We're not about forcing buildings onto land – we look at what's already there and work with it. Been doing this for years, and honestly? The best projects happen when we let the site tell us what it wants to be.
Vancouver's unique – you've got mountains, ocean, forests all right here. So why would we design cookie-cutter boxes? Each project gets the attention it deserves, considering everything from sun angles to how the neighbors' trees will look in ten years.
Our team's been around the block. We've done heritage restorations where you're working with century-old timber, and we've designed net-zero homes that basically run themselves. The through-line? Respecting what came before while building for what's ahead.
More About UsSix main areas we focus on, but honestly every project's a mix of these things
Your home should feel like yours, not some magazine spread. We sit down, talk about how you actually live, then design something that makes sense for your family and your lot.
Done everything from small office spaces to multi-story mixed-use buildings. The key's understanding how people'll move through the space and what the business actually needs.
Sometimes you just need someone to look at plans and say "yeah, this'll work" or "nah, you're gonna regret that in five years." We've made enough mistakes to save you from making 'em too.
Got a weird layout? Choppy rooms? We'll figure out how to make it flow better. Often it's about moving one wall or opening up a ceiling – doesn't have to be a gut job.
Building and landscape shouldn't compete. They should be one thing. We work closely with landscape architects to make sure what you're seeing from inside complements what's happening outside.
Vancouver's got some beautiful old buildings that deserve better than demolition. We've restored everything from Craftsman homes to early commercial buildings – it's detective work meets carpentry.
Just wrapped up a 3,200 sq ft home in West Van that's basically invisible from the street but opens up completely to the ocean view. The clients wanted privacy without feeling closed in – took us six months of revisions but we nailed it.
Another favorite's a mixed-use building in Kitsilano. Ground floor retail, apartments above, and a rooftop garden that actually works (not just for photos). The tricky part was getting enough light into the middle units, so we designed this internal courtyard that pulls daylight down three floors.
See Full PortfolioNot in a preachy way, just... it makes sense, y'know? Why wouldn't we use passive solar when BC's got all this daylight? Why wouldn't we spec locally-sourced timber when we're surrounded by forests?
We've done Step Code 4 and 5 projects, Passive House certifications, LEED stuff – all the acronyms. But more importantly, we design buildings that'll still be comfortable and efficient in 50 years. That's real sustainability.
Every project starts with a site analysis. Which way does the wind blow? Where's the sun in January vs July? What's the water table like? This isn't rocket science, it's just paying attention to what's already happening on your land.
Our Approach to Sustainability
First consultation's free – we'll come out, walk the property, and talk through what's possible. No pressure, no sales pitch, just honest conversation about what we could do together.