Residential Design
Honestly, there's nothing quite like working on a home. It's where people live their actual lives, y'know? We've done everything from complete custom builds to thoughtful renovations that respect what's already there.
We're not gonna force some cookie-cutter design on you. Every family's different, every site's got its own quirks. Some clients want open-concept everything, others need quiet corners. We sit down, really listen, and figure out what'll actually work for how you live – not just what looks good in magazines.
- Custom home design from scratch
- Additions and renovations
- Multi-unit residential projects
- Laneway houses & garden suites
Commercial Architecture
Commercial work's a whole different beast. You've got way more stakeholders, tighter budgets, and everything needs to actually function for a business. We get it – your building isn't just a space, it's part of your brand and your bottom line.
We've worked on offices, retail spaces, mixed-use developments... the whole spectrum. What matters most? Making sure the space actually helps your business do what it needs to do. And yeah, making it look good too – but that's kinda our thing anyway.
- Office buildings & co-working spaces
- Retail and restaurant design
- Mixed-use developments
- Adaptive reuse projects
Sustainable Building Consulting
This one's close to our hearts. We've been obsessed with sustainable design since way before it was trendy. It's not about slapping some solar panels on the roof and calling it a day – it's a whole mindset shift.
We'll walk you through energy modeling, material selection, passive design strategies... all the stuff that actually makes a difference. And we're straight with you about costs versus benefits. Some green features pay for themselves fast, others are more about long-term value. You deserve to know what you're getting into.
- LEED & green building certification
- Energy efficiency analysis
- Passive house design strategies
- Renewable energy integration
Interior Space Planning
A building's shell is just the start – what happens inside is where the magic happens. We've learned that good interior planning can make or break how a space actually functions day-to-day.
We're talking about flow, natural light, acoustics, all that stuff that's easy to overlook but impossible to live without. Whether it's figuring out the perfect kitchen layout or planning an office that people actually wanna work in, we're into the details that matter.
- Space flow optimization
- Furniture and fixture selection
- Lighting design integration
- Material palettes & finishes
3D Visualization & Rendering
Let's be real – most people can't look at blueprints and imagine what a space'll actually feel like. That's where our rendering work comes in. We're not talking about those sterile, fake-looking CGI images. Our visualizations actually look like places you'd wanna be.
This stuff's super helpful for getting everyone on the same page before construction starts. You can see how the light'll hit at different times of day, how materials'll look together, whether that window placement actually works. It saves headaches and expensive changes down the line.
- Photorealistic exterior renderings
- Interior visualization & walkthroughs
- Virtual reality experiences
- Animation & fly-throughs
Heritage Building Restoration
Working on heritage buildings is probably our most challenging – and rewarding – work. Toronto's got incredible architectural history, and we've been lucky enough to help preserve some of it.
These projects need a special touch. You're balancing respect for original craftsmanship with modern code requirements and today's living standards. It's detective work sometimes, figuring out original details that've been covered up or modified. But when you see a historic building brought back to life? That's pretty special.
- Historical research & documentation
- Facade restoration & preservation
- Modern system integration
- Heritage permit applications