BLDG Workshop

My wife and I very much appreciated Nathan at the BLDG Workshop as a designer with significant expertise including an in-depth understanding of the permitting process. He was also patient, personable and with a positive attitude.

Nathan/BLDG Workshop designed my dream standalone office. Every day I go to work, I feel happier, more motivated, and more prepared to face whatever kind of day is in front of me. They were professional, achieved everything we asked, and more, and were wonderful to work with. Phenomenal! Thank you!

So happy to have been working with Nathan. We have a perfect design for our home and will finally have the space we need to complete our home.

The BLDG Workshop helped us turn our dream into reality! They were the perfect designers for us - creative, visionary and super easy to work with. We have no hesitations in recommending them!!

In our first meeting we explained we were looking for a cross between Cottage, Industrial, and Modern. They made sense of it! We highly recommend Nathan and his team. Their ability to understand, space by space, what we envisioned and then finding the right compromises to make it functional is what we sought - and what they delivered on. BLDG was also pro-active in resolving permitting and helped narrow down the choice of contractor. Building a house is stressful - working with Nathan was not. He is down to earth but knows his stuff inside and out.

Nathan at BLDG workshop lead the design of our large home renovation. He was very professional, flexible, and creative. He took our vision and made it come alive on paper. He lead the process of getting it through the gruelling permitting, making sure we met all the by-laws to ensure timely approval. We were very pleased with the final design and can’t wait to live in our new amazing space. I highly recommend this professional small business to anyone who wants to make their dream home renovation project come true without all the headaches that many others face. Thank you Nathan for all your hard work!

Nathan designed an awesome detached garage that related well with our house which was recently renovated. The design has helped to make the back yard cosy and inviting. Nathan was great to work with and suggested a great building contractor as well.

Nathan built us our dream home and we would recommend him to anyone. All of our asks were delivered on (especially our ask to maximize natural light!) and overall beyond our expectations with an amazing design. Nathan was so lovely to work with, highly collaborative, very accommodating and creative. All of the trades have gone out of their way to tell us how much they love the design too - one experienced site supervisor asked if he could bring his wife round to check it out which was a first for him in all his years, he just loved the design so much he wanted her to see. Thank you Nathan for such an amazing design and it was a pleasure!

Nathan Buhler drove down to our lot, took a look at the surroundings, we chatted a bit about our family and Oh my gosh! did he design a dream home for us! Everyday I walk around our new home and admire the thought he put in designing a beautiful space for us to live in. We were blessed to have found him on Houzz.com and teamed with a great builder, we ended up with a home which is even better than we imagined it would be. My advice to anyone starting on this very stressful journey of building a home is to hire a great designer like Nathan. It would be the best money spent as a good plan saves a lot of money during construction and beyond. The whole process becomes exciting and fond memories made for many years to come.

Nathan is extremely creative. He listened to our ideas and developed a house plan that exceeded our expectations. He was receptive to any suggestions we made along the way, also working with us on any challenges in the building process to maintain the vision of the original design. We love our new home.

house exterior moves to BLACK Nathan Buhler is the next person to thank for his keen advice and patience - my house has been transformed - everything from white to black - and perfect! Professional advice with kindness, that's Nathan! Our house hasn’t had an upgrade to its exterior for 40 years. With white shutters, downspouts, eaves troughs, soffit & fascia, Nathan was my first contact to ask for advice on using black. He thought black would be stunning, not heavy, but make a statement. So with a gasp, we went for BLACK - STUNNING! How our house speaks modern, sophisticated, elegant! THANK YOU!

I have very good experience talking with Mr. Nathan Buhler of BLDG Workshop. I find him very professional, accommodating and helpful, I would easily recommend him to anyone.

I contacted Nathan with a service request. He was a very knowledgeable and helpful and directed me to another specialist who was more closely specialized for my particular request.

Nathan and the BLDG Workshop team were very helpful and professional in creating drawings and acquiring a building permit to enhance the front of our house. I would highly recommend their services.

We recently had the pleasure of working on one of Nathan's projects and found him to be wonderful in all aspects of the process with a great eye for design and detail.

We hired BLDG Workshop for our home renovation project. They produced permit drawings and also applied for and acquired the building permit on our behalf. We were really happy with the work that Nathan and his team did for us. I would definitely hire them again for other projects, and highly recommend them to anyone looking to make their home more beautiful and functional. Nathan was really easy to work with. First of all, he is a truly nice human being. He was courteous, positive, and was complimentary about our home. I mention the latter, because often the client can feel somewhat self-conscious when knowing that one's home is in desperate need of renovations. Nathan never made us feel as though our home—in its current state—wasn't worthy. Nathan is creative and smart, and suggested some great ideas for our renovation that we could not have envisioned on our own. That said, he never tried to push his ideas on us, but rather worked with us to understand our goals, aesthetic preferences, and budget. Nathan's drawings were very meticulous, easy to understand, and accurate. He was quick to respond with any changes we asked for, and was always responsive when we had questions. Working with BLDG Workshop was a seamless experience. I hope we can work together in the future.

