--- title: "Lindy Architect — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/lindy-architect-pfvwus-pf~1133010530 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1133010530.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Lindy Architect" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/fa13e12f02333c28_4386-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Available Upon Request, Toronto, Ontario M5M 1H9, Canada" latitude: 43.7143 longitude: -79.4119 phone: "(416) 481-9947" website: https://www.lindyconsulting.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 37 years_in_business: 15 best_of_houzz_awards: 12 followers: 281 last_updated: 2026-09-23 --- # Lindy Architect > Toronto Renowned Custom Home Architect > Best of Houzz 2014 - 2024! Original Houzz profile: [Lindy Architect](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/lindy-architect-pfvwus-pf~1133010530) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Toronto, ON - **Serves:** Burlington, Etobicoke, Markham, Mississauga, North York, Oakville, Scarborough, Toronto, Vaughan - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (37 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 12 awards (2014–2026), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Online consultation - 15 years in business ### Business highlights - Online consultation - Best of Houzz winner - 15 years in business ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - Home Additions - Home Extensions ### Areas Served - Burlington - Etobicoke - Markham - Mississauga - North York - Oakville - Scarborough - Toronto - Vaughan ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Lindy Architect | | Address | Available Upon Request, Toronto, Ontario M5M 1H9, Canada | | Phone | (416) 481-9947 | | Website | https://www.lindyconsulting.com/ | | License Number | 4515 | | Years in business | 15 | | Followers on Houzz | 281 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/LindyArchitect - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/LindyLindy1 - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-lindy-72402812/ - Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/lindyarchitect ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Lindy Architect](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/lindy-architect-pfvwus-pf~1133010530) - **Website:** https://www.lindyconsulting.com/ - **Phone:** (416) 481-9947 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - OAA certificate of Practice - **Best of Houzz:** 12 awards (2014–2026), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 37 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 5.0 - Value: 5.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — juliedimond, Jan. 2021** > Steven is amazing to work with. I purchased a bungalow sold in "as is" condition to renovate and build out, and have little experience in these types of projects. After vetting numerous Architects to work with upon purchasing the home, Steven really impressed me with his knowledge, engagement, response times and great ideas. We've built plans to gut the home including completely redesigning the upstairs floor plan and vaulting the ceilings, adding a 400sq ft addition on the back of the home (including in the basement), and gutting the basement to include a separate suite. He's been really helpful in coaching me through a project of this size, providing direction and developing really thorough plans. We are currently in the stages of getting ready for securing permits, and I am really happy with everything about how the project has gone to date! Highly recommend working with him. **Comment from Lindy Architect:** > Julie, Thank you for the fantastic review. It has been lots of fun working with you on this project, and you have lots of great ideas. ### All 37 reviews **★★★★★ — Fred Moneta President Wesix Properties Limi, Nov. 2025** > We have worked with Lindy Architect for a number of years now and have always found them to be personable, knowledgeable and professional in their dealings with us. Our latest project, nearing completion now, is a laneway house in downtown Toronto. Lindy managed the conception, drawings and co-ordination with consultants to produce working drawings that they again took through the approvals process with the City of Toronto leading to building permits. They were available during construction and promptly replied to any inquiries we or the contractor had, which were minimal due to the quality of the construction drawings and documents. > We would not hesitate to recommend Lindy Architect for work in the future. **Comment from Lindy Architect:** > Thank you Fred so much for this wonderful review — it truly means a great deal to us! It has been a genuine pleasure working with you over the years, and the laneway house project has been a highlight for our team. We're so glad the drawings and coordination process went smoothly, and that the construction phase was as seamless as we all hoped. