Started in 2012 with three architects, two laptops, and way too much coffee. Now we're a team of passionate designers who actually give a damn about the planet.
Building Smarter
Look, we didn't start this studio to just make pretty buildings. Back in 2012, Vancouver was growing like crazy, and honestly? A lot of new developments felt soulless. Cookie-cutter condos and commercial blocks that didn't care about the neighborhoods they were dropping into.
Our founders - Maya, Chen, and Roberto - met at a green building conference and realized they all shared the same frustration. They wanted to prove you could design spaces that people actually want to live and work in, while also not trashing the environment. Crazy idea, right?
Fast forward to today, and we've grown to a team of 24. We've tackled everything from single-family homes to mixed-use urban developments. But here's what hasn't changed: we still obsess over every detail, we still push for sustainable solutions even when it's the harder path, and yeah, we still drink way too much coffee.
Projects Delivered
LEED Certifications
Team Members
Where the magic happens. Fourth floor with killer views of the mountains.
Creating buildings that work with nature, not against it. Designing spaces that communities actually need. Making sustainability the standard, not the exception.
Milestones that actually mattered to us
Three architects decided to break out on their own. First office was basically a renovated warehouse space in Gastown.
Landed the Harbourside Residential project. 42 units, all LEED Gold. Put us on the map locally.
Expanded into urban design. Started working with city planners on neighborhood revitalization projects.
Won Canadian Green Building Award for the EcoTech Campus. Moved to our current Pender Street location.
No corporate jargon, just our real approach
Seriously, we spend the first few meetings just listening. What do you need? What bugs you about your current space? What's your budget actually look like? We can't design something good if we don't get what you're trying to achieve.
Look, we're not gonna design you a building that's gonna guzzle energy and cost a fortune to maintain. Every project gets the sustainability treatment - passive solar, proper insulation, efficient systems. It's just how we roll.
We work with your contractors, engineers, and local community. Architecture isn't a solo sport. The best projects happen when everyone's actually talking to each other instead of fighting over whose idea is better.
No surprise fees, no mysterious delays. You'll get regular updates, honest timelines, and straight talk about what's working and what's not. We're building a relationship, not just a building.
The people making it happen
Co-Founder & Design Director
Maya's the one who'll sketch your entire building on a napkin during lunch. 15 years of turning wild ideas into actual structures. Obsessed with natural light.
Co-Founder & Sustainability Lead
If there's a green building tech, Chen's already tested it. Former environmental engineer who switched to architecture because he wanted to actually build solutions.
Co-Founder & Urban Planning Director
Roberto thinks about how buildings fit into neighborhoods, not just lots. Grew up in Mexico City, so he gets dense urban living. Always has a prototype model on his desk.
Senior Project Architect
Sarah's our residential specialist. She's got this talent for figuring out exactly how people move through spaces. Also the office plant lady - we've got like 30 plants now.
Commercial Design Lead
James handles our commercial projects. Former retail designer, so he knows how to make spaces that actually work for business. Big fan of adaptive reuse projects.
Interior Design Director
Nina bridges the gap between architecture and interior design. She'll make sure the building looks good from the outside AND feels amazing on the inside. Color theory expert.
We're always up for interesting projects. Whether it's a house, an office building, or something we've never done before - let's grab a coffee and talk about it.