What We Actually Do
Look, we're not gonna throw around fancy jargon or make promises we can't keep. Here's the real deal on how we help bring your vision to life - whether it's a ground-up build or breathing new life into something historic.
Look, we're not gonna throw around fancy jargon or make promises we can't keep. Here's the real deal on how we help bring your vision to life - whether it's a ground-up build or breathing new life into something historic.
From napkin sketch to permit-ready plans
Here's where everything starts. We sit down with you - coffee optional but recommended - and figure out what you're really trying to build. Not what trends say you should want, but what actually makes sense for your space, budget, and lifestyle.
We've spent years learning the hard way that the best designs come from listening first. Yeah, we'll push back if something won't work structurally or code-wise, but we're not here to impose our aesthetic on your project. It's your building, after all.
We'll work through multiple concepts until we find the one that clicks. No rush, no pressure.
Detailed plans that contractors can actually build from without calling you every five minutes.
We handle the bureaucracy so you don't have to. Trust us, we know the city staff by name at this point.
We'll tell you what's possible before you get too attached to an idea that won't fly.
Green design that actually saves you money
Sustainability isn't just a checkbox for us - it's kinda become our thing. We've seen too many "eco-friendly" projects that looked great on paper but failed in practice. Our approach? Use what works, skip what doesn't, and always run the numbers.
Whether you're chasing LEED certification or just want lower utility bills, we'll help you figure out which green strategies make sense for your project. Sometimes it's high-tech systems, sometimes it's just better orientation and windows. We're honest about what'll give you the best return.
Making every square foot count
Ever walked into a space and thought "this could work so much better"? That's our jam. We're obsessed with how people actually use spaces - not how magazines say they should.
From reworking awkward floor plans to creating storage you didn't know you needed, we'll help you get more out of what you've got. Sometimes it's moving a wall, sometimes it's just moving your perspective.
Flow Analysis
Lighting Design
Material Selection
Space Planning
Respecting history, embracing the future
There's something special about old buildings - they've got character you just can't replicate. But let's be real, they also come with challenges. Outdated systems, structural quirks, and regulations that can make your head spin.
We've done enough heritage work in Vancouver to know the ropes. We get how to work with the city's heritage department, which contractors know their way around old construction techniques, and most importantly - how to modernize these beauties without destroying what makes them special.
Historical research & condition assessments that satisfy heritage requirements
Keeping original features intact while making necessary updates
Integrating today's systems & codes without compromising integrity
We'll be in your corner the whole way
Construction projects have a way of getting complicated fast. There's always something - a supplier delay, a field condition nobody saw coming, or just coordinating between a dozen different trades.
That's where we come in. Think of us as your advocate and translator. We speak contractor, engineer, and building inspector fluently. We'll keep everyone on track, flag problems before they become disasters, and make sure what gets built matches what we designed.
Honestly? This is where we save you the most headaches. Having someone who knows construction watching your back is worth its weight in gold.
Regular inspections & quality control
Keeping costs under control
See it before you build it
Let's face it - not everyone can look at a floor plan and imagine the finished space. That's totally normal. That's why we create realistic 3D models and renderings of your project.
It's not just about pretty pictures though. These visualizations help us all get on the same page. You can see how the light hits that window at different times of day, understand the scale of spaces, and make informed decisions about finishes and colors before anything's actually built.
Plus, they're super helpful when you're trying to get buy-in from partners, lenders, or tenants. A good rendering sells a vision way better than a stack of drawings ever could.
Exterior Renderings
Interior Views
Walkthroughs
BIM Models
No cookie-cutter process here - every project's different, but here's the general flow
We talk, you share your vision, we ask probably too many questions. Coffee's on us.
Sketches become drawings, drawings become real plans. Lots of back-and-forth till we nail it.
All the technical stuff - permits, approvals, construction-ready drawings. The boring but necessary part.
We're on-site regularly making sure everything goes according to plan. Or helping solve problems when it doesn't.
Let's talk about your project over coffee (or tea, we don't judge)
Whether you've got a fully formed vision or just a vague idea, we're here to help figure out the rest. First consultation's free - we'll walk through what's possible, what makes sense, and whether we're a good fit to work together.
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