” Building, Toronto, ON, Jan. 9, 1999, p. 6.

4-     1 & 3 Bond Ave., Toronto, ON, “Defying Gravity,” by Susan Doran, Renovations and Decor, Apr. 1, 1999, cover and pp. 19-22.

5-     31 Curzon St., Toronto, ON, “No Longer a Boring Brown Box,” by Patrick Tivy, Renovations and Decor, Toronto, ON, Apr. 1, 1999. p 23.

6-     1 & 3 Bond Ave., Toronto, ON, “Only Dead Fish Follow the Stream,” by Penny Mamais, GTA Report, Toronto, ON, Apr. 1, 1999.

7-     El Noor Mosque, Toronto, ON, “Fate and Faith,” by Engin Isen & Myer Siemiatycki, CEIRS Working Paper # 6, Ryerson Univ., Toronto, ON, Jun. 1, 1999.

8-     1 & 3 Bond Ave., Toronto, ON, “Surreal Living Becomes Reality,” by Michael Peeling, Jun. 6, 1999.

9-      Markham Mosque, Markham, ON, “Two Cultures Clash Over Plan for a Mosque,” Toronto Star, Toronto, ON, Jul. 7, 1999, p. B7.

10- Markham Mosque, Markham, ON, Markham Economist and Sun, Markham, ON, Jul. 8, 1999, cover and p. 2.

11- Markham Mosque, Markham, ON, “Natural Harmony’ Argument Reveals Communities’ Discord,” Toronto Star, Toronto, ON, Jul. 9, 1999, Section B.

12- Zak Ghanim's lecture, Centre for Planning and Architectural Studies, Cairo, Egypt, Oct. 20, 1999.

13- Markham Mosque, Markham, ON, “Building Faith and Harmony,” by Gail Swanson, Toronto Star, Toronto, ON, Nov., 8 1999.

14- 3 Bond Ave., Toronto, ON, Business Card of Bernhard Ltd., Dec., 1999.

2000

1-     Magna International, St. Catharines, ON, “$6-Million Vanest Plant,” The Standard, St. Catharines, ON, May 8, 2000, p. B2.

2002

1- El Noor Mosque, Toronto, ON, “Race, Space and The Law,” Edited by Sherene Razack, Between the Line publishers, Toronto, ON, 2002, pp. 204-209.

2-     Zak Ghanim's lecture, Mississauga, ON, Arab Star, Toronto, ON, Mar. 30, 2002.

3-     Zak Ghanim's lecture, Mississauga, ON, Arab 2000, Toronto, ON, Mar. 30, 2002.

4-     Mega Wraps, Mississauga, ON, Arab 2000, Toronto, ON, Aug., 2002.

2003

1-     Graphic designer Daniel Gerichter' 2003 graduation thesis about Zak Ghanim, George Brown College, Toronto, ON.

2-     Found Nothing (Stage Play), Toronto, ON, Set design: zak Ghanim, Emad Nafeh Director, “Surprise Play,” by Gamal Galil, Arab News, Toronto, ON, .Jul. 2, 2003.

3-     Kitchener Waterloo Community Centre, ON, “Islam and the Time,” by Emad Nafeh, Arab News, Toronto, ON, Apr. 9, 2003, p. 3.

4-     Kitchener Waterloo Community Centre, Kitchener, ON, Fund raising’s brochure, Aug., 2003.

5-     Legendary Motor Cars, Halton, ON, “Local Restorer Flexes Its Muscle Cars,” Toronto Star, Toronto, ON, Nov. 29, 2003.

2004

1-     1 & 3 Bond Ave., Toronto, ON, “Urban Decoder,” Toronto Life, Toronto, ON, Jan. 5, 2004, p. 8.

2-     1 & 3 Bond Ave., Toronto, ON, Images of CAD, Nemetschek North America (International publication), Aug. 4, 2004, cover and pp. 46-47.

3-     El Noor Mosque, Toronto, ON, Images of CAD, Nemetschek North America (International publication), Aug. 4, 2004, p. 52.

