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Important Steps To Building A House In Ontario

CHOOSING THE RIGHT LAND TO START YOUR CUSTOM HOME BUILD IN ONTARIO Whether you have dreams of finding the perfect lot steps away from the city or a sprawling country acreage, the search for the perfect property is exciting and full of potential. The beauty of Southern Ontario is that you can find properties on...

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TRCA Regulation Mapping: How To Build A House On A Regulated Lot

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Celebrating Excellence:
Our Principal Architect Achieves National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) Certification

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Backyard Upgrades:
Make Your Backyard Perfect for Outdoor Entertaining and Relaxation

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Designing Wellness Spaces at Home

We strive to make the places we call home into retreats of respite and rejuvenation — escapes from everyday chaos. That’s why wellness-focused design plays a central role in our interior architecture. This design approach emphasizes how lighting, material selection, air and sound quality, and connection to nature contribute to personal well-being. Getting the right...

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Preparing for a Renovation

What is or isn’t working? Start by identifying the good, the bad, & the ugly – or at least dated. It’s easy to say, “things need to change”, but being specific in identifying what is and isn’t working for you can make the next steps more fruitful and cost effective. When we begin with prospective...

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Hyper Realistic Renderings vs Architect Hand Sketching

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How to Incorporate Interior Lighting Design Into Your Home

Interior Lighting Design Elements Lighting and materiality are the two most important core elements that determine how your home feels. Look around; your home and your spaces are a manifestation of sensations designed by the materials and lights that coalesce into these moments of feeling and emotion. The tactility of your wooden desk, the smell...

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The Features You Should Incorporate in a Wine Cellar Design

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How to Choose The Right Architect To Build Your Dream Home

Identify Your “What And Why” You’re Building A Custom Home Identify why you’re building a custom home and what kind of features it would require to satisfy your needs. Do you have a multi-generational family with a need for numerous bedrooms and living spaces? Do you entertain often and need a large space to host...

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