--- title: "Vallely Architecture — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/vallely-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1887436831 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1887436831.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Vallely Architecture" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/cbf31bf00f84b4b6_8590-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Please call for more information, North Vancouver, British Columbia V7J 3E3, Canada" latitude: 49.3366 longitude: -123.039 phone: "(604) 842-9268" website: http://www.vallely.ca rating: 5 review_count: 10 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 350 last_updated: 2026-08-09 --- # Vallely Architecture Original Houzz profile: [Vallely Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/vallely-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1887436831) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** North Vancouver, BC - **Serves:** Anmore, Arbutus Ridge, Barnet, Belcarra, Burnaby, Coal Harbour, Coquitlam, Deep Cove, Fishermans Cove, Hastings-Sunrise, Hollyburn, Ioco, Killarney, Kitsilano, Lions Bay, Lynn Creek, New Westminster, North Burnaby, North Surrey, North Vancouver, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Renfrew-Collingwood, Richmond, Steelhead, Sunset, Surrey, Vancouver, West Point Grey, West Vancouver, Whistler, Whytecliff, Yaletown - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (10 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2013–2015), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves Ours is a small architectural studio based in North Vancouver, British Columbia providing personalized service in the design of custom single-family homes with the intent of creating distinctive buildings with a unique architectural character driven by environmental stewardship and the subtleties of place. We pride ourselves on being relaxed and approachable with the rigorousness of our character being expressed through the thoroughness of our work. We are passionate about what we do. Beautiful homes and satisfied clients are the essential outcomes for us. Kevin Vallely is registered architect in British Columbia. He graduated from the McGill University School of Architecture in 1988 where he was awarded the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Medal. He’s a recipient of a Commonwealth Scholarship in Architecture to Cambridge University, England. ### Services Provided - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Custom Homes - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - Green Building - Site Preparation - Construction Drawings ### Areas Served - Anmore - Arbutus Ridge - Barnet - Belcarra - Burnaby - Coal Harbour - Coquitlam - Deep Cove - Fishermans Cove - Hastings-Sunrise - Hollyburn - Ioco - Killarney - Kitsilano - Lions Bay - Lynn Creek - New Westminster - North Burnaby - North Surrey - North Vancouver - Port Coquitlam - Port Moody - Renfrew-Collingwood - Richmond - Steelhead - Sunset - Surrey - Vancouver - West Point Grey - West Vancouver - Whistler - Whytecliff - Yaletown ### Typical Job Cost $50,000 - $3,000,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Vallely Architecture | | Address | Please call for more information, North Vancouver, British Columbia V7J 3E3, Canada | | Phone | (604) 842-9268 | | Website | http://www.vallely.ca | | License Number | BUS-0009618 | | Followers on Houzz | 350 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kevin-Vallely-Design/150723375001870 - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/VallelyKevin - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=55738235&trk=tab\_pro - Blog — http://kevinvallelydesign.tumblr.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Vallely Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/vallely-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1887436831) - **Website:** http://www.vallely.ca - **Phone:** (604) 842-9268 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of Houzz 2015Best of Houzz Design 2014Best of Houzz Satisfaction 2014Best of Houzz Design 2013 - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2013–2015), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 10 reviews** ### All 10 reviews **★★★★★ — Meister Construction Ltd, Oct. 2018** > We have worked with Kevin over the past few years on 3 different projects now and confidently would recommend him time and time again. > > With Kevin, you can expect an inspired design that is sure to turn heads while still incorporating practical livability. He understands and listens to the desires of his clients and we've seen first hand the work that he puts into designing each project. > > As a contractor, it is always evident to us that all aspects of the design have been considered before we even break ground. Through detailed 3d modelling and comprehensive drawings Kevin has worked out many of the construction kinks beforehand saving time and money allowing the construction process to be as efficient and enjoyable as possible for everyone involved. **★★★★★ — Susan Toews, April 2017** > Kevin designed our new home - The "Edge House". Right from our first meeting, we were amazed by Kevin's vision, architectural knowledge and attention to detail. We told him roughly what we were looking for, and he created a design and home that is so much more than we could have dreamed. Kevin is passionate and exceptionally skilled at everything he does, whether it is architecture or being named one of Canada's leading adventurers. The best thing about the way Kevin designed our home was the thought and work that went into his detailed plans and 3D models. He