--- title: "Davignon Martin Architecture — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/davignon-martin-architecture-pfvwus-pf~218340865 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~218340865.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Davignon Martin Architecture" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/96234ae00047d038_3016-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "237 8 Avenue Southeast, Suite 420, Calgary, Alberta T2G 5C3, Canada" latitude: 51.0109 longitude: -114.0643 phone: "(403) 282-6082" website: http://www.davignonmartin.ca rating: 4.8 review_count: 12 best_of_houzz_awards: 10 followers: 321 last_updated: 2026-09-23 --- # Davignon Martin Architecture Original Houzz profile: [Davignon Martin Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/davignon-martin-architecture-pfvwus-pf~218340865) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Calgary, AB - **Serves:** Airdrie, Alberta, Banff, Braeside, British Columbia, Calgary, Canada, Canmore, Cochrane, Edmonton, GTA, Mexico, Mississauga, Okanagan, Okotoks, Ontario, Ottawa, Richmond, Saskatchewan, Toronto, United States, Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler - **Houzz rating:** 4.8 out of 5 (12 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2014–2022), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves Davignon Martin is an integrated architecture + interior design studio that creates buildable modern architecture and interiors that last. You only have one life, why wouldn't you want to live it in a way that speaks to you, speaks of you? People spend 65% of their lives in their homes – therefore your home is the one space where you do not compromise. Your home isn’t just a place you sleep or cook or wash or clean, it’s a part of you. It is not a commodity like a car or boat, it is an extension of yourself. It is a reflection of who you are and how you are, of what you do and how you choose to exist. Above all, it is a member of your family – the bricks and mortar matriarch of your life. Davignon Martin Architecture helps you to realize your home as this soulful place, a place of real meaning , not just walls and windows – the place where you raise your kids, live out your life, and co-exist with your family. Each project has its own dedicated and balanced team of architects, interior designers, and business managers that operate as a collective throughout the process, with Principals Richard Davignon and Doris Martin involved in all aspects of design. Reach out to us, we would love to hear from you! ### 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 - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Green Building - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Universal Design - Multigenerational Homes - Home Restoration - Drafting - Historic Building Conservation - Handicap-Accessible Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Basement Remodeling - Staircase Design - Architecture - Construction Drawings - Feasibility Studies - Interior Design - Master Planning ### Areas Served - Airdrie - Alberta - Banff - Braeside - British Columbia - Calgary - Canada - Canmore - Cochrane - Edmonton - GTA - Mexico - Mississauga - Okanagan - Okotoks - Ontario - Ottawa - Richmond - Saskatchewan - Toronto - United States - Vancouver - Victoria - Whistler ### Typical Job Cost CAD 50,000 - CAD 15,000,000 Fees may be fixed or based on a percentage of construction costs. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Davignon Martin Architecture | | Address | 237 8 Avenue Southeast, Suite 420, Calgary, Alberta T2G 5C3, Canada | | Phone | (403) 282-6082 | | Website | http://www.davignonmartin.ca | | Followers on Houzz | 321 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — www.facebook.com/davignonmartin - X (Twitter) — @DavignonMartin - LinkedIn — www.linkedin.com/company/davignon-martin-architecture-interior-design - Blog — www.davignonmartin.ca ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Davignon Martin Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/davignon-martin-architecture-pfvwus-pf~218340865) - **Website:** http://www.davignonmartin.ca - **Phone:** (403) 282-6082 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Western Living - Designer of the Year & One To Watch (2011) /// Interior Designers of Alberta - Residential Silver Award (2011) /// Western Living - Kitchens of the Year (2015) /// Western Living - Architect of the Year, Finalist (2016, 2020) /// MASI Awards - Residential Gold (2019 x2, 2020) - **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2014–2022), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 — 12 reviews** ### All 12 reviews **★★★★★ — chris, June 2020** > Richard, Doris and the entire Davignon Martin Team were wonderful to work with. Not only are they extremely talented and visionary but they posses something that I have found over my years working with Architects and Designers that most do not have........ and that is they are collaborative. They listened to us the client and made sure that our opinion was being understood and considered. Quite simply they were super to work with! I wish all the best to the Davignon Martin Team! **★★★★★ — Daisy Wong, Feb. 2018** > This was our first custom home and the DMA team took the time to explain to us the design to construction process and they have a process that keeps them highly organized. Richard's years of experience, creative mind and his attention to detail and creative mind really showed throughout the process. It really is the small details that make the biggest impact! The budget for our project was quite modest in comparison, but Richard and Doris really worked with us to incorporate the elements we wanted within budget. The only regret we have is not relying on their expertise more throughout the construction process to execute our vision. We would definitely work with Richard and his team again! **★★★★★ — Carrie Phillips, Dec. 2017** > I hired