Projects & Case Studies

Forty years of solving problems that look simple on paper. Custom homes, additions, renovations, and the technical details that make construction work in the real world.

Project Gallery

concept for an addition in Tiny Ontario a

Additions

Tiny Township 1950s Addition

Transforming a post-war cottage into a home without losing what made it worth keeping

Simcoe County ON

house design barrie

New Home

New Home Concept, Orion Township Michigan

From wish list to photorealistic concept for a rural Michigan site. 

Orion Township, MI

basement renovation for a home in Barrie ON

Renovations

3 Bed, 3 Bath Basement Design in Barrie

Fitting a legal three-bedroom suite into an existing basement footprint without sacrificing livability

Simcoe County ON

Deck Concept Design

Concept Designs

Let’s talk about 3D deck designs. There are quite a few companies doing designs using …

Barrie / Springwater, ON

Case Studies

Pocket door framing detail for oversized doors in 11'6 walls

Case Study

11-Foot Steel Framed Pocket Doors

Engineering the framing for oversized pocket doors when no standard detail exists

Puerto Rico

A Concrete and Stone Retaining System

Case Study

Large Stone and Concrete Retaining System

Reviewed by an Engineer–He said it was a little heavy, but would be good.

Aurora ON

Water damaged masonry wall patio support

Material Science

Moisture Destroyed Brick Retaining Walls

It doesn’t take long for any brick to disintegrate–just add moisture and frost.

Simcoe County ON

Outdoor Fireplace - Concrete and facing stone

Case Study

Outdoor Fireplace With Wood Storage and Curved top

Concrete and stone fireplaces have to follow a few basic rules, lets examine them.

Aurora ON