Architects, Architecture Firms, & Building Designers in Norland

“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.”

“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”

“Tamarack North has an excellent working relationship with Foreshew Design Associates and it is our pleasure to recommend Alex and his team to satisfy all your custom design needs. Just like our entire team, their attention to detail exemplifies that they clearly listen to the clients expectations and exceed them. Always professional and very knowledgeable; their utilization of Revit software by Autodesk is excellent.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Called for a quote and the people there were courteous and helpful. They thoroughly reviewed the drawings and were able to quickly provide a concise estimate to the customer. I have seen some of their timber framing. It is accurate and well constructed. I would highly recommend this company for any timber framing or decorative elements one might need.”

“I had a design completed on time and also had revisions made to the original plans with no problems. I'd refer Bobbie-Joe to anyone.”

“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.”

“Nothing but AMAZING things to say about James ! He has helped my husband and I design our dream home, putting our wish list to paper, in flawless “balanced” design. We were impressed by his ability to consider our family’s needs when designing, and appreciated his suggestions and insightful input ! We would highly recommend James and his team!!”