Davignon Martin Architecture after an extensive interview process with several other highly recommended firms and have never regretted my decision for a moment. They are professional, highly creative, dedicated as well as perfectionists. Even though we broke ground on the build a year ago they are still onsite once a week to make sure everything is going according to plan. **★★★★★ — Jennifer Woodward, Dec. 2017** > I very much enjoyed working with Richard, Doris and their team of professionals in our latest build. They helped bring my vision of a contemporary east coast home to life and made the whole drafting and permit process easy. I look forward to working with them on our next project! **★★★★★ — Courtney O'Connor, Sept. 2015** > In late 2013, we commenced a project to design and build our dream home. After interviewing a large number of architectural and design firms, we hired Davignon Martin. We have worked very closely with Richard, Doris and the rest of the D&M team and have been very pleased with their work at every stage. D&M worked very hard to understand our vision and our needs from the outset. Their process for eliciting this information was excellent. This was one of the reasons we decided to go with them. Thereafter, we met with them on numerous occasions to develop a set of plans that really captured what we wanted and always walked away with the view that they were really listening to us. D&M included our contractor in the discussions right from the start with the result that once our plans were finalized, we were quickly able to move into the construction phase. Richard and Doris have been there for us at every stage; be it navigating the permit process, interacting with stakeholders or working on various design elements. They are very solutions orientated and deliver a very high quality customer experience and product. We are pleased to provide our enthusiastic and unqualified recommendation. **★★★★ — Dan O'Reilly, Sept. 2015** > I recently purchase a 100 year old house in the Kensington area of Calgary for my personal residence. I had worked with Davignon Martin on other projects and knew that they would be the ideal choice for the renovation and addition I was planning for this house. My plan was to gut the house, add an addition and give it another 100 years. I have a passion for old houses and both Richard and Doris understood that it was important to me to maintain the character of the house while integrating a new addition. The whole process has been very enjoyable and collaborative and the final design provides all the modern conveniences that would be expected in a new house, without sacrificing the "cool" of the old house. **★★★★★ — Shaun Ford & Co., Sept. 2015** > We have had the pleasure of working with the Davignon Martin team on a handful of residential projects to date. They have been incredibly professional and efficient, and create one of a kind architecture and design projects that are truly unique and tailored to the specific clients wants and needs. As a supplier of millwork systems and furnishings for high-end tailored environments, we really appreciate a design and/or architecture firm that places a large emphasis on the details. From our experience, Davignon Martin is able to communicate their clients vision clearly and concisely to us in order to ensure the perfect final product is delivered. We look forward to working with Davignon Martin again on future projects. **★★★★★ — SB Inc, Sept. 2015** > When my husband and I decided to build a home we knew we wanted to create something not only for our family but for the neighbourhood and for our city. We wanted to build a home that we could drive by in old age, even when we’re no longer the inhabitants, and feel proud to have been a part of. Something that would far outlast us. We spent a lot of time trying to find a architect who could share our vision and who saw our home not as a project of utility but one of art. We also didn’t have never ending pockets to pull from. From our first meeting with Richard and Doris it was clear they were the team to work with. They are wholly committed to their respective crafts. It’s a trait that was evident when we first sat down to speak with them about designing our home, and it’s the reason why we’ve been aligned with them every step of the way. They have put the integrity of our home first -- diving in on every detail, spending countless extra hours ensuring all aspects are carefully considered. Their work is exquisite for these reasons, it has a voice or as they refer to it, a ‘parti’ (soul in French). We couldn’t be more pleased with the end result, and just as importantly, the journey that got us there. They have been measured, reasonable and respectful throughout this process. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking to build, and selfishly we hope to see more of their homes around the city. **★★★★★ — sorman, March 2013** > I have found Davignon Martin to be a very professional firm. Their work is creative and inspired. Richard and Doris (principals), are a delight to work with. I look forward to a beautiful finished project. > Sincerely, > Susan **★★★★ — Jim Deland, March 2013** > This was a renovation on a classic modern house in calgary. Davignon Martin provided great architectural work, were very sensitive to the site and the existing house, and were on top of all aspects of a project that wound up being more complex than we'd originally hoped. **★★★★★ — markferrier, March 2013** > ambitious, creative, energetic group ... always willing to meet and go over ideas. Designed us an exciting, one-of-a-kind house in Calgary. No problem with deadlines, detailed drawings, permits, etc. Also very helpful with the interior and sourcing top quality furnishings. **★★★★ — rachnasharma, March 2013** > Working with Davignon Architecture was a smooth process. We did major renovation as well as added 2500 sq ft to the existing house. We interviewed a few architects for this job