Architectural Design

What we design and permit

Single family new build

Design from first sketch to the full permit set for a new house on your lot, with the drawings coordinated for construction.

Multiplex

Small-scale multi-unit housing on a single lot. We start from what your lot's zoning allows and design to that. See a Coquitlam multiplex.

Secondary suite

A legal suite in an existing house, or a garden or coach house where the lot allows it. Which one can you build?

Renovation

Layout changes, additions and interior renovations, drawn so the permit and the trades work from the same set. See a North Vancouver renovation.

Work stop and code compliance

If the city has stopped work on your project, we review the order, prepare the drawings it asks for and work with you to get it lifted. How a work stop notice works.

City permit application

As your authorized agent, we handle permit issuance end to end. When do you need a building permit?

Floor plan concept design

Early layout options you can compare before committing to full drawings. See floor plan concepts.

Kitchen and interior design

Kitchens, finishes and interior layouts, drawn to the same set as the rest of the house. See a kitchen design.

3D renders and virtual walkthrough

See the design before it is built. The interactive walkthrough runs in real time on a computer or VR headset, and you can swap materials live while you look around. It is separate from the 360° photo tours of finished projects.

Construction management

Once permits are issued, we can manage construction so the drawings and the site stay in step. Project vs construction management.

A registered architect reviews the design for compliance with the BC Building Code and local bylaws, and provides sign and seal where the project requires it.