--- title: "ADA - arata hatanaka design atelier — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/ada-arata-hatanaka-design-atelier-pfvwus-pf~1133297774 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1133297774.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "ADA - arata hatanaka design atelier" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/dcb3b8e40361795b_4920-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "8-241 EAST 4TH STREET, NORTH VANCOUVER, British Columbia V7L 1J1, Canada" latitude: 49.3363 longitude: -123.0644 phone: "(604) 836-1798" website: https://aratadesignatelier.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 7 best_of_houzz_awards: 10 followers: 105 last_updated: 2026-09-03 --- # ADA - arata hatanaka design atelier Original Houzz profile: [ADA - arata hatanaka design atelier](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/ada-arata-hatanaka-design-atelier-pfvwus-pf~1133297774) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** NORTH VANCOUVER, BC - **Serves:** Alta Place, Anmore, Arbutus Ridge, Barnet, Belcarra, Bowen Island, Burnaby, Coal Harbour, Coquitlam, Deep Cove, Fishermans Cove, Gulf Islands, Hastings-Sunrise, Hollyburn, Ioco, Japan, Killarney, Kitsilano, Lions Bay, Lynn Creek, New Westminster, North Burnaby, NORTH VANCOUVER, Pemberton, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Renfrew-Collingwood, Richmond, Saltspring island, Sunshine Coast, Sunstone, Vancouver, West Point Grey, West Vancouver, Whistler, Whytecliff, Yaletown - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (7 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2017–2025), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - 20 years in business - Speaks English, Japanese Arata Hatanaka Design Atelier (ADA) gives you a one-of-a-kind custom home tailored to your unique lifestyle and needs. Designed with astute attention to detail and understated Japanese craftsmanship, an ADA home is where contemporary design meets time-honoured traditions. An unrivalled refuge, that inspires, calms and delights. A place to nurture memories, family and love. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Bathroom Design - Green Building - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Universal Design - Multigenerational Homes - Project Management - Handicap-Accessible Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Barn Design & Construction - Basement Remodeling - Mudroom Design - Basement Design - Attic Conversion - Tiny House Construction - Staircase Design - Deck Design - Garage Design - Laundry Room Design - Modular Home Additions - Home Gym Design & Construction - Prefab Houses - 3D Home Design - Custom Home - Fireplace Design - Interior Design - Lighting Design - Master Planning - Modern House Design - Project Administration - Remodeling - Renovation ### Areas Served - Alta Place - Anmore - Arbutus Ridge - Barnet - Belcarra - Bowen Island - Burnaby - Coal Harbour - Coquitlam - Deep Cove - Fishermans Cove - Gulf Islands - Hastings-Sunrise - Hollyburn - Ioco - Japan - Killarney - Kitsilano - Lions Bay - Lynn Creek - New Westminster - North Burnaby - NORTH VANCOUVER - Pemberton - Port Coquitlam - Port Moody - Renfrew-Collingwood - Richmond - Saltspring island - Sunshine Coast - Sunstone - Vancouver - West Point Grey - West Vancouver - Whistler - Whytecliff - Yaletown ### Typical Job Cost CAD 150,000 - CAD 7,500,000 New Single Family House 1 Million to 10 Million. Whole Home Renovations $750,000 to 3 Million. Kitchens $30,000 to $250,000. Bathrooms $20,000 to $150,000. Additions / Alterations $50,000 to $750,000 Basements Upgrades $30,000 to $350,000. Feature Staircase $45,000 to $250.000. Outdoor Kitchens $10,000 to $70,000. Detached Garages $30,000 to $750,000 Exterior Facelifts $50,000 to $550,000. Porch / Landscape Upgrades $20,000 to $500,000. Detached Tea Pavilion $80,000 to $1.5 Million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | ADA - arata hatanaka design atelier | | Address | 8-241 EAST 4TH STREET, NORTH VANCOUVER, British Columbia V7L 1J1, Canada | | Phone | (604) 836-1798 | | Website | https://aratadesignatelier.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 105 | **Social profiles:** - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ah-ada - Blog — https://aratadesignatelier.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [ADA - arata hatanaka design atelier](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/ada-arata-hatanaka-design-atelier-pfvwus-pf~1133297774) - **Website:** https://aratadesignatelier.com/ - **Phone:** (604) 836-1798 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Certified Technician(Building) - ASTTBC - Registered Building Designer - ASTTBC - Diploma of Interior Design - Japan Design Institute in Sendai, Miyagi in 1996 - **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2017–2025), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [Homebuilders Association Vancouver](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/homebuilders-association-vancouver-pfvwus-pf~470696337) - [Canadian Home Builders' Association of BC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/canadian-home-builders-association-of-bc-pfvwus-pf~1545019909) - [BCABD Building Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/bcabd-building-designers-pfvwus-pf~155143267) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 7 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 45.