--- title: "Shean Architects Inc. — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/shean-architects-inc-pfvwus-pf~310444614 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~310444614.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Shean Architects Inc." category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/ff13e90308c01381_2021-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Ottawa, Ontario, Canada" latitude: 45.4215 longitude: -75.6972 phone: "(613) 706-1263" website: http://www.sheanarchitects.com rating: 5 review_count: 4 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 57 last_updated: 2026-08-14 --- # Shean Architects Inc. Original Houzz profile: [Shean Architects Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/shean-architects-inc-pfvwus-pf~310444614) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Ottawa, ON - **Serves:** Aylmer, Barrhaven, Bells Corners, Britannia, Chelsea, Deschênes, Gatineau, Gloucester, Hazeldean, Hull, Kanata, Leitrim, Nepean, Old Chelsea, Orleans, Ottawa, Pointe-Gatineau, Quebec, Rockcliffe Park, Shirleys Bay, Templeton, Uplands - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2018–2020), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - 10,000 Ideabook Saves Shean Architects is a multidisciplinary Architecture Studio based in Ottawa, Canada. We are committed to the enhancement of the built environment through the thoughtful crafting of form and space. ### 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 - Floor Plans - Energy-Efficient Homes - 3D Rendering - Bathroom Design - Green Building - Space Planning - Universal Design - Historic Building Conservation - Barn Design & Construction - Basement Remodeling - Basement Design - Staircase Design - Deck Design - Site Preparation - Landscape Plans - Laundry Room Design ### Areas Served - Aylmer - Barrhaven - Bells Corners - Britannia - Chelsea - Deschênes - Gatineau - Gloucester - Hazeldean - Hull - Kanata - Leitrim - Nepean - Old Chelsea - Orleans - Ottawa - Pointe-Gatineau - Quebec - Rockcliffe Park - Shirleys Bay - Templeton - Uplands ### Typical Job Cost CAD 400,000 - CAD 18,000,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Shean Architects Inc. | | Address | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | | Phone | (613) 706-1263 | | Website | http://www.sheanarchitects.com | | Followers on Houzz | 57 | **Social profiles:** - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-shean-52843317/ - Blog — http://www.sheanarchitects.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Shean Architects Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/shean-architects-inc-pfvwus-pf~310444614) - **Website:** http://www.sheanarchitects.com - **Phone:** (613) 706-1263 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2018–2020), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews** ### All 4 reviews **★★★★★ — HU-363267, Sept. 2017** > "We have had the luxury of working with Rick on several projects and are always impressed. A true professional, Rick fosters a creative partnership, supporting both client and contactor and ensuring the finest quality is achieved. Structure, beauty, poetry, it is always a pleasure to work with Rick Shean. > Dan and Andy Sheshko > Directors of Sheshko Construction" **★★★★★ — David & Sarah Hartell, Aug. 2017** > Shean Architects is making our dream home a reality. > > We had countless designers and contractors walk through our beloved 120+ year old home and tell us we'd be better off tearing the whole thing down rather than renovate it. Rick Shean took one look at our home and came up with a plan to refresh it that exceeded our wildest dreams. The home he is creating for us is full of natural light, character and warmth. His vision and creativity know no bounds. We feel fortunate to have Rick in our corner and would highy recommend him to anyone. > > (Note: Will post photos once the ongoing renovation is complete). **★★★★★ — Jennifer Shields, Aug. 2017** > Rick did a fantastic job on our home - we are so happy with the design. He took our tiny old boat house and created something really special. Rick was responsible for the design and material selection and also guided us through the build process. He got our vision immediately, mixed it with his understanding of space, light, lines and materials, and allowed us to create a unique space - beautiful, yet functional, with a big wow factor. He understands how to direct your eye by placing windows in the right place and gets room proportions just right. The space feels even bigger than we hoped and we have lots of storage space too! He's also very good at finding the right compromise on design vs cost to create a high end look at a sensible price. On the materials, he saved us a lot of time and money - his experience, contacts and vision made choosing the materials straightforward. We really enjoyed working with Rick - he knows his stuff, took our vision on board... but made it soooo much better. **★★★★★ — James Crichton, April 2017** > Rick Shean pulled of pure magic taking our 100 year old tiny farm house into a modern inner city home. His use of light, clean lines and the ability to make any space look much bigger than it is while maintaining a relaxed vibe is very impressive. We had a wonderful experience working with Rick and could not be happier with our new home. ## Selected projects - [Manotick Mid-Century Makeover](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/manotick-mid-century-makeover-pj-vj~2828945) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 4 - [Old Ottawa South](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/old-ottawa-south-pj-vj~2828943) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 17 - [Vals Des Monts Boathouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vals-des-monts-boathouse-pj-vj~2828934) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Modern Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-farmhouse-pj-vj~2377835) - Location: Lambton Shores, ON - Photos: 8 - [Rosemount Reno](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rosemount-reno-pj-vj~2419761) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 13 - [Hintonburg Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hintonburg-home-pj-vj~2366588) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 15 - [Goulburn Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/goulburn-modern-pj-vj~2377875) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 12 [See all 7 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/shean-architects-inc-pfvwus-pf~310444614) ## Ideabooks - [Modern Country Reno](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/35096409/list/modern-country-reno) — 15 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/rwshean) ## Community Q&A **Q: Great kitchen. Are the cabinets laminate or painted?** *(in Photo Questions)* We are planning a remodel of a newly purchased home. Our former home came with a beautiful, bright, modern kitchen that had high-end white laminate cabinets. We loved them. The contractor, designer and cabinet fabricator are all discouraging us from going with laminate in the remodel and pushing flat panel painted cabinets, which is why I'm asking. Thank you. A: Hi Bruce, these are a painted flat cabinet , low sheen lacquer **Q: What type of wood siding was used on this project?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: It’s real wood-reclaimed barn board available at atmosphere & bois in Ottawa, Ontario **Q: Where are the cabinets from?** *(in Photo Questions)* I really love the cabinets in the kitchen. Who made them and what color are they? Thanks! A: The cabinets are from Miralis through Astro Design Centre here in Ottawa. Its a Walnut and White Lacquer combination. **Q: Wood exterior siding** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the product that is on the exterior that looks like old barn wood? A: Hi Amy, its actually old barnwood from southern Ontario. a mix of red and white oak. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-14.*