Our Work

These projects aren't just buildings—they're conversations between volcanic stone and modern life. Each one taught us something new about what's possible when you let materials lead the way.

We've been at this for a while now, and honestly, the portfolio keeps surprising us. Some projects pushed us into uncharted territory, others felt like coming home. What ties them together? A stubborn belief that volcanic stone has stories to tell if you're willing to listen.

Coastal residence with volcanic stone facade
Residential Design

Tofino Cliffside Residence

This one nearly broke us—in a good way. The client wanted a home that could handle Pacific storms without looking like a bunker. We used local basalt columns as structural elements, and man, the way they catch the evening light still gets me. It's like the house grows out of the cliff.

Urban commercial project with volcanic materials
Commercial Architecture

Gastown Innovation Hub

Tech companies kept asking for 'authentic character' but wanted everything new. We compromised by cladding a modern steel frame in reclaimed volcanic stone from demolished heritage buildings. The irony isn't lost on us.

Interior volcanic stone design
Interior Architecture

Yaletown Loft Conversion

Sometimes the best move is knowing when to stop. We exposed the original 1920s basalt foundation walls and just... left 'em. Added some modern touches around them, but those walls do the heavy lifting design-wise.

Sustainable volcanic stone building
Sustainable Building Consulting

Whistler Carbon-Neutral Lodge

Client wanted net-zero energy in a ski resort setting. We went hard on thermal mass with volcanic stone walls—they soak up heat during the day and release it at night. Paired with geothermal and you've got a building that basically heats itself. The engineering team thought we were crazy at first.

Heritage restoration project
Heritage Restoration

Old Vancouver Courthouse Adaptive Reuse

This was personal. The 1912 courthouse had volcanic stone from a quarry that doesn't exist anymore. We tracked down matching stone from a demolished building in Portland and spent months teaching ourselves century-old masonry techniques. Worth every blister.

Urban planning with volcanic stone elements
Urban Planning

Coal Harbour Waterfront Promenade

Public spaces are tough—gotta please everyone. We used volcanic stone pavers that reference the area's geological history while standing up to Vancouver's wet winters. Added some seating walls that double as art installations. People actually hang out there, which is the ultimate compliment.

Mountain residential project
Residential Design

Pemberton Valley Farmhouse

Not everything needs to be flashy. This farming family wanted something honest and durable. We built thick volcanic stone walls for the main living spaces—keeps things cool in summer, warm in winter, and the sheep don't seem to mind the aesthetics.

Commercial restaurant interior
Commercial Architecture

Granville Island Brewery Expansion

Breweries and volcanic stone? Yeah, it works. The stone naturally regulates humidity and temperature—turns out that's great for fermentation. Plus it looks killer. The owners joke that the building makes better beer than they do.

Public library with volcanic stone
Urban Planning

North Shore Community Cultural Center

Libraries deserve better than the usual concrete boxes. We designed this one to feel like walking through a mountain pass—volcanic stone walls curve and narrow, then open up into bright reading spaces. Kids love hiding in the nooks. That wasn't planned, but we'll take credit anyway.

Residential courtyard design
Residential Design

Kitsilano Courtyard House

Urban lots are small, so we built up and in. The volcanic stone courtyard creates a private microclimate—warmer than the street, cooler than indoors. The homeowners throw dinner parties out there year-round now.

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We're always up for a challenge, especially if it involves volcanic stone and some creative problem-solving. Let's grab coffee and see what we can cook up together.

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