Thornhill Manor Restoration
Year: 2022
This 1890s beauty was practically falling apart when the owners contacted us. Spent 18 months bringing back the original crown moldings, fixing the foundation without destroying the character, and yeah - we found some cool stuff behind the walls. The trick was matching materials that don't even exist anymore.
Heritage
Lakeshore Modern Residence
Year: 2023
Client wanted floor-to-ceiling windows facing the lake but didn't wanna freeze in winter. We engineered a solution with triple-pane glass and radiant heating that actually works. The cantilever was a headache to calculate, but damn if it doesn't look good.
Residential
Junction Tech Hub
Year: 2023
Four-story office space that's basically net-zero energy. Took us forever to get the solar panel integration right without making it look like a science experiment. Green roof's doing great - even got some birds nesting up there now, which wasn't part of the plan but hey, we'll take it.
Commercial Sustainable
Distillery District Brewery Conversion
Year: 2021
Old brewery from the 1920s turned into mixed-use retail and office space. Those exposed brick walls? Original. The massive timber beams? Also original - and structurally sound, which was lucky. Had to fight hard to keep the old loading dock doors, but they're now the main entrance and people love 'em.
Heritage Commercial
Rosedale Passive House
Year: 2022
First Passive House certified home we've done, and honestly? The detail work was insane. Every window seal, every joint had to be perfect. Client's heating bill is now less than their Netflix subscription though, so worth it. The ventilation system's so good you barely notice it's there.
Residential Sustainable
Kensington Market Public Plaza
Year: 2023
Community wanted a gathering space that didn't feel too corporate. Worked with local artists, integrated some funky seating that doubles as planters, and made sure there's enough shade because Toronto summers aren't getting any cooler. It's become a real hang-out spot, which was the whole point.
Urban Planning Commercial
St. James Cathedral Spire Restoration
Year: 2021
Working on a 150-year-old spire that's a city landmark? No pressure. We brought in heritage masons who knew the old techniques, sourced matching limestone from the original quarry (still operating, somehow), and dealt with pigeons. So many pigeons. The copper work alone took six months, but it'll last another century easy.
Heritage
Queen West Mixed-Use Development
Year: 2022
Retail on the ground floor, condos up top, and a rooftop terrace that gets used year-round. Balancing the noise concerns between retail and residential was tricky - lots of acoustic engineering involved. The corner design breaks up that typical box look most new builds have around here.
Residential Commercial
West Don Lands Green Corridor
Year: 2023
Pedestrian walkway that doubles as stormwater management - basically a really pretty drainage system. Native plants handle the water naturally, pathways are permeable, and we added lighting that doesn't mess with the local wildlife. It's infrastructure that doesn't look like infrastructure.
Urban Planning Sustainable
Leslieville Row Houses
Year: 2022
Six townhomes on a narrow lot - the geometry was a puzzle. Each unit's got its own character while still feeling cohesive as a row. Private back gardens, shared front courtyard, and we managed to squeeze in parking without it dominating the design. They sold before we finished construction, which felt pretty good.
Residential
Liberty Village Corporate HQ
Year: 2023
Client wanted something that screamed "we're innovative" but also had to be practical for 200 employees. Open concept with enough quiet spaces that people can actually focus. The atrium brings in natural light three floors down, and the automated shading system keeps it from turning into a greenhouse at 3pm.
Commercial Sustainable
Cabbagetown Victorian Addition
Year: 2021
Adding to a heritage home without making it obvious? That's the challenge. Modern extension at the back gives them the open kitchen they wanted while the front stays true to 1880s charm. The transition between old and new is this glass connector that honestly looks cooler than we planned.
Heritage Residential