--- title: "Contempo Studio — Building Designers and Drafters | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/contempo-studio-pfvwus-pf~941355639 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~941355639.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Contempo Studio" category: ["Building Designers and Drafters"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/cb6327fd060b33cd_5703-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "1140 The Queensway, Toronto, Ontario M8Z 1P7, Canada" latitude: 43.6371 longitude: -79.5214 phone: "(416) 836-1042" website: http://www.contempostudio.ca rating: 4.9 review_count: 26 best_of_houzz_awards: 8 followers: 113 last_updated: 2026-09-12 --- # Contempo Studio Original Houzz profile: [Contempo Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/contempo-studio-pfvwus-pf~941355639) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Building Designers and Drafters - **Location:** Toronto, ON - **Serves:** Casa Loma, CityPlace, Davenport, Dovercourt, East York, Etobicoke, Fashion District, Financial District, Fort York, Harbord Village, Hillcrest Village, Kensington Market, Kingsview Village, Lawrence Heights, Maple, Midtown Toronto, Mississauga Valley, North York, Princess Margaret Gardens, St. Lawrence, The Entertainment District, Toronto, Upper Beaches, York - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (26 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2017–2025), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - References available - Evening consultations At Contempo Studio, we are dedicated to our clients from the first consultation to the moment they are handed the keys to their custom dream home. We are with them every step of the way, keeping their interests at the center of every decision. We offer a unique and creative approach to home design, ensuring both curb appeal and interior functionality work in harmony with the homeowner. Contempo Studio is led by a desire for and commitment to superb design and meticulous attention to detail. We bring many years of experience to the table, which is reflected in our work. Our motto is simple: “subtle, timeless, and luxurious elegance”. We are committed to designing and building the perfect home for each client. Our passion for design and build is at the heart of each of our projects. We take pride in our work and ensure homeowners feel they have the best team behind them when creating their dream home. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Architectural Drawings - Building Design - Construction Drawings - Contemporary Home Design - Custom Homes - Drafting - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - French Chateau - Green Building - Handicap-Accessible Design - Modern Home Design - Multigenerational Homes - New Home Construction - Passive Solar Heating & Cooling - Project Management - Sustainable Design - Transitional Home Design - Universal Design ### Areas Served - Casa Loma - CityPlace - Davenport - Dovercourt - East York - Etobicoke - Fashion District - Financial District - Fort York - Harbord Village - Hillcrest Village - Kensington Market - Kingsview Village - Lawrence Heights - Maple - Midtown Toronto - Mississauga Valley - North York - Princess Margaret Gardens - St. Lawrence - The Entertainment District - Toronto - Upper Beaches - York ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Contempo Studio | | Address | 1140 The Queensway, Toronto, Ontario M8Z 1P7, Canada | | Phone | (416) 836-1042 | | Website | http://www.contempostudio.ca | | Followers on Houzz | 113 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/ContempoStudio.ca/ - Blog — https://www.instagram.com/contempo\_studio/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Contempo Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/contempo-studio-pfvwus-pf~941355639) - **Website:** http://www.contempostudio.ca - **Phone:** (416) 836-1042 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2017–2025), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 26 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 48.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 48.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Robin Williams, Nov. 2022** > We were delighted to work with Marin and his team at Contempo Studio for our architecture and design work for our custom rebuild. > Highly recommend Contempo Studio and the team for all future projects. > Fantastic team that listen to your idea's and m are your dreams come true. **★★★★ — HU-509010874, May 2022** > The team at Contempo was a pleasure to work with. With so many iterations back and forth, they never had any attitude! They were usually very quick to respond to emails and calls. They were very honest and told us their opinions and suggestions, not just to please us! They designed us a very beautiful house that we can’t wait to move into! **★★★★★ — sk\_gardiner, Dec. 2021** > I recently worked with Marin and his team on the architectural design of my new custom home. Contempo Studio was actually recommended to me by another architectural (who is very well regarded but was not willing to design a transitional house) which was the first positive sign. > > This was my first time working with an architect and Marin made the process so easy, was always available to answer questions and accommodate my many requests, and got through the committee of adjustment process (and an amendment to the permit) with no issues at all. He was also extremely responsive to my numerous emails at all hours of the day. > > This is my dream home thanks to Marin and his team and I can’t wait to see the end result, but if I ever do build another house, I would hire Contempo Studio again without hesitation! **★★★★★ — conamoreconstruction, Oct. 2021** > Contempo Studios is an exceptional architecture firm that we use for a variety of custom home projects throughout the GTA. Marin and his team are able to creatively and purposefully design bespoke custom homes for our clients that are above and beyond. Every little detail is thought of and it shows in the quality and innovation of