--- title: "Narratif — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/narratif-pfvwus-pf~436282446 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~436282446.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: Narratif category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/e673b9e70e3209cb_1332-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "100-33 Shepherd Rd, Oakville, Ontario L6K 2G6, Canada" latitude: 43.4398 longitude: -79.6848 phone: "(416) 825-5272" website: http://www.narratif.ca rating: 4.9 review_count: 13 best_of_houzz_awards: 14 followers: 281 last_updated: 2026-08-18 --- # Narratif Original Houzz profile: [Narratif](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/narratif-pfvwus-pf~436282446) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Oakville, ON - **Serves:** Burlington, Clarkson, Cottage Country, Erindale, Greater Toronto, Milton, Mississauga, Oakville, Port Credit, Streetsville - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (13 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 14 awards (2013–2025), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves I have loved buildings since childhood ... the forms, shapes and spaces they create moving me from an early age. Over the years I've come to appreciate the unique soul energy of spaces and the stories they tell, crafting an approach to architectural design that strives for both depth and beauty. With over 25 years experience in architecture, my pen now makes me a fluent narrator of spacial form, the stories told in drawings rather than words. Every building speaks and holds in it a narrative about who it is, as well as the people who live in it .... every person has a story, every family has a story, every building has a story. That is the meaning behind the name Narratif. At Narratif, our hearts lie in creating truly authentic homes through close working relationships with clients we get to know well, so we specialise only in residential design. When it comes to creating space, we believe that the exterior and the interior of a building are not separable, and need to tell the same story, therefore our design involvement includes both architectural and interior design. Collaborations are selected by quality over size or value. These are boutique in nature, highly individualized and driven at the core by client we-being, lifestyle flow, and by a sharp eye for proportion and thoughtfully crafted space. What sets our group apart from the others is our vision to lead design-driven clients to a deep and transformational relationship with the soul-energy of their new spaces. It has always been our mission is to provide both creative leadership and design control as part of a healthy, balanced construction team. If this approach resonates with you and your project, we'd 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 - Kitchen Remodeling - Floor Plans - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Home Restoration - Historic Building Conservation - Project Management - Barn Design & Construction - Mudroom Design - Attic Conversion - Basement Design - Staircase Design - Garage Design - Laundry Room Design ### Areas Served - Burlington - Clarkson - Cottage Country - Erindale - Greater Toronto - Milton - Mississauga - Oakville - Port Credit - Streetsville ### Typical Job Cost CAD 500,000 - CAD 15,000,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Narratif | | Address | 100-33 Shepherd Rd, Oakville, Ontario L6K 2G6, Canada | | Phone | (416) 825-5272 | | Website | http://www.narratif.ca | | Followers on Houzz | 281 | **Social profiles:** - LinkedIn — http://ca.linkedin.com/in/alisonstrickland - Blog — www.narratif.ca ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Narratif](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/narratif-pfvwus-pf~436282446) - **Website:** http://www.narratif.ca - **Phone:** (416) 825-5272 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 14 awards (2013–2025), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 13 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Goiko Dogovic, Sept. 2018** > Professional, creative, accommodating, ahead of the curve; are just a few words that come to mind when I think of Alison and her organization. She was a very integral part of our last two projects and with her guidance, they both were extremely successful. Always there when we needed her, she contributed in many aspects of the work and offered input whenever possible. Highly recommended! **Comment from Narratif:** > It was a great pleasure working with you both, and very gratifying that you took all my suggestions to heart. Well done on a great looking project. I hope the new spaces will be wonderful to live in. **★★★★★ — Glen Abbey Contractors Ltd., Sept. 2018** > I have had the pleasure on working and collaborating with Alison and her team on many projects, all the projects turned out great, including my own custom home. **★★★★★ — doralee\_allsaints, Oct. 2017** > Alison and her team of experts were amazing to work with. From the beginning conversation to the completed home renovation, all went smoothly. Alison was able to comprehend the vision of what we were wanting to change with our 1970’s home and made it a reality. Even when there were issues with our contractor becoming ill, Alison and team were there to guide and assist. The professionalism of Alison, Alex and the whole team was above all of our expectations. **Comment from Narratif:** > Thank you Dora-Lee! It was an absolute pleasure working on a project for such gracious clients as yourselves, We're thrilled that you're so happy with the outcome. **★★★★★ — Virginia Tinti, July 2017** > Alison and Rick are wonderful designers and architects, they love their work and it shows. They are considerate and attentive to detail and return your calls and messages quickly which is very important when you are building a custom home. I would not hesitate to put their name forward for any project whether a renovation or a new build. My home is beautiful, the flow is fabulous and the space planning terrific. I would highly recommend Alison and Rick, they are reasonably priced and have tremendous integrity and listen attentively to a client's wish list. Their collective knowledge of modern design and quality finishes is spot on. They were great to work with and understood the time crunch. **★★★★★ — traceyluel, June 2017** > We have an older home that we love. We did not want to tip it down and start over; In 3 waves, Alison and Rick worked with us to restore and retain certain aspects of our beloved home while also introducing contemproray touches in a really unique way; they helped us bring our vision to life. We are excited about the next