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 7 reviews **★★★★★ — Terry Jin, Jan. 2021** > It is the 1st time we try to build a dream home for our family. We were expecting a west coast contemporary style with Japanese theme. Mr.Hatanaka helped us a lot on the design. He made many suggestions on the exterior and house front. we love it very much. He also picked and advised the building material that fit our preference. We could recommend his service if you need a good designer. **★★★★★ — chardypie, Jan. 2021** > Arata Hatanaka is the consummate professional. His keen eye for clean, fluid and functional combined with current, modern design was what initially drew us to him as the designer for our vacation home. In working with him we also found him to be flexible and adaptable to our particular style needs with ample, relevant suggestions and ideas along the way. > > He is polite, respectful and a pleasure to work with in every capacity. > > Outstanding job! **★★★★★ — ヴァイスロイジャパン, Nov. 2016** > ADA provided a few conceptual house designs for our business in Japan. Their design is very appealing to the targeted market yet practical to assemble at site. We greatly appreciated their extended knowledge in house design specifics for the Japanese market combined with sophisticated North American house designs. **★★★★★ — Munro Woodworking Ltd., Sept. 2016** > Arata is an extremely talented, creative and hard working designer. It has always been a pleasure to work with him. **★★★★★ — Houstone Enterprises Ltd, May 2016** > We've worked with Arata for 2 projects already. In both projects his attention to detail was exceptional. He has a keen eye for design and stunning kitchens in both projects were the results. We would absolutely love to continue working with Arata on more projects in the future. **★★★★★ — Abstract Homes and Renovations Inc, May 2016** > Arata ,has a very good eye and attention to detail . > His designs are carefully thought out ,and focused on the clients lifestyle . > There is a feeling of peace and flow as he creates > .I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him . **★★★★★ — Asif Hussain, April 2016** > I had the pleasure of working with Arata on a difficult project and found him to be very professional and well organized. I will not hesitate to work with him or to recommend him. ## Selected projects - [New House Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-house-project-pj-vj~7655337) - Location: Port Moody, BC - Photos: 5 - [Cherry Lane](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cherry-lane-pj-vj~7655332) - Location: Burnaby, BC - Photos: 10 - [Pemberton -Arcadia on the prairie](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pemberton-arcadia-on-the-prairie-pj-vj~5548686) - Location: Pemberton, BC - Photos: 14 - Description: A modern house design in the river land of Pemberton, BC - [Contemporary House Design - West Vancouver](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-house-design-west-vancouver-pj-vj~6847731) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Modern House Conversion - North Vancouver](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-house-conversion-north-vancouver-pj-vj~6847734) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Modern Theatre - Yaletown, Vancouver](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-theatre-yaletown-vancouver-pj-vj~6847729) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Contemporary Interior Design - Yaletown, Vancouver](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-interior-design-yaletown-vancouver-pj-vj~6162434) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 6 - [Modern Mountain View Home - Whistler](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-mountain-view-home-whistler-pj-vj~2339182) - Location: Whistler, BC - Photos: 9 - Description: \*images from participated project at openspace architecture inc. - [Interior Design - Coal Harbour](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/interior-design-coal-harbour-pj-vj~1569744) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 4 - Description: Modern interior design for a loft suite in coal harbour. Simple monotone base with a warm touch made this suite up to date. - [Hair Salon Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hair-salon-design-pj-vj~2331031) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 8 - Description: Modern space design in Vancouver. Extensive use of local wood material made modern space with warm touch. - [Interior Design - Coal Harbour 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/interior-design-coal-harbour-2-pj-vj~1716067) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 