Practice

Four people, about six houses a year, and a pencil on every one.

Hands drawing a plan on a desk

How we work

Section first

We settle heights, light and the roof in one hand drawing before any floor plan.

One architect throughout

The person at the first meeting is on site for the last inspection.

Fees agreed up front

Fixed fees for early stages, so you know the cost of finding out.

The studio

Silhouette of a person standing in light

Mara Ellison

Principal architect

Founded the studio in 2014 after a decade designing houses on the North Shore.

Silhouette of a person standing in light

Tomas Reyna

Associate architect

Runs our new homes from first sketch to the last site visit.

Silhouette of a person standing in light

Ines Holloway

Interior lead

Leads interiors, joinery and the slow business of choosing stone.

Silhouette of a person standing in light

Jun Okafor

Project architect

Draws the details: timber, steel, rainscreens and the joints between them.

Work with us

We hire slowly and keep people. Open roles are below.

Project architect

Studio, Vancouver

Five years or more on houses, registered or close to it. You will lead two projects at a time.

Interior designer

Studio and site, three days

Joinery, lighting and finishes for houses and flats. A portfolio of built work matters more than renders.

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