--- title: "Innovate Design Collective — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/innovate-design-collective-pfvwus-pf~1707749101 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1707749101.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Innovate Design Collective" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/4813ac2c0564e6e6_9653-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Unit 1- 5401 Hamsterly Road, Victoria, British Columbia V8Y1S4, Canada" latitude: 48.5172 longitude: -123.3803 phone: "(250) 818-7235" website: http://innovatedesigncollective.ca rating: 5 review_count: 9 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 last_updated: 2026-09-24 --- # Innovate Design Collective Original Houzz profile: [Innovate Design Collective](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/innovate-design-collective-pfvwus-pf~1707749101) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Victoria, BC - **Serves:** Napa Valley, Pemberton, Santa Rosa, Tofino, Ucluelet, Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (9 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2025), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 25 Ideabook Saves - Award winning - High-end - Offers Custom Work Innovate Design Collective is a visionary in high-end home design company. With an unmatched eye for detail and a passion for timeless aesthetics, they craft bespoke spaces that seamlessly blend style and functionality. Our team collaborates with you to transform houses into exquisite homes, defining the pinnacle of sophistication in the world of complete inside-outside home design. ### 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 - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Green Building - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Universal Design - Multigenerational Homes - Pool House Design & Construction - Handicap-Accessible Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Barn Design & Construction - Basement Design - Staircase Design - Deck Design - Site Preparation - Landscape Plans - Prefab Houses - Dock Design & Construction - Arbor Design and Construction - Garden Design - Interior Design - Landscape Design - Pool Deck Design & Construction - Sunroom Design & Construction - Workshop Design & Construction ### Areas Served - Napa Valley - Pemberton - Santa Rosa - Tofino - Ucluelet - Vancouver - Victoria - Whistler ### Typical Job Cost CAD 5,000 - CAD 25,000 This is a significant price range difference for Typical Job Costing, but we design complete new custom home projects as our 'bread and butter', but also complete smaller Renovations, Carriage homes, Subdivisions and Rezonings. What is it YOU want to work on? ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Innovate Design Collective | | Address | Unit 1- 5401 Hamsterly Road, Victoria, British Columbia V8Y1S4, Canada | | Phone | (250) 818-7235 | | Website | http://innovatedesigncollective.ca | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/innovatedesigncollective1 - LinkedIn — Innovate Design Collective ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Innovate Design Collective](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/innovate-design-collective-pfvwus-pf~1707749101) - **Website:** http://innovatedesigncollective.ca - **Phone:** (250) 818-7235 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Vancouver Island Care Awards - BC wide Georgie Award winner - Greater Victoria-based Best of the City Awards - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2025), for Service. **Affiliations** - [CHBA - Vancouver Island](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/chba-vancouver-island-pfvwus-pf~344959005) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 9 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 5.0 - Value: 5.0 ### All 9 reviews **★★★★★ — Phyllis, June 2025** > Duane designed a new kitchen and deck that allowed me to sell my home within hours of listing it for sale. During the process he balanced my requests with his knowledge and experience to create an amazing result. I'm looking forward to seeing the design for my new home. **★★★★★ — Hutchinson Contracting, June 2025** > Duane and his team at Innovate were nothing short of superb. Their high focus on detail and ability to navigate the wants and needs of our clients while maintaining “build-ability” was such a blessing for our project. Our clients were building a large, custom home from abroad and it would have been extremely difficult to achieve such an amazing design if they did not have the systems and follows ups in place to execute. > > I am so grateful for the experience we had, and will definitely be using them again and will be referring to my friends, family and colleagues in the industry. > > Thank you so much! > > -Devin Hutchinson **★★★★★ — Sheena, May 2024** > We had previously obtained a mediocre, off-the-shelf design that really needed help. Duane was able to bring our design up to a whole new level. His relaxed attitude worked well in what could have been a very stressful process. He was understanding, helpful, and a pleasure to work with. We often receive compliments on the finished appearance. We highly recommend Innovate Design Collective. **Comment from Innovate Design Collective:** > Thank you Sheena! It was a pleasure working with you and your home design! It turned out beautiful! **★★★★★ — mikehopps, March 2024** > Duane and his team are excellent! They took my ideas for our dream home and brought them to permit phase. Exactly what I was looking for, I’m very happy! **Comment from Innovate Design Collective:** > Mike, you have a very nice house designed for you and your family. Your style and wit