what is Architectural Design?
Architectural design is often simplified as the “blueprints”—the technical plans and elevations of a building. At FrankFranco Architects, it expands far beyond the shell of a structure. We design modern residences that reflect the land and the people who live there, creating contemporary homes with identity that elevate how you live every day.
Every design is unique, site-specific, and never cookie-cutter. Our planning process begins with a deep exploration of your lifestyle and a thorough response to the environment. We specialize in custom modern homes designed for ravines, slopes, hillsides, and empty lots across Toronto and the GTA, turning complex land conditions into distinct architectural opportunities.
By balancing light, proportion, site constraints, and material expression, our goal is to create a custom home that is inherently reflective of your values and effortlessly integrated into its surrounding landscape.
Renovate or Rebuild your dream home
Should you renovate your current home or rebuild it? Building your dream home from the ground up allows the opportunity to start fresh and design a space exactly as desired. Preserving the elements of a home by renovating comes with its benefits and cost savings as well. Either way, the architectural team at FrankFranco is here to help you get started.
Beginning with preliminary site work on location, the team will then work with you to establish a personalized style. Once the plans are developed and permit drawings are obtained, together we will move on to the finer construction details and interior designs. We work in Toronto, Vaughan, Woodbridge, Markham, the GTA and beyond.
the design approach
FrankFranco Architects recognizes that different projects require different design approaches; however, the first step is always defining the end goal. When the design is well thought out, everything will feel like it is in the right place and the result will leave you feeling accomplished.
The approach to renovating a home is very different from designing a completely new build. Our team is here to ensure that all aspects of a project are evaluated through a design thinking lens. We continue to consider the creative and individualistic aspects of a design, beyond the initial steps.
For instance, during a home renovation, we look closely at the added complexities of what can stay, what must stay, and what can be manipulated to best support an end vision that works best for you, the homeowner. Does the architecture of the home merit preservation? Is the layout functioning for your family’s lifestyle? Can spaces be better organized to optimize circulation, flow, and access to light? Regardless of whether you’re pursuing a home renovation or new custom build, we approach each project with a unique design thinking lens to keep your end goal insight and reachable.
From architectural design to reality
At FrankFranco, every project is designed specifically with the end-user in mind. Our goal is always to cater to your lifestyle needs and create a home with an architectural design that is reflective of your values. As part of our architectural design planning process, we take the time necessary to understand your lifestyle. Do you have a large family? Do you entertain often? Are you collectors of art or cars? Once we have a firm understanding of your needs, we analyze the existing home or building lot to ensure that the building we design is sensitive to both your way of life and the surrounding context. Through a series of design iterations, we work in concert with you, the municipality, and our consultants to ensure a cohesive finished product.
Looking for help creating a home in Toronto, Vaughan, Woodbridge, Markham, or elsewhere in Ontario?
Connect with us today and let’s get started on the architectural design of your dream home.