Queen West Loft Complex
Honestly, this one was a challenge. Converting an old warehouse into 12 modern lofts while keeping the building's character? The city planners had opinions, the heritage committee had MORE opinions, but we pulled it off. Those exposed brick walls and floor-to-ceiling windows? Chef's kiss.
Liberty Village Tech Hub
We wanted workspace that actually makes people WANT to come to the office. Variable ceiling heights, collaborative zones that don't feel forced, and natural light everywhere. The client's team grew by 40% after moving in - not saying it's because of us, but...
Annex Victorian Restoration
This 1890s beauty was gorgeous but, let's be real, totally impractical for modern life. We kept the original crown molding and staircase (took forever to restore), opened up the main floor, and added a glass extension at the back. Now it's got the charm AND the function.
Junction Green Market
A community market that's actually carbon-neutral. We used reclaimed materials wherever we could, installed a living roof (which saves them about 30% on cooling costs), and designed natural ventilation that works even during Toronto's humid summers. The rooftop garden produces food that's sold downstairs. Full circle kinda thing.
Waterfront Plaza Development
We spent two years on this one working with the city, community groups, and developers. The goal was creating public space that didn't feel corporate. There's retail, sure, but also areas where people can actually hang out without buying anything. Novel concept, right?
Leslieville Passive House
Our first certified Passive House and wow, what a learning curve. The owners haven't had a heating bill over $50 in two winters. Triple-glazed windows, super-insulated walls, heat recovery ventilation - all the nerdy stuff that actually works. And it looks good too, which helps.
Distillery District Creative Office
Taking an 1880s distillery building and turning it into modern office space without destroying its soul? That's the sweet spot for us. We kept the timber beams, cleaned up the brick, added mezzanines for more usable space. Now it's home to a design agency that gets it.
Parkdale Laneway Houses
Toronto's got all these forgotten laneways, right? We designed a series of compact homes that fit into those spaces - maximizing square footage while keeping things human-scale. They're small but they don't FEEL small. That's the trick.
