Built Realities

These aren't just renders or concept sketches - they're real spaces where people actually live, work, and connect. Each project here has its own story, challenges we tackled, and lessons that shaped how we approach the next one.

47 Completed Projects
Riverside Terraces
Featured Project

Riverside Terraces

Completed 2023

Mixed-Use Urban Living

Honestly, this one pushed us in ways we didn't expect. The city wanted density, the neighborhood wanted character, and we needed to make it actually sustainable - not just slap some solar panels on top and call it a day.

127
Residential Units
18m
Timeline (months)
68%
Energy Reduction
LEED
Platinum Certified
Key Features:
  • Integrated green roof system with community garden
  • Passive solar design reducing HVAC load
  • Rainwater harvesting for irrigation
  • Ground-floor retail with local businesses

More From Our Studio

Each project taught us something new. Some went smoothly, others... well, let's just say we earned our coffee breaks.

Commercial | 2022

Innovation Hub Downtown

The client wanted a tech campus that didn't feel like a sterile box. We gave 'em flexible workspaces that actually adapt to how teams work - not how we think they should work.

Total Area

85,000 sq ft

Construction

14 months

Certification

LEED Gold

Occupancy

650 people

WHAT WORKED:

Modular meeting spaces that can be reconfigured weekly, natural light corridors instead of closed hallways, and a central atrium that became the actual heart of the building (not just the architectural focal point we drew on paper).

Innovation Hub
Interior workspace
Central atrium
Residential | 2023

Forest Edge Homes

Six custom homes that had to sit on a tricky slope without wrecking the existing tree canopy. Worked with an arborist for months to map every root system - totally worth it though.

Site Area 4.2 acres
Homes Built 6 units
Trees Preserved 94%
Energy Rating Net-Zero Ready

DESIGN CHALLENGE

Each home sits at a different elevation. Instead of fighting it, we designed stepped foundations that follow the natural grade - way less excavation, kept the drainage patterns intact, and gave each place unique views.

Forest Edge Home
Home exterior detail Interior with forest view
Metro Plaza Renovation
Urban Planning | 2021

Metro Plaza Renovation

Turned a forgotten concrete plaza into an actual gathering space. Added greenery, flexible seating, better lighting - the basics that somehow get overlooked. Now it's actually used year-round instead of being a shortcut people hurry through.

Project Duration 11 months
Public Space 22,000 sq ft
Warehouse Lofts
Renovation | 2022

Junction Warehouse Lofts

1920s warehouse that was sitting empty for years. Kept the character - exposed brick, timber beams, the industrial stuff people actually want - but made it work for modern living.

Built

1923 / 2022

Units Created

42 Lofts

Heritage designation meant we had to document everything. Pain in the process, but helped us understand the building's bones better than any modern blueprint could.

Community Library
Public | 2023

Eastside Community Library

Libraries aren't just about books anymore (obviously). This one's got maker spaces, recording studios, and quiet zones that are actually quiet. Took a while to balance all those different needs.

Floor Area

32,000 sq ft

Daily Capacity

800 visitors

Working with the community board taught us more about what people actually need than any design brief ever could. They knew their neighborhood way better than we did.

Harbourfront Restaurant
Commercial Design | 2023

Harbourfront Restaurant & Venue

Restaurant design's tricky - it's gotta look good but also function like crazy during service. We spent days just watching how servers move, where bottlenecks happen, how different table layouts actually work when it's packed.

Project Timeline:

Month 1-3: Concept & Planning

Client meetings, site analysis, worked with chef to understand kitchen flow

Month 4-6: Design Development

Detailed drawings, material selection, permits (the fun part...)

Month 7-10: Construction

Demo, rebuild, daily site visits, design tweaks on the fly

Month 11: Completion & Opening

Final touches, staff training spaces, soft opening adjustments

180
Seating Capacity
12,500
Total Sq Ft
3
Distinct Zones
11
Months Built

How We Work

Every project's different, but there's a method to the madness. Here's what you can generally expect when working with us.

Discovery Phase

We listen more than we talk initially. What do you actually need vs. what you think you want? Sometimes they're the same, often they're not.

Typical Duration: 2-4 weeks

Design Development

Sketches, models, 3D renders - whatever helps you visualize it. We iterate a lot here. First ideas are rarely the best ones.

Typical Duration: 6-12 weeks

Documentation

The un-sexy part - permits, detailed drawings, specifications. But this is what actually gets it built right.

Typical Duration: 4-8 weeks

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