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you again in the future! Best regards, Steven **★★★★★ — Alex Rodrigues, Dec. 2023** > I'm glad I found Steven and would 100% recommend him to anyone. I look forward to working together on the next project! > > Before I met Steven, I originally started my Home design and renovation project with a different Architect that gave me a great quote. Unfortunately, their inexperience from the beginning led to a lot of unforeseen delays, costs and extras which an experienced Architect should've anticipated. Frustration and disappointment led to us parting ways in the initial stages of the project . Most Architects wouldn't pick up someone else's incomplete project but Steven did and he picked up the pieces where the old Architect left off and right away got the ball rolling again. He communicated with City staff and reworking all the plans so we'd be successful at Committee of Adjustment. From Day 1, I noticed he worked quickly, always followed up with City staff, engineers, etc when they were taking too long and most importantly, he ensured the project kept moving forward. He understood the scope of work that needed to be done, provided a fair price and there were no hidden surprises. > Choosing the wrong person at the beginning cost me time, money and aggravation and I wish I had met Steven from the start. Navigating the City's bureaucracy is long, complicated and expensive and using an experienced Architect like Steven will actually save you time and money because he'll help you avoid making mistakes in the beginning that can cost you a lot later on. Especially in my case, having the added complexity of backing onto a ravine and dealing with TRCA and RNFP, he expertly negotiated all of their demands. > Steven understood the vision I was going for with this unique property and helped get that vision to paper. I'm excited to start construction and see the project come alive. **★★★★★ — HU-700097100, Feb. 2023** > Steven is equally talented and delightful to work with. He brings expertise to the table combined with a collaborative approach to help bring our vision to life. **★★★★★ — Winnie Tsige, June 2022** > What can I say, > I have no words to express my gratitude to Steven for his dedication and professionalism to my project. I strongly recommend his work and his teams. Could not done it with out him. Thank you for your hard work Steven. **Comment from Lindy Architect:** > Thank you Winnie, We work to achieve the goal we set our minds to ! > Thank you for your support! **★★★★★ — Connie, Nov. 2021** > Steven is knowledgable experienced and very professional. He has guided us through the complicated process of renovation plans and requirements. He successfully prepared our project for committee of adjustments and assisted in having us approved. Along the way Steven has guided us with the required steps, tips and timelines to keep us on track throughout the process thus far. **Comment from Lindy Architect:** > Thank you Connie, Thank you for the excellent and thoughtful review. I have really enjoyed working with you and the family on the project! **★★★★★ — Dan Saracino, Oct. 2021** > We worked with Steven with the design and development of our Semi-Detached project- His assistance with the design process did not skip a single detail- his architectural knowledge and creativity helped us achieve exactly what we had envisioned. Furthermore, his was fundamental in assisting us through the entire application process through the various planning departments of the City of Toronto. Through his expertise, hard work with his research for our proposal, he guided us to a unanimous approval at the COA for many variances and consent for severance. He is pleasure to work with- very reliable, patient, respectful, personable, meticulous, and highly efficient. We strongly recommend Steven’s services. Thank you Steven! **★★★★★ — Summer, June 2021** > I recently engaged Lindy Architect in a zoning/design review and was completely impressed with Steven’s knowledge, insights, and professionalism. Communication with Steven was a breeze! He fully understands our asks and concerns, and quickly pulled together a plan that went beyond our expectation! Steven is very friendly to work with, super efficient, and has a sharp eye for detail! I recommend Lindy Architect with no reservation! **Comment from Lindy Architect:** > Thank you very much for the kind review. I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. > It was a pleasure working with you on the zoning and design review. Early planning and understanding the zoning framework are important steps in shaping a successful project, and I’m glad we were able to develop a strategy and design that addressed your goals and exceeded expectations. Clear communication and collaboration are always priorities for me, so I’m very happy to hear that the process felt straightforward and efficient. Thank you as well for your generous recommendation. > I look forward to the opportunity to work together again in the future. **★★★★★ — M Jensen, June 2021** > I hired Steven on the recommendation of my contractor to do the architectural drawings for the renovation of the facade of my house. He was a pleasure to work with - super responsive, friendly and professional. Steven managed the whole process with the City including zoning review and building permits. I highly recommend his services. **Comment from Lindy Architect:** > Hi MJensen ! It was a pleasure working with you and wish your continued success on the completion of the project. Thank you for the amazing review! **★★★★★ — Molly Stroyman, April 2021** > Steve has been responsive, clear and articulate in all the matters we have worked on. > The work of his that I have seen clearly responds to the client and the setting. > I highly recommend him **Comment from Lindy Architect:** > Molly thank you for your great review and kind words. I appreciate your comments and your positive attitude! It has been a pleasure working with you. **★★★★★ — HU-527070215, Jan. 2021** > Steve has been great to work with as he is very knowledgeable and professional. I would recommend his services to anyone building or renovating a house. > > Mark K **Comment from Lindy Architect:** > Hi Mark Thanks so much for the review! It has been a pleasure working with you as well! Thanks for the kind words. Its getting close! **★★★★★ — Scott Besco, April 2020** > We took on a project in the beaches area of Toronto, ON in the fall of 2019. We initially hired a