Six core services that cover pretty much everything you'd need to turn a vision into something real. We've spent years figuring out what works, and honestly, we're still learning with every project.
Each service is built around collaboration. We're not the type to disappear for weeks and show up with something you didn't ask for. This is your project, and we're here to make sure it actually reflects what you want - not just what looks good in a magazine.
Homes that actually feel like yours. We start by listening to how you live - not just what you think you want, but what your day-to-day looks like. Then we design around that.
Recent Win: Designed a compact laneway house in Leslieville where the clients swore they'd never fit a home office and guest room. Turns out, with some creative spatial planning and a few unexpected angles, they got both - plus a rooftop deck they didn't even ask for.
Businesses need spaces that work hard. We've done offices, retail, mixed-use - places where people spend 8+ hours a day, so yeah, the design better support what actually happens there.
Reality Check: A tech startup once wanted an "open concept everything" office. After talking about their actual workflow - lots of video calls, focus time, and client meetings - we carved out acoustic pods and quiet zones. They thanked us six months in when productivity didn't tank.
This isn't just slapping solar panels on a roof. We're talking about materials, energy systems, water management - the stuff that makes a building actually sustainable, not just greenwashed.
Honest Talk: Sustainable design costs more upfront sometimes. But we had a client who offset their increased build cost within 4 years just through energy savings. Plus their house stays comfortable without cranking the AC all summer, which... you can't really put a price on that.
Sometimes you don't need a whole new building - you just need to make what you've got work better. We're pretty good at finding space you didn't know you had.
Case in Point: Helped a family in Riverdale who'd outgrown their Victorian semi. Instead of moving, we reorganized their main floor, added a bump-out, and suddenly they had a functional mudroom and breakfast nook. Saved them from Toronto's housing market for at least another decade.
Big picture stuff. Working with developers and municipalities to shape neighborhoods in ways that actually benefit the people who'll live there. It's complicated, and it matters.
Real World: Consulted on a mid-rise project near Junction Triangle where neighbors were understandably worried about shadows and traffic. We reworked the massing, added ground-floor retail they'd actually use, and preserved sightlines. Still got built, but now people don't hate it.
Old buildings have stories, and honestly, they're often built better than new ones. We work to keep that character intact while making them functional for today's needs. It's a balance.
Favorite Project: Restored a 1920s warehouse in Liberty Village - kept the original timber beams and brick, added modern insulation and mechanicals, converted it to live-work lofts. The client cried when they saw the original maple floors refinished. That's the kinda response you hope for.
That's totally normal. Most projects touch on multiple areas anyway. Give us a call or swing by - we can usually figure it out in a 30-minute conversation. No charge for that initial chat, and we'll be straight with you about whether we're the right fit.
We listen more than we talk. You tell us what's working, what's driving you nuts, and what you're dreaming about. Sometimes we sketch on napkins.
We outline the scope, timeline, and fees in plain language. If something doesn't make sense, ask - we'd rather clarify now than deal with confusion later.
This is the fun part. Regular check-ins, evolving designs, material samples spread across your kitchen table. We iterate until it feels right.
The technical stuff - drawings, specifications, permits. Less exciting but absolutely necessary. We handle the details so contractors know exactly what to build.
Site visits, answering contractor questions, handling the inevitable surprises that come up when you open walls. We're your advocate on site.
Final walkthrough, punch list items, and making sure everything works as designed. We don't disappear once the keys are handed over.