Who We Are
It Started With a Sketchbook
Back in 2008, three of us crammed into a tiny office above a coffee shop on Granville Street. We had more ambition than furniture, honestly. What we did have was this shared obsession - making buildings that didn't just look good in renderings but actually felt right when you walked through them.
Fast forward to today, and yeah, we've got a proper office now with a view of the mountains. But that scrappy energy? Still here. We're still sketching ideas on napkins during site visits, still arguing passionately about material choices, still staying late because we can't let go of a design that's almost perfect.
How We Actually Work
Look, every architect claims they "listen to clients" and "care about sustainability." We do too, but here's what that actually means for us:
We don't believe in the big reveal moment. You're not gonna see your design for the first time at some dramatic presentation. Instead, you're involved from day one - messy sketches, debates about where the kitchen should go, all of it. Some clients find it intense, but they also end up loving their spaces because they helped shape them.
And sustainable design? It's not just about slapping solar panels on everything. It's about orientation, materials that'll last more than ten years, and honestly, not building more than you need. We've talked clients out of square footage before. Weird flex for an architecture firm, but it's the right thing to do.
The Vancouver Factor
Being based here isn't just geography - it shapes everything we design. The rain, the mountains, that specific quality of light we get in late summer... it's all in there. We've learned to work with BC's quirky building codes, to design for clients who want indoor-outdoor flow even though it rains nine months a year, and to make the most of those ocean views without turning your living room into a fishbowl.
After seventeen years, we know the local contractors, the best suppliers, and which permits are gonna be a headache. That knowledge saves our clients time and money, and it means we can focus on the fun part - creating something special.
Our Process: No Smoke & Mirrors
Regular check-ins, honest timelines, and transparent budgets. Revolutionary, we know.
What Drives Us
Context Over Trends
We're not gonna design you a minimalist glass box just because it's trendy. If your site calls for something warmer, more grounded - that's what we'll do. Architecture should respond to its place, not Instagram algorithms.
Real Collaboration
You'll get our cell numbers. You'll meet everyone on the team, not just the principal who won the project. And yeah, we'll sometimes disagree with you - but only because we're invested in getting it right.
Details Matter
We're obsessive about how things come together. The way a handrail meets the wall, how light hits a stairwell at 3pm, where you put your keys when you walk in - these aren't afterthoughts, they're the whole point.
Building For Tomorrow
Climate change is real, and buildings are a huge part of the problem. We can't fix everything, but we can design smarter - better insulation, passive heating and cooling, materials that don't wreck the planet. It's just how we work now.
Let's Talk About Your Project
Whether it's a home renovation or a commercial build, we'd love to hear what you're thinking. First coffee's on us.
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