Our Work Speaks Volumes

Project Overview

This West Vancouver home was designed for a young family who wanted zero compromise between sustainability and comfort. We worked with the site's natural slope instead of flattening everything, which saved a ton of excavation and kept the mature cedars intact.

The south-facing roof handles solar panels while deep overhangs prevent summer overheating. Geothermal heating does the heavy lifting year-round, and the whole envelope is tight enough that they barely notice when it dips below freezing outside.

Materials were sourced locally wherever possible - the cedar siding came from a mill just two hours away, and the stone work features BC granite. It's the kind of place that'll age gracefully over decades.

Details

Location: West Vancouver, BC

Completed: 2023

Size: 3,200 sq ft

Certification: Net Zero Energy

Category: Residential Design

Project Overview

The client wanted a commercial building that wouldn't feel like every other glass box in Surrey. We gave them something with personality - a facade that plays with light throughout the day and green roofs that handle stormwater while giving people actual outdoor spaces to work from.

The building's oriented to maximize natural light without turning the interior into a greenhouse. Smart glazing and automated shading do most of the climate control work, which means way lower operating costs. The rainwater harvesting system handles irrigation and toilet flushing - we're talking thousands of gallons saved monthly.

Floor plates are flexible enough that tenants can configure spaces however they need. Several tech companies have moved in and they're apparently fighting over the top-floor terrace access.

Details

Location: Surrey, BC

Completed: 2024

Size: 85,000 sq ft

Certification: LEED Gold

Category: Commercial Architecture

Project Overview

This one was a beast - three years of planning, community consultation, and navigating more city departments than I care to remember. But what we ended up with is a waterfront area that people actually use year-round instead of just during summer weekends.

The mixed-use development balances residential, retail, and public space without any single element dominating. We created pedestrian pathways that feel natural, not forced, and the plaza design encourages people to linger. There's weather protection where it matters and open sky where you want it.

Sustainability-wise, we integrated bioswales for stormwater management and used permeable paving throughout. The buildings themselves step back as they rise, keeping sightlines open and preventing that wall-of-condos feeling. Local businesses are thriving and the residential units sold out before completion.

Details

Location: Vancouver, BC

Completed: 2023

Size: 4.2 acre site

Scope: Master planning

Category: Urban Planning & Development

Project Overview

Working with heritage buildings is like solving a puzzle where half the pieces are a hundred years old and nobody wrote down the rules. This 1912 warehouse in Gastown had amazing bones but needed serious intervention to meet modern building codes while preserving its character.

We kept the original brick facade, heavy timber framing, and those massive wooden beams that you just can't get anymore. All the modern stuff - plumbing, electrical, HVAC - got carefully threaded through the structure without compromising the heritage elements. The steel reinforcements we added are visible but designed to look intentional rather than like an afterthought.

The live-work lofts we created have 14-foot ceilings and windows that let in ridiculous amounts of light. People are living and working in a piece of Vancouver history, and the building's gonna be around for another century at least.

Details

Location: Gastown, Vancouver

Completed: 2022

Original: 1912

Units: 12 lofts

Category: Heritage Building Restoration

Project Overview

Building in the mountains means respecting snow loads, dealing with limited access during winter, and making sure your design doesn't block views that people are literally paying millions for. This retreat handles all of that while feeling warm and inviting rather than like a fortress.

We used local timber throughout - Douglas fir beams and cedar paneling that'll develop a beautiful patina over time. The roof pitch is steep enough to shed snow naturally, and the structural system is built to handle the occasional crazy winter that dumps twice the normal snowfall.

Floor-to-ceiling windows frame specific mountain views without sacrificing thermal performance. The great room opens to a covered deck that's usable most of the year, and there's a heated outdoor shower for those brave enough to use it after skiing.

Details

Location: Whistler, BC

Completed: 2024

Size: 4,500 sq ft

Elevation: 2,800 ft

Category: Residential Design