--- title: "LM Building Design — Building Designers and Drafters | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/lm-building-design-pfvwus-pf~1887812671 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1887812671.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "LM Building Design" category: ["Building Designers and Drafters"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/4a9313e60107e094_8118-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "West Vancouver, British Columbia V7W1L2, Canada" phone: "(604) 907-2686" website: http://www.luismendez.ca rating: 5 review_count: 23 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 236 last_updated: 2026-09-22 --- # LM Building Design Original Houzz profile: [LM Building Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/lm-building-design-pfvwus-pf~1887812671) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Building Designers and Drafters - **Location:** West Vancouver, BC - **Serves:** Georgian Bay, Muskoka, North Vancouver, Revelstoke, the blue mountains, Vancouver, West Vancouver, Whistler - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (23 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2014–2018), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100 Ideabook Saves Based in West Vancouver, I specialize in designing bespoke homes that balance contemporary elegance with functionality. My design philosophy is rooted in a deep appreciation for context—each project is an opportunity to interpret the natural and built environment through thoughtful design. Whether shaping homes on rugged terrain or integrating structures into serene landscapes, my work seeks harmony between a building and its surroundings. PS: For our current work please visit us on Instagram or our website ### Areas Served - Georgian Bay - Muskoka - North Vancouver - Revelstoke - the blue mountains - Vancouver - West Vancouver - Whistler ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | LM Building Design | | Address | West Vancouver, British Columbia V7W1L2, Canada | | Phone | (604) 907-2686 | | Website | http://www.luismendez.ca | | Followers on Houzz | 236 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/lmbuildingdesign/ - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/LM\_Architecture - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-mendez-88848831 - Blog — www.luismendez.ca ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [LM Building Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/lm-building-design-pfvwus-pf~1887812671) - **Website:** http://www.luismendez.ca - **Phone:** (604) 907-2686 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2014–2018), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 23 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Dan D, Dec. 2017** > While we're not quite at the build stage yet, we have thoroughly enjoyed working with Luis to get to the final drawings / building plans for our project! Luis is very creative with lots of great ideas, and was open to lots of back and forth to get things exactly as we wanted. We can't wait to start our build in the spring and watch our dream vacation home come to life! **★★★★★ — Oren Anava, Dec. 2017** > It has been great working with Luis. He really is passionate about his projects and likes to be part of the process. Along the way, he has been very helpful and replies promptly to any questions or concerns I have. His interior and exterior renders are amazing and have been very helpful in all design decisions. I will definitely be using Luis to design my next project. **★★★★★ — Ruy Pinto, Nov. 2017** > Let me start off by saying that Luis is a true professional! His ability and patience to take my vision and create the design was impressive. > Any time I had a question during the build, he always responded to my emails or phone calls promptly. > In every aspect of the word, Luis is courteous, considerate, and professional. > I have been a general contractor for over 25 years and have dealt with many designers in the past but for my own addition project and any future design projects I highly recommend LM Building Design. **★★★★★ — cclapalme, Nov. 2017** > Luis is great to work with. Very knowledgable and professional. We were looking for someone to design a modern home that met our every need. He was up to the task! **★★★★★ — northguy northguy, Nov. 2017** > Working with Luis has been a great experience. He has given us many fantastic ideas for our new home and is very accommodating for our schedule when we have to meet. **★★★★★ — Junior Terciani, Nov. 2017** > Louis was an incredible asset in our build and helped to bring our vision to life for this project. Together, we worked closely with Blake Farrow Projects and created a house we feel is modern and progressive and yet reflective of the rural architecture of the area. Flexible, imaginative and a pleasure to work with, we would recommend LM Building Design for any project. **★★★★★ — Adam Anava, May 2017** > Working with Luis has been a great experience! He is very open to discussions with regards to design and we really felt like we worked towards exactly what we dreamed of. > He went above and beyond for us and we give him our highest recommendations! **★★★★★ — Mel Gibson, May 2017** > We used LM Building Design to design an addition and the interior layout of our house. They were excellent, ensured all our requirements were met and even included ones we didn't know we needed! They really thought about the use of the space, our specific family needs and habits while ensuring the house was visually pleasing. I would recommend them. **★★★★★ — Teresa Woolard, Feb. 2017** > Having viewed Luis' portfolio for residential projects, I looked no further in wanting anyone else to design our high end downtown dessert lounge. Loved his creativity, vision, attention to detail, desire for quality and consciousness of budget throughout the project. Luis is also very easy to work with and cares about seeing the project to the end. We are so "over-the-moon" pleased with the design he did for our dessert lounge that we know it will be the talk of the town! I would highly recommend Luis for either a residential or commercial project design where you want design and good taste to matter! **Comment from LM Building Design:** > Many thanks Teresa, It was a real pleasure working with you; I look forward for my new dessert (and coffee) spot in town! **★★★★★ — Lori and Ross Harvey, Oct. 2016** > LM Building Design was great to work with and we are very pleased with the finished house design. Luis is a talented, creative and organized professional. He listened to our ideas and created spaces that perfectly matched what we wanted. Working with Luis was a truly wonderful experience and we would absolutely recommend him for any project. 