4-     Mr. Greek, Toronto, ON, brochure, Toronto, ON, Aug. 6, 2004.

5-     Satin Finish, Toronto, ON, “Hardwood Flooring,” Greater Toronto Builder, Toronto, ON, Sep. 1, 2004, p. 24.

6-     1 & 3 Bond Ave., Toronto, ON, “Zak’s World a Tough Sell in Stuffy Toronto,” by Dave LeBlanc, The Globe and Mail, Toronto, ON, Dec. 31, 2004, p. G4.

2005

1-     C'What Restaurant, Toronto, ON, “Old City Hidden Gems,” Eyecity, Toronto, ON, Mar. 24, 2005, p. 16.

2-     1 & 3 Bond Ave., Toronto, ON, “The Pharaoh Who Changes Building Styles,” by Gamal Zayda, Nisf Al Donia, Cairo, Egypt, Sep. 18, 2005, p. 60.

2006

1-      El Noor Mosque, Toronto, ON, Islamic Calendar, Toronto, ON, Jan. 1, 2006.

2-      Circa Night Club, Toronto, ON, “The Return of The King,” The Globe and Mail, Toronto, ON, Feb. 11, 2006, p. M3, See TV Shows link.

       3-    Circa Night Club, Globe and Mail, Feb 11, 2006, P M3 

       4-    Circa Night Club, Toronto Star, Feb 19, 2006, P C4 

5-     8 Lounge, Toronto, ON, “Night Moves,” by Raju Mudhar, Toronto Star, Feb. 19, 2006, p. C4.

6-     1 & 3 Bond Ave., Toronto, ON, Interview by Sandie Benitah, Town Crier, Apr. 19, 2006.

7-     1 & 3 Bond Ave., Toronto, ON, “Bold and Beautiful,” by Sean Davidson, National Post, Toronto, ON, May 13, 2006, p. TO12.

2007

1-     Madina Mosque, Toronto, ON, Islamic Calendar, Jan. 1, 2007.

2-     Ontario Architecture Journal, Montreal, QC, ,Apr. 12, 2007

3-     Gigiolotti's Residence, Mississauga, ON, Home of the Week,” The Globe and Mail, Toronto, ON, Jun. 22, 2007, p. G14.

        4-  Circa, Globe and Mail, July 8, 2007.

        5-  Circa, Toronto Star, Aug 12, 2007, P E4. 

        6-  Circa, Globe and Mail, Aug 24, 2007. 

      7-  Circa, Hiring Ad, Sep 1, 2007.

      8-  Circa, Globe and Mail, Sep 22, 2007, Section M, Cover.

      9-  Circa, Globe and Mail, Sep 22, 2007, P M6. 

      10- Circa, National Post, Oct 4, 2007, P A16.

      11- Circa, Globe and Mail, Oct 5, 2007, P A 20. 

        12- Circa, National Post, Toronto, Sep. 2007.

      13- Circa, Toronto Star, Oct 4, 2007, P E10. 

      14- Circa, Toronto Star, Oct 4, 2007, Section E, Cover.      

2008

1-     Madina Mosque, Toronto, ON, Islamic Calendar, Jan., 1, 2008.

2-     Markham Mosque, Markham, ON, Islamic Calendar, Jan. 1, 2008.

3-     Café du Lac, Toronto, ON, Toronto Star, Toronto, ON, Jul. 16, 2008.

4-     Madina Mosque, Toronto, ON, “An Eight Story Minaret for the Danforth,” by John Preston, National Post, Oct. 24, 2008.

5-     Madina Mosque, Toronto, ON, “New Mosque Extends Hand to Local Churches,” by Mags Storey, Christian Week, Toronto, ON, Dec. 1, 2008.

2009

1-     Markham Mosque, Markham, ON, Islamic Calendar, Jan. 1, 2009.

2-     Madina Mosque, Toronto, ON, “A Pillar of the Other Danforth,” by Noor Javid, Toronto Star, Feb. 21, 2009, cover of Greater Toronto section and p. GT4.