design architect that didn't work out, and were referred to Steven at Lindy Consulting Ltd. After our first meeting we could see that Steven was upfront, confident and experienced. Our project was complex and timing was crucial while his team made design changes that work. Steven's turnaround was quick and accurate, leading to a structural design that resulted in a City of Toronto permit approval that could not be accomplished by our previous designer. Steven is extremely professional and I would recommend Lindy Architect for any one looking for an architect in Toronto and the GTA. We are looking at other projects and will work with Steven and his team again on our next renovation or custom build! Thank you Lindy Consulting Ltd! **Comment from Lindy Architect:** > Scott Thank you for the incredible review. It was a pleasure working with you and the team and we look forward to see the finished results! We also look forward to the other projects once life gets back to normal! **★★★★★ — Ann Wilson, April 2020** > I would highly recommend Lindy Architect for your next home project. Our family worked with Steven, and his is the consummate professional - respectful, thorough, organized, and highly skilled. Thank you Lindy Architect!! **Comment from Lindy Architect:** > Thank you for the fantastic review! We enjoy working with you. **★★★★★ — HU-124053588, May 2019** > I have worked with Steven Lindy on several projects and cannot recommend him enough. He has always listened, and be attentive, to my design ideas and vision. He works collaboratively with trades and contractors-holding them to their word. He is reliable, highly attentive to detail, experienced and budget conscious. Most importantly he produces beautiful work! **Comment from Lindy Architect:** > Thank you for the fantastic and complementary review! > It makes it all worth it working for clients like you. We obtained building permit. It was very nice working with you! I look forward to the next one! **★★★★★ — Donna Leslie, Dec. 2018** > I found Steven Lindy Architect on Houzz , and what a great find. I found Steven to be professional, knowledgeable and highly responsive. I felt like I was working with a collaborative partner who got my vision put it to paper with helpful suggestions along the way. My project was a large renovation with a third floor addition. I would highly recommend Steven and plan on using him for future projects. **Comment from Lindy Architect:** > Donna is a great client and has a beautiful home. We obtained variances and obtained building permit. It was very nice working with you! I look forward to the finished results. This was a complete 'gut' and renovation and addition on the 3rd floor ant at rear. It will look great once it is complete. 3 Storeys of beauty. **★★★★★ — Roberta Ferrence, Dec. 2018** > I was looking for a small architectural firm with experience in designing additions for historic homes. Steven Lindy responded to my request through HOUZZ. I was looking for a professional architect and not a design/build person and fortunately Steven responded. Steven has handled this project with creativity, efficiency and respect for time and budget. He is easy to work with and to communicate with and was instrumental in getting me an excellent contractor for the job, Building and renovating can be very stressful, but Steven has made the experience as low stress as possible, especially going through Committee of Adjustment and acquiring permits. He continues to monitor the construction process and makes himself available whenever required. I highly recommend him. **Comment from Lindy Architect:** > Roberta, Thank you very much for the thoughtful review. I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Working on your project has been a pleasure. Renovating and adding to historic homes always presents unique opportunities and challenges, and I’m glad we were able to develop a design that respected the character of the house while meeting your needs and budget. Navigating the approvals process, including the Committee of Adjustment and building permits, can be complex, so I’m happy we were able to move through it smoothly. > It’s also great to hear that the construction phase has felt manageable. I always try to stay involved and available so that any issues can be addressed quickly and the process remains as stress-free as possible. > Thank you again for the kind words and recommendation. I’m very glad to have been part of your project. **★★★★★ — Jane McNamee, Feb. 2018** > Steve has been the best! We are thrilled with his work to date. > He has had solid and flexible plans for our second/third floor renovation. > He was fully prepared for the committee of adjustments on the appointed day. He followed up the one letter of concern with great detail. > Needless to say our project was approved! > He has always been most professional and knows his way around the committee of adjustments. > His drawing have been top notch. > We would highly recommend his services without any hesitation. > Jane and Howard **Comment from Lindy Architect:** > Jane than you for the fantastic review!! We obtained variances and obtained building permit. Sometimes you over-prepared, but we obtained the variances! It was very nice working with you! I am glad that the project worked out for you! **★★★★★ — Yan K, July 2017** > Steve was very professional and helped walk us through the whole process, explaining along the way. We sat and brainstormed ideas and he put in the effort to understand our requirements and incorporate our roughed-out ideas into a final, beautiful design. **Comment from Lindy Architect:** > Yan is a great client and has a beautiful home. We obtained variances and obtained building permit. It was very nice