Diego Burdi and Paul Filek founded Toronto-based interior-design firm Burdifilek in 1993 – in the midst of a recession. They’ve since designed iconic interiors for many of North America’s top retailers and, while the industry has faced tectonic shifts with the rise of e-commerce, Burdifilek continues to champion the value of bricks-and-mortar shops.

 

Diego Burdi and Paul Filek founded Toronto-based interior-design firm Burdifilek in 1993 &ndash; in the midst of a recession. They&rsquo;ve since designed iconic interiors for many of North America&rsquo;s top retailers and, while the industry has faced tectonic shifts with the rise of e-commerce, Burdifilek continues to champion the value of bricks-and-mortar shops.
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