Jan 26th, 2026 Architecture Design Inspiration Process

Clubhouse: Designing Architecture as an Experience

Clubhouse: DESIGNING ARCHITECTURE AS AN EXPERIENCE Set within a prestigious neighborhood just north of Toronto, backing directly onto the 18th hole of the National Golf Club of Canada, the Clubhouse project is rooted in a simple but powerful belief: architecture should respond to its site not only visually, but experientially. This was an irreplaceable lot....

Modern hillside residence surrounded by autumn trees and gardens. Dec 15th, 2025 Process

Should I Hire a Builder, Designer, or Architect?

The Builder’s Role in Your Project A builder is often the first point of contact for clients embarking upon a residential project. Between the noise, construction debris, street traffic, site signage, and a finished “product” that stands as a monument to “their” work, a builder stays top of mind because of their presence in a...

Front elevation of contemporary home with cantilevered glass living area and carport. Dec 11th, 2025 Architecture Education Process

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...

Contemporary poolside view of modern cabana with lounge seating, glazed façade, and dining pavilion. Dec 04th, 2025 Architecture Design Process

Modern Cabana Design:
How Architecture & Committee of Adjustment Approvals Transformed a Suburban Backyard

Building a Home on a TRCA regulated Lot Dec 02nd, 2025 Education Process

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

Understanding TRCA Regulated Areas And Mapping If you’re searching for a property like this in Toronto or the GTA, there’s a strong likelihood that you’re going to become familiar with environmental regulating bodies such as the Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) or the Lake Region Simcoe Conservation Authority (LSRCA). When embarking upon a new project,...

Feb 24th, 2022 Architecture Design Education Inspiration Process

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...

Architectural perspective rendering of contemporary hillside home integrated into wooded landscape. Jul 28th, 2020 Education Process

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...

Construction site of a new custom home build designed by architects FrankFranco Architects on their Woodland Ridge project. Jul 23rd, 2020 Design Education Process

The Ultimate Guide To Building A Custom Home

How To Start Designing Your New Home Build So how does one come to a design? The answer is never the same but it does start with questions, and a good designer will ask a lot of questions. My first question is why do you want to build a custom home? This simple question is...

Planning a landscape design can be beneficial to your house build. Here's how to make sure you start building from the inside out. May 22nd, 2020 Design Process

Landscape Design from the Inside Out

How to find the right building site for your new home project following zoning by-laws Apr 30th, 2020 Education Process

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