Our Work Speaks Volumes

Before & After Transformation

Project Details

Location: Muskoka, ON

Completed: Summer 2024

Size: 3,200 sq ft

Type: Residential, Sustainable Design

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The Challenge

The original cottage was charming but dated. The owners wanted panoramic lake views without turning their home into a fishbowl for passing boaters. Plus, the kids needed their own space that didn't feel like they were in a different building.

Our Solution

Strategic window placement and thoughtful landscaping gave them privacy where it mattered. We designed the second floor to cantilever over the main living area, which created covered outdoor space and made the whole structure feel like it's floating above the lake.

The sustainable features weren't an afterthought - geothermal heating, solar panels integrated into the roofline, and reclaimed wood throughout. It's all stuff that'll pay for itself in a few years anyway.

Development Phases

Project Details

Location: Liberty Village, Toronto

Completed: March 2025

Size: 87,000 sq ft

Type: Commercial Office Space

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The Challenge

Liberty Village was getting crowded with cookie-cutter office buildings. Our client wanted something that'd attract creative companies who were tired of generic spaces. Budget was tight, timeline was tighter.

Our Solution

We focused on flexibility - every floor can be configured for one tenant or split into smaller suites. The collaboration spaces on each floor aren't just breakout rooms, they're actually designed for how people work now.

The exterior's got these offset glass panels that create visual interest without blowing the budget on fancy materials. Inside, we exposed the structural elements and let them do the heavy lifting design-wise. Raw concrete and steel beams paired with warm wood accents - it's industrial but not cold.

Restoration Journey

Project Details

Location: Queen West, Toronto

Completed: October 2024

Size: 2,800 sq ft

Type: Heritage Residential Conversion

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The Challenge

This 1880s Victorian was stunning from the outside but a nightmare inside - chopped up into tiny rooms, outdated everything, and the heritage committee watching our every move. The owners are a young family who needed modern living space but loved the building's history.

Our Solution

We kept every exterior detail the heritage folks cared about - the brickwork, the original windows, the decorative cornices. Inside though, we opened things up big time.

The old layout had like eight rooms on the main floor alone. We knocked down the non-structural walls to create an open-concept living space while keeping the original wood floors and trim work. Added a skylight in the back extension to flood the place with natural light.

All the modern mechanicals got hidden in ways that don't mess with the character. It's old meets new without being gimmicky about it.

Construction Timeline

Project Details

Location: Mississauga, ON

Completed: June 2024

Size: 125,000 sq ft

Type: Commercial Retail, LEED Gold

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The Challenge

The developer wanted sustainable, but they also wanted profitable. Those don't always play nice together. Plus, retail tenants can be picky about layouts, and we needed the building to work for various store sizes.

Our Solution

The green roof isn't just for show - it actually reduces heating and cooling costs significantly. We designed a rainwater collection system that handles the landscaping irrigation and cuts water bills by about 40%.

The layout's got this central walkway that brings natural light deep into the building, so stores don't need as much artificial lighting during the day. Every retail unit's got its own entrance from outside plus access to the interior corridor - gives tenants options.

Hit LEED Gold certification without breaking the bank. Sometimes it's about smart choices rather than expensive tech.

Transformation

Project Details

Location: Caledon, ON

Completed: August 2024

Size: 1,850 sq ft

Type: Residential, Sustainable

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The Challenge

Empty nesters downsizing from a 5,000 sq ft suburban house. They wanted quality, not quantity, and didn't want to sacrifice their connection to nature. The site was heavily wooded, which meant being careful about which trees to keep.

Our Solution

We positioned the house to preserve the oldest trees and create these framed views of the forest from every room. The minimalist design isn't about being cold - it's about letting the materials and the surroundings be the stars.

Concrete, glass, and wood - that's it. But the concrete's got this beautiful texture, the glass connects you to the forest, and the wood brings warmth. Everything's built-in where possible to maximize the sense of space.

Radiant floor heating, triple-pane windows, and serious insulation mean it's cozy even when it's freezing outside. Small doesn't mean compromising on comfort.

Planning Evolution