Where versatility, innovation, and dynamic design meet

Each invoice varies from project to project. It depends on a variety of factors, such as the size and height of the house and site conditions. The budget also depends on the style and level of finish desired. But you don’t have to commit to hiring us without knowing the price tag. To provide a formal quote for architectural drawings, we will ask you to email us your wish list and façade inspiration ideas, as well as a copy of the legal property survey. We then proceed with an introductory phone call to briefly review these details, followed by the submission of a formal quote. Should you find our fees acceptable, we move to the next step: a couple-hour long design meeting to go over all the finer details, room by room.

After our first design meeting, we work toward providing a draft floor plan concept within the following two weeks. This first draft gives you a chance to review the design direction. That way, you can suggest changes as we work through the floor plan followed by an exterior concept. During this stage, we will go back and forth on the design until we reach results you approve of. The entire design process usually takes up to six weeks from start to finish. Once the design is approved, we proceed with permit drawing development, which usually takes another two weeks. That is followed by consultant coordination (truss design, HVAC design, etc.). This phase takes around four weeks. By then, you will be ready to submit a building permit application. Of course, in certain circumstances this timeline may vary. Factors, such as minor variances, conservation authority approvals, complex design, or property features, could cause delays. All of these aspects are assessed during the quoting stage and a schedule is produced based on each scenario.

Your design is you. So yes, you have all the control. We leave our pride at the door when designing your home. Our goal is to provide the best design solutions possible to suit your specific needs. We are always paying close attention to what you say and the emotions you express about your future home. It’s of utmost importance that we deliver a design that checks all the boxes on your list. But, as experts, we do suggest design solutions along the way. If there are disagreements, we talk through them to explore and exhaust all options. But the goal at the end of the day is to ensure you are satisfied.

This is a key feature included in our formal quotes, and it really is unlimited. We want to make sure you fully understand the design concept and intentions and have no unanswered questions. In most cases, earlier meetings are done in person, while latter meetings can be done virtually or over the phone. Each meeting is scheduled around your schedule and preference. Not everyone likes virtual meetings or phone calls, so we make ourselves available for in-person meetings as much as possible.

Let’s begin with what we’re not: we are not architects, but as architectural technologists, we are equally capable and skilled at designing your custom home. We have a strong technical building background. We’re trained in the science of construction and are familiar with how the trades feature in home building, allowing us to excel in residential design. There is no legal requirement in Canada for an architect to design your house. The building code is what sets out guidelines for this process, and we have in-depth knowledge of that. Our only limitation is the structure height, which cannot exceed three storeys. Houses are usually built below that mark, so we don’t have to worry about that either.