Architects in Arkona, ON

“My wife and I have worked with Richard on several projects, from a bedroom addition to cottage retreat and finally art studio transformation. We keep coming back to Richard, because in addition to his architectural problem-solving skills we always know that we can count on his creativity, attention to detail, and excellent project management abilities. From the beginning design consultations to product selection and placement, no detail is overlooked and Richard's own enthusiasm for our projects almost seemed to eclipse our own. Richard's attention to detail begins with the first client meeting, making sure that he understands your vision above all else before he ever picks up his pencil to create. In working for us, he helped transform an attic space of our home into a stunning master suite, bringing transitional elegance that gave needed spark to our space, while respecting the historic integrity of our century home. Later, when we bought our northern getaway, he transformed the drafty, characterless barn of a building that we had purchased, into a truly one-of-kind masterpiece that was at once a home, and at home in its setting. Later, I came to know Richard as an artisan supplier on some of his projects. Through this I experienced his attention to the overall project vision and client expectations from behind the scenes. And, like any good conductor, he made sure that all of the contractors on the project were in tune and playing together, so that the final melody was harmonious and advanced to the final vision and to the client's ultimate delight. I would have no hesitation recommending Richard for any project, from the mundane to the marvelous.”

“Working with Tom and Wendy on our basement renovation has surpassed our expectations (my husband and I). First and foremost, they are caring and considerate professionals. It was something of a relief to take on such a large scale project with people who really wanted us to feel confident and in control every step of the way. Wendy was invaluable in helping me to land on a design aesthetic, when all I had to start with was a collection of photos from Pinterest and Instagram. And Tom is a wealth of knowledge in terms of how to actually put all the pieces together in a buildable way. Overall, Tom and Wendy helped us organize our ideas in a tangible way, and then, put together a schedule to make it all happen. We highly recommend Atwood Design Group; thank you for the amazing service you provide!”

“We have had a good experience working with Lester from Imagine Your Home as we went through a home reno project. He helped us from the start when we just had some basic ideas of what we wanted to do. His knowledge and experience in the building industry shone through as we stepped our way through the project. We would certainly recommend him to anyone looking at either building or renovating their home. We took our early 80's bungalow and freshened it up, added a 2 car garage and office, and got a bigger kitchen out of the deal, which was what we wanted in the first place. Lester has been very good at using creative ideas to utilize space in a practical way, and make it look nice at current with 2013.”

“My husband and I had a completely fantastic experience working with Christine. When we approached her to meet with us to be our potential designer we had some definite home plans in mind but many questions were still keeping us up at night. We were very nervous when it came to finding the right person for this job as we wanted the relationship to feel natural and comfortable. On that first visit everything just clicked. She is not only extremely personable and very easy to talk to to, but she is highly knowledgeable when is comes to her craft of home design. We signed up with her on that first meeting. Christine had our first set of drawings sent to us within a week after our initial meeting. It was great to see just how much she captured after only a few hours going over what we had in mind. The process flowed nicely after that until we were finished tweaking things here and there. Any changes we made were taken care of promptly on Christine's end and she was always good at offering her opinion when we just weren't sure. I would highly recommend Christine to anyone looking to design the home they've seen in their dreams.”

“Ted was a real pleasure to work with and had some great ideas for the interior and exterior of our renovation. Our project was a significant undertaking and his design took our vision and made it a reality. His design suggestions were mindful of meeting a budget with desired outcomes and we didn't sacrifice style. The success of his design is evident from feedback we hear from friends, family and strangers. Everyone comments on how seamless our addition looks with the original design of our older home. Regarding the interior, we've been able to modernize the layout and create an excellent functional and aesthetic flow. Thanks Ted. Well done!!!”

“Our company had the opportunity to outfit one of Steve beautifully designed homes with all it’s millwork. His attention to detail and presence on the job site throughout the project is a lost art these days. I know we would enjoy working with him again and I am sure the client feels the same.”