Harborview Residence
Toronto Waterfront, ON | Completed 2023
This one started as a pretty standard renovation request and ended up being a full gut job. The clients wanted more light - which honestly, who doesn't in a Toronto winter? But the original 1980s build had these tiny windows that made the place feel like a cave.
Technical Specs
- Area: 4,200 sq ft
- Timeline: 14 months
- Structure: Steel frame addition with glass curtain wall
- Glazing: Triple-pane low-E, R-7 performance
- Energy Rating: LEED Gold certified
Design Challenge: We had to work around some pretty strict heritage guidelines for the street-facing facade while completely opening up the lakeside. The solution? Keep the front conservative, go wild with the back.
King Street Tech Hub
King West, Toronto | Completed 2022
Converting old warehouse space isn't exactly new territory, but this building had character worth keeping. The client - a tech startup that actually had funding - wanted something that didn't scream 'we have ping pong tables' but still felt, y'know, not like your dad's office.
Technical Specs
- Area: 12,500 sq ft (3 floors)
- Timeline: 11 months
- Capacity: 150 workstations + flex spaces
- Mechanical: VRF climate control with individual zones
- Acoustic: Custom baffles and sound-absorbing panels
Real Talk: The original brick and timber beams did most of the heavy lifting aesthetically. We just made sure not to mess it up with too much 'design.' Sometimes less really is more.
Rosedale Victorian Revival
Rosedale, Toronto | Completed 2023
Heritage projects are tricky because you're dealing with history, regulations, and usually a foundation that's seen better days. This 1890s Victorian had been through some questionable 'updates' over the decades - drop ceilings, vinyl siding, the works. Our job was essentially archaeological surgery.
Technical Specs
- Area: 3,800 sq ft
- Timeline: 18 months
- Original Build: 1892
- Restoration: Original plasterwork, millwork, hardwood floors
- Modernization: Radiant heating, updated electrical, spray foam insulation
The Hard Part: Matching 130-year-old plaster moldings while running modern HVAC through walls that weren't designed for it. We spent weeks with heritage consultants getting every detail approved. Worth it though.
Junction Mixed-Use Complex
The Junction, Toronto | Completed 2024
Mixed-use is where things get interesting - and complicated. You've got retail tenants who need street access, residents who want privacy, parking requirements that make your head spin, and a neighborhood that's watching every move. This project taught us patience, that's for sure.
Technical Specs
- Area: 45,000 sq ft total
- Timeline: 24 months
- Units: 32 residential condos, 8 retail spaces
- Parking: 2-level underground, 60 spaces
- Green Features: Rooftop garden, rainwater collection, solar panels
Community Input: We held five public consultations. Yes, five. The feedback actually improved the design - the street-level setback for outdoor dining wasn't in our original plan but came from residents. Good call on their part.
