Look, we're not gonna pretend every project's gonna change the world. But after fifteen years of doing this in Vancouver, we've figured out that good architecture happens when you stop trying to reinvent the wheel and start listening - to the building, to the neighborhood, to what actually works. We're all about keeping the good bones of heritage structures while making 'em livable for today.
Sustainability isn't some checkbox for us - it's just how we work now. Same with respecting what came before while pushing things forward. That's kinda our thing.
We've restored everything from 1920s Craftsman homes to mid-century commercial buildings across Vancouver. The trick isn't freezing 'em in time - it's bringing back what made them special while upgrading everything that'll make someone actually wanna live or work there. Modern heating systems hidden in century-old trim? Yeah, we've done that more times than we can count.
See Our RestorationsFrom rough sketches on napkins to full construction docs, we'll guide your home project from "wouldn't it be cool if..." to move-in day. We've done tiny laneway houses and sprawling family compounds.
Got an old building that needs some love? We work with heritage committees and know the rules inside-out. We'll preserve what matters and upgrade what doesn't - sometimes people can't even tell what we touched.
Passive solar design, rainwater collection, green roofs - we've been doing this stuff since before it was trendy. The goal's always buildings that cost less to run and feel better to be in.
Making rooms work better isn't magic - it's just paying attention to how people actually move and live. We'll reconfigure your space so it flows naturally instead of fighting you every day.
We stick around during the build to make sure what we drew actually happens. Site visits, contractor coordination, problem-solving when the crew finds something weird in the walls - we're there.
Before you build, it helps to know what you're dealing with. We'll assess your site's environmental considerations and help navigate the regulatory stuff so there aren't surprises later.
We've been nerding out about passive house standards and LEED certification for years, but honestly? The best sustainable design is stuff you don't even notice. South-facing windows that warm your house in winter. Overhangs that keep it cool in summer. Materials that'll last decades instead of needing replacement every five years.
Vancouver's climate is actually pretty forgiving if you work with it instead of against it. Plus, the energy savings usually pay for the upgrades within a few years anyway. It's not about being perfect - it's about being better than we were yesterday.
Our Approach to Sustainability
1928 Craftsman brought back to life with modern mechanical systems and a killer kitchen addition
Tiny footprint, zero compromises
1910 warehouse to modern workspace
Whether you're renovating a heritage home, building from scratch, or just trying to figure out if your idea's even possible - let's grab a coffee and talk it through. First consultation's on us.
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