working with you! **★★★★★ — Carolyn Franke, March 2017** > We hired Lindy Consulting in August 2016 for a complete gut renovation project of a heritage-designated house in downtown Toronto. Steven has proven to be a capable, professional and friendly ally, helping us choose a great contractor, navigate the City's red tape and generally provide sound and sensible advice. We enjoy working with him very much and look forward to the successful completion of our dream home. We would highly recommend Lindy Consulting Ltd. for any residential project. **Comment from Lindy Architect:** > Thank you Carolyn, The house looks amazing. It was a pleasure working with you and the family! **★★★★★ — Steve O'Mara, Jan. 2017** > Great functional design - fast , efficient , detailed and reasonably priced . I would highly recommend Steve Lindy to anyone looking to design a new home or redesign and existing home . **Comment from Lindy Architect:** > Dear SteveO, First thank you for the great review and kind words. It is a pleasure working with you and the team. It looks as though the members of the Committee of Adjustment were pretty excited to see this project. All the best! **★★★★★ — C Y, Jan. 2017** > We are currently working with Steven on a big renovation of our house. We found him is very knowledgeable and helpful during the whole process. He has met with us several times to go over the plans, provided us with great architectural advice, and helped us on the permit applications and preparing for Committee. It is a real pleasure to work with him and we are looking forward to moving to next phase. > We would highly recommend Lindy Consulting Limited for any architectural design needs!! **Comment from Lindy Architect:** > Thank you for the kind words CY, you are a valued client! **★★★★★ — Ali Javan, Dec. 2016** > I hired steven at Lindy Architect to design a renovation of our house in Moore Park in toronto. Needless to say we obtained our approvals, and Steven stayed involved every step of the way. The design consisted of open concept living room dining room and kitchen space with no beams or walls on the ground floor, underpinning the basement and a complete reno on the second floor. The house was stripped down to the studs. Steven helped us navigate the approvals with the city and was very helpful and knowledgeable during the construction process as well. I do not hesitate to recommend Lindy Architect. **Comment from Lindy Architect:** > Thanks for the great review Ali , I really look forward to see the finished project very soon. I really want to see that open concept kitchen, and the beautiful floor and the open tread staircase! All the best! **★★★★★ — e h, June 2016** > We consulted with Steve on developing plans for a two-story rear addition, detached garage and enclosed porch. His proposal was detailed, thorough and fairly priced. Over the two months we worked with Steve, we were impressed by his knowledge of the neighbourhood, attention to detail, and experience in preparing for Committee. He personally met with one of our neighbors to help ease their concerns and helped develop a revised proposal that ensured our variances would pass without major concern from neighbors. We would absolutely recommend working with Steve. **Comment from Lindy Architect:** > Thanks for the great review e h. I was happy to work with you...All the best! Keep in touch! **★★★★★ — HU-342121, May 2016** > Steven did a wonderful job. He was responsive and reliable and provided excellent guidance throughout the design process of a new commercial space. I highly recommend him. **Comment from Lindy Architect:** > Dear HU, > The space looks amazing. You have a keen eye for finishes. I am glad that the permit is closed...all is well. Keep in touch. **★★★★★ — Allems, Jan. 2016** > Kim and Paul in the Beaches > We highly recommend Lindy Consulting Limited for your Architectural design needs. Steven Lindy was friendly and very helpful in explaining the complicated system of designs for our big renovation. We hired Lindy Architect through a recommendation and we found him to be the right fit for our project. The scope of our work was quite extensive and included an open-concept main level and kitchen with an exterior deck and walkout, re-planning of the basement, and renovations on the second floor. He has provided us with fantastic architectural advice, and has worked well with the rest of the team. He is very knowledgeable in structural issues and energy efficiency as well as how to obtain city permits quickly and efficiently. We had absolutely no issues with the city permits which I was expecting after everything else I have heard. Steven helped us greatly starting with 3D renderings providing several options for the design of the space. He then quickly translated those into detailed permit drawings for Toronto building permit approvals. If you are starting the daunting task of getting into home renovations, you should definitely consider Steven for the job. **Comment from Lindy Architect:** > Kim and paul, thanks for the great review, It was a pleasure working with you both. Send photos! **★★★★★ — Anne Vecchio, Nov. 2015** > We recently added a bay window and a new Mudroom to our home. Thank you Lindy Architect for the designs and for the fantastic results! > > Our contractor recommended Lindy Architect for two projects that required architectural design and permit from the city. Some technical issues related to structure and waterproofing were very important for us. The plans made by Steve were clear, detailed and directly addressed the issues. > > Steve's patience, attention to details and flexibility have been greatly appreciated. He made numerous site visits and showed interest and dedication to our project. > > He