Real Projects, Real Stories

We're not gonna sugarcoat it - every build comes with its challenges. But that's what makes each completed project worth talking about. Here's what we've actually done, how we did it, and what the folks living and working in these spaces think about 'em.

Rosedale Family Home
RESIDENTIAL | 2022-2023

The Rosedale Family Home

This one was tricky from day one. The clients wanted to keep the heritage facade - which honestly, we loved - but needed a complete overhaul inside. They've got three kids, work from home, and wanted space that actually flows instead of those choppy Victorian rooms.

Project Timeline
Planning: 4 months Build: 11 months Completion: Feb 2023
Before renovation

Before: closed-off rooms, dark hallways

After renovation interior

After: open concept, natural light everywhere

"We weren't sure it'd work - keeping the old exterior but gutting the inside. But honestly? It's perfect. The kids can run around without us losing our minds, and I can take Zoom calls without closing five doors. Worth every stressful moment."

- Jennifer & Marcus T.

Homeowners

Queen West Retail Space
COMMERCIAL | 2021-2022

Queen West Retail Hub

A former warehouse that sat empty for like six years. The developer wanted mixed-use - retail on ground floor, office space up top. But the bones were good, just needed someone to see past the graffiti and broken windows.

12,500 sq ft

Total space renovated

14 months

From demo to opening

8 businesses

Now calling it home

LEED Gold

Sustainability rating

"They didn't just slap some drywall up and call it done. The exposed brick stays, the original timber beams are the centerpiece, and somehow they made it all work with modern HVAC and electrical. Our customers love the space as much as we do."

- David Kowalski

Retail Tenant, Ground Floor

Muskoka Lake House Lake house interior
RESIDENTIAL | 2023

Muskoka Lake House

Ever try to build something where you can only access the site by boat half the year? Yeah, that was this project. But the location... man, you can't beat it. Right on the water, surrounded by pines, and the clients wanted something that felt like it'd always been there.

Project Challenges & Solutions

Challenge: Limited site access

Solution: We staged everything in phases, used smaller equipment, and scheduled deliveries around weather. Took longer but we didn't cut corners.

Challenge: Environmental regulations

Solution: Worked directly with conservation authorities from day one. Every decision considered lake health and local wildlife. Actually made the design better.

Challenge: Year-round comfort in extreme weather

Solution: Triple-pane windows, geothermal heating, and insulation that'd make an igloo jealous. It's cozy in January and cool in July.

"We've had a cottage up here for thirty years - sold it to build this. Nervous? Absolutely. But these guys got it. They didn't try to force some ultra-modern glass box on us. It's contemporary but it fits. Our grandkids think it's a treehouse, which is probably the best compliment we could ask for."

- Robert & Linda Chen

Homeowners

By The Numbers

2,800

Square feet

18

Months build

100%

Local timber

Net Zero

Energy ready

HERITAGE RESTORATION | 2020-2021

The Distillery District Office Conversion

Taking a 1890s distillery building and turning it into modern office space without losing its soul? That's what heritage restoration is really about. You can't fake 130 years of character.

Before restoration
Before: Decades of neglect
After restoration
After: History meets function
What We Kept
  • Original exposed brick walls (cleaned and sealed)
  • Wood beam ceiling structure
  • Industrial metal windows (restored)
  • Concrete floors (polished, not replaced)
  • Exterior limestone detailing
What We Added
  • Modern HVAC hidden in original ductwork
  • Full electrical and data infrastructure
  • Accessibility features (elevator, ramps)
  • Energy-efficient lighting design
  • Updated plumbing and fire suppression

"Our team loves coming to the office now - which is saying something post-pandemic. There's WiFi in the rafters and craft beer history in the walls. Pamasthal understood we didn't want a 'office space that used to be cool' - we wanted cool that happens to function as an office."

- Sarah Mitchell

CEO, Tech Startup Tenant

What Actually Goes Into These Projects

The Real First Step

We actually listen. Sounds basic, but you'd be surprised. Coffee meetings, site walks, mood boards, Pinterest deep-dives - whatever it takes to understand how you actually live or work. Not how we think you should.

Design That Works

Pretty sketches are great for Instagram. We do those too. But we're more focused on traffic flow, natural light angles, storage that doesn't look like storage, and making sure your budget doesn't need a second mortgage.

The Build Reality

Things go wrong. Always. A beam isn't where the drawings said, weather delays deliveries, materials get backordered. We don't disappear when problems show up - that's literally when you need an architect most. We solve stuff.

The Finish Line

We don't just hand over keys and ghost. There's always tweaks, questions about maintenance, "hey where's the shutoff valve for..." stuff. We're around. These projects have our name on them - we want them to work long-term.

Got a project that needs doing?

Whether it's a full build, renovation, or you're just trying to figure out if your idea's even possible - let's talk about it. No pressure, no sales pitch. Just honest conversation about what you're trying to create.

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