thought through everything up front, which saved significant time and money because we were not making changes once construction started. Kevin and our contractor also worked seamlessly together, and we can honestly say that building our new home was a pleasure. We highly recommend Kevin. **★★★★★ — skovly, April 2014** > When planning a large reno on our mid-70's family home we were recommended to Kevin through friends in West Vancouver. This referral set the stage for what has become a more beautiful home than we ever could imagine owning. All thanks to Kevin's vision and incredible design sense. What amazed me was how efficiently and effectively Kevin nailed the design. He was completely responsive to our general design ideas and then added creativity which transformed the usability of the house. The design process was a complete treat as homeowners. In my subsequent role as general contractor I was at least as impressed. With the myriad of sub trades there were inevitable questions and alternate suggestions. Kevin was always responsive and able to answer questions in a timely and professional manner. Perhaps even more impressive was how absolutely correct and well thought out his plans were, in spite of the extent of the renovations. We hardly changed a thing. I can't say enough about how fortunate we feel every day we live in Kevin's creation. We've been back in the house for almost two years, yet it seems hardly a day goes by without compliments on the house, and/or cars slowing down while driving by. There are not words that can sufficiently recommend Kevin to anyone considering his services. He is truly amazing. **★★★★★ — Econ Group Construction Ltd., Dec. 2013** > One does not have to look far to see for oneself the indisputable aesthetic ability of Kevin Vallely; however, it is his broader professional ability that puts him on our "favourites" list. Within the world of high-end Vancouver modern home design and building, the success of a project oftentimes hinges on the depth of personal commitment invested by the homeowner, designer and builder. It is within this realm that I, as a builder, interact with Kevin most, and where his full and unwavering commitment shines brilliantly. He works tirelessly for his beliefs, pouring his heart and soul into every bit of legwork great and small: from variance applications to product hiccups to payment certification, Kevin's focus is clear and true. When I rate Kevin with these 5 stars, it cannot begin to do justice to my appreciation of his holistic professionalism, but perhaps it will make readers curious enough to find out more... **★★★★★ — pslavco, Nov. 2013** > We had great pleasure to meet and work with Kevin during renovation of our house few years back. We found him a very talented architect, reliable and fun to work with. He is good listener and able to materialize clients wishes in life with goal to make your home great looking and very cozy to live in. He comes up with very interesting and last trends custom architectural designs and innovative materials with great professional attitude. > Kevin comes with highest recommendations from our family and we are looking forward to follow his great designs in the future. > Chorny's family. **★★★★★ — temp77, Nov. 2013** > We hired Kevin to do the design on a large renovation we were planning > on our existing house. Kevin provided detailed plans and 3-D rendering > that completely captured what we were trying to achieve. He saw how we > lived with a young family and made numerous excellent suggestions > along the way. He was there to guide us though the process, deal > directly with the contractors and proof our bills. He was always > available for consultation and dropped by the house regularly to see > how things were going. The renovation ended up going over budget, but > throughout the process, Kevin was providing options for us to save > money. In the end, a large part of the budget over runs were due to us > opting for upgrades that Kevin provided as an option. We would whole > heartedly recommend using Kevin for any architectural project you are considering. **★★★★★ — Cam, Nov. 2013** > We came to Kevin with a house we had purchased hoping he could help us solve a few problems. The house was built in 1969 and while the post and beam bones were good, successive renos had destroyed much of its charm. We had hoped to solve only a few of the issues because we didn't think the others could be dealt with economically. Kevin gave us a plan that solved every problem with style and clarity. The finished product surpassed what we thought could be done with the house by leaps and bounds. > > Kevin was easy to work with and respectful of our time and budget. He was able to change things on the fly and find compromises that fit with his brilliant vision for our home. > > Something that set Kevin apart was his ability to find practical solutions that would work for our family. Despite being incredibly creative Kevin never let us down when it came to details. > > Our home is now modern but still warm. It is open but cozy. It's stylish and practical. I would recommend Kevin without hesitation. **★★★★★ — chochosun, Nov. 2013** > Kevin Vallely is a gifted architect design-wise and the utmost professional in the real world. The project was a 4900 sq/ft West Coast Contemporary home located on the North Shore mountains of Vancouver, Canada. Elements of design included structural steel columns and beams, glass curtain walls, Douglas Fir beams, and large overhangs. Kevin's award-winning portfolio and credentials were easily shown in his ability to make immediate and appropriate design changes. His ability to coordinate