communicated well and answered all of our calls and emails professionally and promptly, and his professional input was always a benefit to the outcome of the project. > We would definitely recommend Lindy Architect. **Comment from Lindy Architect:** > Annesophie, It was a pleasure working with you. Thanks for the great review. Let me know if you have any other plans, and thank you for the referral as well! **★★★★★ — peterbasey61, Nov. 2015** > Well deserving of 5 Stars.We would highly recommend Lindy Architect not only for being a very good and efficient architect but also very knowledgeable and helpful in the design and renovation processes. So from his basic mandate of a drafting service Steven helped us greatly through permit drawing and approvals, obtaining a really good contractor we are extremely satisfied with, greatly assisting us with the designs and sourcing the most appropriate showrooms for us for floorings, countertop finishes,appliances, washroom fittings etc.The scope of our work was quite extensive and including exterior deck and walkout, windows, open concept main level and kitchen, basement lay out and fireplaces. He has given and continues to give us excellent service. **Comment from Lindy Architect:** > Peter, Thank you for your kind words about the architectural and design services. I look forward to see it all get constructed and completed! Regards, Steve **★★★★★ — Fei Fei Liu, Sept. 2015** > We are currently working with Steven on our home reno involving a rear addition, removing load bearing wall and complete kitchen/family room reno. When we first started out on searching for a firm, we had no idea how complex the permit process could be. Because where we are located, there are multiple reviews and approvals by the City in order to move forward. Steven recently represented us at the Committee of Adjustment meeting and we got the approval in less than 5 minutes! It is a pleasure working with him!! He is very good at listening and always takes our feedback into account. Highly recommend Steven's company! **Comment from Lindy Architect:** > Fei Fei, Thanks for the great review! All the best! I am glad that it all worked out and that you are now settled in with your family. **★★★★★ — joshua\_hjartarson, April 2015** > Steven designed our home renovation with a focus on the exterior. His ideas were thoughtful and innovative. He was very patient and took in all our ideas, which always came back better and more refined. He helped us select a contractor. We really liked his collaborative and thorough approach. We were very glad we chose him. **Comment from Lindy Architect:** > Josh Thank you for the kind words. We are looking forward to see the final results. Its going to look great! **★★★★★ — Alan Dale, Nov. 2014** > Lindy Consulting is a fantastic architecture firm! We have very much enjoyed working with them. They have implemented numerous projects of ours, and the work has always been detailed oriented, precise and timely while resulting in some high quality finishes. They are a group of problem solvers who know how to get the job done. I am looking forward to working together again on another project, which I hope will not be too far in the future. By the way, we are in love with our remodeled kitchen. Thank you team!! Highly recommended. **★★★★★ — neil\_toronto, Sept. 2014** > Kitchen re-design and some structural work > > We worked with Steven on the redesign of our kitchen in our older home. The project also involved moving some walls and creating a downstairs bathroom. Steven was very good at coming up with design solutions that make best use of the space available. He also had a very good sense of the technical issues involved in making changes to an older property and worked with his own structural engineer where needed. The permit drawings were very detailed and captured the design we wanted. Steven handled the whole process of applying for the City of Toronto building permit, which was issued very quickly and without difficulty. We’re now ready to meet with contractors and obtain quotes. > > Steven’s professionalism and customer service has made it very easy to bring the project this far and we’d definitely work with him again if we were planning a future construction or renovation project. **Comment from Lindy Architect:** > Neil, Thanks for the review. You were a great client, and you made some great decisions. The contractor was also a key member of the team. I am glad you are now settled back in and the house looks great! See you soon! **★★★★★ — sarah\_honey, Oct. 2013** > Lindy Architects met with us to draw plans and design an addition to our house. They were prompt and courteous, returned all phone calls immediately and met with us several times to go over the plans in more detail. They are a real pleasure to deal with and took care of all the details concerning permit applications. They have been extremely helpful at all stages of the design process. > > We would recommend this company highly. With their assistance we are now moving forward to the building stage. **Comment from Lindy Architect:** > Thank you very much for the kind review and for the opportunity to work with you on your home. > It was a pleasure meeting with you throughout the design process and developing the plans for the addition together. I’m glad the process—from design discussions through permit applications—felt organized and smooth. Now that the project is complete, it’s especially rewarding to see the design fully realized. Home additions involve many steps, from early planning and approvals to construction, and I appreciate the collaboration and trust throughout the process. Thank you again for the recommendation. It was truly a pleasure working with you, and I hope you