What We Actually Do

Look, we're not gonna throw fancy jargon at you. Here's the real deal on how we help bring your vision to life - whether that's a cozy home, a commercial space, or breathing new life into a century-old building.

Our Services Lineup

We've been doing this for years, and honestly? Every project teaches us something new. Here's what we're really good at...

Residential Architecture Design

Your home isn't just four walls and a roof - it's where life happens. We spend time getting to know how you actually live before we draw a single line. Custom homes, renovations, additions... we've done 'em all and then some.

Commercial Building Planning

Retail spaces, offices, mixed-use developments - commercial projects are a whole different beast. We balance functionality with aesthetics while keeping your budget and timeline realistic. No pie-in-the-sky promises here.

Heritage Building Restoration

This is where our hearts really sing. Old buildings have stories, character, craftsmanship you just can't replicate. We work with heritage regulations and modern building codes to preserve what matters while making these beauties functional for today.

Sustainable Design Consulting

Green building isn't just trendy - it's the right thing to do. We'll walk you through passive solar design, material selection, energy systems, and all that good stuff. Sustainability doesn't have to break the bank either.

Interior Space Planning

Ever walked into a space that just... works? That doesn't happen by accident. We map out flow patterns, optimize layouts, and make sure every square foot earns its keep. Form follows function, always.

Construction Administration

The drawings are just the beginning. We stick around during construction, answer contractor questions, review submittals, and make site visits. Think of us as your advocate making sure things get built the way they were meant to be.

Our design process

How We Work Together

No two projects are identical, but here's the general roadmap we follow. Some phases overlap, things shift around - that's just how it goes in the real world.

1

Discovery & Programming

We sit down with you, ask a bunch of questions, look at your site, discuss budget realities. This is where we figure out what you really need vs. what you think you need.

2

Schematic Design

Sketches, concept models, maybe some renderings. We're exploring ideas, testing options. You'll give feedback, we'll adjust. It's a conversation.

3

Design Development

Now we're getting specific. Materials, systems, details start coming together. This is where things get real and decisions need to be made.

4

Construction Documents

The technical stuff. Detailed drawings, specifications, everything a contractor needs to price and build your project. This takes time but it's crucial.

5

Construction & Close-Out

We're on site regularly, reviewing work, answering questions, solving problems. When it's done, we do final walkthroughs and make sure everything's right.

What Our Clients Say

Don't just take our word for it - here's what folks we've worked with have to say.

Got a Project in Mind?

Whether you've got detailed plans or just a vague idea scribbled on a napkin, let's talk. First conversation is always free, no strings attached.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Honestly? It depends on what you're building. Residential projects typically run 8-15% of construction costs, commercial can vary more. We can give you a clearer picture once we understand your project scope. First consultation is free, so there's no risk in asking.

For a typical residential project, you're looking at 3-6 months from initial meeting to permit-ready drawings. Commercial projects can take longer. Rush jobs? Sometimes possible, but quality suffers. We'd rather do it right than do it fast.

We do! Most of our work is in the Lower Mainland, but we've taken on projects throughout BC and occasionally beyond. Travel costs might factor in for distant locations, but we're open to discussing it.

Absolutely. Navigating municipal regulations and building codes is part of what we do. We prepare and submit permit applications, deal with plan reviews, and handle all that bureaucratic fun so you don't have to.

No problem at all. We work with contractors you bring to the table all the time. Good communication between architect and builder makes everything smoother. We're all on the same team trying to make your project successful.