FORGED FROM
NATURE, BUILT
FOR TOMORROW
We work with volcanic stone and raw materials that've been around longer than any of us. That's the point.
We work with volcanic stone and raw materials that've been around longer than any of us. That's the point.
Honestly, most buildings today look like they could be anywhere. That bothers us. We started Obsidian Born because we wanted to create structures that actually belong to their environment - not just dropped onto it.
Volcanic stone has this quality that changes throughout the day. Morning light hits it differently than evening sun. Rain transforms the surface. That's architecture that's alive, not static.
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Homes that don't apologize for being bold
Workspaces with character and permanence
Six areas where we've spent years figuring things out
Your home shouldn't look like everyone else's. We design spaces that reflect how you actually live, not how magazines think you should.
Buildings where people want to work. We've learned that natural materials affect productivity in ways glass boxes never will.
Real sustainability, not just certifications. Stone lasts centuries - that's sustainable. We help you make choices that matter.
Old buildings have stories worth preserving. We work with heritage structures that deserve another hundred years.
Cities need texture and variety. We push for developments that add character instead of erasing it.
The inside should feel as intentional as the outside. Stone, wood, metal - materials that age well and tell the truth.
We're in Vancouver, surrounded by mountains that've been here forever. That perspective changes how you think about buildings. Want to work with a studio that thinks past next season's trends?
Start a ConversationLook, we're kind of obsessed with volcanic stone. Basalt, obsidian, pumice - these materials formed under extreme conditions and they'll be here long after we're gone. That permanence shows up in every project.
But it's not just about durability. Stone breathes. It regulates temperature naturally. It connects buildings to the landscape in ways that synthetic materials just can't match.
Our sustainability philosophy →