with the structural engineer and general contractor was invaluable. Kevin maintained a strong commitment to the client while giving vital direction to the project's success. **★★★★★ — ldpearce, Nov. 2013** > We are delighted to write a review for Kevin. We hired him to build us a contemporary home on particularly challenging lot (waterfront but only 8 metres wide, 32 metres long and with an elevation change of over 20 metres ). We wanted a home that was low maintenance, could accommodate getting older, fit into the neighbourhood, and that without costing stratospheric prices was nevertheless spectacular and took full advantage of the views. > > We wanted someone who could create a vision but was not so driven by that vision that it could not accommodate our views and thoughts and that would allow him to lead the process but not dictate our choices. The new house is next door to our current house, which is more than twice the size of the new house, and so we were able to follow the building and consultation process quite closely. > > Here's what we found: > 1\. Kevin was great to work with, listened to us, and in the end created a fantastic home for us. > 2\. He took all the challenges in stride and worked hard with District officials to get us the best possible outcome given the particularities of the lot. We had to go before Council for variance and due to his wonderful design and collaborative working style, had the support of staff and we sailed through the process. > 3\. He was very flexible and worked hard to ensure that the home was the least obstructive to neighbours as possible. > 4\. Kevin was very responsive, answering emails, calls, etc. > 5\. He stayed with the project during the building phase, working with our contractor to make sure the process stayed true to the design and was there to answer the multitude of questions ranging from the colour of the paint to the placing of tiles around the fireplace. > 6\. He worked well with the contractor and supported us in the process of hiring the contractor to start with (which was a critical decision). We were surprised at just how many things needed to be consulted about. He certified all the invoices from the contractor and visited the site regularly to make all was processed as smoothly as possible. > > In the end, we will be moving shortly (end of 2013) into a fabulous house and couldn't be more pleased with the design and with Kevin - thanks Kevin! For pictures you can go to cliffhangerhouse.com > > We are hoping to spend many years in this home, but if we were to ever build again we would hire Kevin in a heartbeat. > > Laurie and Larry Pearce **★★★★★ — rolfr1, Nov. 2013** > Kevin designed two Contemporary single family residences for me with an eye towards the working at home professional. Beautiful design and open concept with the option of a nanny/ income suite and seperate entrance to my home office. > > Unfortunately we moved before we could complete the project. I hope the new property owners continue with his design , it would be a great addition to the North Shore . ## Selected projects - [The Edge House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-edge-house-pj-vj~2443291) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 28 - [The Cliffhanger Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-cliffhanger-residence-pj-vj~44452) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 39 - Description: WINNER 2014 CHBA National SAM Award for the Best Custom Home under 2500 square feet Situated on the steep south facing slopes of North Vancouver’s Indian Arm, the Cliffhanger Residence pays homage to the tenets of modern architecture while expressing a distinctly regional character to create a clean, contemporary West Coast aesthetic. The three-level home has a large portion of its floor plate pushed deep into the cliffside to maximize buildable floor area on a very tight building lot. The home… - [The Bridge House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-bridge-house-pj-vj~44451) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 7 - Description: The renovation of this home builds upon an existing modernist vocabulary and incorporates a stand alone master bedroom wing attached to the house by a bridge. Strong, simple forms help create a distinctive street side presence while the addition of channeled wood siding shifts a very modernistic expression to a more West Coast aesthetic. The new main entry has replaced the one to the basement and makes for a more inviting approach to the home. - [Butterfly House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/butterfly-house-pj-vj~44456) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 38 - Description: Situated on the south facing slopes of Vancouver’s North Shore mountains, the Butterfly House pays respect to the tenets of modern architecture while incorporating distinctly regional elements of exposed wood and timber to create a clean, contemporary West Coast aesthetic. The three-level home has its basement pushed fully below grade to maximize the allowable municipal buildable floor area while still displaying a modest footprint to the surrounding neighborhood. The Butterfly House backs on th… - [Chosun Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chosun-residence-pj-vj~44450) - Location: West Vancouver, BC - Photos: 13 - Description: Chosun is a project undertaken by Kevin as part of a team at the practice of Kallweit Graham Architecture. His role of project designer saw him take the building from design conception to completion. Situated on the south facing slopes of Vancouver’s north shore mountains, the Chosun residence pays homage to the tenets of modern