Featured Projects

Real builds, real challenges, real solutions. Here's what we've been up to.

Residential / 2023

Harborfront Residences

We spent nearly two years figuring out how to make high-density living actually feel livable. The site was tricky - narrow lot, strict height limits, and neighbors who weren't exactly thrilled about another tower going up. But we managed to carve out private terraces for each unit, which honestly became the project's signature move.

Location

Toronto Waterfront

Area

42,000 sq ft

Units

28 Residences

Energy Rating

LEED Gold

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Commercial / 2022

Innovation Hub Kitchener

The client wanted a space that'd attract tech startups but didn't wanna feel like every other glass box out there. We went with exposed mass timber - something you don't see much in commercial builds around here. The construction phase was wild, teaching contractors about CLT installation on the fly. But man, the warmth it brings to the workspace? Totally worth the headaches.

Location

Kitchener, ON

Area

65,000 sq ft

Structure

Mass Timber CLT

Capacity

450 Workers

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Heritage / 2023

Queen Street Heritage Block

This one tested everything we knew about restoration. Three connected Victorian buildings from 1887, and we had to bring 'em up to modern code without losing the character that makes Queen Street what it is. Every brick mattered - literally spent weeks sourcing period-appropriate materials. The heritage committee was watching our every move, but we earned their trust.

Project Specs

Built: 1887 (Restored 2023)
Total Area: 18,500 sq ft
Buildings: 3 Connected Units
Use: Mixed Retail/Residential
Status: Heritage Designated

Key Challenges

Original brick matching, structural reinforcement without altering facade, hidden modern HVAC integration, seismic upgrading, maintaining occupied ground floor retail during construction.

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More From Our Studio

Quick looks at other stuff we've been working on lately.

Urban Planning

Eco Plaza Development

Mississauga's first net-zero mixed-use district. Still under construction but already getting attention.

Area: 120,000 sq ft

Completion: 2025

Residential

Rosedale Residence

Private home that plays with light and shadow. The clients gave us creative freedom, which was refreshing.

Area: 6,200 sq ft

Completion: 2022

Public/Community

Scarborough Community Hub

Multi-purpose space designed with actual community input. Opened last spring and it's been busy ever since.

Area: 38,000 sq ft

Completion: 2023

Adaptive Reuse

Junction Loft Conversion

Old factory turned into live-work spaces. Kept the industrial bones, added modern comfort.

Area: 52,000 sq ft

Completion: 2021

Our Process in Action

Every project's different, but we've learned a few things over the years. Here's generally how we tackle things - though we're always adjusting based on what the site and client actually need.

1

Discovery & Site Analysis

We spend a lot of time just observing - how light moves, where people naturally walk, what the neighbors are doing. Boring but crucial.

2

Concept Development

Lots of sketches, models, and coffee. We test ideas quickly and throw out what doesn't work. No ego about it.

3

Technical Documentation

This is where ideas meet reality. Working drawings, specs, coordinating with engineers. The unglamorous stuff that actually makes buildings stand up.

4

Construction Administration

We're on-site regularly, problem-solving in real-time. Things never go exactly as planned, and that's okay - it's about adapting smartly.

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