Featured Work & Case Studies

Real projects, real challenges, real solutions. Here's what we've been up to lately - from initial sketches to final walkthroughs. Each one taught us something new.

47+ Completed

Projects delivered since 2015

Riverdale Passive House
RESIDENTIAL / 2023

Riverdale Passive House

Our first certified passive house in Toronto's east end. The clients wanted net-zero energy without sacrificing the neighborhood's character - tricky but totally worth it. Triple-glazed windows, 14-inch walls, and a heat recovery ventilator that works like magic.

Toronto, ON 2,850 sq ft
18 months LEED Platinum
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Junction Collective
COMMERCIAL / 2022

Junction Collective

Mixed-use development that actually mixed well with the community. Ground-floor retail, co-working spaces above, and a rooftop garden that's become the neighborhood hangout.

Queen West Heritage
RESTORATION / 2023

Queen West Heritage Revival

1890s warehouse turned modern offices. We kept every brick we could save, added contemporary interventions that respect the original, and convinced the heritage committee it was a good idea.

Design Process Deep Dive

We don't believe in cookie-cutter approaches. Every project starts with listening, then sketching, then more listening. Here's how we actually work.

01

Discovery & Site Analysis

We spend days on site before drawing anything. Sun patterns, wind flow, neighbor relationships, how you actually move through space. Context matters more than concept.

02

Concept Development

Rough sketches, mood boards, material samples. We iterate fast here - it's cheaper to change paper than concrete. Usually go through 15-20 concepts before landing on the one.

03

Technical Drawings

This is where architecture meets engineering. Energy modeling, structural calculations, building code compliance. Not glamorous, but it's what keeps buildings standing.

04

Construction Oversight

Weekly site visits minimum. Things never go exactly as planned, and that's okay. Best solutions often come from collaborating with contractors when challenges pop up.

More From Our Studio

Projects that pushed us, taught us, and made us better at what we do.

Leslieville Laneway
RESIDENTIAL / 2022

Leslieville Laneway House

Turning a garage into a 650 sq ft home isn't easy - especially when the lot's only 16 feet wide. Every inch earned its keep here. Fold-down tables, murphy bed, skylight that makes it feel twice the size. Client calls it her "tiny palace."

Budget $285K
Timeline 11 months
Port Credit Office
COMMERCIAL / 2021

Port Credit Tech Hub

Three tech startups wanted to share a building but keep their identities. Created flexible zones with movable walls, shared amenities in the middle, and a ventilation system that actually works (harder than it sounds). They're still there, so we'll count it as a win.

Size 12,500 sq ft
Energy Savings 42% vs code

Architectural Drawings & Documentation

Floor Plans
Floor Plans & Layouts

Detailed spatial planning showing how rooms connect and flow. We obsess over circulation patterns - nobody likes walking through a bedroom to reach the bathroom.

Elevations
Elevations & Sections

Shows what you'll actually see from the street. Height relationships, material transitions, how the building sits on the land. Context is everything.

Construction Details
Construction Details

The nuts and bolts - literally. How materials meet, water gets kept out, and thermal bridges get eliminated. This is where sustainability really happens.

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