Look, we've spent years figuring out how to make buildings that don't just look good but actually work with the environment instead of against it. Whether you're thinking about a new home, renovating a century-old heritage building, or planning something commercial, we've probably tackled something similar before.
Each project's different, obviously, and we kinda like it that way. Let's figure out what makes sense for yours.
We've done everything from cozy laneway houses to sprawling family estates. The key isn't making something that looks like it came out of a magazine—it's designing a space that actually fits how you live. We spend time understanding your routines, your quirks, even how you like your morning coffee setup. Then we build around that.
Typical timeline: 4-8 months from concept to permits, depending on project complexity.
Commercial spaces are tricky because they need to balance so many things at once—brand identity, employee comfort, customer flow, energy costs. We've worked on restaurants where the kitchen placement made or broke the entire concept, offices that had to adapt for hybrid work, and retail spaces that needed to tell a story.
We can scale from small retail fit-outs to multi-story mixed-use developments.
Honestly, sustainability isn't some add-on feature anymore—it's just smart design. We integrate passive solar strategies, natural ventilation, rainwater harvesting, and material reuse from the get-go. The payoff isn't just environmental; it's in lower utility bills and healthier indoor air quality that you'll notice every single day.
Most of our projects target at least 30% better energy performance than code minimum.
Vancouver's got some incredible old buildings, and it's kinda heartbreaking when they get torn down unnecessarily. We specialize in bringing heritage structures back to life while making them functional for today. It's detective work, really—figuring out original construction methods, sourcing period-appropriate materials, and hiding modern systems where they need to be.
We work closely with heritage consultants and the City's heritage planners throughout.
Sometimes the exterior's perfect but the inside needs a complete rethink. We handle full interior architectural design—not just making things pretty, but reconfiguring layouts, optimizing natural light, and creating spaces that feel intuitive. Think removing walls that don't need to be there, adding skylights in all the right spots, or reimagining a cramped kitchen into something you'll actually want to cook in.
We can work alongside your interior designer or handle the entire package ourselves.
Got a complex site with zoning headaches? Thinking about a multi-unit development or a subdivision? We provide urban planning consultation to help you navigate density bonuses, rezoning applications, and community amenity contributions. We've sat through enough city council meetings to know what flies and what doesn't.
We partner with experienced land-use planners for larger development projects.
Every project's a bit different, but here's roughly how things tend to unfold when we start working together.
We grab coffee (or jump on a call) and you tell us what you're thinking. No pressure, just figuring out if we're the right fit for each other.
We check out the space in person, take measurements, assess the context, and start digging into zoning and restrictions.
This is where we sketch, model, refine, and iterate. You'll see options, we'll talk through pros and cons, and land on something that works.
We prepare all the construction drawings, handle permit applications, and stick around during construction to make sure it's built right.
"They didn't just design us a house—they figured out how we actually live and designed around that. Our energy bills are about half what we expected, and the natural light throughout is incredible."
— Sarah & Marcus T.
Residential Client, West Vancouver