King Street Commercial Hub
This one nearly broke us, honestly. The client wanted a six-story commercial building that'd get LEED Platinum but still look like it belonged in downtown Toronto. We spent months wrestling with the city's zoning quirks and figured out how to squeeze in a green roof system that actually works in our winters.
- 62,000 sq ft mixed-use space
- LEED Platinum certified
- 40% energy reduction vs code baseline
- Completed 2023
The Beaches Family Home
Working with a young family who wanted to ditch their energy bills without sacrificing style. We went all-in on passive solar design and added some geothermal magic underneath. The tricky part? Making sure it didn't look like a science experiment from the street. Neighbors actually stopped by asking for our number.
- 3,800 sq ft family residence
- Net-zero energy consumption
- Geothermal heating/cooling system
- Completed 2022
Liberty Village Master Plan
Urban planning at its messiest and most rewarding. We got tapped to reimagine a whole city block that'd been sitting empty for years. Had to balance density requirements, public space mandates, and somehow make it feel like a neighborhood instead of just another condo jungle.
- 4-building mixed-use complex
- 450 residential units
- 35,000 sq ft retail space
FinTech Office Renovation
Tech startup needed their space to not feel like a typical tech startup, if that makes sense. They wanted collaborative but not annoying, open but not loud. We gutted a 1920s building interior and kept the brick and beams everyone loves while sneaking in acoustic panels that actually work.
- 12,000 sq ft workspace
- Heritage building adaptation
- Flexible work zones
Yorkville Penthouse
Client had money but zero interest in the usual luxury cliches. No gold faucets, no marble everything. They wanted something that felt collected over time, not bought in one shopping trip. We sourced reclaimed wood from Ontario barns and paired it with custom metalwork from local artists.
Size
4,200 sq ft
Year
2023
Style
Contemporary
Features
Custom millwork
Queen West Retail Transformation
Took a dated 1970s strip mall and turned it into something people actually want to visit. Added a massive green roof that the whole neighborhood can see, fixed the brutal concrete facade with local timber screens, and somehow made the parking lot less depressing with permeable paving and actual trees.
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Leslieville Townhomes
Six-unit townhome development that fits into a narrow lot everyone said was impossible. Stacked 'em smart, gave each unit private outdoor space, and made sure they don't feel like you're living in a shoebox.
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Annex Heritage Restoration
Victorian home that needed serious help. Restored the original details everyone cares about while sneaking modern systems behind the walls. Heritage committee approved everything on first try, which never happens.
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Waterfront Residence
Built right on Lake Ontario with ridiculous views. The challenge was wind exposure and making sure the lake didn't wreck everything during storms. Steel frame, impact-resistant glass, and a design that works with the weather instead of fighting it.
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Parkdale Community Center
This project taught us a lot about listening. The neighborhood had strong opinions about what they needed, and we had to park our egos and actually hear them out. Built a multi-use space that works for everyone from kids' programs to senior activities, with materials sourced from within 500km.
Location
Parkdale, Toronto
Capacity
350 people
Certification
LEED Gold
Completed
2021