Real Projects, Real Impact

We're not about fluff or flashy renders that never see daylight. These are the actual builds we've completed - the ones our clients live and work in every day. Each project tells its own story of challenges met, budgets respected, and spaces that genuinely work better than what came before.

Project Stats

47 Completed Projects

2.3M+ sq ft Designed

38% Avg. Energy Reduction

Residential Design

Riverside Eco-Home

This one was a real learning curve for us. The clients wanted net-zero but didn't want their house looking like a science experiment. Took us three design iterations to nail the balance - traditional massing with seriously smart guts. The geothermal system wasn't cheap, but they're basically laughing at their energy bills now.

Location

Oakville, ON

Completed

March 2023

Size

3,200 sq ft

Energy Rating

Net-Zero

Historic Renovation

The Old Distillery Conversion

Honestly? This building was a mess when we got it. 1890s brick structure that'd been vacant for 15 years. But the bones were solid, and the client had vision (plus patience - this took 18 months). Now it's mixed-use with retail below and loft offices above. The heritage committee gave us grief about the windows, but we worked it out.

BEFORE

Abandoned since 2007, structural issues throughout

AFTER

Mixed-use space with 94% original brick preserved

Technical Specs That Matter

Structural Reinforcement

Steel beam system added without compromising original masonry

Energy Performance

42% better than code with triple-pane heritage-approved windows

LEED Gold Certified

Achieved through material reuse and efficiency upgrades

Commercial Architecture

TechHub Innovation Center

Our first proper tech campus, and wow, did it push us. The client wanted "collaborative spaces" - which apparently means no one gets a real office anymore. We designed around flexibility: movable walls, adjustable HVAC zones, power/data drops everywhere. Six months in, they'd already reconfigured the layout twice. That's kinda the point though.

Natural Light Coverage 87%

Renewable Energy 65%

Waterloo, ON | Completed: September 2022 | 42,000 sq ft

Urban Planning & Development

Junction Triangle Masterplan

This wasn't just one building - it's a whole neighborhood transformation. Seven city blocks that used to be industrial wasteland. We spent months just listening to community meetings, figuring out what locals actually wanted. The result? Mixed-income housing, green corridors, retail that serves residents (not just tourists), and a stormwater management system that doubles as park space.

Site Analysis

Initial site conditions and zoning constraints we had to work with

Phase Implementation

Three-year phased approach keeping disruption manageable

Final Result

Thriving mixed-use community that people actually want to live in

By The Numbers

7.2

Acres Redeveloped

380

Residential Units

22%

Affordable Housing

3.4

Acres Green Space

Interior Space Planning

Yorkville Penthouse Redesign

High-end condo interior that needed to feel bigger without knocking down walls (condo board wouldn't let us). So we got creative with sight lines, mirrors, and a lighting design that changes the mood throughout the day. The client's an art collector, so we basically designed the space as a gallery that happens to have a kitchen and bedrooms.

Project Highlights

Custom millwork throughout - every piece purpose-built
Smart home integration that actually works intuitively
Acoustic treatment for urban noise without losing views
Concealed climate control - you'd never know it's there

Sustainable Building

GreenWorks Corporate Headquarters

A sustainability company needed a building that walked the talk. No pressure, right? We went all-in: solar roof, rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling, native plant landscaping, bike storage for 80% of staff. The wild part? It cost about 12% more upfront but they'll break even in seven years just on energy savings.

Energy Systems

120kW rooftop solar array
High-efficiency VRF HVAC system
LED lighting with daylight harvesting
Battery storage for peak shaving

Water Management

55,000L rainwater collection tank
Greywater system for irrigation and toilets
Low-flow fixtures throughout
Bioswale stormwater filtration

Certifications Achieved

LEED Platinum CaGBC Zero Carbon WELL Building Gold BOMA BEST Level 4

Heritage + Modern

St. Lawrence Market Lofts

Converting a 1920s warehouse into livable lofts while keeping the heritage character intact - that's the challenge. We kept all the original timber beams, exposed brick, and those massive steel-frame windows. Then snuck in modern insulation, mechanical systems, and sound dampening that you can't see but definitely feel.

ORIGINAL CONDITIONS

Raw industrial space, 2018

TRANSFORMED SPACE

Modern loft units, 2023