5 stars all the way! **★★★★★ — Diana Pedro, July 2016** > My vision of making a 50 year old farm style house into a modern estate home was achieved with LM Designs first proposal. In fact it had everything I had asked for and the extra items I dreamed of. LM Designs made my renovation and addition so easy for me. There was not a moment of stress. Not only did LM Designs create my beautiful plans, but he was with me every step of the way, from accompanying me to request my building permit, showing me samples of products and helping me pick out products. I am so lucky to have hired LM Designs, he is the true meaning of a professional. **Comment from LM Building Design:** > It was such a pleasure working with you Diana, wish you all the best in your new beautiful house!! **★★★★★ — Steve Crisp, Jan. 2016** > i am a contractor who provides high quality renovations for clients in the Simcoe County region, Louis Mendez has worked for me on several projects in the last three years not only for my clients projects but on my own house as well. > Louis has provided me with conceptual and full permit drawings and charges a fair price for the detail of work he provides. > I would recommend Louis for any design renovation projects and continue to use him for all of my new projects, he is easy to work with, gets into my head quickly and provides a timely turnaround on drawings. ## Selected projects - [Seymour River House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/seymour-river-house-pj-vj~7294338) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 5 - [Kempenfelt Bay House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kempenfelt-bay-house-pj-vj~7294335) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [M&T House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mandt-house-pj-vj~2282526) - Location: The Blue Mountains, ON - Photos: 5 - [Craigleith House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/craigleith-house-pj-vj~820450) - Location: The Blue Mountains, ON - Photos: 7 - Description: This modern cottage in Craigleith, is the perfect escape from the city and have a wonderful time at any season. With warm, yet simple interiors the open space on the main floor invite family and friends to gather while the soundproof basement was designed for the youngest and their friends to have fun and keep their own privacy. The master bedroom is separated from the house by the the stairs, at farthest east side of the house, allowing the morning sunlight to enter into the master bathroom, wa… - [Ski House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ski-house-pj-vj~2107543) - Location: Mansfield, ON - Photos: 14 - Description: This boldly contemporary chalet will be the centerpiece of Mansfield Ski Club’s new life-lease chalet community in the Mulmur Hills. Situated on a steeply sloping site near the main clubhouse and adjacent to downhill ski runs, the compact 3-storey dwelling contains a total of 1670 sq. ft. of living space. Kitchen, dining & living areas, along with a small walkout deck, are located on the top floor to maximize natural light & views across the valley to the east. Two bedrooms (including a spacious… - [Anava Two](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/anava-two-pj-vj~2379667) - Location: Richmond Hill, ON - Photos: 6 - [Beechwood Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beechwood-addition-pj-vj~781826) - Location: Newmarket, ON - Photos: 5 - Description: Addition to an existing house, mixing the warmth of the traditional brick house and the the simple lines of contemporary style. Designed in collaboration with Level Design Build. [See all 7 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/lm-building-design-pfvwus-pf~1887812671) ## Ideabooks - [St-Vincent](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22923848/list/st-vincent) — 31 ideas - [Claddings](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34335474/list/claddings) — 11 ideas - [Pitched Roof](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54165311/list/pitched-roof) — 18 ideas - [Bay](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32457558/list/bay) — 22 ideas - [Closets](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/48688872/list/closets) — 1 idea - [Fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/45395700/list/fireplaces) — 1 idea - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34994940/list/kitchens) — 2 ideas - [Master](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34301380/list/master) — 6 ideas - [WIC](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34295500/list/wic) — 13 ideas - [Interior Doors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34307736/list/interior-doors) — 4 ideas - [Powder Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34288904/list/powder-room) — 1 idea - [Pantry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34268674/list/pantry) — 3 ideas - [89 Superior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22881942/list/89-superior) — 20 ideas - [Zivny Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/14595120/list/zivny-kitchen) — 17 ideas [See all 14 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/luismendez) ## Community Q&A **Q: Great looking exterior. What kind of siding was used** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me what kind of siding was used? Is this painted or stained wood? What kind of wood? A: Hi Eric, this is 6" v-joint Cape Cod, pre-finished. **Q: very nice, what software do you use?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thanks!, I use Revit and Photoshop **Q: Size of window? Thanks:)** *(in Photo Questions)* A: This is AMAZING!!! so clever! **Q: What material is the white deck ceiling?** *(in Photo Questions)* How is the exterior ceiling alike or different than the interior ceiling? We would like to duplicate this interior/exterior flow to the ceiling across the top of our window frames. A: In most cases is just exterior type drywall. In some places they also use MGO board that uses the installation as drywall. **Q: Dining Bay Area** *(in Design Dilemma)* Hello! So I am trying to add some life into this part of my home! I am looking to purchase some blind and more decor but not sure where to start! If anyone has any ideas to spice up this section of my home please comment! Thank you! A: I would use an standard height dining set, with simple lines (no metal ornaments as shown). Like someone show on picture, the white fabric chair will look great. Change the lamp for a single bulb lamp ( even the simple ones from Ikea will look great) and personally I wouldn't install any blinders, light is life. **Q: Need help updating my 11 year old kitchen** *(in Design Dilemma)* I am planning on selling my house but looking for inexpensive ways to update my kitchen that pleases the sellers. Please help. thanks A: I would touch the kitchen, leave everything the way it is, specially cabinets and countertops. Like Flair lighting said, just change some accents and the light has to go. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-22.*