wave which will see us reimagining our old "cellar" into an incredible lower level. **★★★★★ — Crystal R, Feb. 2017** > My husband and I had been toying with building a house for years and when Alison was recommended to us we decided to take that first step and contact her. That was the best decision we made. She is Fantastic! Alison is a great listener and because of that she was able to put together exactly what we had invisioned in the first concept design that we barely changed a thing. She was very professional and personable which made it a pleasure to work with her and she was always willing to give me some ideas when needed such as helping with paint choices and interior design. We are very fortunate to have found an architect that was so detail oriented, knowledgeable and responsible. > Thank you Alison. **★★★★★ — Cara Garvey, Nov. 2016** > I had the very best experience working with Alison on our new home build. She was full of amazing ideas and insight. Passionate about her work. She came on site often and always answered questions quickly and efficiently. I would highly recommend working with SMDA!! I am a very happy and satisfied customer. **★★★★ — gregpageone, May 2016** > It was a pleasure working with Rick and Alison on my home....Nice that it remained my dream and Rick was overly dominate in the development but always had interesting ideas to bring the project together. **★★★★★ — franchina, April 2016** > We are absolutely thrilled with the result of our recent full home renovation. Alison Strickland was the architect who designed our reno from start to finish, including designing cabinetry for a new kitchen and bathrooms. Her design, advice, and follow through are impeccable. She has a strong vision of the finished product and an attention to fine detail. Our contractor commented repeatedly on how meticulous her work is. She advised us on what we should and should not do so as to maintain the architectural integrity of our home. Alison explained everything thoroughly to us and gave us pros and cons to all decisions. We have recommended Alison and Strickland Mateljan to others, and would gladly use this firm again without hesitation. **★★★★★ — chrischiang, Jan. 2014** > Awesome and amazing is the words that come to mind when describing our recent renovation in downtown Oakville... created by Strickland Mateljan. - - our dream home turned out to be just that thanks to Alison and her team. So easy to do business with. > Chris and Clemente - Oakville, Ontario **★★★★★ — Glassworks Studio - Custom Glass, Jan. 2013** > The firm of Stickland and Matelijan is a pleasure to deal with professionally. Always respectful of their clients design choice, wants and needs. Alison's design talent and her ability to execute a plan makes working with her a pleasure. All of the many sites I have enjoyed working on have been timeless and elegant with today's technology incorporated. **★★★★★ — nightmare01, Nov. 2012** > Alison helped with the design of the kitchen, and then spent time with me helping choose lighting, flooring, backsplash, drawer pulls, colours, the dining table and chairs. She works well with the cabinet design and build team, and they were following her recommendations. It was a fantastic experience, and we are absolutely thrilled with the space! ## Selected projects - [Dalewood, Oakville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dalewood-oakville-pj-vj~5548784) - Location: Oakville, ON - Photos: 37 - [Jones St, Oakville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jones-st-oakville-pj-vj~2787987) - Location: Oakville, ON - Photos: 22 - [Benita Court, Oakville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/benita-court-oakville-pj-vj~2117580) - Location: Oakville, ON - Photos: 29 - [Heritage Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/heritage-project-pj-vj~5529030) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Wood Place, Oakville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wood-place-oakville-pj-vj~5497483) - Location: Oakville, ON - Photos: 16 - [Georgian Dr, Oakville: Basement renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/georgian-dr-oakville-basement-renovation-pj-vj~921850) - Location: Oakville, ON - Photos: 9 - [Ennisclare Ave, Oakville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ennisclare-ave-oakville-pj-vj~333038) - Location: Oakville, ON - Photos: 9 - [Georgian Drive, Oakville: Master Suite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/georgian-drive-oakville-master-suite-pj-vj~2962930) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Douglas, Oakville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/douglas-oakville-pj-vj~5497490) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 22 - [Mirage Lake Cottage, Muskoka](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mirage-lake-cottage-muskoka-pj-vj~5800804) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - [Watson Ave, Oakville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/watson-ave-oakville-pj-vj~2575992) - Location: Oakville, ON - Photos: 4 - [Secord, Burlington](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/secord-burlington-pj-vj~2861146) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Esplanade, Oakville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/esplanade-oakville-pj-vj~2742547) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - [Modern Oakville Kitchen Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-oakville-kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~574440) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: Interior Design by Strickland Mateljan, http://smda.ca - [Blythe, Oakvile](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/blythe-oakvile-pj-vj~2749616) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Kitchen & Bathroom Renovation, Oakville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-and-bathroom-renovation-oakville-pj-vj~77422) - Location: Oakville, ON - Photos: 10 - [Allan, Oakville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/allan-oakville-pj-vj~120256) - Location: Oakville, ON - Photos: 7 - [Capra's Kitchen, Mississauga](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/capra-s-kitchen-mississauga-pj-vj~2742572) - Location: Mississauga, ON - Photos: 5 - [Claremont, Oakvile](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/claremont-oakvile-pj-vj~2742564) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Spruce, Oakville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spruce-oakville-pj-vj~921828) - Location: Oakville, ON - Photos: 5 [See all 28 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/narratif-pfvwus-pf~436282446) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-18.*