architecture while incorporating distinctly regional elements of exposed wood and timber to create a clean, contemporary West Coast aesthetic. The three-level home has i… - [Tempe Crescent](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tempe-crescent-pj-vj~537229) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 27 - [The Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-ranch-pj-vj~44453) - Location: Surrey, BC - Photos: 30 - Description: A large scale renovation in Surrey, BC. The home is an exploration of a West Coast Contemporary aesthetic juxtaposed with a more traditional play of massing and form. The design and building process was greatly facilitated by an owner/builder with the vision and passion to make his family home truly unique. - [Edgemont Rancher](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/edgemont-rancher-pj-vj~1436677) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: Contemporary renovation to traditional ranch home in North Vancouver, BC - [The Passage House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-passage-house-pj-vj~389821) - Location: North Vancouver, BC, BC - Photos: 10 - Description: A major renovation undertaken by Kevin Vallely as part of a team at the practice of Kallweit Graham Architecture. The home is an exploration of a West Coast Contemporary aesthetic, embracing many the ideas of a modernistic style while making a feature of local wood through an exposed structure of posts, beams and rafters. The Passage House was completed in 2007 and is located in North Vancouver, British Columbia. - [Dowsley](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dowsley-pj-vj~4406110) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 26 - [Twin Houses](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/twin-houses-pj-vj~44745) - Location: North Vancouver, BC, BC - Photos: 20 - Description: Two contemporary homes on a newly subdivided lot in the City of North Vancouver. The clients desired a clean and simple building that made a bold architectural statement. An open plan and a transparent stair create a sense of spaciousness that otherwise could be hindered within the limitations of a narrow lot. Natural light is drawn down from the second floor level in a number of creative ways including through a light well at the entrance, through a large recessed skylight in the dining area an… - [Pender Cabin](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pender-cabin-pj-vj~44455) - Location: Vancouver, BC, BC - Photos: 5 - Description: A new cabin located on a steeply sloped site on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast. The home is a exploration of a West Coast Contemporary aesthetic, embracing many the ideas of a modernistic style while making a feature of local wood in the siding and structure. The form of the building responds to the steepness of the site both in its form and in layout. The cabin is clad with stained channeled wood siding and a standing seam metal roof. - [Car House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/car-house-pj-vj~44744) - Location: West Vancouver, BC - Photos: 5 - Description: This project is a renovation to an existing post and beam home in West Vancouver, B.C. The challenge was to create a new and dynamic entry point to building with an existing split personality: beautiful post and beam architecture at the rear of the home but a bland, undefined box over an open carport at the front. One was required to walk through the carport to enter the home. The design solution was to move away from the post and beam aesthetic and create bold, simple forms at the front of the… - [Wall House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wall-house-pj-vj~44743) - Location: Napa Valley, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: Located in Napa Valley, California the Wall House is a contemporary response to two challenging site conditions. A major arterial road crossing the North end of the property inspired the concept of an acoustical wall running the length of the building while a six-foot-high flood water line has pushed the house up on posts. The result is a unique and dramatic structure that strongly addresses its site. [See all 14 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/vallely-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1887436831) ## Community Q&A **Q: Mirror** *(in Photo Questions)* Where is the mirror from, and what size is it? A: It's custom. Very easy to have that done. **Q: what firepalce model is this ?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: It is a custom fireplace by Montigo. **Q: Skylight** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the skylight or lights. Could you please tell me where I can purchase, and how many are pictured. A: This skylight is a custom install. It's aluminum. Less expensive models come as individual units that are standard in width (narrow) that can drop in between roof joists or trusses. **Q: Faucet** *(in Photo Questions)* Would you be willing to share the faucet details with me? Thanks. Love the bathroom. A: Yes, it came as a unit. **Q: I would love to know info on the tiles** *(in Photo Questions)* Great space in the house, all of it. Thanks for putting in on Houzz! Would you be willing to share information on the tiles? A: I would need to dig it up from file. Charcoal large size 24x24 but need to confirm exact ceramic tile. **Q: What is the stain color and brand type on the timber beams and soffit?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Broda stains I believe. Clear stain on the soffit but can't recall stain on the beams --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-09.*