Architects, Architecture Firms, & Building Designers in Lake Of Bays

“We can highly recommend BLDG Workshop with complete confidence. In contrast to the many bumps along the way of our renovation and addition, the design process was exciting and enjoyable. Nathan and his team of professionals were timely and efficient, good at communication, and willing to work with the trades we had hired; however, their best attribute is of course their smart, inspired design! Our favourite part of working with BLDG was the collaborating... they are the experts but they listened to our ideas and were excellent at incorporating our whims and wishes. We will definitely be contacting BLDG the next time we build!”

“Very professional, friendly to work with. Prompt with quotes and finished product. Excellent designer making full use of renovated spaces and or new design. Highly recommend”

“We worked with Kaegan on the addition of a year round sunroom for our home. He was very knowledeable and using my sketches drew up working plans to help us navigate the complexities of the building code, and produced a great design with which to obtain building quotes etc. He helped us realize the vision we had for our home and we would definitely recommend hiring him! Our next project may be a kitchen reno including the removal of a wall. Rick Crouch and Sandy Raymer”

“We absolutely love our Mafcohouse. Not only is the building gorgeous it is rock solid and designed to perfection. We are constantly marvelling at the thoughtful dimensions of the rooms, quality of the materials and the life-altering light. And we are not alone in our appreciation. The buzz in our neighbourhood continues even after a few years of residence. The building provokes lots of curiosity and passion to replicate. If we were doing it all again there's no doubt we would choose Mafcohouse. In fact, we're fantasizing about a bunkie to accommodate all our visitors.”

“I had a fantastic experience working with Dave and his team. I had never worked with an architect but it was an awesome experience from day 1. The ideas he gave me for the house were ones that I could never have imagined. He gave me a lot of help throughout the process and was available for questions and site visits whenever needed. He was kind and respectful of my lack of knowledge of the process nevertheless I felt involved and engaged every step of the way. I am absolutely delighted with my house. Creating and having it built was one of the most interesting and fun and challenging things that I have ever done. I would recommend Dave in a snap. I felt lucky to have him onside”

“Excellent communication, was fast and helped us through the entire process. Nice guy, seemed to really care about our project. Design and construction package was done well with no issues. Highly recommend.”

“Kristi McKechnie worked with us to rebuild our small cottage (900 sq ft). We wanted to maintain a "cottage feel" and were restricted to working within a limited footprint. We wanted our cottage to blend in and have a minimal impact on the environment. From the outset, Kristi made us feel welcomed and listened to our ideas. She was genuine and professional, providing us with a number of options and patiently responding to our questions. We met a number of times, always with her directly and often with other staff present. She understood what we were trying to accomplish and developed a plan that reflected our goals. Once we had determined the basic structure and orientation of the new cottage, Kristi met with the local town Building Department and arranged for the necessary permits, without requiring us to apply for variances. We were thrilled when the permit was issued. Our new cottage still maintains a cozy atmosphere, yet contains modern conveniences. The kitchen is open, very functional and extremely attractive. The bathroom, similarly is a showpiece!! The materials we selected for exterior cladding, window and doors, interior floors and walls etc. all blended together very nicely to create a clean, practical and pleasing effect. Our cottage is inviting and accessible, with a spacious hallway and wide doors. It is extremely efficient, using things like pocket doors where wall space was limited. We have windows generously placed throughout, providing us with spectacular views of our lake. There is a smooth traffic flow in the cottage, from one area to another. A nice feature for us was the mechanical room which also serves as a laundry room....a real plus. Two decks and a covered porch enhance extend the living space. We continue to receive many compliments on our cottage. A bonus for us when working with Kristi, is that we were also working with the builder. As such, our questions were answered quickly and from a contractor's perspective. Once we completed the design stage and the contractor started to build, Kristi maintained contact with us. She stayed with the project until completion, providing us with assistance and advice as needed. Our experience in working with Kristi has been very positive. She helped us turn our dream into reality and for that, we are extremely grateful. It is without reservation and with great enthusiasm that we recommend Kristi as an outstanding architect.”

“Lauren designed our cottage reno and did a great job. He was very professional, responsive and completed our design in a timely manner. We were really pleased with his design and in the finished project. He was also reasonably priced. I would highly recommend him.”

“Gus Terziano has brought our cottage dream into reality. For the past 17 years, we owned a 35 year old cottage on Lake of Bays. Gus listened to our ideas on what we wanted with a desire to renovate the original cottage, but also add to it, virtually doubling the available living space. We went through numerous drawings and Gus was so patient as we made comments and requested changes. He had great ideas and made himself available via Skype to fit our schedule knowing we were 10 hours away and in a different country. Gus made the process seem virtually seamless, as he worked with the town for permits and then with our builder at each step along the way. The result is a cottage that has met and exceed all our expectations. There is no question that Gus’s attention to detail and customer service are unmatched and we could not have made a better choice. We recommended Gus to our good friend and cottage neighbor who is also working on a cottage rebuild and Gus has now designed his project. We can honestly say we recommend Gus Terziano for your project without any reservations.”

“Having worked within a number of David Gillett Design's projects we are confident in saying that his works are incredible. He understands how to best utilize the space and respect the incredible nature surrounding it. His designs work so that his projects support the surrounding environment, and the surrounding area enhance his designs. David Gillett Designs is the go-to architect for cottages.”