Hampshire House
This comprehensive renovation breathes new life into a 1948 Oak Bay residence, bridging the gap between post-war charm and 21st-century performance. The project began with a deep retrofit, featuring a complete building envelope upgrade and the integration of sophisticated new heating and ventilation systems. By prioritizing the home’s thermal integrity, the design ensures that this mid-century home now meets the highest standards of comfort and energy efficiency. Inside, the home underwent a total spatial reimagining to suit the rhythms of modern family life. Formerly compartmentalized rooms were replaced with airy, light-filled volumes, including an expansive new kitchen and open-concept[...]
Sugar Cube House
The SugarCube House represents a thoughtful approach to urban density and the art of downsizing. By subdividing their existing property in Victoria, the homeowners transformed a single oversized lot into a model for modern, small-footprint living. The house is defined by its dramatic asymmetrical roofline and high-performance glazing, proving that infill projects can enhance the architectural fabric of a traditional neighbourhood while providing a sustainable path for aging-in-place. Beyond its striking silhouette, the residence is a high-performance building designed to meet rigorous Certified Passive House standards. The project utilizes a precision-engineered prefabricated envelope and low-embodied carbon materials to drastically[...]
Charter Telecom Head Office
The Charter Telecom Headquarters in Victoria stands as a pioneering mass timber structure, making history as one of the first commercial offices in North America to achieve Passive House certification. Designed to prioritize occupant well-being alongside sustainability goals, the project utilized locally sourced BC wood and innovative construction sequences to overcome complex site constraints. By balancing exposed mass timber aesthetics with high-performance engineering, the building proves that significant energy reductions and lower life-cycle costs are attainable for commercial developments. Project Details Category: Commercial Status: Completed Size: 1486 m², four-storey structure Location: Sooke Road Features:[...]
Kentwood Place
Situated in the heart of Langford, The Kentwood is a thoughtfully designed six-storey multi-residential building providing 167 rental units to the community. At the core of the architectural approach is the use of pre-fabricated structural wood assemblies, including Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) floor and roof systems. This mass-timber framework is most visible on the sixth floor, where vaulted ceilings and loft-style layouts take advantage of the material’s unique capabilities to create airy, expansive living volumes. The design integrates these natural elements with a clean, contemporary aesthetic. The building features expansive floor-to-ceiling windows that maximize natural light and connect residents to[...]
Port Alberni Childcare Centre
Connected to the former Rollin Art Centre, the Port Alberni Childcare Centre serves as a state-of-the-art facility designed to address a critical community need for early childhood infrastructure. The project provides 88 childcare spaces within a structure that prioritizes both occupant well-being and environmental stewardship. Supported by $4.1 million in grant funding, the design integrates into its cultural context, offering a bright and functional environment for the city’s families. As a model for modern institutional architecture, the facility was engineered to exceed the highest requirements of the BC Energy Step Code. The layout features expansive, light-filled learning areas and[...]
Gabion House
The Gabion House is a single-family house for a retired visually impaired couple and has been designed to support aging in place. The building features flexible spaces that accommodate multi-generational family events and generous food production and canning facilities. Central to this project is the idea of designing for the present and the future. The Gabion House is Passive House certified and features a post-disaster structural system. In addition, the design team is undergoing steps to achieve the Living Building Challenge certification. The house is self-sustaining, with battery backup and food and water storage for extended periods. The building[...]
Pictou Beeches
Pictou Beeches is a 27-unit co-operative housing project on the harbour in Pictou, Nova Scotia. The development offers a variety of unit sizes, with a high proportion of family-sized homes and select units designed for full accessibility. Distinct from most buildings that reserve the best views for private units, Pictou Beeches is oriented so that common areas enjoy the waterfront, allowing all residents to share in the scenic harbour landscape. At the heart of the building is a central atrium, thoughtfully designed to foster resident interaction and build community. The project is targeting net-zero ready status, featuring sustainable elements[...]
Park View House
Designed for a family of four in a traditional single-family neighbourhood, Parkview House addresses the challenge of achieving Passive House certification while remaining within an average British Columbia construction budget. Situated on a standard 50' x 150' lot, the residence serves a dual purpose: providing a high-performance primary dwelling and a secondary suite designed for long-term flexibility. This "mortgage helper" unit offers immediate financial support while maintaining the adaptability to transition into a space for aging parents or adult children in the future. The architectural program for Parkview House balances professional and private life, integrating a dedicated home office[...]
This comprehensive renovation breathes new life into a 1948 Oak Bay residence, bridging the gap between post-war charm and 21st-century performance. The project began with a deep retrofit, featuring[...]
The SugarCube House represents a thoughtful approach to urban density and the art of downsizing. By subdividing their existing property in Victoria, the homeowners transformed a single oversized lot[...]
The Charter Telecom Headquarters in Victoria stands as a pioneering mass timber structure, making history as one of the first commercial offices in North America to achieve Passive House[...]
Situated in the heart of Langford, The Kentwood is a thoughtfully designed six-storey multi-residential building providing 167 rental units to the community. At the core of the architectural approach[...]
Connected to the former Rollin Art Centre, the Port Alberni Childcare Centre serves as a state-of-the-art facility designed to address a critical community need for early childhood infrastructure. The[...]
The Gabion House is a single-family house for a retired visually impaired couple and has been designed to support aging in place. The building features flexible spaces that accommodate[...]
Pictou Beeches is a 27-unit co-operative housing project on the harbour in Pictou, Nova Scotia. The development offers a variety of unit sizes, with a high proportion of family-sized[...]
Designed for a family of four in a traditional single-family neighbourhood, Parkview House addresses the challenge of achieving Passive House certification while remaining within an average British Columbia construction[...]