Contempo's work. > \- Conamore Construction **Comment from Contempo Studio:** > Thank you for the kind words. Always great working with you on the many exciting projects! **★★★★★ — ginapodo, Aug. 2021** > Marin and his team were the first architectural firm we met with to design our Toronto home, and decided to look no further. We definitely made the right decision. > > He is extremely talented, professional, passionate about his work, highly attentive to detail, and really works to make your vision come to life. I cannot express enough how responsive Marin was whenever we needed him. He not only listened with care, but added his own thoughts that elevated our vision and kept pushing our project to perfection. He went above and beyond for us and I am truly grateful. > > I will continue to recommend Contempo Studio as they are excellent. **★★★★★ — jsolmon, April 2021** > After meeting with several architects, we met with Marin to discuss our project. He was attentive, focused, and easily able to understand our vision. Seeing the initial rendering of our dream house confirmed that we had made the right decision. We were blown away by his design, creativity and attention to detail. He was a pleasure to collaborate with, and it was clear to see that he took great pride in his work. We would highly recommend working with Marin and his team at Contempo Studio, and continue to recommend him to others at every opportunity. **★★★★★ — Dee Roc, Feb. 2021** > We could not recommend Contempo Studio highly enough! After meeting with Marin to discuss our project and reviewing their past work, we were very impressed and felt extremely comfortable and excited to work with him. Marin and his team are not only highly knowledgeable about home construction, but innovative designers with fresh and modern ideas. We were looking to design a two-storey custom home on a reverse pie-shaped lot. The difficult lot shape would have normally resulted in many design challenges, but Marin was able to present us with design ideas that we never would have dreamed possible, while keeping the overall aesthetic of the design as we had initially envisioned. In addition, we had to consider the position of our home on the lot and its orientation. Marin worked hard to develop solutions that maximized curb appeal and livability, while designing a home that remained consistent with the character of new homes in the neighbourhood. He has a very hands-on approach and has provided us with a high-level of customer service. Marin has always been accessible and promptly returns phone calls, which we appreciated and helped to create a pleasant working relationship. We would not hesitate to hire Contempo Studio again for any of our future development work. **Comment from Contempo Studio:** > Thank you very much! Excited to see your home come to life! It's been great working with you as well. **★★★★★ — Jonathan Paul, July 2020** > We worked with Marin on the architectural design of our custom home over the last year. The bottom line is that his work is of the highest quality, but equally important is his dedication to delivering an exceptional client experience. Marin prides himself on providing a high level of client service and goes above and beyond to ensure your dream becomes a reality. Marin was extremely helpful through the Committee of Adjustment and Permit phases of the project. We would highly recommend Contempo Studio! **Comment from Contempo Studio:** > Thank you Jonathan. We enjoyed working with you in designing your home! Looking forward to seeing it build! **★★★★★ — HU-670592549, May 2020** > Marin and Jenifer have been great to work with > Great taste , great customer relations , always available and haven’t let me down **★★★★★ — HU-651658425, Feb. 2020** > Contempto Studio has been nothing but extraordinary throughout our entire new build process in west end Toronto. We presented with extremely high demands as well as a very tight deadline. Marin understood our goal and with his knowledge, every obstacle was addressed. > This build is near completion and we have gotten many complements from strangers and others driving by about the design of this home. > We will surely work with this firm again and would most definitely recommend them to others. Thank you Contempo Studio for all your hard work and dedication! **Comment from Contempo Studio:** > Thank you for the kind words. Project Botfield was an exciting one for us! Looking forward to seeing the home when complete! **★★★★★ — User, Dec. 2019** > Our complicated 2nd floor addition / home renovation was located in Toronto West End. After working with another architect from Richmond Hill (not familiar with City of Toronto's by-laws and requirements), where we had a horrible experience, wasted our money and ended up with unfinished work, we decided to cut our losses mid-way and change consultants. > > We were referred to Marin from another talented architect who we wanted to engage based on positive neighbor referrals, but she wasn't available to do any work at the time. She therefore, referred us to Marin at Contempo Studio and had vouched for his work and confirmed that our style for our home reno would fit well with Marin's previous work and experience. From initial contact to first introduction, Marin was pleasant, knowledgeable and professional. He is punctual and has a very calm demeanor which is appreciated during a stressful time. When we first met at our home, he quickly understood our vision for our home and was able to grasp the scope of the complicated renovation / 2nd floor addition very quickly. He was very cognizant of our budget and given the scope of work we planned on doing he was able to manage our expectations as well as timelines in undertaking a project of this nature and scope. Marin was always frank in providing guidance in the design process and kept us apprised of where our city approvals were at. His office being located in Toronto's West End also provided us comfort that he is very familiar with the neighbourhood and the City of Toronto process. > > We engaged Contempo Studio to complete all our drawings (architectural, structural, and HVAC), submit our permit applications and coordinated with the City as needed. We are currently still in construction / renovation mode, but until now, we are very pleased with Marin's work thus far and the continued service / expertise he provides to clarify issues as needed throughout the renovation. Because we are so happy with Marin, we even referred him to a neighbour for their renovation project which they engaged and he's also completed with complete satisfaction. > > Thank you Marin and Contempo Studio, from our family to yours > ~ KW **★★★★★ — fasulo, Oct. 2019** > We selected Contempo Studio to design our project in Bedford Park. We shared our vision and ideas for the property and he was able to bring it to life with his experience and knowledge in modern and contemporary design. > Contempo maintained an open line of communication and was always helpful from preliminary design through the issuance of the building permits. > We would highly recommend Contempo Studio and would not hesitate to work with them again. **Comment from Contempo Studio:** > Thank you Anthony, we enjoyed working with you and designing your dream home! ## Selected projects - [Waymar Heights](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/waymar-heights-pj-vj~6757554) - Location: Vaughan, ON - Photos: 87 - [Lincoln Green Dr](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lincoln-green-dr-pj-vj~6757571) - Location: Markham, ON - Photos: 54 - [Winnett Ave](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/winnett-ave-pj-vj~6635627) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 14 - [Rushton Rd](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rushton-rd-pj-vj~6158767) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 33 - [Gough Ave](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gough-ave-pj-vj~6753391) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 19 - [Shaver Ave N](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shaver-ave-n-pj-vj~6735226) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 52 - [Palmerston Ave](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/palmerston-ave-pj-vj~2930173) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 27 - [Athol Ave](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/athol-ave-pj-vj~5771882) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 32 - Description: 2 Storey Addition in Etobicoke - [Hixon Modern Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hixon-modern-home-pj-vj~1334297) - Location: Oakville, ON - Photos: 22 - Description: 2 Storey Modern Home on a Corner Lot, Oakville Ontario. - [Park Hill Modern Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/park-hill-modern-home-pj-vj~1368013) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 12 - [Wychwood Ave](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wychwood-ave-pj-vj~2667270) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 25 - [Seagram Ave](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/seagram-ave-pj-vj~6330289) - Location: Oakville, ON - Photos: 24 - [Transitional Designs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-designs-pj-vj~2826794) - Location: Vaughan, ON - Photos: 16 - Description: Our upcoming Transitional Designs - [Everden Rd](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/everden-rd-pj-vj~6161480) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 6 - [Bywood Dr](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bywood-dr-pj-vj~6205924) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 40 - [Kirk Dr](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kirk-dr-pj-vj~6161962) - Location: Markham, ON - Photos: 17 - [Westrose Ave](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/westrose-ave-pj-vj~2253055) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 14 - [Prince Edward Dr S](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/prince-edward-dr-s-pj-vj~6293704) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 75 - Description: 2 Storey Addition Transitional Chateau - [Ranwood Drive](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ranwood-drive-pj-vj~5549865) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 26 - [Crawford St](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crawford-st-pj-vj~1761241) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 4 [See all 77 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/contempo-studio-pfvwus-pf~941355639) ## Ideabooks - [Landscaping](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/105081040/list/landscaping) — 6 ideas - [Modern](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/63363559/list/modern) — 45 ideas - [Interior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/67653975/list/interior) — 55 ideas - [iNTERIOR RENO](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/101945401/list/interior-reno) — 14 ideas [See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/contempostudio) ## Community Q&A **Q: Exterior Finishes** *(in Photo Questions)* Beautiful exterior, wondering what materials were used. Thanks A: Brick and Innowood composite material **Q: Nice design** *(in Photo Questions)* What are the sizes of this house? A: 3 Storey approx. 3000 sq. ft. detached home **Q: what type of siding was used here? I love the wood colours** *(in Photo Questions)* I'm interested in knowing what product was used for the wood siding and the colour used. A: its is Longboard siding **Q: what is the name and color of the tile?** *(in Photo Questions)* Thanks! A: Heritage White from StoneTile **Q: Is the wood grain siding metal or vinyl?** *(in Photo Questions)* May I ask if that is vinyl or metal. I am about to decide to use longboard or Sagiwall. Longboard is so popular that nothing in stock....but I am worry about Vinyl its look and resistance to UV..... A: it is Longboard siding. Thank you **Q: cedar colour** *(in Photo Questions)* can you please tell me what colour the cedar is stain on the outside...it's gorgeous A: It's a dark walnut colour. Thank you --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-12.*