Our Story

Building spaces that actually work for how people live

Look, we've been doing this for over 15 years now, and here's what we've learned - great architecture isn't about making magazine covers (though we've done that too). It's about understanding that your family needs a mudroom that actually handles Toronto winters, or that your office workers are gonna grab coffee way more if it's not tucked in some weird corner.

We started this practice because frankly, we were tired of seeing beautiful buildings that nobody wanted to use. Sustainable design shouldn't feel like a compromise, and contemporary spaces don't have to be cold or sterile. Our approach? Listen more, talk less, and make sure every design decision has a real reason behind it.

Recognition

2022

OAA Award of Excellence - Sustainable Design

2021

Toronto Architecture Excellence Prize

2020

Canadian Green Building Council Innovation Award

2019

Emerging Practice Award - RAIC

How We Work

The honest truth about our process

We're not gonna pretend every project goes perfectly. Sometimes clients change their minds (totally fine), budgets get tight (we'll make it work), or the city throws us a curveball with permits (happened last month, actually).

What sets us apart is we're upfront about all of it. You'll get real talk about timelines, costs, and trade-offs. Our team uses BIM tech which means you can literally walk through your building before we break ground - saves a ton of expensive "oh wait, I thought it'd look different" moments.

Based here on Bay Street, we've worked on everything from laneway houses to commercial towers. Each project teaches us something new, and yeah, we bring those lessons to your table. That's kinda the point of experience, right?

Core Values

What we actually stand for

Sustainability that makes sense

Not just slapping solar panels on everything and calling it green. We're talking proper building orientation, materials that'll last, systems that won't cost you a fortune to run. It's gotta work for the planet AND your budget.

Design with purpose

Every line, every material choice, every window placement - there's a reason. We're not doing stuff because it looks cool in a rendering. If it's there, it's doing something for you, whether that's letting in morning light or making your workflow smoother.

Client collaboration

You know your needs better than we ever will. Our job is bringing the technical know-how and creative solutions, but the best projects? Those happen when clients push back, ask questions, and actually tell us when something doesn't feel right.

Local context matters

Toronto's got its own vibe, its own weather, its own bylaws. We're not copying some design from California or Europe and hoping it works. Your building needs to belong here, fit the neighborhood, handle our seasons.

Ready to talk about your project?

Let's grab a coffee and see if we're a good fit. No pressure, no sales pitch - just real conversation about what you're trying to build.

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