What We Do

Services That Shape Tomorrow

We've spent years honing our craft across six core areas. Each project gets the same obsessive attention to detail, whether it's a cozy home renovation or a sweeping urban development plan.

Look, we don't do cookie-cutter solutions here. Every service we offer is tailored around what YOU actually need, not some template we pulled off the shelf. Here's the breakdown of where we can help.

Residential Design & Planning

Creating homes that actually work for how you live

Honestly, this is where most of our heart goes. We've designed everything from compact urban condos to sprawling lakefront estates. What sets us apart? We actually listen when you tell us about your morning routine, your kids' chaos, or how you love hosting dinner parties.

Our residential work isn't about imposing some architectural ego trip on you. It's about understanding that you need mudroom storage for winter boots, that natural light in the kitchen matters more than a fancy island, or that your home office shouldn't feel like a closet.

  • Custom home design from scratch
  • Renovation & addition planning
  • Space optimization for urban living
  • Energy-efficient home retrofits

Commercial Architecture

Spaces where business and creativity collide

Commercial projects are a different beast entirely. We've done retail spaces, office buildings, mixed-use developments, and even a craft brewery that became a neighborhood landmark. The trick? Balancing function with that special something that makes people want to BE there.

Your commercial space needs to work hard - customer flow, employee satisfaction, building codes, future expansion... it's a juggling act. But when we nail it, you get a space that pays dividends for decades, not just looks good in opening-day photos.

  • Office & co-working space design
  • Retail & hospitality projects
  • Mixed-use development
  • Adaptive reuse of existing structures

Sustainable Building Solutions

This isn't just a buzzword for us - it's baked into literally everything we do. We've been obsessed with sustainable design since way before it was trendy, and we've got the LEED certifications and Net-Zero projects to prove it.

Real talk: sustainable building saves you money. Yeah, there might be higher upfront costs sometimes, but when your heating bill drops by 60% and your building is still performing beautifully in 50 years, you'll get it.

  • Passive house design
  • Solar integration & renewables
  • Green roof systems
  • Rainwater harvesting
  • Material lifecycle analysis

Heritage Building Restoration

There's something magical about breathing new life into a building that's been around longer than any of us. Heritage work requires a totally different mindset - you're part architect, part historian, part detective.

We've restored Victorian homes, converted old factories into loft spaces, and brought century-old commercial buildings up to modern code without losing their soul. It's painstaking work, but man, is it rewarding when you uncover original details nobody's seen in 80 years.

  • Historical research & documentation
  • Facade restoration
  • Modern code compliance
  • Heritage designation support
  • Period-appropriate materials sourcing

Urban Planning & Development

Zooming out to the neighborhood or city level is where things get really interesting. Urban planning is about creating places where communities can thrive - not just individual buildings, but how they all work together.

We've worked on transit-oriented developments, neighborhood revitalization projects, and master plans for new communities. It's complex stuff involving zoning, infrastructure, public consultation, and a whole lot of coordination.

  • Master planning
  • Zoning & municipal approvals
  • Transit-oriented design
  • Public space design
  • Community engagement

Interior Architecture

Sometimes the shell of a building is perfect, but the inside needs a total rethink. That's where our interior architecture services come in. We're not talking about picking out throw pillows here - this is serious spatial reorganization, material selection, and creating environments that affect how people feel and function.

We've redesigned office interiors to improve collaboration, reconfigured restaurants to optimize kitchen workflow and dining experience, and transformed residential interiors to adapt to changing family needs. The walls might stay put, but everything else is fair game.

  • Space planning & flow optimization
  • Material & finish selection
  • Custom millwork design
  • Lighting design strategy
  • Acoustic treatment
  • Furniture coordination

Ready to Start Your Project?

Let's grab a coffee and talk about what you're trying to build. No pressure, no sales pitch - just an honest conversation about whether we're the right fit for your vision.

How We Work With You

Every project's different, but here's generally how things unfold when we team up.

01

Discovery

We meet, we talk, we listen. You tell us what you need, what you love, what keeps you up at night. We ask probably too many questions.

02

Concept

We sketch, model, and develop ideas. Multiple directions, honest feedback, and lots of iteration until we land on something that clicks.

03

Development

Getting into the nitty-gritty - detailed drawings, material specs, engineering coordination, permits, and all that fun stuff.

04

Realization

Construction's underway, and we're there to make sure what's being built matches what we designed. Site visits, contractor coordination, problem-solving on the fly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Honestly? It depends. A small residential renovation might run 8-12% of construction costs, while a complex commercial project could be anywhere from 6-15%. We typically work on a percentage-of-construction basis, but sometimes hourly or fixed-fee makes more sense. Best thing is to just call us and we'll give you a straight answer based on what you're trying to do.

A typical residential project from first meeting to construction-ready drawings? Usually 3-6 months. Commercial work can stretch to 8-12 months or more, especially if there are zoning issues or complicated approvals. We'd rather take the time to get it right than rush and regret it later.

Yep, we coordinate all that. Building permits, zoning variances, heritage approvals, site plan approvals - we've dealt with Toronto's bureaucracy enough times to know the ropes. We'll prepare the applications and shepherd them through the system, though you'll need to sign off as the owner.

Absolutely. If you've got a builder you trust, we're happy to collaborate with them. We can also recommend contractors we've worked with successfully if you need one. What matters most is having a team that communicates well and respects each other's expertise.