continue to surprise me. Thanks for being a fun client. **★★★★★ — integrity Builders ltd, March 2024** > As a general contractor in the Victoria area I have used Duane and the innovate team on several new home and renovation projects. They have been excellent to work with and do a great job capturing my clients visions and help to make them a reality. Their designs are not only award winning but also very practical and energy conscious. I would highly recommend innovate design collective for your new home or renovation project. > > Jarrett J > Integrity Builders. **★★★★★ — Adapt Energy Advising, March 2024** > I've worked with Duane and his team for years. They all have a passion for the building design process, and are keen to incorporate energy efficiency principles into their homes. **Comment from Innovate Design Collective:** > Thanks Reed, I appreciate your words! We love working with you. **★★★★★ — Jordan Litke, March 2024** > Duane and the team are great to collaborate with on custom builds and reno projects. Great people and great work! **★★★★★ — Byron R., Feb. 2024** > I live in a Wonderful Custom home Designed by the Innovative design team. Duane took my self and my wife's visions and ideas and executed a real set of home plans that was better then we could have envisioned. Great communication, innovative design and a pleasure to work with. They helped take out project through subdividing, development permit, and builder permit plans. They were able to manage the design aspects of the process through this process. Myself and my family would be happy to recommend The Innovative Design Collective to any Individuals or professional contractors. **Comment from Innovate Design Collective:** > Byron - Thanks for this review. We found your little site challenging but also super fun to work on with you. Thanks for trusting us with this one. : ) **★★★★★ — dan\_schuetze, Jan. 2024** > Fantastic design and Great people to work with!! > Innovate has done a number of jobs for me. I would highly recommend them. **Comment from Innovate Design Collective:** > Thanks Dan! I love your property and the design work we did, but you and your family are also great to work with. : ) ## Selected projects - [Beach View](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-view-pj-vj~7333357) - Location: Oak Bay, BC - Photos: 4 - [Relaxed North Saanich Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/relaxed-north-saanich-farmhouse-pj-vj~7332701) - Location: North Saanich, BC - Photos: 7 - Description: When we came to see this building lot, we loved the openness, the farm-feel and upper floor view potential that we saw here! Our clients had asked for a farmhouse vibe and a traditional exterior with a more contemporary interior. They also expressed interest in a space large enough outside for the kids (and dad) to play street hockey. This lot in North Saanich was the ideal space to create a home that encapsulated the needs and desires of the family. It was a fairly level lot with just enough sl… - [Scandinavian Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/scandinavian-retreat-pj-vj~7333358) - Location: North Saanich, BC - Photos: 28 - Description: We were very blessed to work with these clients who came to us with a wooded lot in North Saanich and wanted to create a home for themselves that worked with their lifestyle and aesthetic. Both clients are avid bikers and kayakers and wanted to be able to get out and enjoy the outdoors and be able to feel like they lived in the wilderness of B.C. We completed as little tree removal as necessary, including putting effort into maintaining the fern and salal landscape that encompassed the woodlands… - [Mid-Century Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-renovation-pj-vj~7333375) - Location: North Saanich, BC - Photos: 15 - Description: Driving down to this small house on the water, we immediately saw the potential of what it could become. With access to the beach and a boathouse at the sea level, this large property had a lot to offer. The re-design for this meant expanding on what was already here by stepping up the square footage, increasing the level of finish and capitalizing on the fantastic views. Our development of the house included increasing the footprint by adding a complete and well-appointed main-level Primary bed… - [The Elegant Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-elegant-farmhouse-pj-vj~7332691) - Location: North Saanich, BC - Photos: 5 - Description: A young family who bought this farmland in 2019 came to us to design and build a new home. The arrangement for the home was to be a simple elegant home for a large lot. They requested a modern farmhouse to raise kids, to live, to work and to enjoy. Our design process always includes visiting the site as one of the first components of the process. After meeting the family on the site and seeing the topography and learning about the land and its yearly conditions, we chose to layout the site for t… - [3D Visuals](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/3d-visuals-pj-vj~7333553) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: Our design services will lead you through the beginning ideas of what you may want, to the completion of a conceptual set of plans. ​Your drawings will consist of Preliminary Conceptual plans and elevations to help you see the ideas. Our 3D software will aid in ‘seeing’ the tricky parts of the house that may not be so ​easy to understand or visualize. We do the hard work for you so you can see how the design is progressing. [See all 6 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/innovate-design-collective-pfvwus-pf~1707749101) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-24.*