--- title: "Marre Design Group — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/marre-design-group-pfvwus-pf~218498913 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~218498913.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Marre Design Group" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/1f935d8001bfbcee_2339-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "112 9 Avenue NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 0V2, Canada" latitude: 51.0624 longitude: -114.051 phone: "(403) 689-0612" website: http://www.marredesign.com rating: 5 review_count: 23 best_of_houzz_awards: 14 followers: 296 last_updated: 2026-09-14 --- # Marre Design Group Original Houzz profile: [Marre Design Group](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/marre-design-group-pfvwus-pf~218498913) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Calgary, AB - **Serves:** Atherton, Calgary, Hillsborough, Los Altos, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Woodside - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (23 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 14 awards (2014–2024), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - High-end - Offers Custom Work Calgary \| San Francisco 403.689.0612 We specialize in the design and construction of custom homes, where an extremely high attention to detail is expected. We help our clients through the entire process from site planning and architectural design and through the entire construction process. After studying architecture in Southern California and doing work in the United States, we are proud to be able to serve clients in both the U.S. and Canada. We love what we do, and we strive to ensure that our clients love the process, too! ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Kitchen Design - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Drafting - Site Preparation - Interior Design ### Areas Served - Atherton - Calgary - Hillsborough - Los Altos - Menlo Park - Palo Alto - San Francisco - Woodside ### Typical Job Cost $1 million - 10 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Marre Design Group | | Address | 112 9 Avenue NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 0V2, Canada | | Phone | (403) 689-0612 | | Website | http://www.marredesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 296 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://facebook.com/marredesign ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Marre Design Group](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/marre-design-group-pfvwus-pf~218498913) - **Website:** http://www.marredesign.com - **Phone:** (403) 689-0612 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Member of the AIA Custom Residential Architects Network - Member of the Royal Architecture Institute of Canada (RAIC) - **Best of Houzz:** 14 awards (2014–2024), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [AIA Custom Residential Architects Network](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-custom-residential-architects-network-pfvwus-pf~629398549) - [Royal Architecture Institute of Canada (RAIC)](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/royal-architecture-institute-of-canada-raic-pfvwus-pf~1796754626) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 23 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — BKG Structural Engineers, Aug. 2018** > As a structural engineer, it's always refreshing to work with an architect who really understands how buildings are put together. Tom is one of those architects. Tom's designs marry beautiful architectural design with an efficient structural layout in mind -- making our lives as engineers easier, and the construction process much simpler. We, at BKG Structural Engineers, are thankful to have opportunities to work with Tom and would highly recommend him. **★★★★★ — cmcbb, Aug. 2018** > Tom Chute is an excellent architect.We are building almost a 5,900 sq.ft. luxury home in Hillsborough CA. Tom was recommended to me by my contractor. I interviewed him and immediately recognized why he is superior to all others I have met and worked with. He is the consummate professional. He listened to my needs for the project and executed with precision.We are building a French Provincial Home on a half acre lot and he has maximized the square footage that is allowed by the town.This project was under the gun for approvals.I signed the contract with him and our first meeting was March 10th. We had preliminary approval in June and final Approval in August. The ADR Board had no revisions and the comments ranged from "this is going to be most beautiful home in Hillsborough" to "in the 16 years I have been on Design Review I have never seen a project go through this fast, Congratulations!" Tom Chute has skillfully managed all members of the team working on this project. I have worked with other architects before and never have had this level of service ever! I will use his services again, guaranteed! **★★★★★ — adddssss, Aug. 2018** > Marre Design Group was referred to us by a friend, and we are so happy to have had the opportunity to work with Tom Chute. It was such a relief to have someone hear and truly understand what we wanted! The design made such great use of all space, and Tom’s attention to detail and perfection made certain that we didn’t miss anything in the design details. We generaled the build ourselves and Tom was such a great help with referrals and and many recommendations. If we were ever to build again Marre Design would be our first stop! **★★★★★ — Kenny Adegbesan, Aug. 2018** > Tom Chute (Marre Design Group) is outstanding, takes his work very seriously and is very enthusiastic. His designs truly reflect the needs and wishes of his clients, and are very innovative. Tom is very meticulous and he doesn't miss a detail. Because of his background in construction, his designs are a builder's dream and are very cost effective for his clients. I have really enjoyed working with Tom. He is very easy to relate to and is very down to earth. I highly recommend him **★★★★★ — Van Manna Homes, Dec. 2016** > We have worked with Tom at Marre Design Group for many years. His designs are a pleasure to build. Tom also takes the time to answer questions and meet on site with clients and trade partners during the duration of the build. Our mutual clients have always been impressed with his attention to detail. We would recommend Marre Design Group to anyone looking for custom design work. **★★★★★ — Cora Kass, Oct. 2016** > It's truly been a pleasure working with Tom. Being first-time home builders, he has been able to answer our Many questions and concerns and always puts in the effort to make sure we fully understand and are comfortable with our decisions. His suggestions are very valuable and he has great architectural talent--plus he's a very nice guy. We are more than excited to get this project going and know it will be a beautiful house! **★★★★★ — katdesigns7, Oct. 2016** > We were very excited to build our first custom built home and have it designed by Tom. The team at Marre Design Group were amazing and asked us all the right questions before presenting us with our dream home. They were a great team to work with. **★★★★★ — serena56, Sept. 2016** > Tom Chute of Marre Design was hired as our Architect for our new Inner City Home. He was very easy to deal with, very professional and timely with his work. He was very detailed oriented which we very much appreciated. The drawings were excellent and well worth the money. He listened to what we wanted and made changes without a fight! He was a real pleasure to work with. **★★★★★ — S M, Aug. 2016** > We worked with Tom to design our new home and we were extremely happy with the final