How We Got Here
Back in 2012, I was working on my first major restoration project - a Victorian-era house in Cabbagetown that everyone said was too far gone. The owner wanted to gut it and start fresh, but something about those original crown moldings and that hand-laid brick just wouldn't let me give up on it.
Spent three months researching period-accurate techniques, tracking down artisans who still knew the old ways, and yeah... probably drove the client a bit crazy with my obsession over getting every detail right. But when we finished? That building told its story again.
That's when it clicked for me. Architecture isn't about choosing between old and new - it's about understanding what makes a space meaningful and building on that. Sometimes that means restoring a 150-year-old facade. Sometimes it means designing something completely modern that still respects the neighborhood's character.
Fast forward to today, we've grown into a team of designers, restorers, and planners who all share that same appreciation for buildings that matter. We've worked on everything from heritage homes to cutting-edge residential projects across the GTA, and honestly? We're still learning something new on every single one.
