Architects, Architecture Firms, & Building Designers in Kawartha Lakes

“July 2016 Our house is now several years complete. As I walk thorugh the house, I'm grateful that Phil was able to work with us. It's amazing how the little touches that he suggested throughout the house enhances our living experience. Instead of using the main hallway, the kids love the passage way to each other's bedrooms. The kitchen you designed for us is practical, spacious, and loved! Really looking forward to working with you again on another project. If you are looking for someone who will put your vision on paper, I HIHGLY recommend Phil and his team. Update January 26,2013 We are now about 5-6 months into the actual construction. It has been interesting to see Phil's design take shape. We have made very few adjustments to the actual design. In our numerous discussions of how to place the house, Phil has done a great job. We will have incredible amounts of sunlight flowing through the main living areas of the house during the day-ESPECIALLY during the winter months. At night, the bedrooms will be nicely sheltered by the winds that at times blow very briskly across the property. Great Job! These are the fine details that Phil was able to capture for us, which we didn't even think about. I know that Phil had told us about the ceiling details during the design stage and for a non artistic person it was difficult for me to envision. Having seen it framed and how it fits with the arches through the hallway, and how at the end of the hallway, it is framed by a window that offers an incredible view, I have to say- I am truly impressed by Phil's attention to details. Thnx Phil! We worked with Phil recently. Phil was able to effectively listen to our needs/wishes and put our ideas into a design that we are very happy with. In terms of time, Phil and Matt were readily available for help and advice, often outside of "normal" work hours. They were willing to help in providing us with information about other trades that will help us achieve our goals. We have also shown the design to several builders for planning and logistics purposes and the general feedback has been that the design is coherent and well thought out. We will certainly call on Phil and Mat to do future work. It was a fabulous work relationship and I would highly recommend them to my friends and family. Thanks Guys! Note: If I could give a 4.8 on Houzz, I would certainly do so but unfortunately, I can only give 4 or 5 stars. They are not perfect, but pretty darn close.”

“After meeting with several architects, I hired Derek from DA Drafting & Design to do all the architectural drawings for submission to the City of Pickering for my 3000+ square foot custom build. My project was a huge success, due largely in part to Derek's experience and professionalism. He sincerely cares about his clients needs and his work. He saved me thousands of dollar by suggesting subtle changes that would not only enhance the design, but would allow for easier execution when it came to the actual building process. I highly recommend DA Drafting & Design. Reference call are warmly welcomed via contacting Derek. Mike R Pickering ON”

“Very professional, friendly to work with. Prompt with quotes and finished product. Excellent designer making full use of renovated spaces and or new design. Highly recommend”

“We hired Sketch Design Build to design our home. We were very satisfied with the firm's work. The plan were well thought out and they delivered on their timelines. Matt's customer service was also top notch. We highly recommend this firm!”

“We absolutely love our Mafcohouse. Not only is the building gorgeous it is rock solid and designed to perfection. We are constantly marvelling at the thoughtful dimensions of the rooms, quality of the materials and the life-altering light. And we are not alone in our appreciation. The buzz in our neighbourhood continues even after a few years of residence. The building provokes lots of curiosity and passion to replicate. If we were doing it all again there's no doubt we would choose Mafcohouse. In fact, we're fantasizing about a bunkie to accommodate all our visitors.”

“Our Garden suite looks amazing, Justin's Studio was easy to deal with, professional and informative. We are onto our second project with him and his team!”

“I am very pleased with the design and building prints developed by Cornerstone . I sketched my thoughts on a paper and Darryl was able to translate it into floor plans for our new home which is a post and beam frame with bailed straw forming the outer walls. Darryl was able to accommodate my unusual requests for a straw bail build and the forty five degree pitch on the roof to support solar panels . If I were to build again I would not hesitate to use his services again.”

“Working with Luis was truly a rewarding experience. He listened to us, what we were looking for, asked pertinent questions, offered suggestions and came up with some great solutions-and provided a design unique to us. Luis exceeded all time frame expectations, gave us options to consider and with his professional expertise he helped us to create our dream home. Luis is a very dedicated and conscientious individual who is personable and a pleasure to work with. The whole design process went very smoothly. We would recommend Luis to anyone looking for innovative building design. Joan and Bob Hill”

“Recently had the pleasure working with Gagan @ StijlTree for my home’s basement design & map. He was very helpful and professional in creating drawings and acquiring building permit. He was very patient and worked with me to understand my needs and provide recommendations. Definitely a recommend!! Thanks, Dinesh”

“Nothing but AMAZING things to say about James ! He has helped my husband and I design our dream home, putting our wish list to paper, in flawless “balanced” design. We were impressed by his ability to consider our family’s needs when designing, and appreciated his suggestions and insightful input ! We would highly recommend James and his team!!”