We don't do cookie-cutter designs. Every building you'll see below came from hours of geological surveys, late-night sketches, and figuring out how to make ancient materials work with modern living.
Whistler Mountain Residence
Location: Whistler, BC
This one was tricky - the clients wanted something that'd blend into the mountainside without looking like a cave. We sourced local granite and basalt, then spent months getting the angles just right so it feels like it grew there naturally. The stone walls actually help regulate temperature year-round.
Gastown Heritage Restoration
Location: Vancouver, BC
Heritage work's a whole different beast. This 1890s sandstone building was crumbling, but we managed to salvage about 70% of the original stone. Took us nearly a year of careful restoration work, matching mortars, and honestly a lot of detective work figuring out the original techniques.
Richmond Tech Campus
Location: Richmond, BC
Corporate client wanted something impressive but sustainable. We integrated recycled aggregate stone with slate facades - cut the carbon footprint by 40% compared to traditional builds. The interior courtyards use crushed limestone pathways that actually filter rainwater. Pretty neat system.
Okanagan Lake Retreat
Location: Kelowna, BC
Lakefront properties are always challenging because of moisture and erosion. We used a combination of dense quartzite and treated sandstone that can handle the constant humidity. The stone patio extends right into the water - been standing strong for five years now without any structural issues.
North Shore Cultural Center
Location: North Vancouver, BC
Public spaces need to be durable and beautiful - no compromises. This project features a massive marble and granite lobby with acoustics we spent months perfecting. The stone columns are actually load-bearing, which let us open up the interior way more than conventional methods would allow.
Botanical Gardens Pavilion
Location: Vancouver, BC
Working around living plants means you can't mess with drainage or soil chemistry. We built these limestone walls using dry-stacking techniques - no mortar, just precision cutting and ancient building methods. The gaps let roots breathe and water flow naturally.
Yaletown Bistro & Wine Bar
Location: Vancouver, BC
Restaurant design's all about ambiance while meeting tough health codes. We used polished granite for the bar top and slate tiles throughout - both materials can handle constant cleaning without degrading. The exposed brick walls? Those we restored from the original 1920s building.
Gulf Islands Eco-Lodge
Location: Salt Spring Island, BC
Island living means everything comes by boat, so we used mostly local stone from the island's quarries. Cut down transportation emissions significantly. The structures are built to withstand serious Pacific storms - we're talking 100+ km/h winds. Three years in and they haven't budged.
UBC Geology Research Lab
Location: Vancouver, BC
This was fun - designing a building for geologists who know stone better than anyone. We incorporated sample stones from every major geological period in BC into the facade. It's basically a teaching tool and a building rolled into one. The precision required was intense.
Fraser Valley Estate Winery
Location: Langley, BC
Wineries need consistent temperatures and the right humidity levels. Stone's perfect for this - the thick walls create natural insulation. We built the aging cellars entirely underground using local fieldstone. Maintains 14 degrees year-round without mechanical cooling.
Veterans Memorial Garden
Location: Victoria, BC
Memorial projects carry a lot of weight - literally and emotionally. We used black granite from Quebec for the central monument and surrounded it with pathways made from BC jade. The stone selection process took months because it had to last centuries and honor those who served.
Squamish Alpine Lodge
Location: Squamish, BC
High-altitude construction's no joke. Everything takes longer, logistics are a nightmare, and materials have to withstand serious temperature swings. We used dense metamorphic rock for the foundation and walls - stuff that's already been through millions of years of geological pressure. If it can handle that, winter's nothing.
Stanley Park Pedestrian Bridge
Location: Vancouver, BC
Public infrastructure's gotta be bombproof. This bridge sees thousands of visitors daily, plus Vancouver's infamous rain. We used granite supports with a limestone surface treated for slip-resistance. The arch design is ancient Roman technique adapted for modern loads - still the most efficient way to span water.