Here's the thing about homes - they're personal. Really personal. We've designed everything from compact urban townhouses to sprawling family estates, and each one starts with understanding how you actually use your space.
We're talking about kitchens where people gather, living rooms with natural light that changes throughout the day, bedrooms that feel like retreats. Not just pretty pictures in a magazine.
What's Included:
- Initial site analysis and feasibility studies
- Conceptual design and space planning
- Detailed construction documents
- Permit processing and municipal coordination
- Construction administration and site visits
- Energy efficiency optimization
Commercial projects are a whole different beast. You've got zoning regulations, accessibility codes, budget constraints, and let's not forget - the building needs to actually generate value for your business.
We've done retail spaces, office buildings, mixed-use developments, and community centers. The common thread? Making sure form follows function, not the other way around. Your tenants need to be happy, your customers need to find you intuitive, and your bottom line needs to make sense.
Our Process:
- Market analysis and program development
- Conceptual massing and urban context studies
- Code compliance and accessibility review
- Structural and MEP coordination
- Value engineering and cost management
- Tenant fit-out guidelines
This is where things get really interesting. Heritage work isn't just about slapping on some period-appropriate trim and calling it a day. It's detective work, craftsmanship, and honestly? A lot of patience.
We've worked on Victorian mansions, early 20th-century warehouses, and mid-century gems. Each building has stories to tell, and our job is to preserve those stories while making the building work for today's needs. It's about respect - for the original architects, the craftspeople who built it, and the community that values it.
Specialized Services:
- Historical research and documentation
- Material analysis and conservation planning
- Heritage designation applications
- Adaptive reuse strategies
- Period-appropriate detailing
- Integration of modern systems
Sustainability shouldn't be a buzzword or a marketing gimmick. It's about making smart choices that reduce your environmental footprint AND save you money in the long run. Win-win, right?
We can work with your existing design team or come in as specialists to make any project greener. Passive solar design, rainwater harvesting, geothermal systems, green roofs - we've done it all. But we'll never recommend something just because it sounds cool. It's gotta make sense for your project.
Consulting Areas:
- Energy modeling and performance analysis
- LEED and green building certification
- Material selection and lifecycle assessment
- Renewable energy integration
- Water conservation strategies
- Indoor air quality optimization
Sometimes the project isn't a building - it's a neighborhood, a district, or even a small town center. Urban planning is where architecture meets community needs, transportation, green space, and the big picture of how people actually live.
We're not ivory tower planners. We get out there, talk to residents, understand the local context, and figure out what'll actually work. Master plans that sit on shelves gathering dust? Not our style. We create roadmaps that communities can use and adapt.
Planning Services:
- Master planning and site development
- Community engagement and stakeholder consultation
- Zoning analysis and rezoning applications
- Transit-oriented development
- Mixed-use development strategies
- Public space and streetscape design
Good interior planning is invisible - you don't notice it because everything just flows. Bad planning? You'll feel it every single day. That awkward corner, the room that never gets used, the kitchen where two people can't work together without bumping into each other.
We think about circulation patterns, natural light, acoustics, and how spaces transition from public to private. Whether it's a complete interior renovation or optimizing an existing layout, we're focused on making spaces that enhance daily life.
What We Offer:
- Space planning and layout optimization
- Finish and material selection
- Custom millwork and built-in design
- Lighting design and daylighting strategies
- Furniture layouts and specifications
- Accessibility and universal design