enjoy the new space for many years to come. **★★★★★ — stevenbiggs, Oct. 2013** > All our friends told us that our old home had lots of “potential,” but it was dark and not very functional. The plan that the Lindys made for us—a plan that included an addition and revamping existing space—has given us a bright and very functional home. Nice job. **Comment from Lindy Architect:** > Thanks Steve Your review is very much appreciated. We cant wait til the finishing touches are done! **★★★★★ — brianstrathearn, Sept. 2013** > I contacted Steve about an addition we were doing to our house and a complete redesign of our kitchen and mater bathroom. Steve was courtious, efficient, and when we had some issues with building permits he was prompt and good about modifications to get the plans approved by the city. We would highly recommend Lindy Architect to any of our friends. **★★★★★ — Joanna Diament, Sept. 2013** > I have had the pleasure of working with the Lindys on multiple occasions. In our first project together there were interior alterations including a new kitchen, and re-orienting rooms in a bungalow. This meant removing load bearing walls. The plan we devised created amazing space, flow and continuity in a house that was initially dark and boxed-in. We have also completed a large renovation of a four bedroom home in Toronto. We opened many walls on the ground floor, which created fabulous open-concept living. In addition, we redesigned the basement to make a guest room and playroom, and on the second floor we added a new family bathroom, and turning the existing family bath into an incredible master retreat. I look forward to ongoing collaboration, and I highly recommend them for your project too! **Comment from Lindy Architect:** > Thank you for the great review Joanna! We are so pleased with the fantastic results! **★★★★★ — jenniferces, Sept. 2013** > This husband and wife architect partnership is the perfect dream team that one can have when trying to coordinate, design and put forward a headache situation like an interior/exterior upgrade to your 80 year old home. We are a family of 4 and expecting a 5th member in June,this meant we needed an extra bedroom, and it is not easy renovating or building anything, however easy it is, with kids around. This is where the Lindy´s have shown their expertise, as they have a family of their own and understand families. What we found efficient about working with the Lindy´s, apart from the personal touch they showed while designing and planning out our 2nd floor addition; taking time to get to know our likes and dislikes, why the addition was being built, etc., was the fact that their plans were extremely detailed and at a great price, not only for us, but more importantly, for the contractor that has to budget and work with the plans. Not only is their work helpful, efficient, detailed, precise and at an affordable price, but also it has that touch of European design, elegance and unique style for the ideas of finishings, over all design and functionality that is difficult to find at an affordable price in our country. Thanks Lindy team for a job well done ! **Comment from Lindy Architect:** > Thank you very much for the thoughtful and generous review. It was truly a pleasure working with your family on the design of your second-floor addition. Projects like this are always meaningful to us because we understand firsthand how important it is for a home to evolve as a family grows. Designing an addition that provides the extra space you need while maintaining the character and functionality of the home is always the goal, and we’re very glad the process worked well for you. > We also appreciate your comments about the detailed drawings. Clear and thorough plans are essential not only for the design but also to help the contractor build efficiently and budget accurately, so it’s great to hear that this was helpful throughout the project. Thank you again for your kind words and for trusting us with your home. We wish you and your growing family many happy years enjoying the new space. **★★★★★ — marcbissell, Sept. 2013** > We engaged Lindy Consulting to provide some plans to renovate the 3rd floor of our house which was an unused portion of our house which contained two bedrooms and which we were using as additional storage space. Our plan was to move our master bedroom to this space and add a full washroom. We met with Steven and Annette to discuss our ideas and how we envisaged the space and our estimated budget. They came back to us the following week with some preliminary sketches that impressed us. We then gave them the mandate to prepare full drawings and once approved by us, they managed the project from completing the drawings, getting them approved, and seeing the project through to completion. We were quite hands-on in the decision making but they truly took ownership of the project and had our best interests in mind throughout. Although we ended up spending more than we budgeted (which was as a result of our decision to upgrade bathroom appliances, flooring etc.), we are really pleased with the final result. **Comment from Lindy Architect:** > Thank you very much for the thoughtful review and for the opportunity to work with you on your home. Transforming an underused third floor into a new primary bedroom and bathroom was a very rewarding project. It was great collaborating with you early on to understand how you wanted the space to function and to develop a design that made the most of that level of the house. We also appreciated how involved you were in the decision-making process. Renovation projects often evolve as new ideas and finish selections are explored, and your choices for the upgrades helped create a final result that