Great design is a language that transcends time, rooted in history yet anticipating the future, enhancing lives through clarity, simplicity, and a deep connection to its site and cultural setting.
We believe that great design enhances lives. Inspired design is the foundation of any successful brand. Put simply—great design is good business. While it must balance both function and aesthetics, its primary purpose is to serve people. Design shapes how we experience a place, a room, or a property—it influences how we feel within a space.
Timeless design is rooted in two key principles: a respect for history and a vision for the future. Every site has a story waiting to be told, and the spaces we create communicate these narratives. We draw inspiration from the uniqueness of each site and client, ensuring our designs are never bound by the past but instead anticipate the future. By embracing new technologies, materials, and ideas, our work reflects a commitment to both learning and teaching.
Great design requires clarity of concept. It may emerge from a single organizing strategy—such as capturing multiple views by thoughtfully positioning windows to frame different orientations, creating a unique setting and environmental experience.
We strive for two fundamental qualities in design: simplicity and clarity. Great design is born from both. It is not just about how a space looks and feels—it is about how it functions. Time and again, we have found that the most effective ideas are the simplest and clearest. This philosophy is evident in our work, including the Kitsilano Residence, a project built on a modest budget yet recognized with multiple local, regional, and international awards.
Great design transcends scale. Every detail should contribute to the greater whole of a project. In other words, the details are not just details—they define the design.
Materials tell the truth. They touch the skin, evoke memory, and shape our experience of a space. Our designs pay close attention to materials—how they react to light, how they contrast with one another, and how they make us feel—all of which define the essence of our projects.
Timeless design is rooted in two key principles: a respect for history and a vision for the future. Every site has a story waiting to be told, and the spaces we create communicate these narratives. We draw inspiration from the uniqueness of each site and client, ensuring our designs are never bound by the past but instead anticipate the future. By embracing new technologies, materials, and ideas, our work reflects a commitment to both learning and teaching.
Great design requires clarity of concept. It may emerge from a single organizing strategy—such as capturing multiple views by thoughtfully positioning windows to frame different orientations, creating a unique setting and environmental experience.
We strive for two fundamental qualities in design: simplicity and clarity. Great design is born from both. It is not just about how a space looks and feels—it is about how it functions. Time and again, we have found that the most effective ideas are the simplest and clearest. This philosophy is evident in our work, including the Kitsilano Residence, a project built on a modest budget yet recognized with multiple local, regional, and international awards.
Great design transcends scale. Every detail should contribute to the greater whole of a project. In other words, the details are not just details—they define the design.
Materials tell the truth. They touch the skin, evoke memory, and shape our experience of a space. Our designs pay close attention to materials—how they react to light, how they contrast with one another, and how they make us feel—all of which define the essence of our projects.