5 - Description: Interior design for renovation of a suite overlooking coal harbour. Clean lined, simple & modern design refreshed throughout the space. - [New Home Interior Design - West Vancouver](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-home-interior-design-west-vancouver-pj-vj~1741798) - Location: West Vancouver, BC - Photos: 4 - [Timberframe Mountain Home - Whistler, BC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/timberframe-mountain-home-whistler-bc-pj-vj~2142935) - Location: Whistler, BC - Photos: 9 - Description: Ski-in ski-out resort home design. Modern twist on traditional timberframe house design with warm, modern interiors. \*images from participated project at openspace architecture inc. - [Lakefront Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakefront-modern-pj-vj~2358642) - Location: Nelson, BC - Photos: 9 - Description: Lakefront modern - Modern lakefront overlooking Kootenay lake in Nelson, BC. Unique use of timberframe including exposed arched beam spans over 40 feet features this small house as another expression of warm yet modern westcoast design. \*images from participated project at openspace architecture inc. - [West Coast Timberframe](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-coast-timberframe-pj-vj~2358633) - Location: Lund, BC - Photos: 5 - Description: West coast modern - timberframe house overlooking lund harbour in upper sunshine coast. Extensive use of timberframe including exposed curved beam are expression of warm yet modern house design. \*images from participated project at openspace architecture inc. - [Modern Renovation - Burnaby, BC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-renovation-burnaby-bc-pj-vj~1741680) - Location: Burnaby, BC - Photos: 6 - [Modern Interior Design - North Vancouver](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-interior-design-north-vancouver-pj-vj~656945) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 4 - [Kadenwood, Whistler-B](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kadenwood-whistler-b-pj-vj~2376979) - Location: Whistler, BC - Photos: 3 - [Kadenwood, Whistler-A](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kadenwood-whistler-a-pj-vj~2376974) - Location: Whistler, BC - Photos: 3 - [Kadenwood, Whistler-C](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kadenwood-whistler-c-pj-vj~2376983) - Location: Whistler, BC - Photos: 2 [See all 20 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/ada-arata-hatanaka-design-atelier-pfvwus-pf~1133297774) ## Ideabooks - [House design](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/133307310/list/house-design) — 1 idea - [kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/84181450/list/kitchen) — 19 ideas - [exterior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/84181723/list/exterior) — 6 ideas - [living](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/84181548/list/living) — 3 ideas - [Real Japanese](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/82247765/list/real-japanese) — 9 ideas - [timberframe](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/84181855/list/timberframe) — 7 ideas - [fireplace](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/84181793/list/fireplace) — 3 ideas - [bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/75128847/list/bathroom) — 13 ideas - [inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/73304369/list/inspiration) — 2 ideas - [3D model](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/84181611/list/3d-model) — 10 ideas - [dining](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/84146834/list/dining) — 4 ideas - [local inspirations](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76228133/list/local-inspirations) — 15 ideas - [new mountain home design](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/75128903/list/new-mountain-home-design) — 4 ideas - [new home design](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/75128230/list/new-home-design) — 4 ideas [See all 14 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/adaizm) ## Community Q&A **Q: fireplace stone?** *(in Photo Questions)* What kind of stone is on the fireplace? A: It is Haddington in selected beige tone. **Q: Floors?** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you give me the details on the floors? Who makes? What color? A: it's custom colored&finished, custom sawn european white oak engineered floor. **Q: What is the ceiling color?** *(in Photo Questions)* Hoping it's s Benjamin Moore paint! A: It's a custom color made up at BM. **Q: Ceiling wood type and stain colour?** *(in Photo Questions)* Just wondering what type of wood is used on the ceiling perpendicular to the beams. Also what is the stain brand and colour? Are the beams the same stain? Thanks! A: Beams are Douglas Fir, Decks are Hemlock. Custom colored & formulated semi-transparent coating prepared by contractor so unfortunately I don't know the brand name. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*