is both functional and beautiful. Thank you again for your trust throughout the design and construction process. We’re very pleased that you are happy with the final outcome and hope you enjoy the new space for many years to come. ## Selected projects - [Dinnick Crescent](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dinnick-crescent-pj-vj~7286007) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 8 - Description: Project is featured in Canadian House and Home magazine. October 2026 - [Lorne Park, Mississauga, ON](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lorne-park-mississauga-on-pj-vj~7695564) - Location: Mississauga, ON - Photos: 8 - [Yonge and St Clair](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/yonge-and-st-clair-pj-vj~6471490) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 18 - Description: 3 strorey House Yonge and St Clair in Toronto Narrow footprint - [Edinburgh, Armour Heights, North York](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/edinburgh-armour-heights-north-york-pj-vj~7695569) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 5 - [Woburn Semi (2 semis)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/woburn-semi-2-semis-pj-vj~7660436) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 3 - [Yorkville Beauty Boswell](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/yorkville-beauty-boswell-pj-vj~7695525) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 19 - Description: Complete Gut and reno, double height space with new windows. Structural work was required. all new finishes. - [428 Euclid Avenue](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/428-euclid-avenue-pj-vj~5727902) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 24 - Description: Renovation and Addition Complete gut, new front brick refacing, new windows, new stairs, new rear addition, new 3rd floor addition, committee of adjustment, permits, glass railing, open concept. Beautiful Detached Victorian Home Located On One Of Little Italy's Most Desirable Streets. Over 3500 Sq Ft Of Living Space Designed, Renovated & Transformed Into A Contemporary Masterpiece! Bright Grand Open Concept Living With Soaring 11.5Ft Ceilings,Floating Staircase Encased In Glass. Three Bedrooms E… - [40 Lonsdale Road, Deer Park, Toronto](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/40-lonsdale-road-deer-park-toronto-pj-vj~783317) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 9 - Description: Luxury Traditional Style inside and out. Tall Windows, Limestone Dark window frames Arched Dormers Bay Window stone facade coffered ceilings - [Mimico, Etobicoke, Toronto](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mimico-etobicoke-toronto-pj-vj~1767026) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 3 - [116 Brookbanks Drive, Parkwoods, North York, Toronto](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/116-brookbanks-drive-parkwoods-north-york-toronto-pj-vj~783445) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 6 - Description: Modern House design in Parkwoods, North York, Toronto Modern, clean lines, using maintenance-free wood cladding, rain screen principle. Spay foam insulation in walls, stucco exterior. flat roof. Front pad parking. European modern style windows, triple pane glazing. - [Modern Etobicoke New Build - Dark Brick](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-etobicoke-new-build-dark-brick-pj-vj~2529255) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 11 - Description: New home Etobicoke Alderwood Dark Brick Black Brick - ["Passive House" design Kingsway, Toronto](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/passive-house-design-kingsway-toronto-pj-vj~1853145) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 8 - Description: 6500 sf home including the basement Building envelope with high insulation "Passive House" design ICF construction for great air tightness and continuous insulation from footing to roof. Renderings by Cadaxx Triple glazed windows from Germany. R36 Foam insulation in basement slab. R50 spray foam under roof deck, creating a heated space in the attic for AC mechanical. Air source heat pump – hot water from cooling and dehumidifying the sapce. Extra wide and tall 2-car garage with loft storage area… - [220 Robert Street, Annex Victorian, Harbord District 3 STOREYS](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/220-robert-street-annex-victorian-harbord-district-3-storeys-pj-vj~2723145) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 21 - Description: Complete reno and addition Historical house in the Annex in Toronto - [Euclid House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/euclid-house-pj-vj~6067334) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 11 - Description: Rear Addition and internal renovation to Victorian with modern exterior maintenance-free oko skin cladding. - [70 Rosehill Condominium Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/70-rosehill-condominium-renovation-pj-vj~2406882) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 17 - Description: Rosehill and Yonge Condominium Renovation Complete Reno Herringbone floors Custom kitchen Custom Fireplace custom marble and porcelain tile work - [371 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/371-mount-pleasant-road-toronto-pj-vj~1656428) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 15 - Description: Complete renovation-contemporary Open rise stair, Open concept kitchen, light floors, wood base cabinets, underpin basement, gas inset stove, island with waterfall edge, cedar shingles siding, modern style. - [190 Hillhurst Boulevard, Toronto](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/190-hillhurst-boulevard-toronto-pj-vj~4369973) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 