Projects That Actually Matter

Real buildings, real challenges, real solutions. Here's what we've been up to – from napkin sketches to ribbon-cutting ceremonies.

Lakeview Residences
RESIDENTIAL

Lakeview Residences

Location: Oakville, ON

Completed: 2023

Honestly, this one was tricky. The clients wanted Lake Ontario views without feeling like they're living in a fishbowl. We ended up designing these staggered balconies that give everyone privacy but still catch those sunset views. The whole thing's wrapped in reclaimed wood panels that age beautifully – they'll look even better in 10 years than they do now.

Total Area

12,400 sq ft

Energy Rating

LEED Gold

Units

8 Luxury Units

Budget

$4.2M CAD

"We were blown away by how they balanced our needs with environmental concerns. The passive cooling system alone has cut our AC costs by 60%."

— Margaret Chen, Property Developer

TechHub Innovation Center
Interior workspace
Rooftop garden
COMMERCIAL

TechHub Innovation Center

Location: Waterloo, ON

Completed: 2022

This project was all about flexibility. Tech companies grow fast, shrink fast, pivot fast – so we designed a space that can basically reconfigure itself. The structural columns are the only permanent bits. Everything else? Movable walls, modular utilities, plug-and-play infrastructure. Plus, we snuck in a rooftop garden that's become the most popular lunch spot in Waterloo.

Key Features:
  • Modular workspace configuration
  • Solar panel array (45% energy offset)
  • Rainwater harvesting system
  • Smart building automation
  • Net-zero ready infrastructure

"Our team productivity jumped after moving here. Natural light everywhere, spaces that actually make sense – it's like they read our minds."

— David Park, CEO StartupLabs

Before & After Transformations

Sometimes the best projects aren't about building new – they're about reimagining what's already there.

Heritage District Revitalization

Toronto's Distillery District Extension

Before renovation BEFORE
After renovation AFTER

We took three abandoned brick warehouses from the 1890s and turned them into mixed-use spaces without losing their character. The trick was respecting the bones – those exposed brick walls have stories. We just gave them better insulation, new windows that match the originals, and modern systems hidden in the old loading bays.

Challenge: Heritage preservation requirements

Solution: Reversible interventions & period-appropriate materials

Suburban Office Conversion

Mississauga Mixed-Use Development

Before conversion BEFORE
After conversion AFTER

This 1980s office park was dying a slow death – bad layout, worse energy performance. Instead of demo'ing it, we stripped it down and rebuilt it as a live-work-play space. Added balconies, punched in bigger windows, threw a green roof on top. Now it's got retail on ground level, offices in the middle, and residential units up top.

Challenge: 70% reduction in energy use required

Solution: High-performance envelope & geothermal heating

URBAN PLANNING

Riverside Community Hub

Location: Hamilton, ON

Completed: 2023

Hamilton gave us a challenge: turn an old industrial waterfront into a community gathering space that doesn't feel like every other waterfront development. We spent weeks just walking the area, talking to locals. What we built reflects that – a library, maker space, and cafe that actually connects to the neighborhood instead of replacing it.

Project Stats:

18,000

sq ft facility

350+

daily visitors

85%

local materials

Zero

fossil fuels

"Finally, a public space that feels like it was designed for actual people. My kids are there every weekend."

— Sandra Williams, Local Resident

Community hub exterior
Library space
Maker space
Cafe area

More Recent Work

A quick look at some other stuff we've been working on

Private Residence
RESIDENTIAL

Forest Edge Residence

Muskoka, ON • 2023

Off-grid cottage that doesn't sacrifice comfort. Solar, greywater recycling, the works. Client wanted to disappear into the woods – we made it happen.

3,200 sq ft LEED Platinum
Educational Facility
INSTITUTIONAL

Maple Grove Elementary

Burlington, ON • 2022

Designed with teachers, not just for them. Flexible classrooms, tons of natural light, and outdoor learning spaces that get used year-round.

24,000 sq ft 600 Students
Hospitality Project
HOSPITALITY

Harvest Kitchen

Toronto, ON • 2023

Farm-to-table restaurant that walks the walk. Built from reclaimed materials, composting integrated into the design, rooftop herb garden.

4,800 sq ft 120 Seats

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Whether you're starting from scratch or need to breathe new life into an existing space, let's talk about what's possible. No cookie-cutter solutions here – just thoughtful design that fits your needs and respects the planet.

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