and got very discouraging answers. Richard and his team understood our vision and got us there smoothly, professionally and systematically. They listened to our needs and focused on it. We are very pleased to recommend him and his team for any future projects. ## Selected projects - [Hybrid Estate Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hybrid-estate-home-pj-vj~6210930) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - Description: The customer desired to create a modern home within an established area of Mount Royal in Calgary that was predominantly heritage and estate in its status quo. The project creates a more traditional envelope but annexes a series of “black boxes” from which the remainder of the home derives its proportions, glazing and details. As a result, the nature of the build can pivot around these minimal pieces to tie-in a more demure and minimal interior. The interior architecture in turn offers varied vo… - [Killarney Duplex](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/killarney-duplex-pj-vj~6205889) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: Designed as a very sculpturally dedactive modern block, this duplex exerts sophistication and charm. Simplicity and space are the table stakes. By using few but good materials such as metal cladding and brick on the exterior and natural stone and custom millwork throughout, the design is clear, continuous and well executed. Although designed by Davignon Martin, the project is for the speculative market and meant to compete with the McModern infill townhouses. Built for under $200 per ft2, excell… - [Sifton Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sifton-residence-pj-vj~1418657) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 29 - Description: At a juncture between the inner city urban grid and the meandering Elbow River, the design is inspired by the eroded the grid and carved city grid, a sense that a part of the escarpment has been disengaged because of the power of the flow of the river. The project begins with a promenade through a series of outdoor courtyards and interior spaces mimicking the patterns of the site and reacting to the unique conditions of its environment. The front of the home is rhythmic, right angled and formal.… - [Lofted House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lofted-house-pj-vj~5832681) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - Description: This client’s initial proposition was to design a century modern bungalow style home on an existing inner-city lot. Having studied the century modern design style, the client’s desire was to draw inspiration from the epoch applying the appropriate design principles. It was proposed that a different approach be taken. Using century modern design as inspiration the home was designed to be perceived as low and horizontal. The second floor was set into the center of the main floor, along it’s length… - [Elbow Park House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elbow-park-house-pj-vj~508267) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 18 - Description: Located on a flat, oversized parcel of land in southeast Calgary, optimization of the large, rear landscaped yard was of major importance to the clients, who desired a strong connection between it and the main living spaces - the everlasting inside/outside architectural play established at the turn of the 20th century. The project benefits from south exposure at the front of the home but the rear of the site has no alley way access. Vehicular and pedestrian traffic can only happen at the front,… - [Hannon Richards - Duplex](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hannon-richards-duplex-pj-vj~1016022) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - [Britannia Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/britannia-residence-pj-vj~80678) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 22 - Description: Expert landscaping and reflective design coalesce in this remarkable private residence. Inspired by contextual and site variables, the design and resulting architecture uses warm and inviting materials throughout. Interior and exterior spaces are intertwined together to take full advantage of the project's large inner city site. The center of this experience is a courtyard carved out of the site's core, around which interior and exterior elements purposefully revolve. Although the original site… - [Hannon Richards - City Infills](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hannon-richards-city-infills-pj-vj~80576) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 20 - Description: Located in an established yet transitioning Calgary neighborhood these homes are mindful of the traditional fabric in which they exist while demonstrating the impact a piece of modern architecture can have on a community. As a minimalist interpretation of the traditional 'Victorian' style vertical house, the homes explore the formal reduction of the iconographic 'home', using materials, massing and type to create a sense of familiarity, while still pushing the boundaries of the traditional singl… - [Hillhurst New Old](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillhurst-new-old-pj-vj~5544795) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 22 - [Mid-Century Elbow Park Residence Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-elbow-park-residence-renovation-pj-vj~80174) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 18 - Description: A renovation and addition to a true, mid-century modern residence. All of mid-century modern's architectural language and philosophy are exemplified and manifested in the home and maintenance of the authentic character and integrity was of utmost importance. Although it is impossible to make architecture disappear, it is possible to introduce new elements with so subtle a presence that the original design can always be perceived. - [Parkhill