4 - Description: Modern Black Cladding Black Window Frames Black Light Fixtures - [Penthouse Toronto Yonge and Bloor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/penthouse-toronto-yonge-and-bloor-pj-vj~6483887) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 16 - [Beaches Toronto](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beaches-toronto-pj-vj~1853161) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 5 - [Four Seasons-private residence-exclusive yorkville-collaboration](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/four-seasons-private-residence-exclusive-yorkville-collaboration-pj-vj~2723355) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 6 [See all 47 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/lindy-architect-pfvwus-pf~1133010530) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/866125622.m3u8?s=f64a8b65cfdef7e03d8781da8fdc1884882d163c&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) ## Frequently Asked Questions **Do you handle permitting, zoning, and regulatory approvals?** Yes, absolutely. My extensive experience, including navigating municipal approval processes, Committee of Adjustment, rezoning, and heritage reviews, ensures a smooth process. I have a strong track record of securing city permits efficiently, as highlighted by many client testimonials. We handle all aspects of permitting and regulatory approvals for your project. **What types of projects do you specialize in (custom homes, remodels, additions)?** I specialize in a broad range of projects, including custom homes, major renovations, and home additions. My portfolio also encompasses luxury condominium interiors, laneway suites, commercial spaces, and boutique developments throughout the Greater Toronto Area. I focus on creating thoughtful, functional, and enduring spaces tailored to your vision. **How do you help clients design within their construction budget?** My unique background as both a licensed architect and a real estate professional allows me to focus on value and long-term investment. I consider aesthetics, function, and market trends to ensure your project is a smart investment. While I respect your budget, I also guide you toward solutions that maximize value and performance for the future. **Do you provide full-service architectural services through construction?** Yes, I provide comprehensive architectural services from the initial concept through to construction completion. I pride myself on being involved at every stage, working closely with clients, consultants, and contractors. My goal is to ensure your project is thoroughly planned, coordinated, and beautifully realized, even monitoring the construction process. **Do you design fully custom homes?** Absolutely, designing fully custom homes is a core part of my practice. I work closely with you to bring your unique vision to life, creating a bespoke architectural design tailored precisely to your lifestyle and site. My residential portfolio includes custom homes in prestigious areas across the GTA. *FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.* ## Ideabooks - [Basement Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/107580933/list/basement-bathroom) — 3 ideas - [wine](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/45600308/list/wine) — 19 ideas - [Pendant light](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/57268180/list/pendant-light) — 3 ideas - [old with new](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/47182693/list/old-with-new) — 1 idea - [Horizontal siding](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34937132/list/horizontal-siding) — 14 ideas - [Passive house](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/30290288/list/passive-house) — 4 ideas - [stair](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/19348259/list/stair) — 4 ideas [See all 7 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/lindyarchitect) ## Community Q&A **Q: what is the exterior material?** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the exterior material? A: Natural Limestone (Smooth) **Q: I love the fireplace, so exquisite! Where did you get it from?** *(in Photo Questions)* Thank you! A: 416-481-9947 is our number Lindy Architect..They would need drawings. Send me a picture. And we can draw it. We would first need to do a site measure to do it properly. **Q: Siding Material** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello, Could you tell me if this is Prodema siding?, Trespa? Thank you A: Any good millworker provided they follow instructions for rain screen. Alternately call the distributor/supplier. Sound Solutions Inc. (905) 790-0167 they can reccomend a preferred installer company for residential use. **Q: Mouldings and celiing** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you please let me know who or what company you used for your trim and moulding on the ceilings? I'm also in the Toronto area and would like to create the same detailing in my ceiling. Much appreciated. Thanks A: Brenlo Mouldings. the image is a rendering. hope that helps! **Q: can you tell me who the window manufacturer was? thx** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Correction. It was "Vinylguard" **Q: What is the color and name of tile on backsplash?** *(in Photo Questions)* I love the contrast of the black island with the white cabinets and the blue backsplash. Is the countertop also blue? Hard to tell from picture of it just the light. Thank you, Leigh Ackerman A: Countertop is Ceasarstone, (marble look, not blue). Tile was owners selection. Unfortunately, I don't have any record of where the tile was ordered from. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-23.*