What We Actually Do
Real talk about the services we've been perfecting since day one
Look, we've been doing this for years now, and honestly? We've narrowed it down to what we're genuinely good at. None of that "we do everything" nonsense - just solid work in areas where we've got the experience and the scars to prove it.
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This is where we cut our teeth, honestly. From cozy laneway houses to full custom homes - we've probably seen every zoning headache Vancouver can throw at you.
We'll sit down with you, figure out how you actually live (not how design magazines say you should), and make something that works. Had a client last year who swore they needed a formal dining room. Three meetings later, we turned it into a killer home office with killer views instead.
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We do offices, retail spaces, small mixed-use buildings - the kind of projects that need to look good AND make financial sense. Your landlord's gonna love the ROI, and your tenants won't hate coming to work.
Did a café in Gastown last year where the owner said "I want something Instagram-worthy but also functional for my staff." Challenge accepted. Place does killer business now, and yeah, it photographs well.
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This isn't just slapping some solar panels on a roof and calling it green. We're talking actual passive house principles, smart material choices, and systems that'll save you money long-term.
Real example: client wanted to hit net-zero but had a tight budget. We got creative with orientation, insulation, and some clever window placement. They're now selling power back to the grid. Feels good.
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Sometimes you don't need a whole new building - you just need someone to figure out why your space isn't working. That's us. We'll move some walls (or not), shuffle things around, and suddenly you've got a place that makes sense.
Had this tech startup squeezed into 2,000 sq ft. Couldn't afford to move. We reconfigured everything, added some flexible workspaces, and they fit 15 more people comfortably. Magic? Nah, just good planning.
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Vancouver's got some beautiful old buildings that deserve better than neglect or demolition. We work with heritage committees, preservation standards, and all that red tape to bring these places back to life.
Did a 1920s warehouse conversion in Railtown. Original timber beams, brick walls, the works. Now it's modern lofts, but you'd never know it wasn't always residential. That's the sweet spot.
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Big picture stuff. How neighborhoods should grow, where density makes sense, how to keep character while allowing development. We've sat through enough council meetings to know what flies and what doesn't.
Worked with a developer on a 4-lot assembly in Kitsilano. Neighbors were ready to riot. We proposed stepping the heights, preserving sightlines, adding public space. Everyone walked away happy. Well, less angry.
Not gonna lie - every project's different, but here's the general flow:
We sit down, you tell us what you're thinking, we ask a bunch of questions. No sales pitch, just figuring out if we're a good fit.
We throw ideas at you - some wild, some practical. You tell us what resonates, what's crazy, what's missing.
Plans, sections, elevations, 3D renders - all the things you need to see it clearly and builders need to make it happen.
We stick around during construction. Contractors always have questions, things come up - we make sure it all goes according to plan.
That's totally fine. Most people aren't. Give us a call or shoot us an email, and we'll figure it out together. First conversation's always free, no strings attached.