design. Tom took our many ideas and turned them into a wonderful design. He worked with our budget and our ideas to produce the home we dreamed about. The process was fast, professional and interactive. We have no hesitation in recommending Tom and Marre Design. **★★★★★ — rhaynes0612, Oct. 2014** > Tom designed our home for us in 2009 based on a number of hand drawings and mental ideas we had. We ended up with an amazing house that matched our hopes and intentions. The ideas and unique elements of the design were fantastic. We felt very hands on and able to challange the design in a manner that helped us build our home. > > Tom was the consumate professional and I would definately work with him again in the future! **★★★★★ — swainsonl, Sept. 2014** > Seven years ago, we hired Tom Chute (Marre Design) to design the extensive renovation of our 1,100 square foot four level split home. He took our wish list (e.g. creation of a master ensuite and mudroom) and designed our home perfectly. We have been very happy with the result. Our family has grown, and now we are building a new, larger (3,300 square feet) custom home. Once again we asked Tom to help us with the design. My husband and I had an extensive list of must have items, and Tom has designed a beautiful home that has everything we asked for, which was no easy task as we are building in an older community with strict architectural controls. Tom has an incredible eye for detail and aesthetics. He took our ideas and developed them to create a beautiful home and we could not be happier. **★★★★★ — Kon-strux Developments, June 2014** > Kon-strux Developments has used Tom Chute of Marre Design Group on several of our build projects. Tom is an excellent designer with fresh ideas, and he is very open to working with us to design plans that meet our clients' needs and requests. We have developed an excellent working relationship with him. Shannon Lenstra, Kon-strux Developments Inc. ## Selected projects - [Hillsborough Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillsborough-home-pj-vj~5201470) - Location: Hillsborough, CA - Photos: 1 - [Crescent Heights Show Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crescent-heights-show-home-pj-vj~258702) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 26 - Description: Inner City Infill - [Priddis Cabin](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/priddis-cabin-pj-vj~6417207) - Location: Priddis, AB - Photos: 21 - [Parkdale Duplex](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/parkdale-duplex-pj-vj~6411159) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 15 - [Springbank Acreage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/springbank-acreage-pj-vj~5916329) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 28 - [South Calgary Gem](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-calgary-gem-pj-vj~5916370) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - [Bridgeland Jewel Box](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bridgeland-jewel-box-pj-vj~2134783) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 41 - [Charleswood Infill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/charleswood-infill-pj-vj~317346) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 6 - [Mount Pleasant Infill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mount-pleasant-infill-pj-vj~259311) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 11 - Description: Contemporary Style Exterior, Transitional Interior Inner City Infill - [Sunalta Infill 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sunalta-infill-2-pj-vj~2666326) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Alexander Crescent](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alexander-crescent-pj-vj~542569) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - Description: Beautiful custom designed infill located in Calgary, AB. Custom designed home by Marre Design Group. - [Modern Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-farmhouse-pj-vj~2319075) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Springbank House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/springbank-house-pj-vj~620418) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: A grand country home with colonial sensibilities. - [Cooper's Crossing Corner](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cooper-s-crossing-corner-pj-vj~620454) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: Exterior design photos of a newly-built project located just outside Calgary Alberta Canada - [MD Rockyview Acreage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/md-rockyview-acreage-pj-vj~258720) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 18 - Description: Acreage project in the MD of Rockyview - [Coopers Crossing](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coopers-crossing-pj-vj~528786) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 24 - Description: An incredible home located just outside Calgary AB Canada. Custom-designed by Marre Design Group. - [Charleswood Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/charleswood-home-pj-vj~259783) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 17 - Description: This home is a dream come true. As a designer I dreamed of building my own house and being able to choose all the materials for the interior and the exterior. I had a pretty clear vision of what the exterior materials should be and also the layout of the home. The architect Marre Design helped bring my vision to life. The home is full of natural light and every space has a function. The brushed oak Kentwood hardwood flows throughout the home, except for the home theatre room. The floor is pet fr… [See all 17 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/marre-design-group-pfvwus-pf~218498913) ## Ideabooks - [Zanello Ref](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/105912799/list/zanello-ref) — 50 ideas - [Scott Residence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/77152814/list/scott-residence) — 23 ideas - [Pro Minute Video](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/72609665/list/pro-minute-video) — 44 ideas [See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/tomchute) ## Community Q&A **Q: Floor plan** *(in Photo Questions)* Would love to see the floor plan! A: Hi Mary, you can contact me directly at tchute@marredesign.com to get more information about this house. Are you thinking of building in the future? I'd be happy to help if I can! Tom. **Q: media cabinet/console** *(in Photo Questions)* Beautiful basement! Can you tell me where the media console is from? A: It was custom made by our finishing carpenter. **Q: Are there more photos of this room on house?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thanks for your question! Unfortunately that's the only photo I have of that little pocket office. But if you email me, I can send you a floor plan of how that room fits with the rest of the house. Have a great day! Tom. **Q: Is this a standard five foot length tub?** *(in Photo Questions)* Also, is the tile at the top of the tub real tile or part of the tub assembly (plastic?) A: Yes, this is a standard tub. It's a 60" three wall alcove, one piece acrylic tub/shower. The brand is Hytec. **Q: What color are the windows?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi Laura, Those are from Kolbe Windows. The window color is rustic, with natural cotton trims. Tom. **Q: What are the paint colors used on the exterior trim?** *(in Photo Questions)* I would really love to know the brand and paint colors used on the trim of this brick home. A: It was a custom paint color, matched to the Kolbe Windows Trim color: Natural Cotton. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-14.*