The Cooperage Lofts
Toronto's Distillery District, 2023
Honestly, this one was a beast. Taking a 1890s barrel warehouse and turning it into mixed-use lofts wasn't exactly straightforward. Had to keep the heritage folks happy while making sure modern living standards weren't compromised. The exposed timber beams tell their own story - we just gave 'em a proper stage.
Key Features:
- Original brick facade preservation
- Floor-to-ceiling industrial windows
- Geothermal heating system
- Green roof terrace installation
Rosedale Glass House
Toronto, ON, 2022
Client wanted nature inside without actually being outside, y'know? So we went all-in with glass - but not the cheap stuff. Triple-glazed panels, automated shading, the works. It's kinda wild how a house can feel open yet totally private at the same time.
Living Space
6,800 sq ft
Bedrooms
4 + Study
Energy Rating
LEED Platinum
Budget
$3.2M CAD
King Street Office Hub
Financial District, Toronto, 2023
Downtown Toronto needed another soulless glass tower like it needs a hole in the head. We pushed for something different - setbacks, terraces, actual character. The street-level retail integration wasn't easy but it's what makes the building work with the neighborhood instead of against it.
Cabbagetown Victorian Revival
Cabbagetown, Toronto, 2022
1887 original. The client's grandmother lived here, so yeah, no pressure. Stripped back decades of "renovations" that were basically crimes against architecture. Found the original crown moldings under drywall - felt like Christmas morning honestly.
Built: 1887
Restored: 2022
Status: Designated Heritage
Waterfront Revitalization Master Plan
Port Lands, Toronto, 2021-2024
Multi-year consulting gig for the city's port lands project. We're talking parks, mixed-use zones, transit corridors - the whole nine yards. It's one thing to design a building, another beast entirely to plan how thousands of people will actually live and move through a space.
The Junction Collective
Junction Triangle, Toronto, 2023
Retail below, residential above - classic formula but we tried to make it not suck. The trick was giving the commercial tenants proper street presence while not making the apartments feel like they're floating in a concrete box. Setback designs and dedicated entrances made all the difference.
- Bike storage + repair station
- Rooftop communal garden
- Passive solar design
- Rainwater harvesting
