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# Basis Design Build

Original Houzz profile: [Basis Design Build](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/basis-design-build-pfvwus-pf~1578459196)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Toronto, ON
- **Serves:** Caledon, Georgian Bay, GTA, Haliburton, Kawarthas Cottage Country, Muskoka, Southern Ontario, Toronto
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (1 review)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2020), for Design.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 500 Ideabook Saves

Basis Design Build is a design-oriented architecture and construction company involved in a range of residential and small commercial projects. We specialize the quality design and skilled execution of innovative projects that include buildings, furniture, and landscape. Our long-term relationship and care of clients have resulted in multiple projects with repeat clients.

Why Design Build with an Architect?  - Please visit our website 

Why Design and Build with Us?

One Team Start to Finish.
We Get Things Built.
We Treat Your Money Like It Is Our Own.
Time is Money and we make the Best of Both.
We Deliver A Built Product Rather Than Just A Design Service.
We Are Flexible.
Basis is a Design Focused Architecture and Construction Company.

### 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
- Floor Plans
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- Bathroom Design
- Space Planning
- Pool House Design & Construction
- Home Restoration
- Historic Building Conservation
- Project Management
- Barn Design & Construction
- Tiny House Construction
- Staircase Design
- Deck Design
- Landscape Plans
- Home Gym Design & Construction
- Custom Murphy Beds
- Design Build
- Outdoor Kitchen Construction
- Recreational Building
- Swimming Pool Construction

### Areas Served

- Caledon
- Georgian Bay
- GTA
- Haliburton
- Kawarthas Cottage Country
- Muskoka
- Southern Ontario
- Toronto

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Basis Design Build |
| Address | Toronto, Ontario M4X1E1, Canada |
| Phone | (416) 925-9052 |
| Website | http://www.basisdesignbuild.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 13 |

**Social profiles:**
- Blog — https://www.instagram.com/basisdesignbuild/

## Offers

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## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Basis Design Build](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/basis-design-build-pfvwus-pf~1578459196)
- **Website:** http://www.basisdesignbuild.com
- **Phone:** (416) 925-9052

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2020), for Design.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 1 review**

### All 1 review

**★★★★★ — Robin Delancey, March 2016**

> My wife and I were living in the US, we bought a house in Toronto that we wanted to renovate before moving back to Toronto. We asked around with friends in Toronto and 2 of them recommended John at Basis Design Build.
> We liked the idea of having someone who not only could handle the design aspect of the project but also handle all the day to day issues that would come up and had access to a team of professionals.
> I was initially worried that by not being in the country we would have problems getting the reno done the way we wanted it but John was outstanding. He is a very knowledgeable architect, has a very reassuring manner, listens well, offers suggestions that always seemed to be in line with what our vision was. He kept a tight hand on costs, got all the permits needed, and his team were very professional.
> He has since helped us redesign our cottage, helped my brother in law completely gut/renovate a beautiful old house he purchased, and provided us with help whenever we have a minor crisis at our house.
> We are very happy customers and recommend Basis Design Build

## Selected projects

- [Private Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-home-pj-vj~3016556)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: A comprehensive exterior restoration and an extensive modern interior redesign of a 1907 mansion as a private house in central Toronto. Basis was involved in all aspects from pre-purchase inspections to finishing details and maintenance. Heritage reviews and a zoning process permitted an extension to the side for a secondary entrance and to the back of the house for better connections to the garden and coach house. The building exterior was completely restored and refinished to make it a consist…
- [Ravine House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ravine-house-pj-vj~3016573)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: Sitting on the edge of a ravine in central Toronto, this family house inserts its modern presence within the scale and rhythm of the surrounding streetscape. Built over existing foundations without expanding the existing footprint presented many challenges in approvals and foundation reconstruction, underpinning and site access. Continuous open spaces were achieved by using large glass walls and selected views which expand the living space to balconies and terraces outside. The terraces and gree…
- [Live Work House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/live-work-house-pj-vj~3018290)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Old New Mansion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/old-new-mansion-pj-vj~3018298)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: large (and a little tired) traditional family home was in need of a complete transformation for a young family. All systems and services were replaced and renewed with an emphasis on respecting the original detail and character of the 100 year old house, and making it a context for contemporary furniture, art and living. Much of the 9 month design and build effort is invisible in the finished product as it lies hidden in walls and ceilings. Visible are the open spaces, modern detailing, continuo…
- [House on a Hidden Lake](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/house-on-a-hidden-lake-pj-vj~3028109)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: On a private lake in a remote location, this house was designed for long term low maintenance and sustainable use. It is sited back from the shore at an angle allowing views of the water and shorelines from all areas of the house. Large overhangs and glazed areas allow passive solar heating and high insulation values reduce heating loads. An open cycle ground source system uses well water to heat and cool the house through radiant heat in polished concrete floors and a ducted air system. Prefini…
- [Marina Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/marina-cottage-pj-vj~3028138)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: A total remake of an existing 1980’s raised bungalow, the beach house is waterfront access and guest overflow for a larger property nearby. A large horizontal entrance, mudroom and porch were built across the road side of the house to improve the building’s proportions and curb appeal. The interior of the house was rearranged and opened up to the lake and views and existing decks were extended. Finishes refer to modern and marine references with Ipe floors, stainless steel and glass railings and…
- [Baths](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/baths-pj-vj~3028068)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-pj-vj~3028199)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
- [Stairs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stairs-pj-vj~3028261)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Wine Cellar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wine-cellar-pj-vj~3028268)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Gardens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gardens-pj-vj~3028291)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 19

[See all 11 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/basis-design-build-pfvwus-pf~1578459196)

## Community Q&A

**Q: material on the kitchen ?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Hi,
We used a 2 tone stained white oak cabinets with Nero Assoluto countertop. Hope that helps.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-15.*