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Category: Residential

Completion: 2024

Size: 3,200 sq ft

This coastal property came with killer ocean views but also some serious privacy concerns - neighbors were close and the street was busy. We tackled it with strategic window placement and a clever mix of materials. The main living area's got floor-to-ceiling glass facing the water, while the street side uses translucent panels that let light in without exposing the interior.

The clients were a young family who work from home, so we carved out two separate office spaces with soundproofing. Master suite's on the top floor with a private deck - honestly one of the best sunrise spots in Kits. Ground floor opens to a protected courtyard that's become their everyday hangout spot.

We used local cedar for exterior cladding which'll age beautifully with the salt air. Interior's mostly concrete and white oak - clean, durable, timeless. Radiant floor heating throughout because wet Vancouver winters aren't fun with cold feet.

Category: Mixed-Use

Completion: 2023

Size: 18,000 sq ft (6,000 retail / 12,000 residential)

Main Street needed more residential density but the neighborhood didn't wanna lose its street-level character. Fair enough. We designed three retail units at ground level with 12 apartments above - mix of one and two-bedroom layouts.

The challenge? Making sure residents wouldn't hear every espresso machine and delivery truck. We used concrete floor plates between levels with additional acoustic damping, separate HVAC systems, and designed the residential entrances away from the commercial activity. Loading zone's in the back alley so early morning deliveries don't wake anyone up.

Architecturally, we matched the rhythm of the existing streetscape - similar cornice lines, traditional storefronts, but with cleaner contemporary details above. Brick at the base transitions to fiber cement panels and metal accents on upper floors. Small balconies for each unit catch afternoon sun.

City wanted more bike parking than code required (they're not wrong) so we built a secure bike room with a repair station. Turns out most residents actually use it.

Category: Residential Renovation

Completion: 2024

Size: 1,800 sq ft

Former textile warehouse from the 1920s that needed serious love but had amazing bones. Original timber beams, 14-foot ceilings, brick walls, massive steel-frame windows - we basically just cleaned it all up and organized the space intelligently.

Kept the open plan but created zones using a freestanding storage unit that doubles as a room divider. Kitchen's new obviously, went with stainless steel and blackened steel to complement the industrial vibe. Bathroom's tucked into a glass-walled cube which sounds weird but actually works - it glows at night like a lantern and maintains that open feeling.

Original Douglas fir floors were buried under decades of paint and adhesive. Took forever to restore but they're stunning now. We added contemporary lighting - mix of exposed Edison bulbs and minimal track lights that don't compete with the architecture.

Client's an artist so we made sure there's great natural light throughout and plenty of wall space for hanging work. It's rough around the edges in the best way possible.

Category: Heritage Restoration

Completion: 2023

Size: 8,500 sq ft

This 1912 building's a designated heritage site which means every decision goes through layers of approval. We restored the brick facade, replaced failing lintels, rebuilt the cornice exactly as it was originally built. Found old photos in the city archives that showed details that'd been lost over the years.

Windows were single-pane and leaking like crazy. Heritage planners initially wanted exact replicas but we convinced them to use modern double-pane units built to match the original profiles. Better for the tenants, better for energy efficiency, looks identical from the street.

Interior's been offices for decades but was originally residential. We converted it back to six loft apartments while keeping original features - exposed brick, wood beams, the old freight elevator (now modernized but kept its character). New mechanical systems were a puzzle - can't just run ductwork wherever you want in a heritage building.

Took 18 months and way more meetings than anyone wanted, but seeing it finished makes all the bureaucracy worth it. Buildings like this deserve to stick around.

Category: Commercial Interior

Completion: 2024

Size: 25,000 sq ft

Tech company wanted an office that didn't feel like a dystopian open-plan nightmare. We designed zones for different work modes - open collaboration areas, quiet focus rooms, casual lounges, proper meeting rooms with actual walls and doors.

Natural light was the priority. North-facing windows give consistent light without glare, interior spaces use glass partitions to borrow light. Added skylights where we could. Plants everywhere - not just for looks, they actually improve air quality and people seem happier around them.

Acoustics matter more than people think. Used sound-absorbing ceiling panels, carpeted areas where folks need concentration, left concrete exposed in louder zones. Phone booths scattered throughout so nobody's taking calls at their desk annoying everyone around them.

Kitchen's seriously well-equipped because apparently free snacks are important for tech workers. Built a living wall in the lunch area that's become a popular backdrop for video calls.

Furniture's all movable because companies change their minds constantly. Whole setup can be reconfigured in a weekend if needed.

Category: Residential - Sustainable Design

Completion: 2023

Size: 2,800 sq