Nathan performed two large designs for my wife and I. The first, a modern home on a rural property we purchased. We all were in love with the design and ready to dig, until...we found another property which required significant renovation and work. My wife and I were at loggerhead. Do we build the house Nathan designed that we loved, or with Nathan's help redesign an existing property. Conversations and pros and cons ensued. We agreed on the renovation, the property was too good to pass up. Nathan provided renovated designs and away we went. The people we sold the first property to were also in love with Nathan's vision. So, they bought the plans and began. Nathan was/is great. Highly recommend if you are looking for high design with a nod to livability. 5 high five emoji's.

I engaged Nathan from BLDG Workshop to help with my kitchen renovation that I've been dreaming of for years. I'm so happy I did! I was already overflowing with ideas on how to make the space work correctly, but Nathan was able to work collaboratively with me to turn those ideas into a cohesive whole. I can't even begin to express my gratitude for his awesome work ethic, design sense, his beautiful personality (truly, he is a warm, kind soul) and how he made it all come together for me. I could not have done this project without him. He's remarkable. The real deal. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him. Sincerely, Lynne Knowlton DESIGN THE LIFE YOU WANT TO LIVE (home decor & lifestyle blog) www.lynneknowlton.com

BLDG worksop helped us out with a space re-design turning a space previously used as a 2 bedroom suite in an old Inn into a functional kitchen / dining / living room. They also helped with the planning and local building permit related administrative work ensuring that the local authorities were on-board with the work being completed. The design enabled us to come in on budget and on time. We would definitely use the services of Nathan and his team again for future building / design projects.

Every successful project begins with a great rapport between the architect and the builder; and Douglas Reid Renovations Inc. had the opportunity to work in tandem with Nathan Buhler on a project that consisted of a two-storey addition for the front facade of a classic north Toronto home. Nathan exudes professionalism and his knowledge, technical competence and passion for the design and construction process was evident from day one. If you are looking for solid advice and design solutions, someone who will handle the unexpected and someone who will bring value to your project by taking care of your interests from start to finish - then Nathan is your architect! It was our pleasure working alongside Nathan and we look forward to future collaborations. Sincerely, Douglas Reid Renovations Inc.

This is a excellent and talented designer as well as a respectful person to trust your build with. I have worked with many builders and a lot dont care or have the same ideas and its about price. With Nathan you get talent and a thoughtful approach to what you build. I have used him for a killer garage studio and next will be a second floor and renovation on my home. Call him!!

We've been working with Nathan on the design of a rooftop terrace for a number of months, leveraging his design expertise, but also (and more importantly at the moment) navigating the City's zoning and building permit processes. He has taken the lead on the project and with his calm, confident and thorough approach, we've been relatively stress-free (so far!). We appreciate his creativity, and his openness to incorporating our ideas (and whims). He has been honest and realistic with us -characteristics we look for. His plans allow us to dream of a beautiful summer terrace under the stars! We haven't started the physical project yet...but we have every confidence that working with Nathan will be an excellent partnership. Stay tuned for Chapter 2...The Build.

We had a great experience working with Nathan. He understood what we were trying to accomplish and brought our concepts to fruition. It's great to work with people you can trust!

Working with Nathan was amazing. After sharing images of house exteriors that my husband and I loved, he was able to draft a redesign for the front of our home with excellent adherence to our design aesthetic. We were excited with his design and delighted with the final product. anna

Nathan is an ingenious ‘ideas’ person that approaches design with purpose and with a great eye for aesthetic. BLDG’s Bunkie Project, for example, is a game changer: efficient use of space, incredible use of natural light, and an innovative aesthetic. We have collaborated with Nathan on project proposals and he has brought thoughtful and creative contributions to our team. Nathan is a genuinely collegial and enthusiastic individual to work with and we hope to design and build great spaces with him and his team on future projects.

We recently hired BLDG Workshop to redesign our dated 70's split level home into a modern, design masterpiece! We couldn't be happier with the end result. Nathan and his team were wonderful to work with, flying across the country to meet with us! They welcomed our thoughts and incorporated our ideas while offering their own expertise. The light, the views and the flow through the home (our top 3 complaints prior to the extensive renovation) are now some of our favourite aspects our home. This is the second time we've used BLDG Workshop and we recommend them without any reservation!

