Here's what we've been up to - real projects, real stories, and honestly, some pieces we're pretty proud of. Each building tells a different story, and we've learned something from every single one.
Look, we could throw a bunch of polished marketing speak at you, but that's not really our style. What you'll see below is the culmination of countless site visits, coffee-fueled design sessions, and collaborative problem-solving with clients who trusted us with their visions. Some projects went smoothly, others... well, let's just say we've gotten really good at adapting.
This 1892 beauty was on the city's heritage watch list when the new owners came to us. They wanted modern living without erasing 130 years of character - which, let's be honest, is easier said than done.
We spent weeks in the archives understanding the original builder's intentions. The challenge? Integrating geothermal heating, modern insulation, and accessibility features while preserving those gorgeous ceiling medallions and the original pine floors.
Took us 18 months, but we got there. The heritage committee actually used it as a case study, which was pretty cool.
The clients were adamant - they wanted to prove you don't need to sacrifice aesthetics for sustainability. Fair challenge.
We designed this three-bedroom family home to produce more energy than it consumes annually. Solar array on the roof, triple-glazed windows, heat recovery ventilation, the works. But here's what made it special - we oriented every room to maximize natural light, so it doesn't feel like living in a science experiment.
The kids call it 'the spaceship house' because of the angular roofline we designed for optimal solar gain. We'll take that as a win.
Former textile warehouse from the 1920s, sitting empty for over a decade. The bones were solid - 14-foot ceilings, massive timber beams, original brick that'd seen better days but still had soul.
We converted it into six residential lofts, keeping as much of the industrial character as possible. Left the beams exposed, restored the brick where we could, sandblasted what we couldn't save.
The trickiest part? Soundproofing between units without dropping the ceiling height. Lots of testing, some creative engineering solutions we're not gonna bore you with.
When you're working in a nationally recognized heritage site, the stakes are pretty high. This 1860s malting house needed structural reinforcement and environmental upgrades, but any changes had to be completely reversible - heritage guidelines, y'know.
We basically had to become historians for six months. Studied original construction methods, sourced period-appropriate materials, worked with heritage consultants on every single decision.
The finished space now houses an art gallery, and you'd never know we reinforced the entire foundation and installed climate control systems. That's kinda the point.
Every project's different, obviously, but there's a loose framework we tend to follow. Think of it as organized flexibility - we know where we're going, but we're not rigid about how we get there.
First meeting's usually pretty casual - coffee, site visit if possible, lots of questions from both sides. We're trying to understand what you actually need, not just what you think you want. Sometimes those are the same thing, sometimes they're not.
We'll assess the site, check zoning regulations, look at what's structurally possible, and start thinking about how your budget aligns with your vision. Honesty upfront saves everyone headaches later.
Here's where we start sketching ideas - sometimes literally on napkins during our meetings. We're exploring possibilities, testing concepts, seeing what resonates with you.
We'll present a few different directions, talk through the pros and cons of each approach. This phase is collaborative - your input shapes everything that comes next. Don't hold back, even if you think something sounds weird. Some of our best solutions came from 'weird' ideas.
Once we've settled on a direction, we get into the nitty-gritty. Detailed drawings, material selections, structural calculations, mechanical systems - all the technical stuff that makes a building actually work.
We'll create 3D visualizations so you can see exactly what you're getting. Technology's come a long way - you can virtually walk through your space before we break ground. Makes decision-making way easier.
Not the most exciting phase, but it's necessary. We handle all the building permit applications, work with city planners, navigate heritage committee approvals if needed, deal with zoning variances - basically all the bureaucratic stuff so you don't have to.
Toronto's gotten better with processing times, but there can still be delays. We build buffer time into the schedule because, well, that's just reality.
Construction's started, and we're on-site regularly making sure everything's built according to plan. We coordinate with contractors, answer questions, solve problems that inevitably come up, review materials as they're installed.
Things never go exactly as planned - that's construction. But having us involved throughout means issues get caught and resolved quickly, before they become expensive problems. We're your advocate during the build phase.
Whether it's a full renovation, a heritage restoration, or you're just trying to figure out if your idea's even feasible - let's talk. First conversation's always free, and there's no obligation.
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