House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/parkhill-house-pj-vj~1953573) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Qube](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/qube-pj-vj~80283) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 10 - Description: The design of QUBE brings a unique and sophisticated town home solution to a shallow and rather restrictive inner city lot. Located in Bankview, this project seeks to assimilate into the existing fabric of apartment buildings and single family dwellings by redefining and repurposing the character of traditional town homes. With particular site constrictions heavily influencing its orientation, the architecture demanded a sensitive yet spectacular response. With the Uptown 17th Ave SW corridor on… - [Hannon Richards - Mott Bankview House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hannon-richards-mott-bankview-house-pj-vj~86556) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 12 - Description: This project studies intensively the archetypal narrow urban residences of the area which essentially consisted in Georgian or Victorian tall infill configurations. Using this building form as a base, a series of abstractive processes were performed in a sequential manner. Principally, the abstractions measured the substitution of horizontal areas and programmed spaces for vertical areas and their resulting distortions on elevations and floor plan arrangement. Dislocated stairs, sequential verti… - [Mt. Pleasant Lane Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mt-pleasant-lane-renovation-pj-vj~85783) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 6 - Description: The design consists of the addition and renovation of an existing 1933 Calgary bungalow. The project is essentially composed of three pieces: a closet, a kitchen skywell and a garden room, all positioned in the rear yard of the lot. The garden room is the main feature of the house, designed to be an alternative to a deck. In a typical suburban or inner city condition, the rear of the house is often truncated and disengaged spatially from its site, with the deck used as an intermediary platform t… - [Crescent Heights Laneway Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crescent-heights-laneway-residence-pj-vj~80238) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 7 - Description: The Ko residence is located on a secluded narrow street at the periphery of an inner-city community which is defined by two sloping hills, leaving the house relatively elevated. In fact, the main floor elevation is approximately level with the 20th floor of the adjacent downtown skyscrapers. With quality real estate for development becoming increasingly difficult to locate within the city, this project design takes full advantage of the area’s spectacular views. The main intent of this project w… - [Hannon Richards GreyStone](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hannon-richards-greystone-pj-vj~1028195) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Plosz Lake Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/plosz-lake-residence-pj-vj~86572) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: The ambition for the design of this new cottage was clear from the onset: maximize the expansive views and the experience of the interior space through minimal construction. Further, allow the residence to blend into the surrounding wild prairie landscape, in essence camouflaging the architecture through muted grey and brown tones as well as a skin texture similar to that of foliage. The resultant home ensued, with massing which intentionally avoids indication of directionality and which acts to… - [Corner House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/corner-house-pj-vj~5544802) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - [Bankview Townhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bankview-townhouse-pj-vj~5544793) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Who We Are](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/who-we-are-pj-vj~1044230) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 [See all 20 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/davignon-martin-architecture-pfvwus-pf~218340865) ## Ideabooks - [Richard noticed](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/20014743/list/richard-noticed) — 23 ideas - [George Residence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/78158021/list/george-residence) — 2 ideas - [Doris noticed](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/27838554/list/doris-noticed) — 5 ideas [See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/davignon-martin) ## Community Q&A **Q: Flooring** *(in Photo Questions)* Is it hardwood or tile? A: It is hardwood – Akoya Maple by Model **Q: Love this stucco colour. Is it acrylic? And what colour is it?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Diplomat Gray, Pratt & Lambert Colour 2003 is the closest colour! **Q: Can you tell me the color and manufacturer of the paint of the chocola** *(in Photo Questions)* I have a similar orange outside and I love the color of the deep chocolate exterior wall color. Mac A: Hi Mac, Diplomat Gray, Pratt & Lambert Colour 2003 is the colour! **Q: What are the dimensions of this closet?** *(in Photo Questions)* What are the dimensions of this closet? A: The dimensions are 10’ wide by 14’ long. **Q: What kind of wood has been used on this house?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hello Kayu, The type of wood used for this residence is IPE. **Q: Window treatments** *(in Photo Questions)* What type f fabric is used for the window treatment and sheers? Very classy. A: Hello Keena, It's your lucky day we still have the books. We used fabrics from a company called Maxwell Fabrics. The sheer is Twilight time in colour chinchilla and the drape is Polished in colour Frost. Send us a picture if you decide to get the same ones! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-23.*