Real Projects, Real Stories

We've been lucky enough to work with some incredible clients over the years. Each project taught us something new - sometimes about architecture, sometimes about ourselves. Here's a look at what we've been up to.

Riverside Residence exterior
Residential

The Riverside Residence

Oakville, ON | Completed 2023

This one was tricky. The clients wanted massive floor-to-ceiling windows for that killer river view, but Ontario winters aren't exactly forgiving. We ended up designing a passive solar system that actually uses the sunlight to heat the place - sounds fancy but it's really just smart window placement and thermal mass floors.

Square Footage
3,800 sq ft
Energy Reduction
62% vs standard
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Downtown Commons Hub

Toronto, ON | Completed 2022

Converting an old warehouse into a mixed-use space was honestly one of our most challenging gigs. The building had good bones but zero insulation and outdated everything. We kept the exposed brick and steel beams - they've got character you just can't fake - and wrapped everything else in modern sustainable tech.

Building Type
Mixed-Use Commercial
Timeline
18 Months
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Commons Hub exterior
Commons Hub interior detail
Commons Hub rooftop
GreenTech Tower before

Before: Standard Office Block

GreenTech Tower after

After: GreenTech Innovation Tower

Living wall system + solar panels = 80% energy self-sufficient

GreenTech Innovation Tower

Mississauga, ON | Completed 2023

The client came to us wanting a "green building" - we gave them a living one. This 6-story office space incorporates vertical gardens that aren't just pretty to look at. They actually help with air quality and temperature regulation. Plus, the rainwater collection system feeds the whole green wall. It's like the building takes care of itself.

42,000

Square Feet

80%

Energy Independent

LEED

Platinum Certified

2,400

Plants Integrated
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Muskoka Retreat
Residential

Muskoka Lakeside Retreat

Muskoka, ON | 2022

Client wanted a cottage that didn't scream "cottage" - more like a year-round home that happens to be near a lake. We used locally-sourced timber and designed it to blend into the treeline. The deck practically floats over the water.

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Urban Eatery
Commercial

The Urban Eatery Collective

Toronto, ON | 2023

Food hall meets farmers market in this space. We designed flexible vendor stalls that can adapt to different food concepts. Natural light floods in through skylights we added, and the ventilation system is top-notch - nobody wants to smell fish tacos all day.

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Trinity Row Homes
Residential

Trinity Row Homes

Hamilton, ON | 2022

Eight townhomes that don't look like carbon copies. Each unit has its own personality while maintaining the overall aesthetic. Shared geothermal heating keeps costs down - and yeah, the neighbors actually talk to each other.

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Featured Case Study

Sometimes a project comes along that changes how you think about architecture entirely.

Parkdale Community Center
Community Project

Parkdale Community Center Revitalization

Toronto, ON | Completed 2021

This one was special. The old community center was falling apart, and the neighborhood didn't have the budget for a complete rebuild. We got creative - kept the existing structure, reinforced what needed fixing, and added a modern glass extension that brought in natural light.

What made it cool? We involved the community in every decision. Kids from the local school designed the color scheme for the youth center. Seniors picked the garden layout. It's not just a building we designed for them - it's a space they helped create.

Budget Conscious
Came in 15% under budget
Community Driven
200+ residents participated
Sustainable Upgrade
45% reduction in energy costs
Award Winning
OAA Design Excellence 2022
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Projects by the Numbers

Here's what we've been up to over the years.

47

Completed Projects

12

Awards Received

89%

Energy Efficiency Average

2.1M

Sq Ft Designed