--- title: "Van Ziffle Architects — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/van-ziffle-architects-pfvwus-pf~1201191100 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1201191100.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Van Ziffle Architects" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/6ac308e605dd0389_4133-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Toronto, Ontario M6e 3v8, Canada" latitude: 43.6887 longitude: -79.4487 phone: "(416) 795-1777" website: https://vanzifflearchitects.houzzsite.com rating: 5 review_count: 4 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 41 last_updated: 2026-09-12 --- # Van Ziffle Architects Original Houzz profile: [Van Ziffle Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/van-ziffle-architects-pfvwus-pf~1201191100) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Toronto, ON - **Serves:** Burlington, Hamilton, Oakville, Toronto - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2018), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - 500 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Locally owned - High-end Van Ziffle Architects (VZA) is a full service architectural firm currently focused on compelling residential design. We are involved in a number of projects that range from single family custom homes to complex mixed use urban infill. VZA advocates for sustainable design and inclusivity resulting in a studio approach favoring innovation and outside the box solutions. We value community, culture, and human expression and see the architectural process as an opportunity to push boundaries and reinvent norms. As an emerging practice, VZA values our client relationship above all and we strive to tailor our design process to the specific objectives each opportunity presents. We often play a role early on in a given projects conception, participating in site selection, preliminary analysis and due diligence and continue on through design, approvals, construction and commissioning. Our goal is to consistently exceed expectations by facilitating a creative process that results in truly exceptional architecture. The practice is led by founding Principal Eric Van Ziffle, a licensed Architect with over 10 years of experience ranging from large scale master planned campus projects to bespoke private residences. Eric is also a dedicated educator and continues to teach within the Faculty of Environmental Design at the Ontario College of Art and Design. He has been involved in various core studios as well as technical building science courses providing an invaluable opportunity to explore and test architectural concepts as well as maintain engagement within current academic research and design theory. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Architectural Drawings - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Green Building - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Universal Design - Drafting - Barn Design & Construction - Structural Engineering - Basement Design - Laundry Room Design - Custom Homes ### Areas Served - Burlington - Hamilton - Oakville - Toronto ### Typical Job Cost CAD 500,000 - CAD 5,000,000 Full Service Architectural scope, varies from project to project ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Van Ziffle Architects | | Address | Toronto, Ontario M6e 3v8, Canada | | Phone | (416) 795-1777 | | Website | https://vanzifflearchitects.houzzsite.com | | Followers on Houzz | 41 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Van Ziffle Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/van-ziffle-architects-pfvwus-pf~1201191100) - **Website:** https://vanzifflearchitects.houzzsite.com - **Phone:** (416) 795-1777 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Ontario Association of Architects (OAA), Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC), LEED AP - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2018), for Service. **Affiliations** - [LEED AP](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/leed-ap-pfvwus-pf~1386238498) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews** ### All 4 reviews **★★★★★ — Tomek Bartczak, March 2017** > Eric has a great design sense and skill set, with the ability to see beautiful and pragmatic solutions to architectural situations. He has a great breadth of experience and is able to apply his skills to projects from the high end new developments all the way through to Investment rental properties. > > He is able to expertly leverage the budget to achieve the highest possible effect, making truly amazing spaces. I highly recommend Eric to any prospective client looking for an architect to hire. **★★★★★ — jpled, March 2017** > Van Ziffle Architects designed me a detached home in only about eight weeks. Eric was very efficient in creating a beautiful modern home design. I am very happy with the brilliant use of space and elegant design. I would absolutely recommend Van Ziffle to those looking for a new home build architect! **★★★★★ — User, March 2017** > I have worked with Eric routinely on what has become an on-going basis. He is very knowledgeable and pushes the envelope with respects to architecture and design. I also enjoy working with Eric because he is an urban city builder who always does his best to incorporate his work into the urban fabric of the neighborhood. > > I feel that Eric has a high level of integrity as well. This allows for one to put faith in his abilities not just as an architect but as a person. I highly recommend Eric for your next project. > > Daniel. **Comment from Van Ziffle Architects:** > Thank you for the kind words. Always a pleasure to work with you! **★★★★★ — Evan Saskin, March 2017** > He's an excellent architect with a love of innovative materials and beautiful space. As a builder I appreciated his respect for budgets and ability to navigate the city's permitting process. We have worked together on a few projects now and hopefully many more in years to come. **Comment from Van Ziffle Architects:** > Thanks Evan, also looking forward to many more successful projects in the years to come! ## Selected projects - [Regal Heights, Modern Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/regal-heights-modern-custom-home-pj-vj~1285700) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 30 - [Queen West, Modern Duplex](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/queen-west-modern-duplex-pj-vj~2400316) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 17 - [Queen West, Modern Triplex](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/queen-west-modern-triplex-pj-vj~2400326) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 9 - [Whychwood Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/whychwood-remodel-pj-vj~7201876) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 26 [See all 4 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/van-ziffle-architects-pfvwus-pf~1201191100) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-12.*