What We Actually Do

Honestly? We turn your half-baked ideas into spaces that work. Here's how we make it happen without the usual architectural mumbo-jumbo.

Residential Design
01

Residential Design & Planning

Look, we've done enough cookie-cutter homes to know what doesn't work. Whether you're building from scratch or fixing up what you've got, we'll actually listen to how you live - not just throw together some Pinterest board nonsense.

We start with coffee and conversation. No joke. Can't design a home if we don't know whether you're a morning person or if your kids need a mudroom the size of Texas. Then we sketch, you react, we adjust. It's pretty collaborative, honestly.

  • Custom home design that fits your actual lifestyle
  • Renovation planning (we'll tell you what's worth keeping)
  • Multi-unit residential projects
  • Site analysis and feasibility studies
Let's Talk About Your Space
Commercial Architecture
02

Commercial Architecture

Commercial projects are a different beast. You've got budgets, timelines, zoning headaches, and everyone's got an opinion. Been there, survived that. We specialize in retail spaces, office buildings, and mixed-use developments that don't make people want to run away screaming.

The trick? Balance. Your space needs to look good, work efficiently, and not cost you an arm and a leg to maintain. We've learned (sometimes the hard way) what materials hold up and what design choices actually boost your bottom line.

  • Retail and restaurant spaces that draw customers in
  • Office buildings that people don't hate working in
  • Mixed-use developments with actual flow
  • Adaptive reuse (turning old stuff into something useful)
Discuss Your Commercial Project
Interior Space Planning
03

Interior Space Planning

Ever walked into a room and just felt... off? That's bad space planning. We fix that. It's not about making things pretty (though we can do that too) - it's about making spaces work the way they should.

We're talking traffic flow, furniture placement that makes sense, lighting that doesn't give you a headache. Sometimes it's moving one wall. Sometimes it's completely rethinking how you use the space. Depends on what you're dealing with.

  • Space optimization (yeah, we can fit more in there)
  • Furniture layouts that don't block everything
  • Lighting design that actually works
  • Material and finish selection
Fix My Space
04

Sustainable Building Consultation

Here's the thing about "green" building - there's a lot of greenwashing out there. We cut through the BS and tell you what'll actually make a difference, both for the planet and your utility bills.

Energy Efficiency

Solar panels are cool, but they're not always the answer. Sometimes it's better insulation. Sometimes it's smarter windows. We'll run the numbers and tell you what's worth your money.

Water Management

Rainwater collection, greywater systems, drought-resistant landscaping. Sounds fancy but it's pretty straightforward once you get into it. And yeah, it does save cash.

Material Selection

Local materials, recycled content, low-VOC everything. We know which suppliers in Toronto actually deliver on their promises and which ones are just talking.

Certifications

LEED, Passive House, whatever certification makes sense for your project. We've been through the process enough times that we know the shortcuts (the legal ones, anyway).

Talk Sustainability
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3D Architectural Visualization

Floor plans are great if you can read them. Most people can't. That's where we bring in the big guns - full 3D renders that show you exactly what you're getting before a single brick gets laid.

We're not talking about those weird, sterile computer renderings that look like nobody lives there. Our visualizations show light, texture, how spaces feel at different times of day. It's the closest thing to time travel you'll get.

Exterior Renderings

See your building from every angle, in different seasons and lighting conditions.

Interior Walkthroughs

Virtual tours before construction. Change your mind now, not later.

Show Me What It'll Look Like
3D Visualization
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Project Management & Construction Oversight

Wanna know the worst part of any building project? When architects design something beautiful and then disappear, leaving you to deal with contractors who "interpret" the plans their own way. Yeah, we don't do that.

We stick around. Weekly site visits, contractor coordination, making sure what gets built is actually what we designed. When issues pop up (and they always do), we're there to solve them in real-time, not three weeks later.

What We Handle:
  • Contractor selection and vetting (we know who's good)
  • Budget tracking (surprise costs aren't really surprises to us)
  • Quality control inspections
  • Schedule management (keeping everyone on track)
  • Problem-solving when things go sideways
  • Final walkthroughs and punch lists
I Need Someone in My Corner
Project Management

How We Actually Work

No two projects are identical, but here's the general flow of how we get things done

1

First Chat

Coffee, phone call, whatever works. We talk about what you want, what you've got to work with, and whether we're a good fit. No pressure.

2

Discovery Phase

Site analysis, zoning research, budget reality check. We figure out what's possible before anyone gets too attached to impossible ideas.

3

Design Development

Sketches turn into plans, plans turn into 3D models. We go back and forth until you're genuinely excited about what we're creating.

4

Construction Docs

All the technical drawings, specifications, and details contractors need. This is where precision matters, so we get meticulous.

5

Permits & Approvals

The bureaucratic nightmare part. Good news is, we've done this a million times so we know who to talk to and what they want to see.

6

Bidding & Negotiation

We help you pick contractors, review bids, and make sure you're not getting taken for a ride. Experience counts here.

7

Construction Phase

We're on-site regularly, answering questions, solving problems, making sure things are going according to plan (or adjusting when they're not).

8

Completion

Final inspections, punch lists, making sure every detail is right. Then you move in, we pop champagne, and hopefully you send us photos.

Ready to Get Started?

Let's grab a coffee and talk about what you're trying to build. First consultation is on us - no commitment, just conversation.