Coastal Architecture

Illuminating Spaces Where Land Meets Water

We've spent years figuring out how buildings can actually work with coastlines instead of fighting against them. Based in Vancouver, we design waterfront spaces that feel right - structures that respect the tide, embrace the horizon, and last through whatever the ocean throws at 'em.

WHO WE ARE

Building at the Edge

Honestly, there's something special about designing where water meets land. It's not just about pretty views - though yeah, those help. It's about understanding how the environment moves, changes, and breathes throughout seasons and years.

We're not here to slap generic designs on unique coastal sites. Each shoreline has its own personality, its own challenges. Our job? Listen to what the place is telling us and create something that belongs there.

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Waterfront Design
Coastal Architecture

What We Do Best

From private residences that catch every sunrise to commercial marinas that serve entire communities, we handle the full spectrum of coastal architecture.

Residential Waterfront Design

Creating homes that don't just sit on the waterfront but actually belong there. We're talking seamless transitions between indoor comfort and outdoor connection - places where you can feel the rhythm of the water from your living room.

Commercial Marina Development

Marinas need to handle a lot - boats, people, weather, tides, you name it. We design facilities that actually work for daily operations while looking sharp and serving the community for decades.

Sustainable Coastal Planning

The coast's changing, no doubt about it. Rising tides, stronger storms - we factor all that in. Our designs work with natural systems, not against them, because that's the only way things'll last.

Heritage Building Restoration

Lots of waterfront structures have history worth keeping. We restore historic buildings with respect for what came before while making sure they can handle another century of coastal life.

Urban Waterfront Revitalization

Bringing neglected waterfronts back to life for everyone. Mixed-use spaces, public access, green infrastructure - we design urban shorelines that serve the whole community, not just the few.

Marina Development

Ready to Start Your Waterfront Project?

Let's talk about what you're envisioning. Every great coastal project starts with a conversation.

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Sustainable Design
OUR APPROACH

Designed for Tomorrow's Coast

Look, we can't ignore what's happening with coastal environments. Climate shifts, erosion, rising water levels - these aren't future problems, they're here now. So we design accordingly.

Our buildings use materials that can handle salt air and storm surge. We position structures to work with natural drainage and tidal patterns. We think about how a building performs in year 30, not just year 3. That's just smart architecture, especially when you're building at the water's edge.

Our Sustainability Approach
FEATURED WORK

Projects We're Proud Of

Every project teaches us something new about working with water and landscape. Here's a taste of what we've been up to.

Waterfront Residence
Tofino Glass Residence

RESIDENTIAL WATERFRONT DESIGN

A three-level home that cantilevers over rocky shoreline, capturing uninterrupted Pacific views while standing up to winter storms.

Marina Complex
Coal Harbour Marina Hub

COMMERCIAL MARINA DEVELOPMENT

A mixed-use facility combining boat services, retail, and community gathering spaces right on the downtown waterfront.

Heritage Restoration
Steveston Cannery Revival

HERITAGE BUILDING RESTORATION

Transforming a 1920s fishing cannery into a cultural center while preserving its industrial character and waterfront heritage.