BLDG has been our go to designer. Nate is super congenial and brings brilliant design ascetic for each job. He has worked with us on our award winning rooftop gardens, along with many other key landscape designs. See Bauman and Floradale Gardens projects for reference.

We hired BLDG Workshop to create our dream home on a beautiful site overlooking a valley and a ski hill north of Toronto. BLDG Workshop used our steep and tricky site to tie the design of our home into the hill while creating an even more exciting design than we had dreamed. The different spaces and views throughout the home are amazing! You can see the project on his site called the Crow's Nest Home, we can't wait for it to be completed!

We hired Nathan Buhler from BLDG Workshop to design our 4400 square foot modern dream home. We found Nathan to be an exciting partner throughout the design process. He brought a strong point of view that incorporated our ideas/preferences to deliver an outcome that surpassed expectations. In addition to being a talented, creative designer, he is also genuinely one of the nicest people you will meet!

Working as a designer, creative energy is a necessary reaction when working with others. I have had the opportunity to work alongside Nathan on what will be, one of our finest modern residential collaborations !! (in partnership with UCY Construction & Project Management, JSI Design and BLDG Workshop) Overall, Nathan has impressed with his ability to understand the project in its entirety and produce the visual representation of our creative thought process. He too, offers insight in design elements that can further enhance the end result. I highly recommend his architectural services to anyone interested in producing quality and distinction in their projects.

I worked with Nathan on my home this past summer/fall, and was impressed in more ways than one. Not only was Nathan very pleasant to deal with, but he was punctual, professional, fast working and reliable. The thing that I found most impressive about Nathan was his ability to make me feel as though I was his only client. If I needed something quickly, he was on it! As an added bonus, he came to the table with helpful suggestions, and great ideas. I would highly recommend working with BLDG Workshop, and will continue to work with them in the future. Allison Willson Designer Sarah Richardson Design

I consulted with Nathan Buhler of BLDG regarding installing a brick wall in my home. I had seen a lot of his work and was excited that he was able to help. Not only did he understand the structural and architectural implications of the project, but he has excellent artistic taste. I was extremely happy with the result and everyone who sees it loves it!

We had the opportunity to collaborate with BLDG on the Bunkie Project for the Toronto IIDEX show this year. Throughout the process from beginning until the end, the attention to detail, their knowledgable advice and enthusiasm to their work is phenomenal. It was a pleasure working with them, and we look forward to doing more work in the future.

Nathan is meticulous, out-of-box creative, honest and a pleasure to work with. I brought good ideas that became great ideas with BLDG Workshop. I highly recommend their creative and CAD services.

Thoroughly impressed. He asked the right questions and came up with a design that was functional and aesthetically pleasing. the design was very contemporary, but it grew on us and we love it.

Nathan collaborated with us on a rooftop garden design, which won 2 Provincial Awards from Landscape Ontario. His firm rocked their portion of the design - the architectural components. Under very tight schedule pressure, they produced working drawings and obtained a permit just in time to meet aggressive construction window. We worked with Nathan on a number of other projects since. And incidentally, he's a wonderful warm and collegial.

Nathan has been an exception designer to work with, he has taken our ideas and evolved them into more cohesive, integrated architecture that maintains the essence of the existing house and sympathetically incorporates the additions. The whole project, when complete, will look as if it was desired to look that way from the beginning - our 50's modernist home will maintain its original character yet achieve the contemporary upgrade we wanted.

Nathan was friendly, quick, efficient and deliver great results. From start to permit he came in less time than we'd anticipated and under budget. A seamless process with great results.

Working with Nathan and BLDG Workshop has been excellent. A lot of care and thoughtful consideration happened around both our present and future needs as homeowners. From only a handful of half-formed ideas on our part, Nathan has put together a plan conscious of our dreams and our budget, and knowing we have his knowledge and professionalism looking out for us is very reassuring. His enthusiasm for this project is infectious, we can't wait to see it come to fruition.

We highly recommend BLDG WORKSHOP! We so appreciated their creative and professional design, their knowledgeable advice for all the required structural and building codes and above all their willingness and enthusiasm to work our ideas into a workable design which turned into our beautiful home that we love!

Nathan Buhler took the time to really understand us as clients. He then designed a house that, after 3 years, I still look forward to coming home to at the end of every day. Nathan obviously cares about how the house would impact its occupants, and our satisfaction was his goal. If you are looking for an architect who will understand your needs and show you the possibilities, you need to see Nathan. You can see our house on Nathan's site - it is the "Analog" house.

A few years back BLDG Workshop helped me with my home. I sold it for almost double of what I paid for. :) Thanks

Nathan really hears his client throughout the design process. He invited comment at all stages in the residential project I was close to, and was able to read their needs while maintaining a clean modernist aesthetic.

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!