Who We Really Are
Look, we're not gonna pretend we've got all the answers. But after 15 years of messing around with concrete, glass, and a whole lot of trial-and-error, we've figured out a thing or two about making buildings that actually matter.
Kylarion Thquinth
Founder & Principal Architect
Started this studio back in 2009 because I got tired of seeing the same cookie-cutter designs everywhere. Vancouver deserves better, y'know? We're surrounded by mountains and ocean - why shouldn't our buildings reflect that connection?
"Every building tells a story. We just make sure it's one worth listening to - and one that doesn't trash the planet while doing it."
What Drives Us Daily
These aren't just nice words on a wall. They're the stuff we actually argue about over coffee every morning.
Nature First
We're kinda obsessed with green roofs, passive cooling, and solar orientation. If it can't work with nature instead of against it, we're probably gonna redesign it.
People Actually Live Here
Fancy renders are cool and all, but we care more about how your grandma's gonna navigate the space or where your kids'll actually play. Real life beats Instagram every time.
Honest Innovation
We try new things, sure. But not just 'cause they're trendy. If it doesn't solve a real problem or make life better somehow, it's just noise.
Built to Last
Throwaway culture? Not here. We design buildings that'll still be standing (and looking good) when your great-grandkids are around.
The Numbers Don't Lie
Here's what we've managed to pull off with our clients over the years:
Milestones That Mattered
2009 - Started from Scratch
Opened the studio with just me, a drafting table, and way too much coffee. First project was a tiny laneway house that somehow won a local design award.
2013 - First Big Commercial Gig
Landed a mixed-use building in Gastown. Terrifying at the time, but it put us on the map and taught us we could handle the big stuff.
2016 - BC Sustainability Award
Got recognized for our work on net-zero housing. Still one of the proudest moments - showing you can build green without breaking the bank.
2019 - Heritage Restoration Focus
Started specializing in bringing old buildings back to life. There's something special about preserving history while making it work for today.
2022 - Team of 18
Grew the crew to a full team of architects, designers, and sustainability consultants. Turns out, we're better together than alone.
2024 - Looking Forward
Working on our most ambitious project yet - a carbon-negative community center. The future's looking pretty good from where we're standing.
Wanna Build Something Together?
We're always up for a good conversation about architecture, sustainability, or just how to make spaces work better.
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