David Anand Peterson of DP Studio was born in Georgetown Guyana and immigrated to Canada as a young child. His formal architectural education began at Sheridan College in Toronto where he received a Diploma in Architectural Building Technology. He studied Art and Architectural History at Carleton University in Ottawa before attending the University of Toronto’s school of Architecture, Landscape and Design where he received his professional degree in architecture. David did further study in architecture and urban design at Delft University; the renowned architecture school in Holland.