3-     Madina Mosque, Toronto, ON, “Mosques From Non Descript to Full-Fledged Traditional,” by Camera Lucida, Our Changing Landscape, Toronto, ON, Feb. 24, 2009.

4-     Madina Mosque, Toronto, ON, “The Next Hot Hoods,” Toronto Life, Toronto, ON, Feb. 26, 2009.

5-     1 & 3 Bond Ave., Toronto, ON, “Leslie Street Stories,” by Vanessa Farkuharson, National Post, Toronto, ON, May 19, 2009, p. TO3.

6-     Madina Mosque, Toronto, ON, CTS Faith TV (See TV Shows link), interview with Keith Dunnet, Toronto, ON, Jun. 5, 2009.

7-     London Mosque, London, ON, “Additions to London Mosque,” Al Bilad, London, ON, Aug. 1, 2009.

8-     Madina Mosque, Toronto, ON, brochure, Aug. 1, 2009.

        9-   Markham Mosque, Nomination for Aga Khan Award for Architecture, 2009. 

2010

1-     Zak Ghanim, Interview, CBC Arabic Radio, with Ahmad Marouf, Toronto, ON, Feb., 2, 2010.

2-     Oliver Bonacini Restaurant, Oakville, ON, ARE’s Awards, Las Vegas, NV, USA, Mar. 10, 2010.

Covers

1-     Spinnaker Business Centre, Vaughan, ON, brochure, 1986.

2-     Tim's Burger, Stayner, ON, Stayner's Sun, Stayner, ON, Apr. 29, 1987.

3-     Tagliavia Community Centre, Vaughan, ON, calendar, 1990.

4-     Fluffy's Restaurant, Toronto, ON, Alam Al Benaa, issue 115, Cairo, Egypt, 1990, cover.

5-     31 Curzon St., Toronto, ON, “Colour and Form Transform east End Home,” by Connie Addair, Real Estate, Toronto, ON, Mar. 19, 1993, cover and p. A3.

6-     Maychell's Restaurant, Aurora, ON, “Conversation Pieces and Colour Contribute to Recipe For Success,” by Connie Adair, Real Estate News, Toronto, ON, Jun. 25, 1993.

7-     31 Curzon St, Toronto, ON, “Home Sweet Office,” by The Editor, Perspectives, Oct., 1994, cover and pp. 6-7.

8-     Arabic business Pages, Toronto, ON, 1995.

9-     Arabic business Pages, Toronto, ON, 1996.

10- Liteway Subs, Toronto, ON, Franchise Guide, Toronto, ON, Oct., 1, 1995, cover and p. 31

11- The Last Word, Al Arabi, Nov. 22, 1995.

12- CSD, Toronto, ON, a brochure, Amy Signs, Kitchener, ON, 1996.

13- Uncommon Grinds, Toronto, ON, brochure, Uncommon Grinds, Toronto, ON, Jun. 1, 1996.

14- Uncommon Grinds, Toronto, ON, Monday Report on Retailers, Jun. 24, 1996.

15- 1 & 3 Bond Ave., Toronto, ON, Toronto Star, Toronto, ON, Nov. 29, 1997, cover of section J and p. J6

16- 1 & 3 Bond Ave., Toronto, ON, Renovations and Decor, Apr. 1, 1999, cover and pp. 19-23.

17- 1 & 3 Bond Ave., Toronto, ON, brochure, Durock Stucco, Toronto, ON, Jun. 5, 1999.

18- Markham Mosque, Markham, ON, Markham Economist and Sun, Markham, ON, Jul. 8, 1999, cover and p. 2.

19- CSD, Mississauga, ON, Ontario Restaurant News, Toronto, ON, Mar. 1, 2000.

20- 1 & 3 Bond Ave., Toronto, ON, Images of CAD, Nemetschek North America (International publication), Aug. 4, 2004, cover and pp. 46-47 & 52.

21- Madina Mosque, Toronto, ON, Toronto Star, Feb. 21, 2009, Cover of Greater Toronto section and p. GT4.