Our Story

Started in a cramped office above a coffee shop on Granville Street - yeah, we were those architects. Three friends who'd worked at bigger firms got tired of seeing beautiful designs get watered down by committees. We wanted to do things differently, make spaces that actually mattered to people and the planet. The first year was rough, honestly. Living on instant ramen and client pitches, but we landed a small residential project that changed everything.

This was when we really figured out who we were. Got our first LEED Platinum certification on a commercial building downtown, and suddenly people started calling us "the sustainable guys." We weren't just slapping solar panels on roofs - we were thinking about airflow, natural light, materials that wouldn't end up in landfills 20 years later. Won a few regional awards too, which helped us move into an actual proper studio space.

Brought on five more talented folks who shared our vision. Each person brought something different - urban planning expertise, heritage restoration skills, interior design magic. We took on our first major urban development project, working with the city to reimagine a neglected industrial area. It was messy, political, and absolutely worth it. That project taught us how to navigate the bigger picture stuff while keeping our sustainable principles intact.

Like everyone, COVID hit us hard. But it also made us rethink what buildings need to be. We started designing with flexibility in mind - spaces that could adapt, breathe better, connect indoor and outdoor environments. Did a lot of heritage building restorations during this time, helping preserve Vancouver's architectural history while updating them for modern needs. Learned a ton about working with old bones and new ideas.

We're now a team of 18 passionate people, and honestly? We're just getting started. Working on some projects that'll push the boundaries of what sustainable architecture can be in urban environments. We've learned that the best buildings tell stories - about the people who use them, the neighborhoods they're in, and the future we're all building together. Still in Vancouver, still obsessed with making spaces that shine, and still refusing to compromise on doing things right.